Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana to Shkodra
Tirana to Shkodra- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Group transfer from Tirana city center or airport to Shkodra hotel
- Visit Rozafa Castle (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Explore Shkodra's pedestrian zone and historic townhouses
- Browse the bazaar for dried fruit and snacks
- Visit bars in the evening for celebratory toast
Landmarks Rozafa Castle 
- Day 2
Shkodra to Valbona Valley
Shkodra to Valbona Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner (Hearty, home-cooked meal)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing on Lake Komani
- Warm-up hike in Valbona National Park through beech forests along crystal-clear stream
Optional Activities
- Swimming at river or pond during hike
Landmarks Lake Komani Valbona National Park Drin Gorge 
- Day 3
Valbona Valley to Cerem
Valbona Valley to Cerem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner (Delicious dinner prepared by local family from garden ingredients)
Included Activities
- Trekking to Perslopit Pass (2,039 m) through alpine and rocky terrain
Landmarks Jezerca Kolata Perslopit Pass - Day 4
Cerem to Doberdol
Cerem to Doberdol- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Fresh, delicious meals)
Included Activities
- High-altitude trekking on Panorama High Trail to Doberdol
Optional Activities
- Berry foraging along the trail
Landmarks Doberdol Pasture 
- Day 5
Doberdol to Milishevc
Doberdol to Milishevc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Trekufiri (2,366 m) at the tripoint border of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro
Landmarks Trekufiri Gjeravica - Day 6
Milishevc to Reka e Allages
Milishevc to Reka e Allages- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike over Lumbardhi Ridge to Rugova Gorge
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the gorge (weather permitting)
- Skip the hike and take luggage van to guesthouse (limited seats available)
Landmarks Lumbardhi Ridge Rugova Gorge Guri i Kuq (Red Rock) Mount Hajla 
- Day 7
Reka e Allages to Drelaj
Reka e Allages to Drelaj- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Mount Hajla (2,403 m) or shorter alternative route
Optional Activities
- Shorter route without summit climb available upon request
Landmarks Mount Hajla - Day 8
Drelaj to Babino Polje
Drelaj to Babino Polje- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Jelenka Pass (2,272 m) and Ravno Brdo Pass (2,178 m)
- Visit the two emerald-green lakes of Liqenat
Landmarks Jelenka Pass Liqenat Lakes Ravno Brdo Pass - Day 9
Babino Polje to Vusanje
Babino Polje to Vusanje- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Babino Polje to Vusanje guesthouse
Optional Activities
- Walk to nearby waterfall
Landmarks Mount Arapi - Day 10
Vusanje to Theth
Vusanje to Theth- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across pastures and forests through the Grbaja Valley to Peja Pass
Optional Activities
- Optional ascent of Mount Arapi (2,217 m) for experienced hikers in excellent physical condition with no fear of heights
Landmarks Peja Pass Mount Arapi Runica Pastures - Day 11
Theth to Shkodra
Theth to Shkodra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch in Nderlysa), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Theth village church and historic tower house
- Hike to Grunas Waterfall and down to Nderlysa for lunch
- Drive over Terthorja Pass back to Shkodra
Optional Activities
- Hike to 'Blue Eye' karst spring
- Relax at nearby glacial mills
Landmarks Theth Village Church Grunas Waterfall Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) Terthorja Pass - Day 12
Shkodra - Departure
Shkodra - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit modern Tirana
- Explore southern Albania
- Visit Adriatic beaches in Velipoja and Ulcinj (Montenegro)
- Beach vacation on Albanian Riviera (5-7 hours' drive)
