Albania Bike Tour Reviews page 6
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★★★★★ susan25
Way better than we even anticipated!!!!!
Balkan Treasures
This tour is truly a collection of "gems"! Here's why we rated the tour a 5 star.
1. the level of support from the tour guide was amazing! The tour includes being transported to several different locations so that all of your time is spent on truly beautiful rides. Our guide was very patient, informative and friendly!!
2. We were on the extended version so we got to be in four countries in 8 days! we learned so much about the politics and history of the region.
3. All of the accommodations were great but a couple were outstanding! Again we learned so much about the culture and cuisine of the different countries through these experiences.
4. The routes deserve special mention. We were amazed to discover beautiful scenic rides day after day.
5. The rides were quite easy, especially for seasoned riders. This did not bother us because the overall experience was so rich.
6. We relied primarily on an app for directions. this was supported by written materials. we thought this was a great way to tour.
7. Montenegro, Albania and Bosnia Herzegovina have yet to be discovered by most tourist. They are gorgeous, safe (for the most part) and inexpensive by the standards most Westerners are used to. This is a great time to see those incredible countries!
We absolutely loved this trip. If you are considering, my advise is sign up! You will thank yourself!- What was the date of your tour?
- October 6-14.
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
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BikeTours.com staff reply from Chloe
Susan- thanks kindly for the review. We are so, so glad that you enjoyed the tour - we too think that these countries are undiscovered gems!
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★★★★★ Steven Fern
Wonderful and adventurous trip
Balkan Treasures
This was such an adventurous trip. Wonderful scenery and places. Great people in all the countries we visited.
Only criticism was that one of booked hotels was way below standard and appeared out of business. The tour company quickly remedied the problem with a change to another hotel that was excellent- What was the date of your tour?
- July 2023
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
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★★★★★ Paul Lant
Excellent Balkan cycling experience
Balkan Treasures
We did a self-guided tour using e-bikes. The rides were quite different each day. The destinations are varied and interesting, and the hotels were all good (3*). The local operator managed the logistics very well. Note there are three car transfers during this trip. Each of them is about 1.5 hrs. Whilst this extends the days, it does mean you get to experience some very different parts of the region. You do genuinely experience many Balkan treasures. Our highlights included cycling around the Bay of Kotor, cycling down the amazing switchbacks into Kotor on the last day, cycling through the hills alongside Lake Skadar, staying in Stari Bar and the food at Hotel Tradita in Albania.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 5
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
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★★★★★ Bridgit Evans
Well organised experience with amazing scenery
Balkan Treasures
This was my first biking tour and I hope I am not spoilt now because this one was so fantastic. The hotels were quaint, the scenery breathtaking, and everything ran without a hitch. I loved the variety of mountains, ocean, lakes , forests and farms. My only comment is that it would be better to only spend one night in Skodar because of all the places we went, this was my least favorite. While the city is on a lake, there is a lot of litter which is not great. Two days in the national park would have been better. Other than that, I highly recommend this tour!
- What was the date of your tour?
- 9 September 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- My first bike tour
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
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★★★★★ Joan Sawaya-Orgeldinger
Great last minute trip
Balkan Treasures
We booked a somewhat last minute trip and did the Balkan Treasure self-guided trip.
It was our first time doing a self-guided bike trip and we didn’t know what to expect. Our dedicated tour operator was incredible, quick to reply and assist when we needed him. He also gave us great ride recommendations in addition to the scheduled routes.- What was the date of your tour?
- October 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- 0
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
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★★★★★ Phil
Amazing adventure!
Balkan Treasures
Absolutely flawless self-guided bike tour.
Bicycles were in pristine condition.
Everyone in the support team along the way was very friendly and professional.
The GPS guidance app was spot-on so navigation was a breeze.
Hotels were first rate.
Ready to tackle another tour!- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
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★★★★★ Catherine Lambert
Fantastic trip!
Balkan Treasures
The rides, hotels, shuttles, bikes and local trip coordinator were all great. The hotels were beyond our expectations. We felt that we had an amazing trip for a very reasonable price. We bought our own bike mirrors which we were very pleased to have since it was only the two of us riding together and sometimes the traffic was a bit tricky.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 20
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
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★★★★★ Jermey Hoffman
What a way to see Tirana!
Tirana to Mount Dajti Downhill MTB Tour
Thank you so much to Ermal for showing me around on two wheels - the views on this ride are spectacular, the riding is fast and flowy, and you never know what you’re going to see in the mountains! The whole day was easy thanks to Ermal and his team. Highly recommend this tour for people wanting a special way to see and experience Tirana.
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★★★★★ Rhonda P
What a trip!!’
Cycling Albania from the Mountains to the Ionian Sea
What an adventure!! We loved this trip. From the start Elvis was great to deal with and was quick to reply and help us with any questions from trip logistics down to restaurant suggestions and fascinating facts about Albania. Kleard was our tour support and he was just amazing from telling us about unique stops to check out to dealing with any bike issues.
The hotels were wonderful, the food is fresh and sooo delicious, the people we met were lovely and the scenery was breathtaking!! What a beautiful country from the mountains, through the olive groves and the city of stones to the Ionian sea! We rented e-bikes and totally recommend that- it allowed us to enjoy the scenery, the hills and the ‘flats’! We all highly recommend this tour! Thanks Elvis and Kleard for making this trip so amazing!- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
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★★★★★ Fred OLeary
Fabulous cycling holiday in Albania
Cycling Albania from the Mountains to the Ionian Sea
Wonderful introduction to Albania. Trip was extremely well planned Elvis and Klerd were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and caring. They clearly love their country and are proud to share it., Albania is incredibly safe and we never had to lock our bikes or worry about them being taken ( unlike many European countries we have been to). Accommodation and food was first class. The Ionian coast is a must.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
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