Hiking North
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Hiking North
Embark on an exhilarating hiking tour through the breathtaking north and east-north regions of Albania. Your adventure begins in Tirana, with a scenic cable-car ride up Dajti Mountain, followed by a visit to the historic town of Kruja.
Traverse the Sari Salltik mountain, explore the cultural hub of Shkoder, and hike through the picturesque Tamara.
Experience the stunning Albanian “fjords” en route to the Valbona Valley, delight in local cuisine, and journey through the majestic Albanian Alps.
Conclude with the enchanting landscapes of Theth Valley before returning to Tirana for a farewell celebration.
This 10-day tour offers an immersive exploration of Albania’s natural beauty and rich history.
Traverse the Sari Salltik mountain, explore the cultural hub of Shkoder, and hike through the picturesque Tamara.
Experience the stunning Albanian “fjords” en route to the Valbona Valley, delight in local cuisine, and journey through the majestic Albanian Alps.
Conclude with the enchanting landscapes of Theth Valley before returning to Tirana for a farewell celebration.
This 10-day tour offers an immersive exploration of Albania’s natural beauty and rich history.





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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 1
Day 1: Tirana – Airport Arrival
Upon your arrival, our representatives will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Welcome and visit the capital! Overnight in Tirana.
Upon your arrival, our representatives will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Welcome and visit the capital! Overnight in Tirana.
Day 2
Day 2: Tirana – Kruja
This morning after breakfast we will head for a nice little journey towards Dajti mountain. A short and beautiful trip to the mountain done by cable-car, will reveal all the hills and lakes that surround our capital city.
Once on top, we will hike up the mountain for few hours and then right back at the cable-car for lunch at the restaurant. Going down the cable-car, we have the option of visiting Bunkart.
An antinuclear bunker inside the mountain that was constructed by our dictator Enver Hoxha. Then we will drive towards the little historic town of Kruja.
An afternoon visit to the Old Bazaar and the castle and then free time to experience one of the most historic and important towns in Albania.
Overnight in Kruja.
This morning after breakfast we will head for a nice little journey towards Dajti mountain. A short and beautiful trip to the mountain done by cable-car, will reveal all the hills and lakes that surround our capital city.
Once on top, we will hike up the mountain for few hours and then right back at the cable-car for lunch at the restaurant. Going down the cable-car, we have the option of visiting Bunkart.
An antinuclear bunker inside the mountain that was constructed by our dictator Enver Hoxha. Then we will drive towards the little historic town of Kruja.
An afternoon visit to the Old Bazaar and the castle and then free time to experience one of the most historic and important towns in Albania.
Overnight in Kruja.
Day 3
Day 3: Kruja – Shkoder
After breakfast, we will hike the Sari Salltik mountain of Kruja.
Reaching the very top, you will have spectacular views of the area up to the Adriatic Sea.
After refreshing from the fresh water of mountain spiritual cave and meeting a historic figure and its history, we hike down the mountain again to continue exploring Kruja.
Our journey towards Shkoder, the “capital city” of northern Albania, will be about 2 hours.
Overnight in Shkoder.
After breakfast, we will hike the Sari Salltik mountain of Kruja.
Reaching the very top, you will have spectacular views of the area up to the Adriatic Sea.
After refreshing from the fresh water of mountain spiritual cave and meeting a historic figure and its history, we hike down the mountain again to continue exploring Kruja.
Our journey towards Shkoder, the “capital city” of northern Albania, will be about 2 hours.
Overnight in Shkoder.
Day 4
Day 4: Shkoder – Tamare – Shkoder
Today after breakfast we will set on the road towards Tamara. This drive towards the very north of Albania will have amazing views of valleys and impressive mountains.
Once we reach the church in Tamara, we start our 2 hours hike until we reach the waterfall and other nice surprises on the way. This hike it is a looped one.
Return and explore the city afterwards.
Overnight in Shkoder.
Today after breakfast we will set on the road towards Tamara. This drive towards the very north of Albania will have amazing views of valleys and impressive mountains.
Once we reach the church in Tamara, we start our 2 hours hike until we reach the waterfall and other nice surprises on the way. This hike it is a looped one.
Return and explore the city afterwards.
Overnight in Shkoder.
Day 5
Day 5: Shkoder – Koman – Valbone
Today we will have an early morning start, a coffee and a packed breakfast and we will depart towards Koman, where we will take a boat into an amazing journey in the Albanian “fiords”.
After the boat we will continue by car towards the Valley of Valbona National Park. Check in a local guest house and get amazed with the scenery of Albanian Alps “Amphitheatre”.
Local cuisine and bio food quality will be one of the other highlights of Albanian mountain traditions.
Overnight in Valbona.
Today we will have an early morning start, a coffee and a packed breakfast and we will depart towards Koman, where we will take a boat into an amazing journey in the Albanian “fiords”.
After the boat we will continue by car towards the Valley of Valbona National Park. Check in a local guest house and get amazed with the scenery of Albanian Alps “Amphitheatre”.
Local cuisine and bio food quality will be one of the other highlights of Albanian mountain traditions.
Overnight in Valbona.
Day 6
Day 6: Valbone Valley
This morning after breakfast we will prepare and take our own picnic and hike up to the Rama place.
Overnight in Valbone.
This morning after breakfast we will prepare and take our own picnic and hike up to the Rama place.
Overnight in Valbone.
Day 7
Day 7: Valbone – Theth
Today is the big hike day.
After breakfast, we will leave the valley of Valbona towards the village of Thethi, through a mountain pass.
The hike will be around 7 hours and the scenery will be breathtaking.
Overnight in Theth.
Today is the big hike day.
After breakfast, we will leave the valley of Valbona towards the village of Thethi, through a mountain pass.
The hike will be around 7 hours and the scenery will be breathtaking.
Overnight in Theth.
Day 8
Day 8: Theth Valley
The valley of Theth is another magnificent place in Albania.
After breakfast, we will take a nice easy hike to know the valley, its church and 300 years old tower houses that hold a lot of history until we reach the waterfall.
From there we will continue towards the Blue Eye natural water source.
Overnight in Theth.
The valley of Theth is another magnificent place in Albania.
After breakfast, we will take a nice easy hike to know the valley, its church and 300 years old tower houses that hold a lot of history until we reach the waterfall.
From there we will continue towards the Blue Eye natural water source.
Overnight in Theth.
Day 9
Day 9: Theth – Tirana
Waving goodbye to this amazing valley and its hospitality, after breakfast, we head towards the capital city, Tirana.
We will visit its center with its most historic buildings and then free time to prepare for a goodbye Albanian style diner party.
Overnight in Tirana.
Waving goodbye to this amazing valley and its hospitality, after breakfast, we head towards the capital city, Tirana.
We will visit its center with its most historic buildings and then free time to prepare for a goodbye Albanian style diner party.
Overnight in Tirana.
Day 10
Day 10: Tirana Airport Departure
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