I am a good experienced hiker, but I am afraid of exposed ledges. It is a fear that I have developed lately. I wonder if there are such exposed ledges with sheer drop-offs on this Hike. I would also like to request a private room. How much more would that be? Another question I have is if we just go with a day pack.

Unfortunately this tour on this date will not be organized. Sorry. About your questions, in some parts it will have some steep parts, and the hikes will be with a day pack. If you are an experienced hiker, most likely your fear for steep sections and drop-offs will go away. We will have open dates for 2027.

When I got near to the process, there was an option for travel insurance that seemed pretty extensive. Is this insurance enough to satisfy Alb Expeditions requirement for travel insurance?

We require you to have a travel health insurance (probably you might have it) or you can get one on Tour Radar.

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Peaks of the Balkans

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Operator: Alb Expeditions
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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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 5 - 14
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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana
Tirana
Start point
Tirana, Albania (Airport or City )
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a traditional restaurant in Tirana)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tirana (approximately 1 hour)
- Group briefing with tour leader
Day 2
Tirana - Koman Lake - Ujeze - Tropoja
Tirana - Koman Lake - Ujeze - Tropoja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a shepherd hut with locally produced food featuring greens and vegetables from local farms), Dinner (Traditional and delicious locally-cooked dinner)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride on Koman Lake (approximately 2 hours)
- Guided hike following shepherds' trail (5 km / 3 miles)
- Visit to shepherd hut
- Experience local mountain life
Landmarks
Koman Lake
Shkelzeni Mountain
Tropoja River
Day 3
Junik - Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park - Pllaqice
Junik - Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park - Pllaqice
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through alpine pastures (15 km / 9.5 miles)
- Visit to Glacial Lake under Gjeravica Peak
- Swimming and relaxation at Glacial Lake
Landmarks
Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park
Gjeravica Peak
Glacial Lake
Day 4
Pllaqice - Trekufiri - Doberdol
Pllaqice - Trekufiri - Doberdol
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Trekufiri three-border peak (8 km / 5 miles)
- Trekking through wild blueberry fields
- Visit to shepherd mountain huts
Landmarks
Trekufiri
Doberdol
Day 5
Doberdol - Gashi Nature Park - Cerem
Doberdol - Gashi Nature Park - Cerem
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Gashi Nature Park area (16 km / 10 miles)
- Visit to Gashi River Valley UNESCO site
- Hiking through forest and alpine meadows
Landmarks
Gashi Nature Park
Gashi River Valley
Day 6
Cerem - Bori Pass - Vusanje
Cerem - Bori Pass - Vusanje
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Bori Pass (11 km / 7 miles)
- Hike through pine and beech forest
- Alpine pasture trekking
Landmarks
Bori Pass
Bori Peak
Prokletije National Park
Day 7
Vusanje - Jezerca Peak - Rossi Pass - Valbona
Vusanje - Jezerca Peak - Rossi Pass - Valbona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Rossi Pass (14.5 km / 9 miles)
- Hike through pine and beech forest
- Alpine pasture trekking with views of Jezerca Peak
Landmarks
Valbona Valley National Park
Jezerca Peak
Rossi Pass
Prokletije National Park
Day 8
Valbona
Valbona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Optional short hike visiting interesting parts of Valbona Valley (5 km / 3 miles)
Landmarks
Valbona Valley National Park
Day 9
Valbona - Valbona Pass - Theth
Valbona - Valbona Pass - Theth
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch overlooking Valbona Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Valbona Pass (10 km / 6.2 miles)
- Hiking through forest and alpine pastures
- Picnic lunch with valley views
Landmarks
Valbona Pass
Valbona Valley
Theth Valley
Day 10
Theth
Theth
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Theth village (8 km / 5 miles)
- Visit to Roman Catholic Church built in 1892
- Visit to Lock-in tower (Kulla)
- Visit to Grunas Waterfall
Landmarks
Roman Catholic Church in Theth
Lock-in Tower (Kulla) in Theth
Grunas Waterfall
Theth Valley
Day 11
Theth - Blue Eye - Shkoder
Theth - Blue Eye - Shkoder
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Blue Eye (6.5 km / 4 miles)
- Swimming at Blue Eye natural spring
Landmarks
Blue Eye
Day 12
Shkoder to Tirana Airport
Shkoder to Tirana Airport
End point
Tirana, Albania (Airport or City )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Koman Lake
Shkelzeni Mountain
Tropoja River

Landmarks
Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park
Gjeravica Peak
Glacial Lake

