Hiking Tour: Albania & Montenegro - 7 days

Day 1 Travel day & Tirana

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   Tirana

   3 hours

   Welcome to Albania!
   Transfer to Tirana and settle in to your hotel. For those of you not too tired, there is a guided walking tour of the city center, including Skanderbeg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Pyramid and the Blloku area.
   Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Day 2 Lepushe village via Shkoder

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   Lepushe

   3 hours

   Reach and get settled into the guesthouse in Lepushe Village
   Discover the waterfall and the old stone mill, and set off to explore some trails
   Arrive in the guesthouse in the evening where a delicious, traditional dinner is to be savored.

Day 3 The Accursed Mountains: Vajusha Peak and Grebaje Valley

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   6 hours

   Following a hearty breakfast and with your picnic-lunch packed, we start hiking towards Vajusha Peak along the forest of Dobku mountain. Enjoy lunch with the stunning views of the Accursed Mountains. Reach Grebaje valley in Prokletije National Park where we hop on a local transportation to arrive in our guesthouse in Vusanje (Vuthaj).
   Celebrate your day in the guesthouse with dinner and a mountain view.
   12.4 km ↗ 850 m ↘ 1030 m ⤒ 2046 m ⤓ 1160 m

Day 4 Vusanje to Theth via Peja Pass

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   Theth

   8 min

   Drive through Grebaje valley until you reach the start of the hike. The path passes along the craggiest part of the Prokletije/Bjeshkёt e Namuna mountains. Almost the entire hike is surrounded by steep mountains with stunning views. This itinerary allows us a glance into the region’s past when it was a forbidden zone during the Communist era. A border military post, a bunker and the border crossing pyramid sign still remain by the crossing.
   The transfer hike finishes at the beautiful village of Theth with its traditional tower houses surrounded by steep mountains.
   21.3 km ↗ 1111 m ↘ 1437 m ⤒ 726 m ⤓ 1748 m

Day 5 Natural wonders of Theth

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   Theth National Park

   6 min

   Spend a day exploring Theth National Park.
   Marvel at the view and sound of the waterfall and canyon.
   Enjoy a refreshing bath at the Natural Pools and a picnic lunch at the Blue Eye of Theth.
   Visit the village of Theth in the afternoon, where a four century old tower used as reconciliation tower and the 100 – year – old, well-preserved church are the highlights.
   9.3km ↗ 465 m ↘ 465 m ⤒ 711 m ⤓ 446 m

Day 6 Pass from Theth to Valbone

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   Valbone

   6 hours

   Set off on a guided hike through a well-maintained trail suitable also for families and “Sunday hikers”.
   The route across the Accursed Mountains takes a total of 8 hours with many stops to enjoy, eat (picnic) and take photos of breathtaking panoramas.
   14.3 km ↗ 1168 m ↘ 935 m ⤒ 1850 m ⤓ 790 m

Day 7 Tirana via Koman Lake Boat Ride

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   Tirana

   Transfer to Tirana and get settled in the hotel.

Day 8 Departure Day

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   Tirana

   Please note that the airport drop off is not included on tour. If you want to include this service, you can book it during your reservation.