Albania small group vacation

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CARBON REDUCTION

Clients are encouraged to utilise direct flights were available to join the tour. Throughout our time in Albania our small group (max 12) travels overland by mini bus, eliminating the need for any domestic flights.

While we conduct city tours on foot, we also enjoy two days of human power (walking) within two of Albania's national parks, and travel along the Drin River by boat.

Albania relies almost 100% on hydropower - one of the only countries in the world, this helps the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. This means that all accommodation on this trip uses local hydroelectric power.

Vegetarian and vegan food options are available each day of the tour.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

We visit a number of national parks and UNESCO heritage sites on this tour, including Butrini Park, which is an archaeological park run by the National Agency of Protected Areas. The entrance fee helps the agency maintain and protect the site.

To help reduce the use of single-use plastic, we actively promote the use of filtered water bottles to our clients.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

This tour supports a number of locally run and locally owned businesses, including accommodation providers, restaurants and producers.

The Hotel Mangelami is a traditional family-owned hotel built on the ruins of an 18th century palace in the heart of the UNESCO protected area of Berat.

In the Valbone Valley we have the opportunity to sample mountain tea and coffee at a small family-owned shepherd's hut.

In Gjirokastėr, we visit a local family home to try some of their locally produced foods, while learning about their honey production. While in Gjirokastėr we also learn about the local crafts of woodworking and stone carving.

In Krujė we visit the bazaar, giving clients the opportunity to purchase food and goods from the traders.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Local hosts, guides and drivers are employed throughout the trip, offering not only employment opportunities but a wealth of knowledge of their regions and country.

A donation is made on behalf of every traveler to our foundation, which supports education and community empowerment projects worldwide.