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Self-Guided Alps Explorer - A Journey Through the Highlights of the Albanian Alps (8 Days)

8 days
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Start and end in Tirana
5.0
5 traveler reviews
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  • They are very responsive and arranging. Zbulo gives many tips for the way, as well as some background on the local history and customs.

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    Gaëlle, traveled in July
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Self-Guided Alps Explorer - A Journey Through the Highlights of the Albanian Alps (8 Days)

8 days
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Start and end in Tirana
5.0
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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 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Swim in the Balkans' largest lake
  • Enjoy a boat ride on scenic Koman Lake
  • Hike through colorful meadows to Kukaj
  • Cross the breathtaking Valbona Pass
  • Explore the history of 'Kanun' in Theth

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Albania!
  2. Day 2 Journey into the Accursed Mountains
  3. Day 3 Heights of Valbona - Queen of the Mountains
  4. Day 4 The Grand Crossing: Hike from Valbona to Theth
  5. Day 5 The Peja Pass or Meadows above the Clouds
  6. Day 6 Explore Theth - The Heart of the Albanian Alps
  7. Day 7 The "Blue Eye" and Modern Face of Albania
  8. Day 8 Farewell Albania!
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

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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

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • JM
    · September 10th, 2024
    I've been on many tours, and admittedly I don't often post reviews, but in the case of Zbulo I will make an exception. The 8 day Self Guided Tour in Albania organized by Zbulo was perhaps the best organized tour I have ever been on. I say that because: -The information they provided in advance was clear, detailed, and they quickly and thoroughly responded to any questions. -Logistically, everything was perfect. The drivers, the hotels, the equipment, the information, etc was all provided exactly as promised, without any problems. -The tour itself was great. The hikes were a mix of difficulty levels, the lodgings exceeded expectations, and despite our initial hesitation at a "self guided" format, they made the experience easy. In short, I'd highly recommend this tour and Zbulo - I just wish they operated in other countries as we'd be happy to go through them again!
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • Self-Guided Alps Explorer - A Journey Through the Highlights of the Albanian Alps (8 Days) reviewer 2
    · October 17th, 2023
    Best trip I've ever taken
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • TC
    · October 17th, 2023
    Best trip I've ever been on
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • SM
    · October 16th, 2022
    We thoroughly enjoyed our 8-day Self-Guided tour of northern Albania. All went smoothly from the hand-over documents and gadgets to transfers between locations and airport transfer. The hikes are doable and the accommodations are comfortable with delicious meals provided. A well rounded experience. We highly recommend Zbulo.
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    Trip date: October 2022
  • Self-Guided Alps Explorer - A Journey Through the Highlights of the Albanian Alps (8 Days) reviewer 5
    · July 20th, 2021
    Our self guided hiking trip organised by Zbulo...
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    Zbulo - Discover Albania commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback Gaëlle! I'm glad you found our road book for individual hikers useful and that the GPS with prerecorded trails added value. We would be happy to welcome you back for our Hidden Valley Trek in Southern Albania or to test one of... Show more
    Trip date: July 2021

Dates & Availability

8 days
Self-Guided Alps Explorer - A Journey Through the Highlights of the Albanian Alps (8 Days)
From Tirana to Tirana

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