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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
20 traveler reviews
  • Hikers walking on a mountain trail with snowy peaks.
  • Old stone house with mountains in the background.
  • Two horses grazing on a green field with mountains.
  • Hikers crossing an old stone bridge in a lush valley.
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  • Group having a meal outdoors with mountain background.
  • Donkey with packs standing in a garden.
  • Hikers following a rocky trail by a river.
  • Four hikers walking along a path in a scenic landscape.
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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
Ages 16+
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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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Zbulo - Discover Albania

5.0
(20 reviews)

Number of tours

6

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

7 hours

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Customer Reviews

  • Jerred
    · July 28th, 2025
    Igli and Xhoni did a great job guiding us. They were knowledgeable and set a perfect pace. The trip was well organized with the stops, stays, luggage transport, and routes all handled very well.
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  • 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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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • 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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