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Hiking the Albanian Alps
A seven-night small-group walking holiday with Explore Worldwide through the Albanian Alps, from the ferry crossing at Lake Koman to mountain trails in Valbona and Theth, finishing with a city tour in Shkoder.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departures
- 11 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Albania
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £1,220
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Ferry crossing on Lake Koman through narrow mountain waterways
Hiking in Valbona National Park and the Accursed Mountains
Visits to traditional highlands villagesWith folklore insights
Theth village including the stone church and Kanun towers
Guided city tour of Shkoder, Albania’s cultural hub
About the trip
The tour begins in Tirana, Albania’s lively capital, where early arrivals can explore the House of Leaves museum or the open-air Pazari i Ri market. Day two shifts focus swiftly from urban to alpine, with a two-hour ferry trip across Lake Koman—a twisting waterway flanked by steep mountain walls—before arriving in Valbona National Park for light riverside walking.
The next few days delve into the Albanian Alps’ peaks and pastures, navigating routes such as the wildlife-poor but scenically rich Drogobia Snake and climbing towards the Valbona Pass. The scale of Theth’s isolated village comes into focus on day six, where old stone buildings and stories of the Kanun—the Unwritten Code—are part of the landscape, along with a chance to visit a waterfall and natural swimming pools.
Finally, a short drive brings the group to Shkoder where a city tour offers insight into one of Albania’s oldest towns. The itinerary concludes with a return transfer to Tirana airport, allowing a morning to take in Shkoder at leisure or embark on a last-minute cable car ride for views over the capital.
- 1 Tirana
- 2 Lake Koman
- 3 Valbona
- 4 Theth
- 5 Shkoder
Itinerary
The route
Tirana
Lake Koman
Valbona
Theth
Shkoder
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Hiking the Albanian Alps?
- Hiking the Albanian Alps is a 7 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Hiking the Albanian Alps?
- Hiking the Albanian Alps is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does Hiking the Albanian Alps cost?
- Prices for Hiking the Albanian Alps start from £1,220, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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