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Albania Adventure
9 days • 4.9
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Tirana, Albania
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Tirana, Albania
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Trip Code
WBSL
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Motorboat
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Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (4 nights)
From £1,355(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Venture into the wild and beautiful landscapes of northern Albania, explore spectacular lakes and rivers and experience a slice of rural life.
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Spend the night on a sustainable farm, where you’ll enjoy dinner made from fresh ingredients grown on site and learn about local farming practices.
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With the support of non-profit ecotourism organisation MEET, learn about conservation efforts at the Karavasta Lagoon in Divjake- Karavasta National Park, spend the night at a locally owned beach accommodation and rise for a sunrise breakfast atop a birdwatching tower.
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Visit the village of Babunje, where you’ll take part in a hands-on craft experience with local artists and be introduced to polyphonic singing, homemade raki and Turkish coffee reading plus enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a family.
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Get to know Albania’s capital as you explore Tirana with your local leader, and share a coffee in the garden of our local friends to learn about their culture and family history.
Is this trip right for you?
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Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in Albania, which can make things uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and your accommodation is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
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Albania is a developing country and accommodations are basic but comfortable – a combination of simple hotels, guesthouses, apartments and a farmstay. The farmstay is a wonderful opportunity to witness every day rural Albanian life and includes a home-cooked dinner.
Itinerary
Experience rugged beauty and warm hospitality in this Balkan treasure
It may be an under-the-radar-travel destination, but when it comes to dazzling landscapes and fascinating culture, Albania is every bit as magnificent as its more popular neighbours. Spend nine days getting to know this Balkan gem with a local leader, travelling from bustling cities to remote reaches. Drink coffee with locals in Tirana, hike along off-grid rivers in the country’s north, stay in welcoming guesthouses and beachside hotels, and spend the night on a sustainable farm. You’ll learn about local crafts with artists, birdwatch as you eat breakfast in a spectacular national park, and learn about Albania’s culture and history from those who know it best.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Tirana
- DAY 2Day 2 • Lake Koman - River Shala
- DAY 3Day 3 • Shala River
- DAY 4Day 4 • Shala River - Farm Stay
- DAY 5Day 5 • Divjaka-Karavasta National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Divjaka-Karavasta National Park - Babunje - Bay of Vlora
- DAY 7Day 7 • Tragjas - Bay of Vlora
- DAY 8Day 8 • Berat - Tirana
- DAY 9Day 9 • Tirana
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
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Private vehicle, Ferry, Motorboat
bed Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (4 nights)
festival Included activities
circleLake Koman - boat ride
circleShala River - Hiking
circleMrizi I Zanave - Farm to table dinner
circleDivjaka-Karavasta National Park visit
circleDurres - Beach stop
circleDivjaka-Karavasta National Park - Sunrise birdwatching breakfast
circleBabunje - Local handicrafts experience
circleBabunje - Turkish coffee reading
circleBabunje - Family visit & home-cooked lunch
circleBay of Vlora - Hike to Tragjas Village & farm visit
circleBerat - Old Town & Berat Castle guided tour
museum Optional activities
circleShala River - Hiking to Molle Village ruins - EUR20
circleDivjaka-Karavasta National Park - Bike ride - EUR10
circleBay of Vlora - Boat ride (seasonal) from - EUR25
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
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Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
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Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£1,694£1,355
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Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£1,755£1,667
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Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£1,529£1,453
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Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£1,837£1,745
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£1,590£1,510
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£1,760£1,672
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£1,650£1,568
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Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£1,667£1,583
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Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£1,623£1,541
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Important notes
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1. A Single Supplement is available for this trip with the exception of Days 2 & 3 where we will be in multi-share village guesthouse accommodation.
Reviews (10)
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Elizabeth
Oct 16, 2024
A brilliant tour with a brilliant guide, thank you Aldo
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Jessica
Sep 14, 2024
A really interesting trip getting to see a mix from cities to mountains, beaches and small towns. Great food but a bit limited for veggies. The overall trip was easier physically than expected - it’s only the optional extra hike that’s really tough.
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Syafia Rizky
Jul 11, 2024
Great mix of itinerary and can provide a general introduction to what the country has to offer. My favorite destinations were Shala River (including the accommodation where we stayed) and Mrizi i Zanave farm stay. Our trip ended when Albania faced Italy in the Euro Cup, a perfect cherry on top.
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David
Jun 24, 2024
Intrepid is a great company to tour with, and this trip raised the standard even higher. A great itinerary and a truly fantastic tour leader made this a trip to remember. Thank you Intrepid and thank you Aldo. 🇦🇱
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Peter
Jun 23, 2024
An excellent blend of sight seeing, activities, food and learning about the history.
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Elizabeth
Jun 11, 2024
There was a surprise and delight at every turn. Amazing scenery, friendly people, great food and engrossing history. Our tour guide was excellent, his enthusiasm for his country was contagious. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get out of the cities and explore Albania.
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Mita
May 30, 2024
We had a lovely group and a professional and informative tour leader, Elton. This is a very busy and active itinerary with not much free time so be prepared! There were some inconsistencies with timings and activites compared to the itinerary. I would absolutely recommend bringing hiking boots (plus mosquito spray and anti-histamines!) as the hikes were more challenging than expected. The food everywhere is excellent and plentiful, and sometimes this felt more like a food tour! I particularly enjoyed Marjana's farm stay and the "agrotourism" Mrizi I Zanave farm. Lots of beautiful scenery. 2 days in Tirana was sufficient to get a feel for the city and for its history. Overall this is a great trip to explore Albania.
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Louise
Nov 02, 2023
This is a great trip and a fabulously interesting country with, I hope, an increasingly bright future. I liked that we got to enjoy out of the way places as well as the more touristy parts. I stayed extra days in Tirana and highly recommend that. I’d love to go back and see more of the wilderness.
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Bindu
Oct 17, 2023
Intrepid does it again! My visit to Albania was magical. The sourcing and selection of experiences have left me with indelible memories. The stay in Marjana's farm, visits to Mrizi i Zanave, Karavasta NP, Tragjas and Berat left me speechless. Kudos Interpid - my go to for adventure travel.
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Samantha
Oct 16, 2024
Great trip which gives one the opportunity to learn about the people, culture and history and really get to know and interact with locals.