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- Operator
- Zbulo - Discover Albania
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 3 - 12
- Ages 18+
Highlights
- Ride a boat on Koman Lake's fjord-like waters
- Walk through Valbona National Park
- Meet local herdsmen in the Albanian Alps
- Explore the panoramic Balkans from Mt. Trekufiri
- Hike to the double peaks of Mt. Popadija
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Albania!
- Day 2 Journey into the Accursed Mountains
- Day 3 High Route into the Remote Border Triangle
- Day 4 Via the Three Border Peak into Montenegro
- Day 5 Grbaja Valley – The Culmination of Prokletije
- Day 6 Through the Heart of the Accursed Mountains
- Day 7 Theth – Tradition in the Albanian Highlands
- Day 8 Farewell from Albania!
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 12 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Zbulo - Discover Albania
Number of tours
6
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- GuideExcellent
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- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- SMSteve· October 4th, 2024Incredible mountains, wonderful people and fantastic food summarizes our hike. Zbulo! guides and drivers are great people, super competent and friendly. The transfers were smooth, well coordinated and made the trip easy.Show more
Trip date: September 2024 - ABalan· August 25th, 2022The Peaks of the Balkans Hike exceeded all my expectations. Tough but enjoyable.Show moreTrip date: August 2022
- ACAdam· October 12th, 2019Fantastic trip to the Balkans. It was very clear that Drini and Erint put a significant amount of effort above and beyond to make the trip a fantastic success. Their efforts are very much appreciated. As a first time lone traveler, I was a little apprehensive, but I needn't have worried. The organisation was fantastic, whilst still being fluid to our needs. The interaction with the locals was incredibly warming, gracious and very special. The scenery was stunning in all directions at all times (even when it rained!). At times the hikes were challenging, but the guides were accommodating to the abilities of the group. Swimming in Theth and climbing Mt Harapit were two particular highlights for me. These experiences both challenged and inspired me. Thank you team for organising a great week.Show more
Zbulo - Discover Albania commented on this reviewThanks for sharing Adam! Hiking beyond borders, we don't only cross red lines on the map, but want to challenge body and mind. Our human-powered adventures explore limits extend views. We would be happy to have you back for one of our new signature... Show moreTrip date: September 2019 - JMJames· September 17th, 2019Great hike with Zbulo. Meals and accomodation...Show moreZbulo - Discover Albania commented on this reviewThank you James, we're trying our best to make this a great experience for travelers and local alike. Human-powered adventures handcrafted by local travel experts for the culturally curious visitor. :)Trip date: August 2019
Rachael· September 15th, 2019This hiking tour in Albania with Zbulo! -...Show moreZbulo - Discover Albania commented on this reviewThanks Rachel, the 8-day highlights trek of the Peaks of the Balkans showcases a bit of everything and hopefully raised interest for more adventures in the Balkans.Trip date: August 2019- SSallyBentley· August 29th, 2019This tour was very well planned from beginning...Show moreZbulo - Discover Albania commented on this reviewThanks Sally and John for sharing your experience. Our human-powered adventures are meant to challenge body and mind, while providing peace and space to reflect and disconnected from every day stressors. :)Trip date: August 2019
- Patrizia· August 19th, 2019Demanding tour in a very beautiful and wild...Show moreZbulo - Discover Albania commented on this reviewThanks Patrizia! We're glad you like the scenery and landscape of our cross-border adventure that is meant to challenge body and mind. :)Trip date: August 2019
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- From Sunday21 Sep, 2025To Sunday28 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold out
- From Sunday5 Oct, 2025To Sunday12 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $1,959 per personMultiple Room TypesSingle-room supplement$128
- From Saturday11 Oct, 2025To Saturday18 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $1,959 per personMultiple Room TypesSingle-room supplement$128
What our customers ask about this tour
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Gina
Asked on July 21st, 2025what is the latest time i can arrive in Tirana and depart from Tirana, i am not lookign to stay extra days and will be coming in only for this trek.
Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written July 2025On the starting day of the tour, July 26 the group departures from the airport to Shkodra at 15:00. If your flight arrives too late, there is an airport bus shuttle service from the airport to Shkodra which you can join and meet the group there, or we can arrange a private transfer for you at €80. On departing day, August 08, after breakfast the group will get transfer to the airport and is expected to arrive there around noon.
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Gina
Traveler•Written July 2025I hope I can leave behind a small bag with travel clothes at Shkodra (i dont want to carry it along on the trek), I will pick it up on the last day on way back to airport. Is it possible to hire one walking pole for the trek.
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written July 2025
Sure, you can store the extra luggage at the hotel in Shkodra. Unfortunately, we no longer can provide hiking poles for rent, but alternatively you may purchase them online and get them delivered to our office.
