We are a group of four people, with a 13 old kid, used to hike hard trails, since she was little. Is it possible to book the trip with her? If so, is there any possibility of an alternative date?

no i am sorry the minimum age for our trips is 16 years old. we do offer family trips that are geared to passengers with children.

I'm interested in this trip but not sure I can do some of the long hikes (like 6.7 miles). How do you deal with that? Would I be able to turn around on my own? Is there a support vehicle?

Regarding the walks - it is unlikely that the tour leader would want you to turn round on your own in the middle of a walk. It is better to discuss the walk with the tour leader prior to setting off to assess if you are able to make the walk. On some days when staying in the same hotel for a few days, you can decide to opt out of the walk and stay around the hotel if you think it would be too demanding. When we move from hotel to hotel there will be a support vehicle transferring the luggage - so on those days if you didn't want to walk you could go with the transfer vehicle.

Are there any areas of exposed hiking. I have difficulty with heights.

Walks are over 5 days for between 3 to 7 hours per day. Most walks are on well-defined footpaths, mountain trails and some dirt tracks. Walks are mainly along mountain trails, there will be some scree, rocky sections and steep climbs. Fit hikers will find the walks a satisfying day out, while less-fit hikers will find them challenging but manageable. This trip is appropriate for seasoned and first-time hikers who enjoy walking, have a good level of fitness and a good balance. It is not suitable for those with recurring hip or knee problems or those unstable on their feet. The maximum walking altitude for this tour is 1800 metres.

I'm interested in this trip and I'm wondering if it would be okay for me to arrive one day early and meet up with the group at the hotel when the tour starts? If yes, what is the name of the hotel that we will stay in the first night?

We can indeed arrange extra nights pre/post tour for you.

How many people are registrated on this tour? Can you tell me about the ages of the members?

On the 19th June departure we have 11 people booked and 5 spaces available. The age range of those currently booked is 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. There are 7 men and 4 women and there are 7 solo travellers.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana
Tirana
Start point
Airport Rd Rinas Tirana AL, 1504, Albania (Tirana Airport, Arrivals Hall, 15:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Sar'Otel Boutique Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit House of Leaves museum (dedicated to Cold War secret surveillance)
- Explore Pazari i Ri open-air market (fresh produce and local specialities)
Landmarks
House of Leaves
Pazari i Ri
Day 2
Tirana to Valbona
Tirana to Valbona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel NeoKulla)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride on Lake Koman (two-hour journey through mountain waterways)
- Riverside walk near Valbona (6 kilometres, expected duration 1-3 hours)
Landmarks
Lake Koman
Valbona National Park
Day 3
Valbona
Valbona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel NeoKulla)
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Valbona National Park (11 kilometres out and back, approximately 5 hours, 630 metres ascent and descent)
Landmarks
Valbona National Park
Dragobia Gorge
Drogobia Snake (Gjarpri I Dragobis)
Day 4
Valbona
Valbona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel NeoKulla)
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Rrethi i Jubanit plateau (8 kilometres, approximately 5 hours, 440 metres ascent and 390 metres descent)
- Herbal mountain tea at local family home in Kukaj
Landmarks
Paplluga massif
Rrethi i Jubanit plateau
Grykat e Hapta peaks
Valbona Pass
Day 5
Valbona to Theth
Valbona to Theth
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Pisha Villa), Hotel 3* (Bujtina Berishta Theth)
Included Activities
- Guided hike over Valbona Pass to Theth National Park (15 kilometres, approximately 7 hours, 1000 metres ascent and 1,270 metres descent)
Landmarks
Valbona Pass
Valbona Springs
Theth National Park
Radohima peak
Harapit peak
Day 6
Theth
Theth
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared by local family in Nderlysa), Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Pisha Villa), Hotel 3* (Bujtina Berishta Theth)
Included Activities
- Visit stone Catholic church in Theth
- Visit Kulla e Ngujimit (blood feud lock-in tower)
- Guided walk along river and through Grunas Canyon (7 kilometres, approximately 4 hours, 420 metres ascent and 660 metres descent)
- Lunch at local family home in Nderlysa
Optional Activities
- Optional walk to natural crystal-clear swimming pools at Nderlysa (6 kilometres additional)
Landmarks
Kulla e Ngujimit
Grunas Canyon
Kaprea Creek
Day 7
Theth to Shkoder
Theth to Shkoder
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Tradita)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Shkoder
Optional Activities
- Circular walk at Thore Pass surroundings (approximately 90 minutes)
Landmarks
Thore Pass
Boga valley
Day 8
Shkoder to Tirana
Shkoder to Tirana
End point
Rruga Xhorxhi Martini, Godina, 10, Tirana, Albania (Vila Alba, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Optional Activities
- Ride cable car up Mount Dajti for panoramic views of Tirana
- Visit House of Leaves museum in Tirana
- Visit Bunk'art history museum in Tirana
Landmarks
Mount Dajti

