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"We’re not just organising tours; we’re creating a space where kindred spirits can exploit their mutual love for the wild."
- Andrew, Founder of Exploit Tours

7-Day Bicycle Expedition in Albania. For those seeking real adventure, not 5-star sleep

DAY 0: INSERTION & BASECAMP
Welcome home, fellow adventurers! Day Zero is all about the simple life and community connection. Drop your bags, set up your bike, and join your tribe for a relaxed, authentic local dinner. We'll share our first Albanian tastes, run through the route plans, and exchange stories around the table. It's time to Exploit the moment and get ready for the trail ahead.

No Rider Left Behind.

We aim for a Synchronized Extraction: picking up the entire squad in one sweep to hit the tavern together. But we know airlines don’t care about your itinerary.

  • The Plan A: We monitor all flight tracks. If arrivals are close, we wait and roll out as a unit.

  • The Reality: Flights get delayed. Connections get missed. It happens.

  • The Plan B: If you are delayed by 10+ hours or arrive outside the extraction window, do not panic. We have a contingency. We will deploy a trusted private transfer (Taxi) to extract you from TIR and deliver you directly to Basecamp.

DAY 1: THE SHAKEDOWN
We are testing the machines and the bodies on flat, fast, wild terrain before the mountains attack. We don't send you into the Albanian Alps cold. Day 1 is for System Check. We transfer to the Divjakë-Karavasta National Park—222 sq. km of wetlands, salt marshes, and pine forests. No traffic. No tourists. Just you, the gravel, and the Dalmatian Pelicans.

OPTION A: THE HISTORY (URBAN INFILTRATION)

Patrol the Ancient Walls

Durrës isn’t just a port; it’s a 3,000-year-old fortress. Swap the bike for boots and explore the defensive perimeter of the Roman and Byzantine empires.

  • The Target: Durrës Amphitheater (The 2nd largest in the Balkans). Stand where the gladiators stood.

  • The Route: A tactical urban hike connecting the Venetian Tower to the Byzantine City Walls.

  • The Vibe: Educational but active. 3km of walking history before dinner.

OPTION B: THE RECOVERY (COASTAL FLUSH)

 Ride the Golden Hour

Keep the legs moving but drop the heart rate. This is “Active Recovery” designed to flush out flight stiffness and prepare your muscles for tomorrow’s climb.

  • The Route: Golem Beach Promenade. 100% flat, paved, and right next to the waves.

  • The Pace: Zero stress. Ride fast enough to feel the breeze, slow enough to talk.

  • The Endgame: Ride straight to the beach bar. The first round of “Beer Roulette” is waiting.

DAY 02: THE HISTORY

Berat Castle & Old City Hiking

  • The Vertical City: This isn't a flat stroll. We hike the steep cobblestone streets of the "City of a Thousand Windows," breaching the citadel walls to explore the inhabited fortress and its panoramic valleys.

Durrës City Food Walking Tour

  • The Calorie Load: A guided walk through the city tasting the best local street food—Byrek, Qofte, and Trileçe. Discover the city through your stomach.

Durrës City Food Walking Tour

  • The Calorie Load: A guided walk through the city tasting the best local street food—Byrek, Qofte, and Trileçe. Discover the city through your stomach.

No Rider Left Behind.

We aim for a Synchronized Extraction: picking up the entire squad in one sweep to hit the tavern together. But we know airlines don’t care about your itinerary.

  • The Plan A: We monitor all flight tracks. If arrivals are close, we wait and roll out as a unit.

  • The Reality: Flights get delayed. Connections get missed. It happens.

  • The Plan B: If you are delayed by 10+ hours or arrive outside the extraction window, do not panic. We have a contingency. We will deploy a trusted private transfer (Taxi) to extract you from TIR and deliver you directly to Basecamp.

DAY 3: THE GRIND

Bovilla Lake - Kruja Castle Bike

  • The Grind: A relentless ascent connecting the turquoise waters of Lake Bovilla to the historic stronghold of Kruja. Steep gradients, epic canyon views, and a finish line at Skanderbeg’s fortress.

Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking

  • The Viewpoint: The absolute best view in Albania. A steep but rewarding trek up Mount Gamti to look down upon the fjord-like Bovilla Reservoir.

Sauna & Board Games

  • The Decompression: Flush the lactic acid in the heat, then challenge the crew to a battle of wits in the lobby. The perfect end to a hard day.

OPTION A: THE HISTORY (URBAN INFILTRATION)

Patrol the Ancient Walls

Durrës isn’t just a port; it’s a 3,000-year-old fortress. Swap the bike for boots and explore the defensive perimeter of the Roman and Byzantine empires.

  • The Target: Durrës Amphitheater (The 2nd largest in the Balkans). Stand where the gladiators stood.

  • The Route: A tactical urban hike connecting the Venetian Tower to the Byzantine City Walls.

  • The Vibe: Educational but active. 3km of walking history before dinner.

OPTION B: THE RECOVERY (COASTAL FLUSH)

 Ride the Golden Hour

Keep the legs moving but drop the heart rate. This is “Active Recovery” designed to flush out flight stiffness and prepare your muscles for tomorrow’s climb.

