Albania

Local Village House Trek Albanian Alps

National Park of Thethi and the Albanian Alps

This tour is for adventurous travelers with open minds who like staying in the traditional houses of the native Albanian highlanders, the "malesore". The tour covers some of the most scenic parts of Albania and includes a ferry trip on the spectacular Lake Koman, a trek through the beautiful Valbona Valley, and a visit to the Valley of Thethi. You will hike about 6 hours per day and all overnight stays are in local guesthouses. You will get to experience the best of rural and mountainous Albania and admire the spectacular view of one of the largest lakes in Europe from the ruins of the Rozafa Castle

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	5 days
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	May - November, set departure dates & private tours

Cultural Tour Albania

Cultural highlights in Southern Albania

This cultural tour is for people who are interested to discover the history and experience the culture of a warm and incredibly hospitable country that has not been discovered by mass tourism yet. Albania is an emerging traveling destination that has much to offer, especially when it comes to cultural sites and natural beauty. In this tour we will bring you to some of the most interesting UNESCO world heritage sites, enjoy the beauty of the Albanian Riviera, and uncover Albania’s rich history

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	8 days
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	April-November, set departure dates & private tours

Cycling Tour South Albania

Rural Southern Albania and Cultural highlights of

This tour is for active people who want to explore the coastal mountains of Southern Albania by bike. We will cycle through hills covered in olive groves, around the magnificent Lake Ohrid, and along the sparsely inhabited Ionian coast. We will visit picturesque villages, the ancient cities of Gjirokaster and Berat (UNESCO World Heritage), quiet beaches, and the archeological site Butrint (UNESCO). The climax of this tour is at the Llogara Pass, where the road climbs more than a thousand meters to a wonderful viewpoint before plunging into deep forest on the other side

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	15 days
Grade/Challenge	Challenging
Operates	April - November, set departure dates & private tours

Experience Koman and Rural Valbona by Ferry

Valbona Valley, Albanian Alps

This tour is for active people who would like to get a taste of the culture of the Northern Albanian "Malesore", native Albanian highlanders. You will discover the Valbona Valley, its hidden attractions, and pristine panoramas by foot. For a glimpse of daily life, we will stay overnight in the guesthouses of a local family, where a delicious traditional dinner with home-grown vegetables will be prepared. On the last day of the tour you will experience an amazing ferry ride on Lake Koman. This lake, surrounded by steep mountains, offers dramatic views

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	3 days
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	April - November, , set departure dates & private tours

Grand Albania Hiking Tour

Northern and Southern mountains

This two-week walking tour is for fit people who want to explore Albania in it's full length, from the most Northern to the most Southern parts of the country. We will make spectacular hikes while enjoying the wonderful surroundings and exploring the local culture in different regions. We will stay overnight with some Albanian families in the Albanian Alps, taste delicious traditional dishes, visit historical city centers and pass through picturesque villages along the Ionian coast. In short, an experience you don't want to miss!

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	two weeks
Grade/Challenge	Challenging
Operates	May - October, set departure dates & private tours

Hike to the top of Mount Dajti

Dajti National Park, Tirana

This day trip is for active people who enjoy hiking to the top and receive stunning views in return. We start the trip with a panoramic cable car ride to the National park, after which we will follow a trail through the oak forest, until we reach the peak of Tujani. After a snack we will walk down, back to the park where you can enjoy a refreshment or a good lunch at one of the many nice restaurants

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	1 day
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	Year-round

Hike to the Village and Cave of Pellumbas

Pellumbas, rural area near Tirana

This day trip is for adventurous people who like exploring caves and the rural area's that Tirana is surrounded by. We will make a fantastic hike with wonderful views, explore the inside of the cave with torches where you can find stunning stalactites and stalagmites and bats hanging on the sealing. We will visit the river, when the weather is good you can swim, and taste some of the delicious local dishes

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	1 day
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Year-round

Hike Valbona to Thethi and Discover the 'Blue Eye'

The Albanian Alps

This tour is great for active, outdoors-loving people who are used to long walks, and for those with a flexible, adventurous attitude. This walking tour shows you the beauty of pristine nature and culture in the Albanian Alps. You will be hosted by local families. Enjoy their hospitality while discovering the stunning beauty of the Valley of Valbona, the Valley of Thethi, and the small village Nderlyse

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	4 days
Grade/Challenge	Challenging
Operates	From June - October, set departure dates & private tours

Hiking in Scenic Southern Albania

Llogara National Park, Ionian coast, UNESCO sites

This tour is for people who enjoy a balanced mix of hikes, cultural visits and relaxation in the beautiful South of Albania. Traveling from the Adriatic to the Ionian coast, you can marvel at the splendour of Llogora Pass, see the mighty Cika peaks towering above the crystal waters and the white gravel beaches of the Ionian Sea.A few days are spent enjoying the picturesque villages of the Riviera. Then we proceed to explore a succession of archaeological sites and the historically significant towns of Butrint, Gjirokastër and Berat

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	1 week
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	April - November, set departure dates & private tours

Kayaking Experience on Lake Shkopet

Mati River, Lake Shkopet

This trip is for active people who enjoy being on the water and kayak through wonderful surroundings. During this trip, we will paddle on the lake along pristine river beaches and farm houses. We will have a picnic lunch of seasonal fruit, sweets and refreshing drinks. After lunch, we will have some more paddling to do, until we reach a nice little restaurant where the tour will end. Here you will have the option to taste fresh river fish and another drink, before returning to Tirana

