Meals

Breakfast is included in all accommodations and your package price. Evening meals are available for an additional charge, either at the accommodation or nearby restaurants. We are happy to provide dining recommendations. Most accommodations offer packed lunch service (€ 5-6); please inform them on the evening of your departure. Additionally, you can opt for a half-board option for an extra cost, usually served at the overnight place, recommended for certain mountain walks. We can accommodate special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary restrictions. Please let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Others

Luggage transfers between sections Orientation meeting (self-guided) GPX-Tracks, Navigation application Maps and roadbook Local mobile phone, service line 24/7

Transport

We use a variety of transportation options for our tours, including comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, boats, trains, and bicycles. The type of transportation used will depend on the itinerary and activities included in the tour. Transportation is included in the tour price unless otherwise specified. We provide transportation to and from the starting point of the tour, as well as transportation between destinations and for any activities included in the tour itinerary. We can arrange airport transfers for you as part of your tour package. Please let us know your arrival and departure details, and we will coordinate the airport transfers accordingly.

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in double/twin room. We offer a variety of accommodation options, including small, locally-run hotels, guesthouses, mountain huts, and eco-resorts. Each accommodation option is carefully selected to provide comfort, authenticity, and a sense of place. You will mostly stay in 3-star hotels (4-star available on request) or in private lodgings such as apartments, mountain huts, or shepherds’ cottages. Accommodation is selected for the charm or location, with small family-run hotels and cosy guesthouses. We can arrange family-friendly accommodation options that cater to the needs of families with children, including connecting rooms, child-friendly facilities, and activities suitable for children of all ages. We can arrange accommodation for groups of all sizes, including private lodges, villas, or multiple rooms in the same hotel or guesthouse. We can also accommodate special requests or preferences for group bookings.

Not included:

Others

Single room supplement Solo traveler’s supplement Bike rental Airport arrival/departure transfer Riding gear Lunches and dinner Drinks Entrance fees to National Parks, sights

Optional

We can arrange airport transfers for you as part of your tour package. Please let us know your arrival and departure details, and we will coordinate the airport transfers accordingly. We offer a variety of add-on tours and activities such as city tours, bird watching, sea kayaking, boat tours, crafters, cooking classes, and more. Contact us to organise the perfect expert for you.

Guide

This is a Self Guided tour without a guide. Self-guided tours allow you to travel independently with the support of our backup service. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to walk, hike, or bike at your own pace, taking breaks whenever you like, while we organise the logistics for you: accommodation and breakfast; luggage transfers; detailed tour planning; a comprehensive information package, maps, and GPS trackers. We’re always available on the phone for emergencies or queries, so you won’t feel alone. Thanks to our established partnerships along all routes, we can ensure quick and efficient help in case of emergencies. While travelling without an accompanying vehicle, it is your responsibility to reach the next hotel every day, even in adverse weather conditions or if you don’t feel like walking anymore. However, in case of serious trouble such as a physical emergency, call our emergency hotline, and we will provide as much support as possible, whether by sending a van or advising you on public transportation options such as trains and buses.

Insurance

We highly recommend that all travellers purchase travel insurance before embarking on their journey. Travel insurance can provide coverage for unexpected events such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, lost luggage, and more.

Flights

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Day 1 Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival

Individual arrival at Dubrovnik/Podgorica/Tivat airport. Optional transfer to Zabljak. Great mountains and lakes await you here. Take the chance to walk to the Black lake in the evening hours. Adjusting of bicycles, welcome and orientation meeting.
Day 2 Durmitor National Park – Tara Canyon (Max. 82Km/+1100/-1750M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Durmitor National Park – Tara Canyon (Max. 82Km/+1100/-1750M)

Your cycling adventure starts with a beautiful panorama tour. All the time the mountains of Durmitor offer you a great and dramatic panorama, before you downhill to the famous Tara bridge, which spans over the deepest canyon of Europe, the Tara Canyon. You follow the road right above the emerald green waters of Tara river, to Mojkovac. From here you are shuttled (2h) to Prokletije National Park in the far east of Montenegro at the boarder with Albania.
Day 3 Into Albania (Max. 105Km/+1600M/-2600M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Into Albania (Max. 105Km/+1600M/-2600M)

