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Individual Hidden Valley Trek: Self-guided Homestay Trekking in Southern Albania (8 Days)

8 days
Start and end in Tirana
5.0
20 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana/Saranda to Tepelena

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Tirana City Center/International Airport - Main Bus Terminal , 14:00 - 16:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Private transfer to hotel (€135 additional fee based on 2 persons)
    Landmarks
    Vjosa River
  2. Day 2

    Tepelena to Zagoria/Limar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Limar through Zagoria valley
    • Visit Ali Pasha's Ottoman stone bridge
    • Village exploration and local interaction
    Landmarks
    Zagoria Valley
    Ali Pasha's Ottoman Stone Bridge
    Mount Strakavec
  3. Day 3

    Limar to Hoshteve

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking through stone villages
    • Visit Doshnica Waterfall
    • Church of the Holy Apostles visit
    Landmarks
    Doshnica Waterfall
    Church of the Holy Apostles
    Zagoria River
  4. Day 4

    Hoshteve to Sheper

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking through villages of Zagoria
    • Visit Nivan commune center and monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ali Pasha's stone bridge (detour)
    Landmarks
    Mount Cajupi
    Nivan Commune Center
    Ali Pasha's Stone Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Sheper to Permet/Leuse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking across Dhembel-Nemercke Range to Dhembel Pass
    • Visit Leuse village and fresco-covered church
    Landmarks
    Dhembel Pass
    Mount Cajupi
    Leuse Church
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  6. Day 6

    Permet to Gjirokaster

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Sopot Waterfall
    • Visit Benje thermal pools
    Landmarks
    Sopot Waterfall
    Nemercka Range
    Benje Thermal Pools
    Langarica Canyon
    Vjosa River
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  7. Day 7

    Gjirokaster to Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Gjirokaster old town and streets
    • Visit ethnographic museum in Enver Hoxha's birth house
    • Visit Gjirokaster castle

    Optional Activities

    • Visit nearby Butrint (less than 2 hours drive)
    • Visit Blue Eye karst spring (less than 2 hours drive)
    • Visit Albanian Riviera beaches (less than 2 hours drive)
    Landmarks
    Gjirokaster Castle
    Gjirokaster Old Town
    Enver Hoxha Birth House
    Skanderbeg Square
    Blloku District
    Butrint
    Blue Eye
  8. Day 8

    Tirana to Airport

    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Tirana City Center - Tirana International Airport, 12:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit New Bazar for souvenirs
    • Visit Bunkart 2 museum
    • Visit House of Leaves museum
    Landmarks
    New Bazar
    Bunkart 2
    House of Leaves
    Skanderbeg Square
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Tour ID: 216987

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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