Five daysof Albania
Coast, canyons, lakes and highlands in one loop: Sarandë, the Blue Eye, Përmet, Korçë, Pogradec and Bulqizë.
- Duration
- 6 days
- On the bike
- 5 days
- Hotels
- 6 nights
- Region
- South, east and the Dibër highlands
- Terrain
- Road and off-road
- Level
- All levels, beginners welcome
- Guide
- English and Italian
- Price
- On request
Overview
The route runs down the Riviera to Sarandë, crosses the south past the Blue Eye, Çajupi and Përmet to a farm stay in Ersekë, swings through Korçë and Pogradec to the Drilon springs, and finishes in the highlands of Bulqizë before returning to Tirana.
Designed for seasoned riders and beginners alike. Each day balances smooth scenic roads with off-road trails, and meals, 4–5★ hotels, beginner training, insurance and luggage transport are all included.
The route
- Tirana
- Vlorë
- Himarë
- Sarandë
- Syri i Kaltër
- Çajupi
- Përmet
- Ersekë
- Korçë
- Pogradec
- Drilon
- Fushë-Studë
- Bulqizë
- Shëngjergj
- Tirana
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Tirana
- Pickup at Mother Teresa airport
- Transfer to Home Hotel, a short walk from our agency
Overnight Home Hotel, Tirana - Day 2
Tirana to Sarandë
- Breakfast
- Kit up with gear and motorcycles at the Enduro Albania base and set off
- Ride south to Vlorë
- Lunch in Radhimë, on the bay of Vlorë
- Continue along the coast to Himarë
- Arrive in Sarandë at Hotel Ramo
- Dinner at the hotel
BreakfastLunchDinnerOvernight Hotel Ramo, Sarandë - Day 3
Sarandë to Ersekë
- Breakfast
- Depart for the Blue Eye spring, where the clear blue water can be seen from more than fifty metres deep
- Climb Çajupi mountain, the highest point above Gjirokastër
- Lunch in Përmet
- Continue to Farma Sotira in Ersekë
- Dinner at the farm
BreakfastLunchDinnerOvernight Farma Sotira, Ersekë - Day 4
Ersekë to Bulqizë
- Breakfast
- Ride to Korçë, then on to Pogradec
- Lunch at the Drilon springs
- Continue through the village of Fushë-Studë
- Arrive at Hupi Tower in Bulqizë, a traditional house in a natural setting
- Dinner at the tower
BreakfastLunchDinnerOvernight Hupi Tower, Bulqizë - Day 5
Bulqizë to Tirana
- Breakfast
- Ride to the village of Shëngjergj
- Lunch in Shëngjergj
- Return to Home Hotel in Tirana to rest
- Dinner at Fish Time restaurant
BreakfastLunchDinnerOvernight Home Hotel, Tirana - Day 6
Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Mother Teresa airport
Breakfast
What’s included
- Professional guide, fluent in English and Italian
- 5 days of motorcycle rental, fuel included
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- 6 nights in 4–5★ hotels, double rooms
- Road and off-road riding
- Training for beginners before departure
- Insurance coverage
- Luggage transport by car
Optional extras
- Mechanical support on the route, with a replacement motorcycle if a repair isn’t possible on the spot
- Full coverage insurance for complete peace of mind: €50 per day
Every Enduro Albania trip is led by Gerhard Lilaj, five-time national enduro champion, rally competitor and licensed instructor. About
On this tour
How booking works
Custom group departures are available on request.
- 1
Send a request
Use the booking form or WhatsApp with your dates, tour and riding level.
- 2
We confirm
We check availability and finalise every detail with you by phone or email.
- 3
Ride
We meet you at the airport or our Tirana base. Your bike and gear are ready.
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