  • The Route: Golem Beach Promenade. 100% flat, paved, and right next to the waves.

  • The Pace: Zero stress. Ride fast enough to feel the breeze, slow enough to talk.

  • The Endgame: Ride straight to the beach bar. The first round of “Beer Roulette” is waiting.

DAY 04: Tirana & Bunkers)

Tirana Bunk'Art

  • The Cold War Deep Dive: Descend into the massive anti-nuclear bunker of dictator Enver Hoxha. A chilling, immersive journey through Albania’s paranoid past, now an underground art space.

Mount Dajti Hiking & Cable Car

  • The Skyline: Take the "Dajti Ekspres" cable car (the longest in the Balkans) to the upper station, then hike the ridge trails for a bird's-eye view of Tirana and the coast.

Durrës Countryside Farm Experience

  • The Zero-Mile Feast: A true "farm-to-table" dinner. Eat organic lamb, fresh cheese, and vegetables harvested meters from your table. Real fuel for real riders.

No Rider Left Behind.

We aim for a Synchronized Extraction: picking up the entire squad in one sweep to hit the tavern together. But we know airlines don’t care about your itinerary.

  • The Plan A: We monitor all flight tracks. If arrivals are close, we wait and roll out as a unit.

  • The Reality: Flights get delayed. Connections get missed. It happens.

  • The Plan B: If you are delayed by 10+ hours or arrive outside the extraction window, do not panic. We have a contingency. We will deploy a trusted private transfer (Taxi) to extract you from TIR and deliver you directly to Basecamp.

DAY 5: THE COASTAL ASSAULT

Cape of Rodon Bike

  • The Coastal Assault: A dynamic mix of paved roads and light gravel leading to the rugged cape. Ride past defensive bunkers and ancient church ruins with the Adriatic Sea crashing on both sides.

Cape of Rodon & Bunkers Hiking

  • The Perimeter Check: Walk the thin strip of land jutting into the sea. Explore abandoned Cold War bunkers and the ruins of the Rodoni Castle, surrounded by wild cliffs.

Durrës Countryside Vineyard Experience

  • The Liquid Gold: Visit a local winery to taste indigenous Albanian varietals (Shesh i Bardhë / Shesh i Zi).

OPTION A: THE HISTORY (URBAN INFILTRATION)

Patrol the Ancient Walls

Durrës isn’t just a port; it’s a 3,000-year-old fortress. Swap the bike for boots and explore the defensive perimeter of the Roman and Byzantine empires.

  • The Target: Durrës Amphitheater (The 2nd largest in the Balkans). Stand where the gladiators stood.

  • The Route: A tactical urban hike connecting the Venetian Tower to the Byzantine City Walls.

  • The Vibe: Educational but active. 3km of walking history before dinner.

OPTION B: THE RECOVERY (COASTAL FLUSH)

 Ride the Golden Hour

Keep the legs moving but drop the heart rate. This is “Active Recovery” designed to flush out flight stiffness and prepare your muscles for tomorrow’s climb.

  • The Route: Golem Beach Promenade. 100% flat, paved, and right next to the waves.

  • The Pace: Zero stress. Ride fast enough to feel the breeze, slow enough to talk.

  • The Endgame: Ride straight to the beach bar. The first round of “Beer Roulette” is waiting.

DAY 05: THE WILDERNESS

Plazhi i Gjeneralit Bike

  • The Isolation Run: A gravel-heavy route to "General’s Beach," a secluded bay hidden from the main tourist trail. Expect dust, raw nature, and a pristine coastline as your reward.

Wild Beach Hiking

  • The Pathfinder: No roads, no hotels. Just you and the untouched coastline. A trek along wild cliffs and hidden coves where nature is still in charge.

Street Dance Lessons (Basic Moves)

  • The Rhythm Check: Loosen up tight muscles and break the ice. A fun, low-pressure session to learn basic steps and laugh with the squad.

No Rider Left Behind.

We aim for a Synchronized Extraction: picking up the entire squad in one sweep to hit the tavern together. But we know airlines don’t care about your itinerary.

  • The Plan A: We monitor all flight tracks. If arrivals are close, we wait and roll out as a unit.

  • The Reality: Flights get delayed. Connections get missed. It happens.

  • The Plan B: If you are delayed by 10+ hours or arrive outside the extraction window, do not panic. We have a contingency. We will deploy a trusted private transfer (Taxi) to extract you from TIR and deliver you directly to Basecamp.

DAY 6:THE FINAL HORIZON

King Zog Villa Hiking

  • The Royal Ruin: A short historical trek to the hilltop villa of Albania's former King. A site of faded grandeur and commanding strategic views over Durrës.

Durrës Port Fishing

  • The Angler: Grab a rod and relax by the sea. Whether you are an expert or a novice, patience by the water is the perfect antidote to adrenaline.

SUP Boards (Stand Up Paddle)

  • The Core Balance: Trade the bike for a board. Engage your core and find your balance on the calm morning waters of the Adriatic.