Landmarks
House of Leaves
Pazari i Ri

Landmarks
Lake Koman
Valbona National Park

Landmarks
Valbona National Park
Dragobia Gorge
Drogobia Snake (Gjarpri I Dragobis)

Landmarks
Paplluga massif
Rrethi i Jubanit plateau
Grykat e Hapta peaks
Valbona Pass

Landmarks
Valbona Pass
Valbona Springs
Theth National Park
Radohima peak
Harapit peak

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Kulla e Ngujimit
Grunas Canyon
Kaprea Creek

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Thore Pass
Boga valley

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Mount Dajti

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Sar'Otel Boutique Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 1
Hotel NeoKulla
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3, 4
Bujtina Berishta Theth
Hotel 3*
Days 5, 6
Pisha Villa
Guesthouse
Days 5, 6
Hotel Tradita
Hotel 3*
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Bill3.8•May 2023
The walk over the Valbona pass
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Stuart5.0•May 2023
Velbona Pass Wild flower meadows Thethi Food - quality & amount!!
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Helen4.8•May 2023
The highlights were the scenery and visiting the local peoples farm/houses for lunch. The scenery was outstanding.
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Nicholas4.2•May 2023
Meadow flowers in May; Stunning Alpine landscape; Unspoilt scenery; Meeting the locals; Challenging walking on high...
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Christina4.2•June 2023
1. The views were spectacular 2. Hiking into Theth National Park 3. Trying local food, especially Byrek 4. Farewell...
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Mitzi4.5•June 2023
Valbonne pass, although tiring, had some amazing views of mountains and meadows. The waterfalls and pools were a...
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Allison4.3•June 2023
The ferry trip down Komani Lake was unforgetable, the alpine meadows, walk over theValboni Pass,the local people we met.
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null4.7•July 2023
Every day was a highlight! Also, the accommodation was better than expected.
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Mark4.0•July 2023
The walks, with the exception of the one into Thethi valley on day 5 (where the tour leader suggested an alternative,...
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Rosie4.3•July 2023
The long walking day - Valbona to Theth
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Asked on April 2nd, 2026
We are a group of four people, with a 13 old kid, used to hike hard trails, since she was little. Is it possible to book the trip with her? If so, is there any possibility of an alternative date?
Age Range
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- Explore!Operator•Written April 2026
  no i am sorry the minimum age for our trips is 16 years old.
  
  we do offer family trips that are geared to passengers with children.
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Rose
Asked on August 16th, 2024
I'm interested in this trip but not sure I can do some of the long hikes (like 6.7 miles). How do you deal with that? Would I be able to turn around on my own? Is there a support vehicle?
Tour Details
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2024
  Regarding the walks - it is unlikely that the tour leader would want you to turn round on your own in the middle of a walk. It is better to discuss the walk with the tour leader prior to setting off to assess if you are able to make the walk. On some days when staying in the same hotel for a few days, you can decide to opt out of the walk and stay around the hotel if you think it would be too demanding. When we move from hotel to hotel there will be a support vehicle transferring the luggage - so on those days if you didn't want to walk you could go with the transfer vehicle.
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Keith
Asked on December 13th, 2023
Are there any areas of exposed hiking. I have difficulty with heights.
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2023
  Walks are over 5 days for between 3 to 7 hours per day. Most walks are on well-defined footpaths, mountain trails and some dirt tracks. Walks are mainly along mountain trails, there will be some scree, rocky sections and steep climbs. Fit hikers will find the walks a satisfying day out, while less-fit hikers will find them challenging but manageable. This trip is appropriate for seasoned and first-time hikers who enjoy walking, have a good level of fitness and a good balance. It is not suitable for those with recurring hip or knee problems or those unstable on their feet. The maximum walking altitude for this tour is 1800 metres.
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Jan
Asked on April 29th, 2023
I'm interested in this trip and I'm wondering if it would be okay for me to arrive one day early and meet up with the group at the hotel when the tour starts? If yes, what is the name of the hotel that we will stay in the first night?
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Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2023
  We can indeed arrange extra nights pre/post tour for you.
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Dean
Asked on April 28th, 2022
How many people are registrated on this tour? Can you tell me about the ages of the members?
Age Range
Group size
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2022
  On the 19th June departure we have 11 people booked and 5 spaces available. The age range of those currently booked is 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. There are 7 men and 4 women and there are 7 solo travellers.

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