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Individual Hidden Valley Trek: Self-guided Homestay Trekking in Southern Albania (8 Days)

8 days
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Start and end in Tirana
5.0
19 traveler reviews
Individual Hidden Valley Trek: Self-guided Homestay Trekking in Southern Albania (8 Days) - Zbulo - Discover Albania
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Zbulo - Discover Albania
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 16 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Southern Albania's hidden villages
  • Hike through Europe's last wild river valley
  • Stay in traditional stone houses and homestays
  • Discover shepherd trails and Ottoman bridges
  • Relax in the warm springs of Benja

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Albania!
  2. Day 2 Start Trekking into the Hidden Zagoria Valley
  3. Day 3 A Life-Seeing Day in the Zagoria Villages
  4. Day 4 Follow in the Footsteps of Bill Tilman
  5. Day 5 Crossing over the Dhembel Pass (1.450m)
  6. Day 6 Discover the little known Wonders of Permet
  7. Day 7 Explore Historic Gjirokastra & Modern Tirana
  8. Day 8 Farewell!
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  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Operated by

Zbulo - Discover Albania

5.0
(19 reviews)

Number of tours

6

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Rebecca
    · February 14th, 2025
    Zbulo is amazing!! Peaks of the Balkan’s was the trip of a lifetime. Everything was coordinated seamlessly and beautifully. Our guides, Kreshnik and Renald, took fantastic care of us 24 hrs/day. Their knowledge of the mountains, Albanian history, and the areas we visited was exceptional. If you are looking for a unique, rustic, gorgeous hiking adventure, ZBULO IS IT!
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  • Arie
    · October 20th, 2024
    Good organized excellent gids. Perfect trail
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  • Steve
    · October 4th, 2024
    Incredible 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.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Individual Hidden Valley Trek: Self-guided Homestay Trekking in Southern Albania (8 Days)
From Tirana to Tirana

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Tour ID: 216987

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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