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Hiking Tour: Albania & Montenegro

8 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tirana

    You'll arrive in Albania and get transferred to Tirana. If you're feeling up to it, there's an optional guided walk through the city center where you can see Skanderbeg Square, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid, and the Blloku area. Later you'll meet your tour director and other travelers at a welcome dinner.

    Start point
    Tiranë, Durrës, Albania (Tirane Airport/hotel; Durres Port)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Tirana city center including Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid, and Blloku area
    Landmarks/POIs
    Skanderbeg Square
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Pyramid of Tirana
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  2. Day 2

    Kelmendi Region and Lepushe

    Head north into the Kelmendi region, driving through forested mountain slopes. Rozafa Fortress comes into view with 360-degree views looking out over Lake Skadar and Shkoder. You'll stop for photos at Leqet e Hotit Pass and the Blue Eye of Tamara. After lunch and some free time in Tamara village, you'll settle into your guesthouse in Lepushe where there's time to check out the waterfall, old stone mill, and mountain trails before dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Tamara village), Dinner (Traditional dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Rozafa Fortress
    • Lunch in Tamara village
    • Waterfall exploration and trail walks near Lepushe guesthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Photography stop at Leqet e Hotit Pass
    • Photography stop at Blue Eye of Tamara
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rozafa Fortress
    Lake Skadar
    Shkoder
    Leqet e Hotit Pass
    Blue Eye of Tamara
    Cem River
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  3. Day 3

    Dobku Mountain Hike to Vusanje

    After breakfast you'll start a hiking trek towards Vajusha Peak with a packed picnic lunch in hand. The route goes through Dobku Mountain forest, and you'll have lunch surrounded by views of the Accursed Mountains. From there it's on to Grebaje Valley in Prokletije National Park before transferring by local transportation to your guesthouse in Vusanje. Dinner comes with mountain views. Hike details: 12.4 km, 850m up and 1030m down.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch with Accursed Mountains views), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Vajusha Peak on Dobku Mountain
    • Picnic lunch with Accursed Mountains views
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vajusha Peak
    Dobku Mountain
    Accursed Mountains
    Grebaje Valley
    Prokletije National Park
  4. Day 4

    Grebaje Valley to Theth

    You'll drive through Grebaje Valley to reach the starting point, then trek along dramatic cliffs of the Prokletije mountains with great views the whole way. The trail passes historical remnants including an old border military post, bunker, and a border crossing pyramid from the Communist era. The hike finishes in Theth, a traditional village known for its distinctive tower houses set among steep mountains. Hike details: 21.3 km, 1111m up and 1437m down.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer hike through Grebaje Valley and Prokletije/Bjeshkët e Namuna mountains
    • Picnic lunch
    Landmarks/POIs
    Grebaje Valley
    Prokletije/Bjeshkët e Namuna Mountains
    Theth
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  5. Day 5

    Theth National Park

    With a guide, you'll explore Theth National Park starting with the waterfall and canyon. There's a refreshing swim option at the Natural Pools, followed by a picnic lunch at the Blue Eye of Theth. In the afternoon, walk through the village itself to see the four-century-old reconciliation tower and a well-preserved 100-year-old church. Hike details: 9.3 km, 465m up and 465m down.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Blue Eye of Theth), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Theth National Park waterfall and canyon
    • Natural Pools swimming
    • Picnic lunch at Blue Eye of Theth
    • Village tour including reconciliation tower and historic church
    Landmarks/POIs
    Theth National Park
    Blue Eye of Theth
    Theth Waterfall
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  6. Day 6

    Accursed Mountains Hike

    Set out on a guided hike through well-maintained family-friendly trails across the Accursed Mountains. Expect about 8 hours total with several stops built in to rest, eat your picnic lunch, and take photos. Hike details: 14.3 km, 1168m up and 935m down.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike across Accursed Mountains
    • Picnic lunch with panoramic views
    Landmarks/POIs
    Accursed Mountains
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  7. Day 7

    Valbona Valley and Koman Lake

    Spend your morning in Valbona with time to wander the village of Kukaj or just take in Valbone Valley surrounded by towering peaks. Then you'll transfer to Fierze Dam and board a boat for a scenic ride along Koman Lake with rocky mountains and green hills as your backdrop. From there you'll head back to Tirana and check into your hotel for your final night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Koman Lake boat ride

    Optional Activities

    • Morning exploration of Kukaj village
    • Morning exploration of Valbone Valley
    Landmarks/POIs
    Valbona Valley
    Kukaj
    Koman Lake
    Fierze Dam
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  8. Day 8

    Departure from Tirana

    Your tour wraps up after breakfast. You'll depart from Tirana (note that airport drop-off isn't included in the tour package).

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • RH
    · June 30th, 2019
    We had a wonderful experience. It was more...
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    Thank you for the great review Roger! Rando sends his best regards and hopes you are doing well!!
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    Trip date: June 2019
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    · October 23rd, 2017
    Took a 3 day custom tour in the North Albanian...
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    Alison!! Thanks again for the great review! Hope you are doing well!!
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    Trip date: October 2017

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    Victor

    Asked on May 6th, 2024

    Do you have a 5 day tour starting at this time as we need to be in Beijing by Oct 9. We will be coming from Vienna and could start on Oct 2 or 3

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    • Good AlbaniaOperatorWritten May 2024

      For a 5 day tour, we can organize it as a private tour based on our Mini Tour: National Parks of Theth & Valbone or even you can go for this of 4 days.

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    Andrew

    Asked on May 31st, 2023

    We are hoping to book a trekking tour around Albania, we would like to be there from beginning of July till around the 7-10th. We like to be away from massive tourist trails and be fully guided, never been to Albania before, which trip would you recommend?

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    • Good AlbaniaOperatorWritten May 2023

      During the month of July the only trail that is away from massive tourist trails is the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. The price for a fully guided tour including accommodations, transportation and meals according to the program comes to € 1890,00 per person.

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      Andrew

      TravelerWritten June 2023

      How many are you expecting to have on this hike?

    • Good AlbaniaOperatorWritten June 2023

      This is actually a custom tour for you, quoted as a private tour. For a group tour most of them go on the well known hikes that can end up being crowded in July.

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