Hiking Tour: Albania & Montenegro - 7 days
Hiking Tour: Albania & Montenegro - 7 days
8 Days Starting and ending in Tirana
Visiting: Tirana, Shkodër, Lëpushë, Vusanje, m e Vajushes, Theth, Qafa e Pejes, Waterfall Theth, Blue Eye Theth, Nderlysaj, Valbonë, Komani Lake
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
15
Special diets catered:
Halal, Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
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Tour Overview
Delve deep into breathtaking natural beauty When it comes to bucket-list scenery, the Peaks of the Balkans deliver the goods. Old shepherd's trails and forgotten paths lead the way to sublime hiking. With pristine forests, rugged karst mountains and lush alpine pastures, if off-the-beaten-path fits you, this tour has your name all over it.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel Day & Tirana
Location: Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vila e Arte or Similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Airport pick-up service available throughout the day (included).
Welcome to Albania! Transfer to Tirana and settle into your hotel. For those of you not too tired, there is a guided walking tour of the city center, including Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid and the Blloku area.
Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 2 : Lepushe Village Via Shkoder
Location: Shkodër, Lëpushë
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Alpini Guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Head to the northernmost part of Albania in the region of Kelmendi, home to mountain slopes covered with forests and pastures that rise into the view. Stop along the way for a guided tour in Rozafa Fortress with its amazing 360-degree views and fascinating history.
Join your Tour Director for a tour of Rozafa Fortress overviewing the lake Skadar, the largest lake in Southern Europe, and the town of Shkoder
Stop to snap photos at Leqet e Hotit Pass and the Blue Eye of Tamara
Enjoy lunch and free time in the cobblestone promenade along Cem River of the village of Tamara
Reach and get settled into the guesthouse in Lepushe Village
Discover the waterfall and the old stone mill, and set off to explore some trails
Arrive in the guesthouse in the evening where a delicious, traditional dinner is to be savored.
Day 3 : The Accursed Mountains: Vajusha Peak And Grebaje Valley
Location: Vusanje, m e Vajushes
Accommodation: Hotel, Guesthouse Kol Gjoni or similar
Accommodation Name: Guesthouse Rosi or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (picnik)
Following a hearty breakfast and with your picnic-lunch packed, we start hiking towards Vajusha Peak along the forest of Dobku mountain. Enjoy lunch with the stunning views of the Accursed Mountains. Reach Grebaje valley in Prokletije National Park where we hop on a local transportation to arrive in our guesthouse in Vusanje (Vuthaj).
Celebrate your day in the guesthouse with dinner and a mountain view.
12.4 km ↗ 850 m ↘ 1030 m ⤒ 2046 m ⤓ 1160 m
Day 4 : Vusanje To Theth Via Peja Pass
Location: Theth, Qafa e Pejes
Accommodation Name: Bujtina Polia or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (picnik)
Drive through Grebaje valley until you reach the start of the hike. The path passes along the craggiest part of the Prokletije/Bjeshkёt e Namuna mountains. Almost the entire hike is surrounded by steep mountains with stunning views. This itinerary allows us a glance into the region’s past when it was a forbidden zone during the Communist era. A border military post, a bunker and the border crossing pyramid sign still remain by the crossing.
The transfer hike finishes at the beautiful village of Theth with its traditional tower houses surrounded by steep mountains.
21.3 km ↗ 1111 m ↘ 1437 m ⤒ 726 m ⤓ 1748 m
Day 5 : Natural Wonders Of Theth
Location: Waterfall Theth, Blue Eye Theth, Nderlysaj
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bujtina Polia or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (picnik)
Spend a day exploring Theth National Park.
Marvel at the view and sound of the waterfall and canyon.
Enjoy a refreshing bath at the Natural Pools and a picnic lunch at the Blue Eye of Theth.
Visit the village of Theth in the afternoon, where a four century old tower used as reconciliation tower and the 100 — year — old, well-preserved church are the highlights.
9.3km ↗ 465 m ↘ 465 m ⤒ 711 m ⤓ 446 m
Day 6 : Pass From Theth To Valbone
Location: Valbonë
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Guesthouse Kol Gjoni or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set off on a guided hike through a well-maintained trail suitable also for families and “Sunday hikers”.
The route across the Accursed Mountains takes a total of 8 hours with many stops to enjoy, eat (picnic) and take photos of breathtaking panoramas.
14.3 km ↗ 1168 m ↘ 935 m ⤒ 1850 m ⤓ 790 m
Day 7 : Tirana Via Koman Lake Boat Ride
Location: Komani Lake
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vila e Arte or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, picnik
Enjoy Valbona’s gorgeous setting, on a wide plain surrounded by towering mountain peaks in the morning. Explore the village of Kukaj or enjoy your morning in Valbone Valley before transferring to Fierze Dam to hop on a boat for a scenic ride passing by rocky mountains and vivid green hills.
Transfer to Tirana and get settled in the hotel.
Day 8 : Departure Day
Location: Tirana International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Please note that the airport drop off is not included on tour. If you want to include this service, you can book it during your reservation.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights in handpicked hotels/guesthouses
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Pick up
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
2 guided sightseeing tours and select entrance fees?
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Yes
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Fully Guided
Expert Trekking Guide & local guides
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Local Taxes
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Transport
Private deluxe motor coach
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Boat Ride in Koman Lake
1 Boat Ride in Koman Lake
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Meals – Full Board
– Breakfast daily – 6 Dinners – 2 Lunches – 4 Picnic Lunches
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Drop off
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Drinks with Meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Personal expenses
Optional Extras
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Pre/Post Tour Accommodation - Double Room
Pre/Post Tour Accommodation - Double Room
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Airport Drop off
Airport drop off at Tirana Airport
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Pre/Post Tour Accommodation - Single Room
Pre/Post Tour Accommodation - Single Room
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes
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Travelling to Albania by boat/ferry
There are many ferry companies making the jouney to and from Durrës, distancing just 37km from Tirana (a pick up service is often included in the tour price - please check for details).
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Travelling to Albania by plane
Nënë Tereza International Airport is 17 km northwest of Tirana and is a modern, well-managed terminal. There are no domestic flights within Albania.
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Albania: Climate & Weather
The climate is decidedly Mediterranean throughout the whole of the coastal area with hot summers tending towards heat waves. Winters are rainy but mild in temperature with very agreeable mid-seasons. It tends to be more continental in the mountainous zones: The temperature differences are especially marked from one season to another and the north-east of the country experiences winters with frequent snow.
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