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

8 days
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Start and end in Tirana
5.0 (25 reviews)
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Zbulo - Discover Albania
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tirana/Saranda to Tepelena

    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
  3. Day 2

    Tepelena to Zagoria/Limar

    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
  4. Day 3

    Limar to Hoshteve

    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
  5. Day 4

    Hoshteve to Sheper

    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
  6. Day 5

    Sheper to Permet/Leuse

    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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  7. Day 6

    Permet to Gjirokaster

    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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  8. Day 7

    Gjirokaster to Tirana

    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
  9. Day 8

    Tirana to Airport

    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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    Very nice trek. Wonderful views, great food Very welcoming people
  • Thomas5.0•July 2026
    What’s phenomenal tour! Our two guides were incredible: friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, resourced & provided such...
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