Albania: 6-Day Highlands Experience Double/Twin Room Accommodation

Explore canyons, natural pools, and waterfalls walking along rivers and a mountain pass in this 6-day trek from Tirana. Discover Albanian hospitality at its best and enjoy an unforgettable experience in nature.
Unknown to outsiders until fairly recently, Albania has long been a mystery to travelers in the region. Discover the natural beauty Albania has to offer and go beneath the surface to learn about the hospitality, history, and natural landscapes that make this country so special. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival to Tirana
Airport pickup service is available throughout the day and will bring you to the hotel in Tirana. Explore the city in a guided walking tour before sitting down to a traditional dinner in a local restaurant. Included meals: dinner.

Day 2: Transfer to Valbone via Koman Lake 
Start the day with a private transfer to Koman, where you’ll take a scenic boat ride passing by rocky mountains and vivid green hills.
Enjoy lunch in the northern city of Bajram Curri. On the way to Valbone, check out the old water mill, a relic from the past. Settle into a typical Bujtine (guesthouse), before sitting down to a traditional meal. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 3: Hike to Kukaj and Rama’s Hut
In the morning, admire Valbona’s gorgeous setting, on a wide plain surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Explore the village of Kukaj and reach Rama’s Hut for a picnic lunch surrounded by trees and mountains. In the guesthouse, enjoy a hot drink and a mountain view. Included meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Day 4: Pass from Valbone to Theth
Take a private transfer to “Fusha e Gjese” and set off on a guided hike down a well-maintained trail. The route across the Accursed Mountains takes a total of 8 hours with many stops along the way to take photos of the breathtaking panoramas. Included meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner. 

Day 5: Natural wonders of Theth
Spend a day exploring Theth National Park and admiring the views of the waterfall and canyon. Take a refreshing dip at the natural pools and have a picnic lunch at the Blue Eye of Theth. Visit the village of Theth in the afternoon and check out the centuries-old tower and well-preserved church. Included meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner. 

Day 6: Tirana via Shkoder
Transfer to Shkoder, stopping for a seafood lunch by the Shkoder lake in Shiroke. Take a guided tour of Shkodra and enter the Ebu Bekr Mosque and the Rozafa Castle. Stroll down the Pedonalja (main boulevard) and settle into the hotel in Tirana. Included meals: breakfast, lunch.

Day 7: Departure day
Please note that airport drop off is not included. To include this service, please book it upon reservation. 
Included meals: breakfast.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.