OPTION A: THE HISTORY (URBAN INFILTRATION)

Patrol the Ancient Walls

Durrës isn’t just a port; it’s a 3,000-year-old fortress. Swap the bike for boots and explore the defensive perimeter of the Roman and Byzantine empires.

  • The Target: Durrës Amphitheater (The 2nd largest in the Balkans). Stand where the gladiators stood.

  • The Route: A tactical urban hike connecting the Venetian Tower to the Byzantine City Walls.

  • The Vibe: Educational but active. 3km of walking history before dinner.

OPTION B: THE RECOVERY (COASTAL FLUSH)

 Ride the Golden Hour

Keep the legs moving but drop the heart rate. This is “Active Recovery” designed to flush out flight stiffness and prepare your muscles for tomorrow’s climb.

  • The Route: Golem Beach Promenade. 100% flat, paved, and right next to the waves.

  • The Pace: Zero stress. Ride fast enough to feel the breeze, slow enough to talk.

  • The Endgame: Ride straight to the beach bar. The first round of “Beer Roulette” is waiting.

THE CAGE

Surveillance cameras. Congestion charges. Processed lunches. A life defined by what you are not allowed to do.

THE WILD

Unmapped peaks. Ancient codes. Food from the soil. A life defined by freedom.

Why Albania? Because it’s the Anti-Europe.

“Exhausted by the Nanny State? Welcome to the antidote.

In the West, ‘Organic’ is a marketing sticker. Here, it is the default – organic by default because chemical farming never arrived.

In the West, traffic is a battle. Here, drivers don’t honk in anger; they wave in solidarity.

Leave the bureaucracy behind. Enter a land governed by Laws of Honor, not pages of regulations. This is not just a holiday. It is a return to reality.”

The Deal €800

~€800 per person (excl. flights)
Included (Mission Assets)
  • ✔ 7 Nights Accommodation
  • ✔ High-Performance Bike
  • ✔ Expedition Guide
  • ✔ Support Vehicle (Sag Wagon)
  • ✔ Full Board Food (Breakfast/Dinner)
  • ✔ All Transfers
  • ✔ GPS Audio Guide
Excluded (External Loads)
  • ✘ International Flights
  • ✘ Travel Insurance
  • ✘ Alcohol & Personal Expenses
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Type: MTB Hardtail (Recreational)
Frame: SmartForm C3 Alloy / 29″ (M-XL), 27.5″ (XS-S)
Fork: SR Suntour XCT DS, Coil, 100mm
Drivetrain: microSHIFT 2×8 or 2×9
Brakes: Hydraulic Disc Tektro M275 (160/160mm)
Special Features: SAVE Technology (back comfort), stable geometry (68° head angle)

Type: MTB Hardtail (Entry)
Frame: Aluminium Lite / 29″ or 27.5″ (Size Split)
Fork: SR Suntour XCT, Coil, 100mm
Drivetrain: Shimano Cues U4000 1×10
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano MT200/UR300
Special Features: Ultra-reliable Linkglide drivetrain, simple 1x handling

Type: MTB Hardtail (Sport Entry)
Frame: Aluminium Lite / 29″ or 27.5″
Fork: SR Suntour XCT, Coil, 100mm, Lockout
Drivetrain: Shimano Cues U6000 1×10 (11-48T)
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano MT200
Special Features: Fork lockout for efficiency on asphalt, better hubs

Type: MTB Hardtail (Advanced)
Frame: Aluminium Lite / 29″ or 27.5″
Fork: Air (RockShox Judy / Suntour X1), 100mm
Drivetrain: Shimano XT/Deore 1×12 (10-51T)
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano MT200
Special Features: Air fork (weight adjustable), professional drivetrain

Type: MTB Hardtail (Balanced)
Frame: Orbea Onna Alloy / 29″ or 27.5″
Fork: SR Suntour XCT 30, Coil, 100mm
Drivetrain: Shimano Alivio/Altus 2×9
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano MT200
Special Features: Reliable Alivio group, lifetime frame warranty, internal routing

Type: MTB Hardtail (Budget)
Frame: Orbea Onna Alloy / 29″ or 27.5″
Fork: SR Suntour XCE 28, Coil, 100mm
Drivetrain: Shimano Tourney 2×8
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano MT200
Special Features: Budget fork (28mm stanchions – less stiffness), simple drivetrain

Type: E-Bike Trekking (Premium)
Frame: Alloy / 28″ (700c)
Fork: Suntour Mobie25 Air, 75mm
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 1×12
Brakes: Shimano MT420 (4-piston front)
Special Features: 720Wh Battery, 85Nm Motor, USB-C port, huge range

Type: E-Bike Trekking (Standard)
Frame: Alloy / 28″ (700c)
Fork: Suntour Mobie25 Air, 75mm
Drivetrain: Microshift XLE 1×11
Brakes: Shimano MT410 (2-piston)
Special Features: 630Wh Battery, 85Nm Motor, full accessories (lights, rack)