Northern Albania walking holiday

Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
Northern Albania walking holiday
A little known but superb walking destination, northern Albania has vast lakes, tall peaks and tiny villages, revealed on this small group break.
Small group guided walking Tour leaders Local guides and drivers Tirana Shkodėr Lake Koman River journey towards Albanian Alps Valbonė Valley Bori Pass on border with Montenegro Thethi Theth National Park Trek to Thore Pass along Kaprea Creek Nderlysa Pools Krujė
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£1770To£1820 excluding flights
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Duration
8 Days
Type
Small group
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Price includes all activities/equipment, tour leaders, local guides and drivers, meals, transport, accommodation and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
Optional Single Supplement: from £190.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
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Description of Northern Albania walking holiday

This Northern Albania walking holiday explores this wild and undiscovered pocket of Europe on foot. The Albanian Alps, also known locally as the Accursed Mountains, tower over a landscape of valleys, lakes and limestone gorges – walking in this wild and sparsely populated region feels like a true adventure.

This eight day walking holiday begins in Shkodėr, one of Europe’s most historic cities, before heading to the vast and beautiful Lake Koman, in the Valbonė Valley. Take a boat cruise here to fully appreciate the canyons and narrow passageways that flank the lake, looking a lot like the Norwegian fjords.

Enjoy hikes that follow little used trails to pretty mountain villages and lead up to the dramatic Bori and Valbonė passes. These hiking routes wind through pristine and beautiful landscapes, surrounded by some of the best scenery in Albania, including Theth National Park. After years as a forgotten pocket of the Mediterranean, Albania is now opening up to visitors, and this walking adventure is a wonderful way to explore its dramatic landscapes and gain an insight into local life little changed in centuries.

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Walking in Northern Albania: Into The Accursed Mountains Map

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£1770To£1820 excluding flights
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Price includes all activities/equipment, tour leaders, local guides and drivers, meals, transport, accommodation and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
Optional Single Supplement: from £190.
Please note some itineraries are reversed.
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Albania walking
2 minute summaryMap & highlights
The majority of walking trails outside the Albanian Alps are still unmarked, peaceful and wonderfully wild.
Small group walking
2 minute summaryMap & highlights
Be part of a pack on your next outing. These small group walks promise fun and friendship on the trail.

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Planet

The tour is operated entirely overland within Albania. Travel between destinations is undertaken by minibus and local ferry.

Human-powered travel forms a core part of the experience. Over five days, travellers undertake substantial hikes through the Albanian Alps, including routes through Vermosh, Lepusha, Theth and Valbonė. Walking is the primary way of exploring many of the region's landscapes, villages and protected areas, providing an immersive experience.

Meals throughout the tour are provided by family-run guesthouses and locally operated hotels. Home-cooked meals prepared by local hosts are a key feature of the experience, particularly in the remote mountain regions of Vermosh, Vusanje and Theth.

Travellers are encouraged to reduce single-use plastic waste by using refillable water bottles.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The itinerary showcases some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the Balkans, including the Albanian Alps, Theth National Park, the Valbonė Valley and Lake Koman. These experiences help travellers develop an appreciation of the region's natural heritage while supporting tourism in remote rural communities.

A highlight of the journey is time spent in Theth National Park, where travellers explore mountain trails, the Grunas Canyon and traditional villages within a protected landscape. The village of Theth itself is recognised as a Protected Historic Centre, combining cultural and natural heritage conservation.

Accommodation throughout the trip is primarily provided by locally run guesthouses in remote mountain communities.

The tour is accompanied by a local Tour Leader and local guides where appropriate, helping travellers gain a deeper understanding of the area's landscapes, culture and history.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

This journey is designed to direct tourism into remote mountain communities across northern Albania.

Accommodation is primarily provided by locally owned hotels and family-run guesthouses. In Shkodėr, travellers stay at Hotel Tradita, a characterful Albanian-owned property that showcases traditional design, local cuisine and cultural heritage. Throughout the mountainous regions of Vermosh, Vusanje and Theth, accommodation is provided by family-run guesthouses that offer home-cooked meals and direct interaction with local communities.

The tour supports a range of local economic opportunities through guides, restaurants, transport providers and ferry services.

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