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 £335. Please note some itineraries are reversed.
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 £335. Please note some itineraries are reversed.
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A very unique country - difficult to say which part was most memorable. The scenery, especially the Accursed mountains, history, culture, food and very welcoming people... Fabulous. None does it better than this tour operator!Read full review
Responsible Travel
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Planet
CARBON REDUCTION
Clients are encouraged to utilise direct flights were available to join the tour. Throughout our time in Albania our small group (max 12) travels overland by mini bus, eliminating the need for any domestic flights.
While we conduct city tours on foot, we also enjoy two days of human power (walking) within two of Albania's national parks, and travel along the Drin River by boat.
Albania relies almost 100% on hydropower - one of the only countries in the world, this helps the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. This means that all accommodation on this trip uses local hydroelectric power.
Vegetarian and vegan food options are available each day of the tour.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
We visit a number of national parks and UNESCO heritage sites on this tour, including Butrini Park, which is an archaeological park run by the National Agency of Protected Areas. The entrance fee helps the agency maintain and protect the site.
To help reduce the use of single-use plastic, we actively promote the use of filtered water bottles to our clients.
People
LOCAL ECONOMY
This tour supports a number of locally run and locally owned businesses, including accommodation providers, restaurants and producers.
The Hotel Mangelami is a traditional family-owned hotel built on the ruins of an 18th century palace in the heart of the UNESCO protected area of Berat.
In the Valbone Valley we have the opportunity to sample mountain tea and coffee at a small family-owned shepherd's hut.
In Gjirokastėr, we visit a local family home to try some of their locally produced foods, while learning about their honey production. While in Gjirokastėr we also learn about the local crafts of woodworking and stone carving.
In Krujė we visit the bazaar, giving clients the opportunity to purchase food and goods from the traders.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
Local hosts, guides and drivers are employed throughout the trip, offering not only employment opportunities but a wealth of knowledge of their regions and country.
A donation is made on behalf of every traveller to our foundation, which supports education and community empowerment projects worldwide.