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Jenny
Asked on June 25th, 2025I was looking to book the 8 day Hike beyond borders tour and had a couple of questions. I am a single woman. Would you be able to provide a transfer from the airport to the hotel, if yes, would that be part of the package, or would it be charged? If charged, could you please provide more details? I will also be arriving a day early, and would like to book an extension night. Also wanted to clarify the plan for the last day.
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written June 2025
Due to our drivers busy schedule we are unable to cover short distance transfers. Alternatively there you may use the airport bus service which operates 24/7 the route between airport and center at every full hour. Tickets cost 400 ALL and the trip takes 30-45 minutes, or the official airport taxi charges a rate of ~2500 ALL. In Tirana we work with several 3* hotels, all located near the city center. A pre/post-departure nights would add €65/single room (breakfast included) and is to be paid in cash to the guide. On departure day, after the breakfast in Shkoder the group will head to the airport and is expected to be there around noon.
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Ross
Asked on May 7th, 2025Is the price of 65€ per day, or is it a solo supplement for the whole trip?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written May 2025
The single room supplement is applicable only on the city based hotels on D1 and D7 and it adds €65 in total for both nights. Up in the mountain, due to hosts limited capacities, single rooms are not available and you will share rooms with other members of the group (same sex).
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Ross
Traveler•Written May 2025How easy is getting to Shkoder from Tirana?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written May 2025
There are a few direct buses from the airport to Shkodra, and more frequenty Tirana city to Shlodra. Alternatively, you may join our complimentary group transfer leaving the city at 14:00 and airport at 15:00 for free. Else there's also a private transfer option at €80.
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Ross
Traveler•Written May 2025What are the average weather conditions? I can only travel with a 8 Kg back pack.
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written May 2025
Second half of June typically has warm temperatures, however a solid rain/windproof jacket is necessary and warm clothes are recommended during the nighttime. Kindly note that luggage transport up to 15 kg per person in soft bags (duffels, rucksacks) is included. You carry a daypack and we transfer your main luggage from one accommodation to the next. As this is partly by horse, flight/suitcases are unsuitable. You may also store additional luggage at the first hotel of the trip, but should not forget to retrieve it upon return from the mountains.
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Ross
Traveler•Written May 2025By the end of the tour, do you also offer transport back to Tirana?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written May 2025
On departure day, the group will get transferred to Tirana Airport/City after breakfast and expect to arrive there around noon.
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Laurie
Asked on May 7th, 2025wondering if you will be adding a tour anytime between 7- 18 September by any chance?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written May 2025
There already two fully booked departures on Sept 6 and 7, it's unlikely another date will be added in this week. For solo travelers, Sept 14-21 is currently the closest date with availability.
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Maria
Asked on April 2nd, 2025How much stuff can we bring on this tour? She wants to know about luggage restrictions.
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written April 2025
The tour includes luggage transport up to 15 kg per person in soft bags (duffels, rucksacks). The guest will carry a daypack and we transfer her main luggage from one accommodation to the next. As this is partly by horse, flight/suitcases are unsuitable. She may also store additional luggage at the first hotel of the trip, but should not forget to retrieve it upon return from the mountains.
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Maria
Traveler•Written April 2025What's "Pre/post trip Tirana extension night Double/Twin or Single"?
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Maria
Traveler•Written April 2025How much is the transportation addition for arrival?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written April 2025
The pre/post-departure nights refer to the extra night(s) we book for the client when they arrive a day earlier than the tour's starting day or depart a day after the tour has ended. Depending on the party, we can book a double/twin room (2 pax) or a single room for solo travelers.
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written April 2025
If the client flies to Tirana airport, a joint group transfer to Shkodra is included. The meeting time is at 15:00. If she flies to Podgorica, we can arrange a private transfer at €75 (to be paid in cash to the guide).
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Else
Asked on March 7th, 2025How can payments be made for the tour?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written March 2025
Payments can be made via various channels including credit card, direct bank transfer, or through secured online payment platforms.
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Vanessa
Asked on February 16th, 2025What are the accommodation types throughout the tour?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written February 2025
Accommodations vary from guest houses to dorm-style huts with basic amenities. We ensure cleanliness and comfort, prioritizing your rest during the trek.
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Becky
Asked on January 31st, 2025What visa requirements are there for this tour?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written February 2025
Visa requirements vary based on your nationality. We recommend checking with local consulates for the most accurate and current information.
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Alan
Asked on January 19th, 2025What is the cancellation policy for this tour?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written January 2025
Cancellation policies vary. Typically, cancellations made within 30 days of the tour start date incur a penalty. For specific details, refer to your booking agreement.
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Marie
Asked on December 20th, 2024Can you confirm the availability of vegetarian food options during the tour?
- Zbulo - Discover AlbaniaOperator•Written December 2024
Vegetarian food options are available throughout the tour. Please inform us ahead of time so appropriate arrangements can be made.
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