A fantastic cycling adventure takes you today to the sleepy Albanian mountain villages and to the “ Balcony of Enver Hoxer” (picture). You cycle a road which was only very recently rebuilt and got a tarmarc surface and therefore now conveniently connects this beautiful mountainous part of Albania with the city of Shkodra.
Day 4 Great Panoramas Above The Shoreline Of Lake Skadar (Max. 96 Km/+1640M/-1640M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Great Panoramas Above The Shoreline Of Lake Skadar (Max. 96 Km/+1640M/-1640M)

Today you return to Montenegro and cycle the southern shoreline of Lake Skadar. You explore a remote and very unique region – sleepy villages, ancient chestnut groves and monastery islands, a prison island, vineyards and all the time great panoramas. Your cycling concludes in Rijeka Crnojevica, a former market place at the lake in Montenegro. Shuttle (20min) and overnight in Cetinje, the old royal capital of Montenegro.
Day 5 From Cetinje Via Lovcen National Park And Tivat To The Bay Of Kotor. Downhill The “Ladder Of Kotor” To The Bay Of Kotor (Max. 73Km/+1200/-1800M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Cetinje Via Lovcen National Park And Tivat To The Bay Of Kotor. Downhill The “Ladder Of Kotor” To The Bay Of Kotor (Max. 73Km/+1200/-1800M)

You climb on the old road from Cetinje to Lovcen National Park, which peaks rise above the Bay of Kotor. In a next stage you will enjoy the most beautiful downhill Montenegro has to offer - the 25 serpentines full of panoramas above the bay. After these you arrive in Tivat. From there continue on the shoreline towards Kotor.
Day 6 From The Bay Of Kotor To Dubrovnik/Croatia (Max. 105Km/+1000Hm/-1000Hm)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From The Bay Of Kotor To Dubrovnik/Croatia (Max. 105Km/+1000Hm/-1000Hm)

In the morning first you cycle pass the highlights of the Bay of Kotor – Perast and its islands. Cycle along former Yugoslavian railway track the “Ciro” in direction to Croatia. Continue the shoreline of the Bay of Kotor until Herceg Novi, a nice town right at the boarder with Croatia and perfect spot the fill up your batteries before you continue to the boarder with Croatia. Follow another beautiful shoreline above the Adriatic sea towards the small town of Cavtat. Here your today’s cycling concludes. You are transferred to Dubrovnik in order to bridge a busy section of the road. Remark: If you do not mind to cycle the final 20km to Dubrovnik on a main road – you cover the entire distance by bike.
Day 7 From Dubrovnik To Trebinje In Bosnia Hercegovina (Max. 86Km/+1100Hm/-850Hm)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Dubrovnik To Trebinje In Bosnia Hercegovina (Max. 86Km/+1100Hm/-850Hm)

Continue your epic bike journey above the Adriatic coastline towards the boarder with Bosnia & Hercegovina. You cross into Bosnia at small boarder crossing in the middle of nowhere and soon after you start again following the former railway line Ciro until Trebinje, an atmospheric small town which is a melting point of orient and occident. Celebrate the finish your trip! This final night you can either spend in Trebinje or we return you to your accommodation of last in Dubrovnik.
Day 8 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Your cycling trip concludes following breakfast. Optional transfer to airport Dubrovnik/Tivat/Podgorica or optional extensions.

8 days tour

Self Guided Balkan Express Cycling Adventure: Montenegro, Al

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Itinerary of your trip Self Guided Balkan Express Cycling Adventure: Montenegro, Al

Arrival

Durmitor National Park – Tara Canyon (Max. 82Km/+1100/-1750M)

Into Albania (Max. 105Km/+1600M/-2600M)

Great Panoramas Above The Shoreline Of Lake Skadar (Max. 96 Km/+1640M/-1640M)

From Cetinje Via Lovcen National Park And Tivat To The Bay Of Kotor. Downhill The “Ladder Of Kotor” To The Bay Of Kotor (Max. 73Km/+1200/-1800M)

From The Bay Of Kotor To Dubrovnik/Croatia (Max. 105Km/+1000Hm/-1000Hm)

From Dubrovnik To Trebinje In Bosnia Hercegovina (Max. 86Km/+1100Hm/-850Hm)

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