This was a fantastic trip with a great variety of hikes, balanced nicely by a handful of slower-paced cultural and wildlife experiences throughout the week. The Carpathian Mountains are absolutely beautiful and still feel untouched compared to many of Europe’s more famous hiking destinations. The scenery is stunning, the villages are charming, and the whole region feels authentic and welcoming.

Shaelene Chapman Carpathian Walking & Bears

The itinerary strikes a fantastic balance between spectacular mountain hiking and authentic cultural experiences. Albania’s landscapes are truly breathtaking – some of the most stunning scenery in the Balkans!
What makes this trip so special is how untouched it still feels. The hikes take you through traditional mountain villages where life moves at a slower pace, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet locals, learn about Albanian culture, and enjoy delicious homecooked food.
Go now before it becomes touristy like the rest of Europe!

Shaelene Chapman Walking in Albania

This was a wonderful trip, and the scenery was spectacular! Ample opportunity to experience local cuisine.
We rode e-bikes but a few people had regular bikes. Regular bikes are fine for those looking for a physical challenge, but e-bikes made everything so much easier!
There is a significant amount of riding on unpaved trails, some of it quite challenging especially when encountering deeper sand. For those of us who are experienced with riding on unpaved and/or mountain bike trails, riding this terrain was actually quite fun! However this may be somewhat of a surprise for those used to more of a classic road biking experience.

John Englert Lisbon to Algarve Ride

spectacular weather, great scenery, very good group that bonded well

Mark Lieberman Lisbon to Algarve Ride

Beautiful weather, great scenery, good group.

Mark Lieberman Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride

Great Cycling Trip incredible coastline, pastoral and mountain settings… wonderful guide, food, hotels…

Sarita Pilzer Lisbon to Algarve Ride