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Albania Adventure

9 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and explore Tirana's mosque, citadels, Ottoman architecture and museums
    • Discover public squares and cafes
    • Optional dinner with group to sample Albanian food
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
  2. Day 2

    Lake Koman - River Shala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious meal with local stories at family-owned guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Drive north to mountain and lakes region
    • One-hour boat ride across Lake Koman to Nanplep and Shala River
    • Relax and refresh in the water
    • Local culture and history experience at family-owned guesthouse with meal
    Landmarks
    Lake Koman
    Shala River
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  3. Day 3

    Shala River

    Included Activities

    • Challenging hike through aquamarine waters of Shala River

    Optional Activities

    • Hire a local guide to hike to the abandoned village of Molle (approximately 5-kilometre round-trip with approximately 600 metres of elevation gain) - additional cost, can be shared among group members
    Landmarks
    Molle
  4. Day 4

    Shala River - Farm Stay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner made with fresh ingredients grown on site)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely morning at Shala River
    • Boat journey back to Komani hydropower dam
    • Visit to Mrizi I Zanave farm (Shade of the Fairies)
    • Farm-to-table dinner with fresh ingredients grown on site
    Landmarks
    Komani Hydropower Dam
    Mrizi I Zanave
  5. Day 5

    Divjaka-Karavasta National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Durres to view sandy beaches
    • Visit Divjaka-Karavasta National Park
    • Learn about conservation efforts for Dalmatian pelicans and sea turtles
    Landmarks
    Divjaka-Karavasta National Park
    Karavasta Lagoon
    Durres
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  6. Day 6

    Divjaka-Karavasta National Park - Babunje - Bay of Vlora

    Meals
    Breakfast (Sunrise breakfast in birdwatching tower served on a large locally made carpet with focus on reducing waste), Lunch (Home-cooked meal with farmers and artists in Babunje)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise breakfast in birdwatching tower on western side of Karavasta Lagoon
    • Travel by bicycle or electric vehicle to birdwatching tower
    • Birdwatching during breakfast
    • Visit village of Babunje
    • Hands-on bamboo craft experience
    • Meal with farmers and artists in Babunje
    • Local polyphonic singing experience
    • Turkish coffee reading
    Landmarks
    Karavasta Lagoon
    Babunje
    Bay of Vlora
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  7. Day 7

    Bay of Vlora

    Included Activities

    • Hike to old village of Tragjas
    • Visit family farm at Tragjas ruins
    • Learn about traditional and sustainable farming practices and coexistence with local wildlife
    Landmarks
    Tragjas
  8. Day 8

    Berat - Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Berat Old City
    • Guided tour of Berat Castle and 2400-year-old fortress walls
    • Visit Skanderbeg Square
    • Visit New Bazaar
    • Coffee and chat with local friends in beautiful old garden
    • Browse collection of historical family objects
    Landmarks
    Berat
    Berat Castle
    Skanderbeg Square
    New Bazaar
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  9. Day 9

    Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Tirana with additional accommodation (subject to availability) - arrange in advance

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    Kathryn

    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    Is there electricity available each night for my husband's CPAP machine?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Most of the accommodations we use will have electricity available, including the hotel, village guesthouse, and apartment stays. However, for the farm stay, it's important to note that some may have limited or intermittent power.

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    Colleen

    Asked on December 24th, 2024

    Is it possible to get more detailed information about the hikes on Day 3 and Day 4 - in particular the length and elevation changes?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      On day 3, You'll also have the option of hiring a local guide to hike to the abandoned village of Molle. This approximately 5-kilometre round-trip hike involves about 600 metres of elevation gain into the mountains. As there are a number of river crossings on our hike in the Shala River region, please bring trekking sandals or reef shoes suitable for walking in water. Past travellers have found the nature of today's hikes challenging, so please ensure you are ready to get wet and walk on steep and uneven ground that may be slippery at times.

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      Colleen

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      What I'd like to know are the lengths (in km) and elevation changes for the non-optional hike on day 3 and the upstream hike on day 4, if possible.

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      Colleen

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Day 3: Shala River - Depending on the level of the water, we can go hiking through the bed of the Shala river for 1 or 2 kilometers. The terrain gets too rough after that and is not easy to continue up the trail that goes up in the mountain. The terrain is soft with rocks and sand but from times to times you need to go inside the water which can get as high as 1m 50 centimeters. Day 4: Further up the Shala River - This is the trail that eventually brings from Shala river bed to the Molla e Shoshit abandoned village. It is an easy walk of 3.5 kilometers. It has a change of elevation of about 470 meters. Estimated hiking time totaling about 3h30 minutes total. It is an easy to moderate hike for experienced and fit hikers.

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    James

    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    Do the overnight stays have private bathrooms? I am over 80 years old, and would like a tour that arranges my bags being moved from room to room. How would you rate this tour with respect to difficulty?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      On this trip all of the accommodations with have ensuite bathrooms so you will not have to share with other members of your group. On a physical scale this trip is rated a 3 out of 5. Please note that some of the hikes may be of a higher physical rating compared to the overall trip rating. Your leader will be able to provide you with more details on the included hikes. Please feel free to opt out of the hikes should you prefer to enjoy a more leisurely day.

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      James

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      I will be 82 next summer. It it reasonable to expect that the facilities will have someone who can handle the luggage to and from the room? Gratuities are expected.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      While our leaders, drivers, and local staff at these properties are all very willing to assist where ever possible this is not something that we can 100% guarantee in all locations.

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    Vicky

    Asked on July 18th, 2023

    Would it be possible to get me in this tour for September 30, 2023? I'm traveling alone, but could share a room with another traveler if possible to make it work.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      Unfortunately, 30 September 2023 departure for the Albania Expedition is fully booked and we are unable to accommodate your request. If you would like to travel on a tour during these days, we help you in booking another trip. Please let us know if you are interested to travel in any other trip so that we can assist you accordingly.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      We do have tours that includes Albania as a destination. Below are some tours that may interest you: Dubrovnik to Athens, Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer.

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    Shirley

    Asked on June 9th, 2023

    I'm hoping to send 12+ passengers to Albania for travel purpose. As this is a new experience to me, I hope that you would help me through on receiving the available tour packages. Will you be able to do the e-visa process on my behalf?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2023

      As an online booking platform, TourRadar is not a visa authority. Visa requirements are regularly updated and vary from one traveler to the next depending on nationality. We highly recommend checking this information with your embassy. Visa requirements are the responsibility of the individual traveler and TourRadar cannot advise on different requirements or restrictions.

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    • 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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