5-Days Hiking Tour to the north of Albania
5-Days Hiking Tour to the north of Albania
This tour will start from the Capital of Albania and will be concentrated mostly on walking and hiking in the mountains of the northern Albanian Alps. You will have the chance of discovering stunning northern Albanian history and legends, History of Kruja, the magical Thethi village, and Shkodra, which used to be the old Capital of the Ancient Illyrian Empire. You will have a stunning Panoramic view during your hike, tasting of traditional Albanian food, and a lot of fresh air, also having an experience of ferry ride back to Shkodra.
Have a traditional lunch in a famous restaurant near Shkodra and then go back to Tirana. In the second part of the tour, you will visit the most Attractive Historical city’s in the south of Albania, Including National Parks, Castles, Archaeological sites, and one of a kind beaches of Albania. If you love hiking activity, beaches and discovering new cultures, this is the tour for you!This Tour is available Starting from every Thursday.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Skanderbeg Square
Mosque, the Bunker, the Pyramid, Mother Theresa square, blloku area which is also the most frequented area of the city, the national park of Tirane, you will visit the National Historical Museum if you would like.
1 hourEnver Hoxha Pyramid
The pyramid is during our sightseeing and we will stop 10 minutes for explanation
Pazari i Ri
You will spend here some free time if you would like to buy some typical Products
1 hourBlloku
In blloku neighberhood you will spend you free time for lunch or for caffe
1 hourEt'hem Bej Mosque
This is one interesting attraction located in the Skanderbeg square, This mosque is built during the 17 century and you will get the full history when you come for your visit,
Kruja Castle
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1 hourEthnographic Museum of Kruja
Built during the mid-18th century, in 1764, by Ismail Pashë Toptani, this Ottoman house is considered one of the most unique museums in Albania. It includes a total of 15 rooms which tell of work and family life in the town of Kruja. A white, three-story construction with a tower placed in the middle, this house is surrounded by wood-carved windows of all sizes, letting the breeze flow freely in an out, and creating a pleasant sense of open space. Outside, you’ll notice traces of former springs surrounding the castle, from which the name of the city derives (the word for “springs” in Albanian is kroje), which also reflect the city’s former position as an agricultural center prior to the rise of commerce and artisan activities.
1 hourShkoder
Day 2: Shkodra - Ferry ride - Valbona village (Ferry Ride and Hiking Tour day)
Koman
The Ticket of the ferry Trip will be included in the packet
2 hoursValbona Valley National Park
The Valbona Valley is one of rivers, spectacular waterfalls, and endless forests under the shade of the surrounding high peaks. In this spectacular setting, organic, farm-fresh products and clear air seemingly add years to your life. This natural wonder offers a rare sense of tranquility and beauty, that is not to be missed by those looking for the most awe-inspiring of Albania’s natural treasures.
1 hourKukaj
Day 3: Valbona - Thethi Hiking Tours (Hiking Tour Day)
1 hourValbona Pass
Day 4: Thethi - Blue eye - Thethi (Hiking Tour Day)
6 hoursThethi-Guide
This unique mountain village easily has the most dramatic setting in Albania. Just the journey here is quite incredible, whether you approach over the mountains on foot from Valbona or by vehicle over the high passes from Shkodra. Both a sprawling village along the valley floor amid an amphitheater of slate-grey mountains, and a national park containing stunning landscapes and excellent hiking routes.
1 hourGrunasi Waterfall
It takes approximately an hour to get the waterfall from the center of Theth Village. The hike is spectacular, taking you along a spectacular landscape of rivers, pastures, and mountain slopes. The last leg of the hike involves a 15-minute climb of an intermediate level so be prepared with your best, non-slippery shoes. Although the journey is not especially easy, the reward, as it often happens, is well worth your time and energy. Especially at the very end of your climb, when you will witness a scenery so breathtaking that it will immediately erase any traveling fatigue.
1 hourNderlysaj
Start the walking to Blue eye After 8 km of nice walking near the Thethi river arrival to “Nderlysa” to discover the most interesting kind of Landscapes Ndërlysa’s marble pools are a result of rare rock formations. The various and irregular geometric shapes, carved throughout the centuries by the water erupting from the rocks, will leave the visitor stunned. Constantly drenched by the wild waters of the river and the snow-covered streams, these pools are the ideal place for cooling down during the hot summer months. The pools’ surface is smooth and calming, the water crystal clear and the entire environment refreshing. However, please exercise caution if visiting this site with children and make sure you supervise their movement along the unpredictable terrain.
2 hoursBlue Eye of Theth
Day 5: Thethi - Shkodra - Tirana (Driving Tour Day)
2 hoursSkadar Lake National Park
In the Northwest of Albania lies the beautiful Shkodra Lake, the largest in the Balkan Peninsula, and one of the many natural wonders of this part of the country. With a vast surface area of 368 km2, the lake stretches beyond the country and across the border with Montenegro, with 149 km2 of it lying in Albania. The lake beautifully frames the historic and artistic city of Shkodra, a calming and refreshing area, reflecting effect of the water which gracefully surrounds it.
1 hourTirana
Accommodation included: Overnight in 4 stars hotel in Tirana
1 hourIncluded
- 11-Days Driver and Guide Fees
- Taxes and Fuel for the vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 11-Nights accommodation in 3 or 4 star Hotels
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ferry Ticket
- 4x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Entry/Admission - Ethnographic Museum of Kruja
- Entry/Admission - Kruja Castle
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- For any new information that the government will decide on COVID-19 protection measures, the client will be notified in an advance.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.