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About this trip
With the mountains, rivers, valleys, caves, and ancient lakes of Albania and North Macedonia as the backdrop, this first-of-its-kind program includes e-biking, hiking, and reflecting upon the stories of Surah al-Kahf among some of Europe’s last pockets of traditional culture.
Electric bicycles provide participants with the unique opportunity to cover distances and elevation gains that would prove to be difficult without the pedal power offered by an e-bike! Additionally, our trip support vehicle stores and transports all luggage throughout the program so that participants can focus on soaking up the stunning scenery as we reflect upon Surah al-Kahf.
Highlights Include
- Electric-biking alongside Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid—Europe’s oldest lake (2 millions years old)
- Exploring Shebenik, Galicica, Prespa, and Fir of Drenove National Parks in Albania & North Macedonia
- Learning from a local farmer, and participating in a service project to help conserve a healthy and balanced ecosystem.
- Shadowing an Albanian shephard
- Enjoying an Albanian farm to table meal
- Learning to make traditional Burek at an Albanian cooking class
- Praying at restored 15th-century mosques in Albania and North Macedonia
- Recounting the stories of Surah al-Kahf in outdoors settings via facilitated reflections throughout the program
Important Information!
You must arrive for this program at Tirana International Airport (TIA) on Saturday, May 17, 2025 before 4 PM local time. Your departing flight may leave any time on Sunday, May 25, 2025 from Tirana International Airport.
Your program includes airport transfers from/to TIA. Flights are not included in this price. We highly recommend carrying on all baggage and selecting routes that ensure ample time to catch connecting flights. Travel insurance is not included with registration, but Fitrah Outdoors suggests every participant to obtain travel insurance.
To confirm your place in the program, we require a $500 refundable deposit. This ensures your commitment and guarantees your spot.
Deposit Amount: $500
Refundable: Yes, until April 20, 2025
Deadline to Secure Your Spot: May 1, 2025
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What’s included
- Meals
- Internal Transfers
- Park Entrance Fees
- E-Bike Rental
- Guides & Interpreters
What’s not included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- International Airfare
Available Packages
This package confirms your spot as a participant on the E-Bike the Balkans with Surah al-Kahf program
and includes accommodation, meals, and private transfer from the Tirana International Airport:
Accommodation
Our group will be staying in a combination of 4 and 5 Star local guesthouses, house rentals, and hotels. Where available, all accommodation is based on double occupancy (2 people per room). We will be sending out another form after your register where you can indicate your preference for a person you would like to share your accommodation with
Included Meals
Most meals will be provided to participants at local establishments that utilize fresh produce, halal meats, and fish. We also anticipate at least one home cooked meal being prepared for participants at a local farm.
- Day 1: Dinner
- Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9: Breakfast