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	1 Day
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	March-November, set departure dates & private tours

Majestic Mountain Trekking from Valbona to Thethi

The Valbona Valley and the Theth Valley

This trek is for active and adventurous people who enjoy hiking and love to get to know the local people and their culture. We will hike the classic pass of the Albanian Alps that has linked the two most known valleys of the area – Valbona and Thethi – for centuries. The 8 hour hike between these two authentic villages takes you past refreshing springs of water, spectacular views and unique natural beauty. This hike is not the only highlight of the tour; you will also experience the local culture by staying in village houses, then take an amazing ferry ride on the beautiful lake of Koman

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	3 days
Grade/Challenge	Challenging
Operates	June - October, set departure dates & private tours

Mount Dajti Bike and Hike

Tirana, National Park Dajti

This tour is for people who like spend an active day in an attractive mountainous landscape. We will take a panoramic cable car ride up to the National park, after which we have a cup of coffee, take a short hike to the ruins of a fortress, and then pedal down by bike, back to the city!

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	about 6 hours
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	All Days of the week, January-December

Paddling along the beautiful and interesting Ionia

The Albanian Riviera

This sea kayaking tour is for people who like to be on the water and visit secluded beaches that can only be reached from the water. We will explore the caves, beaches, picturesque villages, and historical and archeological sites of the Albanian coast, and enjoy the delicious cuisine of this region

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	1 week
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	June-September, set departure dates & private tours

Panoramic Snowshoeing in rural Albania

Mali me gropa / Mount Mecek

Outdoors enthusiasts of all kinds will find this an enjoyable and unique opportunity to enjoy Albania's rugged mountain landscapes in wintertime. This tour takes you to Micek, a beautiful but secluded place just a short drive from Tirana. You will walk through this astounding landscape with the help of snowshoes and, of course, and experienced guide. Snowshoeing is a sport for any level of previous experience, from beginners to advanced

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	1 day
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	November-April, set departure dates & private tours

Paragliding from Mount Morova in Korca

Korca, Eastern Albania

This paragliding experience is for people love being in the mountains and who enjoy being high up in the sky. After meeting in the city of Korca we will drive up Mount Morava, until we reach the point of 1350m, where the takeoff will take place. Here the guide will give you a short briefing after which you will fly over the mountains and the beautiful city of Korca. This tour is done from April to September, when Korca serves as a great place to hide away from the summer-heat, but also when the landscape is covered in snow, from December to February

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	Day-trip
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Sat & Sun April-Sept and Dec-Feb *Private departures Mon-Sun

Paragliding in National Park Llogara

National Park Llogara, Dhermi

This paragliding experience is for people who seek to view the wonderful country of Albania, the National Park of Llogara, and the wonderful Albanian coast from a new perspective; from above. After meeting in the city of Vlora we will drive up the Llogara pass until we reach the takeoff place. Here the guide will give you a short briefing after which you will take off from 950m. You will fly over the mountains, the park, and in the end maybe make some spirals before landing at the beach of either Dhermi or Palasa

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	Day trip
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Sat&Sun, May-September *Private departures Mon-Sun

Paragliding in Vlora

Shashica Mountain, Vlora

This paragliding experience is for people who seek to view the wonderful country of Albania from a new perspective; from above. After meeting at the beach we will drive up Shashica Mountain, near Vlora city. Here the guide will give you a short briefing after which you will take off from 650m. Depending upon the wind you will fly over the mountains, the city, and the beach, and possibly make some spirals before you will land at the beach

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	The glide can take up to 30 minutes depending on the wind
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Sat&Sun, September-May *Private departures Mon-Sun

Rafting in the marvelous Vjosa Valley

Vjosa river, permet

This rafting trip is for adventurous people who like to work in a team. The trip takes place in the Vjosa river, which flows at the foothills of the mighty Nemerçka, the highest mountain of Southern Albania. After a briefing from the instructor, you will be paddling through its streams and rapids in the middle of a beautiful natural landscape. The trip ends where the river reaches the city of Permet

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	3 hours
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Sat & Sun, March - Jun *Private departures Mon-Sun

Rafting in the Osumi Canyon

Osumi Canyon, Corovoda, Skrapar district

This rafting trip is for adventurous people who like to work in a team. The trip takes place in the Canyon of Osumi, one of the most beautiful places in Albania where we will explore the river and its stunning surroundings with incredible rock formations and waterfalls by raft

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	3 hours
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Sat & Sun, March - Jun *Private departures Mon-Sun

River hiking in the Osumi Canyon

Osumi Canyon, Corovoda

This tour is for adventurous people who want to explore the wonderful Osumi canyon by foot. In late summer, the river water level drops but the canyon of Osumi still remains a magnificent exhibit of Albanian nature. For several months, it is not possible to raft the entire canyon, but the fun activity of river hiking is a great alternative. The trip is a a mixture of floating, swimming and walking. All are outfitted with a wetsuit, life jacket, and helmet for maximum enjoyment and safety. Length: 8km

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	1 day
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	July - September, set departure dates & private tours