Northern Albania hiking vacation
A little known but superb walking destination, northern Albania has vast lakes, tall peaks and tiny villages, revealed on this small group break.
Small group guided walking Tour leaders Local guides and drivers Tirana Shkodėr Lake Koman River journey towards Albanian Alps Valbonė Valley Bori Pass on border with Montenegro Thethi Theth National Park Trek to Thore Pass along Kaprea Creek Nderlysa Pools Krujė
Price
US $2443ToUS $2512 excluding flights
Duration
8 Days
Type
Small group
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Price includes all activities/equipment, tour leaders, local guides and drivers, meals, transport, accommodation and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
Optional Single Supplement: from $262.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
Optional Single Supplement: from $262.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
Description of Northern Albania hiking vacation
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Price information
US $2443ToUS $2512 excluding flights
Price includes all activities/equipment, tour leaders, local guides and drivers, meals, transport, accommodation and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
Optional Single Supplement: from $262.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
Optional Single Supplement: from $262.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
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Travel guides
The majority of walking trails outside the Albanian Alps are still unmarked, peaceful and wonderfully wild.
Be part of a pack on your next outing. These small group walks promise fun and friendship on the trail.
Vacation information
Pricing:
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Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
The tour is operated entirely overland within Albania. Travel between destinations is undertaken by minibus and local ferry.Human-powered travel forms a core part of the experience. Over five days, travelers undertake substantial hikes through the Albanian Alps, including routes through Vermosh, Lepusha, Theth and Valbonė. Walking is the primary way of exploring many of the region's landscapes, villages and protected areas, providing an immersive experience.
Meals throughout the tour are provided by family-run guesthouses and locally operated hotels. Home-cooked meals prepared by local hosts are a key feature of the experience, particularly in the remote mountain regions of Vermosh, Vusanje and Theth.
Travelers are encouraged to reduce single-use plastic waste by using refillable water bottles.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
The itinerary showcases some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the Balkans, including the Albanian Alps, Theth National Park, the Valbonė Valley and Lake Koman. These experiences help travelers develop an appreciation of the region's natural heritage while supporting tourism in remote rural communities.
A highlight of the journey is time spent in Theth National Park, where travelers explore mountain trails, the Grunas Canyon and traditional villages within a protected landscape. The village of Theth itself is recognised as a Protected Historic Centre, combining cultural and natural heritage conservation.
Accommodation throughout the trip is primarily provided by locally run guesthouses in remote mountain communities.
The tour is accompanied by a local Tour Leader and local guides where appropriate, helping travelers gain a deeper understanding of the area's landscapes, culture and history.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYThis journey is designed to direct tourism into remote mountain communities across northern Albania.
Accommodation is primarily provided by locally owned hotels and family-run guesthouses. In Shkodėr, travelers stay at Hotel Tradita, a characterful Albanian-owned property that showcases traditional design, local cuisine and cultural heritage. Throughout the mountainous regions of Vermosh, Vusanje and Theth, accommodation is provided by family-run guesthouses that offer home-cooked meals and direct interaction with local communities.
The tour supports a range of local economic opportunities through guides, restaurants, transport providers and ferry services.
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