Original
Walking & trekking
Hike the Albanian Alps
location_on 8 days
location_on
Start
Tirana, Albania
location_on
Finish
Tirana, Albania
tour
Trip Code
WBXA
how_to_reg
Min Age
15
diversity_3
Trip Size
1 - 12
trending_up
Physical Rating
restaurant_menu
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
airport_shuttle
Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry
bed
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)
From £1,414(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
verified
Explore the Albanian Alps and challenge yourself with some of the best guided hikes in the region.
verified
Scale the famous Rosni Peak – one of Albania’s most iconic alpine landscapes – for a rewarding challenge that offers sweeping panoramic views and crisp mountain air.
verified
Hike from the local mountain villages of Theth to Valbone. Expect rugged beauty, dramatic peaks and a journey rich in local charm.
verified
Take a boat ride across Komani Lake, where turquoise waters cut through towering cliffs.
verified
Immerse yourself in authentic local culture through Albania’s flavours and people. Enjoy local cuisine with a lunch at the scenic farm, Mrizi & Zanave in Fishte.
Is this trip right for you?
verified
This is a hiking trip, so a good level of fitness is essential. Expect long days (up to 8-9 hours) and hikes of up to 18 kms a day, with over 1700 m of elevation gain. Be prepared for remote mountain regions and unpredictable weather.
verified
Some hikes are point-to-point with no shortcuts, or possibility to turn back. Review the descriptions carefully to ensure you’re comfortable with the time, distance and terrain.
verified
Pack lightly as you’ll need to carry your own bag. Although you won’t walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), aim to keep it under 15 kg / 33 lb. Bringing a soft duffel bag or a backpack is essential as on certain hikes we will use mules to transport it to our next overnight stop. You’ll also need a daypack/small bag for water and personal items during daytrips.
verified
This is a hiking trip, so a good level of fitness is essential. Expect long days (up to 8-9 hours) and hikes of up to 18 kms a day, with over 1700 m of elevation gain. Be prepared for remote mountain regions and unpredictable weather.
verified
Some hikes are point-to-point with no shortcuts, or possibility to turn back. Review the descriptions carefully to ensure you’re comfortable with the time, distance and terrain.
verified
Pack lightly as you’ll need to carry your own bag. Although you won’t walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), aim to keep it under 15 kg / 33 lb. Bringing a soft duffel bag or a backpack is essential as on certain hikes we will use mules to transport it to our next overnight stop. You’ll also need a daypack/small bag for water and personal items during daytrips.
Itinerary
Uncover the beauty of the Albanian Alps on foot
Explore the remote Albanian Alps on this eight-day hiking adventure, where each trail rewards you with raw beauty and cultural immersion. Hike the Volusnica ridge for views of Karanfili peak, cross borders from Prokletije to Theth to tackle the legendary Theth to Valbone trail (accessible only on foot), then challenge yourself with the ascent to Rosni Peak. Every step leads to village stays where you can connect with the locals and tuck into farm-fresh lunches and traditional barbecue dinners. Covering up to 18 km per day, this is a challenging but rewarding hike through Albania that features scenery and culture.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Tirana
- DAY 2Day 2 • Gusinje
- DAY 3Day 3 • Gusinje - Volusnica
- DAY 4Day 4 • Theth - Prokletije hike
- DAY 5Day 5 • Valbone - Accursed Mountains
- DAY 6Day 6 • Valbone - Rosni Peak
- DAY 7Day 7 • Tirana
- DAY 8Day 8 • Tirana
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)
festival Included activities
circleGusinje - Mrizli&Zanave Agrotourism visit with brunch
circleGusinje - Evening traditional barbecue
circleGusinje - Volušnica guided hike
circleTheth - Prokletije to Theth guided hike
circleValbone - Theth to Valbone guided hike
circleValbone - Rosni Peak guided hike
circleTirana - Neomalsore agroturismo lunch
circleTirana - Komani lake boat ride
Dates and availability
Starting
Ending
Remaining
Prices From
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,414
expand_more
Saturday Jun 27, 2026
Saturday Jul 04, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,469
expand_more
Saturday Jul 11, 2026
Saturday Jul 18, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,414
expand_more
Saturday Jul 25, 2026
Saturday Aug 01, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,414
expand_more
Saturday Aug 08, 2026
Saturday Aug 15, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,414
expand_more
Saturday Aug 22, 2026
Saturday Aug 29, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,414
expand_more
Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Saturday Sep 19, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,469
expand_more
Saturday Sep 26, 2026
Saturday Oct 03, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,414
expand_more
Saturday Jun 12, 2027
Saturday Jun 19, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,485
expand_more
Saturday Jun 26, 2027
Saturday Jul 03, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,540
expand_more
Saturday Jul 10, 2027
Saturday Jul 17, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,485
expand_more
Saturday Jul 24, 2027
Saturday Jul 31, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,485
expand_more
Saturday Aug 07, 2027
Saturday Aug 14, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,485
expand_more
Saturday Aug 21, 2027
Saturday Aug 28, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,485
expand_more
Saturday Sep 11, 2027
Saturday Sep 18, 2027
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,540
expand_more
Important notes
verified
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
verified
2. Due to unpredictable weather in shoulder seasons (early to mid-June and early to mid-September) some hikes may need to be adjusted or even replaced. We will always aim to provide equally interesting and picturesque hikes of similar difficulty.
Reviews (0)
No review found