Landmarks
Trekufiri
Doberdol

Landmarks
Gashi Nature Park
Gashi River Valley

Landmarks
Bori Pass
Bori Peak
Prokletije National Park

Landmarks
Valbona Valley National Park
Jezerca Peak
Rossi Pass
Prokletije National Park

Landmarks
Valbona Valley National Park

Landmarks
Valbona Pass
Valbona Valley
Theth Valley

Landmarks
Roman Catholic Church in Theth
Lock-in Tower (Kulla) in Theth
Grunas Waterfall
Theth Valley

Landmarks
Blue Eye

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Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)
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4.9

Douglas5.0•June 2026
A month late writing the review! My wife and I had a wonderful e-biking tour w/ Alb Expeditions, first e-biking trip...
A month late writing the review! My wife and I had a wonderful e-biking tour w/ Alb Expeditions, first e-biking trip as part of a 12 person group from California. Our guide Arjan was first rate: Great attitude, kept things light and fun, communicated well, and handled the logistics smartly. His curation of cycling routes, hotels, and restaurants were first rate. The typical day was nicely staged: breakfast, ride, coffee, ride, lunch, ride, arrive at our destination late afternoon and have a couple of (happy) hours till a fine dinner either at our lodgings or a nearby restaurant. E-bikes let you dial the workout up/down with a touch of a button. The weather mid-May was perfect I would recommend travel at that time. Our route took us through stunning mountain/valley routes and similarly special coastal routes, a fun mix. Roads we were on were lightly traveled and motorists were courteous, plenty of horses/cows/sheep/goats and wide green valleys for the eyes. We took a couple of rest days. There are natural scenic sites and historic sites that are perfect side-trips. We took the ferry from Saranda to Corfu and had a fun day trip. I like my history but was not prepared for what a historical crossroads Albania was! From Roman empire to Middle Ages to Ottoman empire to Post WWII Eastern Block there is quite a bit worth grabbing an eyeful of. Last point: I found the restaurants, local wine and accommodations first rate, and notably affordable! I'm sure the good news is traveling so this next half decade to decade might be a sweet spot for visiting Albania!Show more
Heidi5.0•June 2026
We had a couple group members work with Alb Expeditions to curate our trip. Everything was done so well. Enjoyed all...
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Sita5.0•June 2026
First Albania is such a beautiful country, the weather was perfect and it is reasonable compared to other European...
First Albania is such a beautiful country, the weather was perfect and it is reasonable compared to other European countries. Hard to say which if the coast line or the mountain region is more beautiful but both were awesome. The tour guide Arjan was really super thoughtful! He organized a tour of 12 friends from CA, USA and he took care of our every need. The bikes were super great. We always felt safe where we rode he took extra care to transfer us to starts or ends to ensure less road traffic. The hotels selected were first rate and the meals were all super good! I cannot rate this tour any better!Show more

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Asked on June 22nd, 2026
I am a good experienced hiker, but I am afraid of exposed ledges. It is a fear that I have developed lately. I wonder if there are such exposed ledges with sheer drop-offs on this Hike. I would also like to request a private room. How much more would that be? Another question I have is if we just go with a day pack.
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- Alb ExpeditionsOperator•Written June 2026
  Unfortunately this tour on this date will not be organized. Sorry.
  
  About your questions, in some parts it will have some steep parts, and the hikes will be with a day pack.
  
  If you are an experienced hiker, most likely your fear for steep sections and drop-offs will go away.
  
  We will have open dates for 2027.
C
Cristina
Asked on May 22nd, 2026
When I got near to the process, there was an option for travel insurance that seemed pretty extensive. Is this insurance enough to satisfy Alb Expeditions requirement for travel insurance?
Payments
Travel Support
- Alb ExpeditionsOperator•Written May 2026
  We require you to have a travel health insurance (probably you might have it) or you can get one on Tour Radar.

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As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo
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Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo
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Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo
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.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Montenegro. 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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- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before October 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Alb Expeditions. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Peaks of the Balkans

Itinerary

Tirana

Included Activities

Tirana - Koman Lake - Ujeze - Tropoja

Included Activities

Junik - Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park - Pllaqice

Included Activities

Pllaqice - Trekufiri - Doberdol

Included Activities

Doberdol - Gashi Nature Park - Cerem

Included Activities

Cerem - Bori Pass - Vusanje

Included Activities

Vusanje - Jezerca Peak - Rossi Pass - Valbona

Included Activities

Valbona

Included Activities

Valbona - Valbona Pass - Theth

Included Activities

Theth

Included Activities

Theth - Blue Eye - Shkoder

Included Activities

Shkoder to Tirana Airport

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