Hiking in scenic Southern Albania (8 Days)

• Walking Holidays

 This tour is for people who enjoy a balanced mix of hikes, cultural visits and relaxation in the beautiful South of Albania. Traveling from the Adriatic to the Ionian coast, you can marvel at the splendour of Llogora Pass, see the mighty Cika peaks towering above the crystal waters and the white gravel beaches of the Ionian Sea.

A few days are spent enjoying the picturesque villages of the Riviera. Then we proceed to explore a succession of archaeological sites and the historically significant towns of Butrint, Gjirokastër and Berat.

You can book this tour as a private departure via the enquire now button.

*Private tour
If you wish to do this tour on a different date, please contact us via the enquire now button. We have guides who can speak Albanian, English, Italian, French, German, Italian, Dutch or Spanish.”

Essential Info

Level: Fit
These tours can be physically challenging, and demand you to be in good physical shape. The paths are not always in the best of conditions and markings can be scarce. Day treks may have big ascents and descents. Changing weather conditions (even in mid-summer) can play an important role when trekking in remote areas, and may cause changes in the scheduled route.

Prior trekking experience is an advantage, but not necessary for those who are in good shape. During the hikes, you are required to personally carry your own day backpack.

What to bring:
Breathable light-weight waterproof gear (gore-tex, sympatex, etc), fleece/wool pullover, wind-stopper jacket and gloves, small backpack with rain coverage, cap, sun block, mosquito repellent, headlamp, hiking poles, water bottle, sunglasses.

Terrain during the hikes
Some trails along the way are characterised by lots of descents and ascents. The route might pass over engraved relief representing alpine terrain with steep slopes, mountain river valleys carved into the mountains, rocky peaks, belts of mountain pine, etc. However, the chosen paths are mostly well trodden underfoot and safe.

Good to know

Pick-up location
Central Tirana, to be specified at booking confirmation

Drop-off location
Central Tirana, to be specified at booking confirmation

Children policy
Children joining this tour should have experience with hiking. Children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.

Land only
The “OA” tours are Land Only; the prices do not include your flight, nor transport to and from the airport to hotel. You must make your own way to the starting point of every tour. If you would like us to arrange a transfer for you from the airport to your hotel or from your hotel to the beginning point of the tour please let us know at booking or contact us via the enquiry form.