Albania Alps Tour: 4-Day Hiking, Biking & Camping Adventure
Overview
Join the ultimate 4-day Albania Alps Tour, an unforgettable journey through the majestic Accursed Mountains. This adventure is specifically designed for those who crave a deep connection with nature and a blend of exhilarating activities. Experience the raw beauty of towering peaks, serene valleys, and breathtaking landscapes as you explore the best of Northern Albania.
Every day on this Albania Alps Adventure Tour brings a new outdoor challenge and a new view: sail across stunning waters on the Koman Lake ferry, enjoy cross-country mountain biking through scenic routes, experience unique tree camping near Valbona, and hike the untamed paths, including the famous Valbona to Theth Pass. Whether you prefer the thrill of wild camping or the comfort of a cozy guesthouse, this tour offers the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. It’s ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking an authentic mountain experience and a physically rewarding trek through the most stunning alpine region of the Balkans. Our expert local guides ensure every part of your Tour is safe, informative, and truly memorable.
Why This Albania Alps Tour is Unique?
Our multi-activity Albania Alps Tour stands out because it perfectly blends the region’s top experiences into one cohesive 4-day itinerary. Unlike traditional, single-activity treks, this tour gives you a comprehensive and dynamic view of North Albania’s culture and natural environment. We handle all complex logistics, from coordinating the ferry arrival to providing luggage transfers and setting up the unique tree camping experience. This means you can focus purely on the adventure, the culture, and the magnificent, rugged scenery of the Albanian Alps.
Trip Highlights
- Discover the best parts of the Albanian Alps.
- Experience wild camping.
- Hike a section of the Peaks of the Balkan Trail.
- Enjoy an immersive outdoor experience.
- Meet the locals.
- Visit the most beautiful valleys in the Balkans.
- Cross-country biking through the villages in North Albania
Included/Exclude
- Tour organization
- Mountain bike and helmet rental
- Guidance by english-speaking local guide
- Luggage transfer on the first day
- 1s, 3d, nights in guesthouse, meals included
- Outdoor barbecue on the 2nd night
- Outdoor Breakfast and Lunch packets on the 3nd night
- Group games around the campfire
- Climbing safety gear (ice axe, crampons, helmet) if needed
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Insurance should be secured by the travelers
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Tour Plan
Your Albania Alps Tour adventure officially begins at the meeting point in Fierza, precisely where the ferry docks around 1 PM. Here, you'll be greeted by your experienced local guide, ready to start the journey.
This trip is rated "vigorous 3.5 out of 5" and is recommended for travelers who possess a good level of fitness and have some prior experience with biking, camping, and hiking. While our team handles the heavy luggage transport on the first day, participants will need to carry their own daypacks during the hikes. Basic mountain biking skills are required to safely navigate the scenic, off-road village tracks. Combining these three thrilling outdoor activities—ferry, biking, and hiking—this tour promises a full, immersive nature adventure like no other in the Balkans.
Our day kicks off immediately upon arrival at the Fierza ferry drop-off point. After meeting your guide, you'll be transferred to a welcoming guesthouse for a traditional local lunch. Following lunch, we embark on a refreshing half-day warm-up hike. This trail leads us to a fascinating local cave, renowned for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. This short trek is designed to get your legs ready for the days ahead. We'll spend the night in a cozy guesthouse, welcomed by friendly local hosts, where we will discuss the detailed plans for the core of our Albania Alps Tour itinerary. Lunch and dinner are included.
Today marks the start of the true multi-activity adventure! Our journey begins with a captivating cross-country bike ride through scattered North Albanian villages, heading towards the majestic Valbona Valley. After a brief introduction to the bikes, we load our main luggage into a support car. We'll cycle along scenic, gentle routes, winding our way through the limestone mountains and deep into the heart of the Valbona Valley National Park.
Upon reaching the end of the biking segment, we leave the bikes and transition to a short hike leading up to our innovative tree camping setup. Our team will have prepared your tents—a truly unique "home away from home" experience. We’ll freshen up and enjoy a nice outdoor barbecue dinner prepared by our team, sharing stories around the campfire under the mountain stars. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Valbona → Theth
Length of the hike: 14 km  Uphill Walking: 800 m  Downhill walking: 1000 m
This is the challenging and most rewarding day of your Albania Alps Tour! Today's journey takes us across one of the most beautiful and legendary trekking routes in the Balkans: the Valbona to Theth Pass, a famous section of the Peaks of the Balkan Trail.
As we climb steeply toward the pass, we'll stop to see traditional highlander houses and learn about the isolated mountain culture. The high-altitude offers a spectacular, sweeping panorama of the entire mountain range. From the highest point at 1,800 meters above sea level, we begin the long, picturesque walk downhill, descending through ancient beech forests until we reach the secluded and magical Theth Valley. A wonderful, much-deserved dinner awaits us at a welcoming guesthouse. Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner are included.
Theth → Grunas Waterfall
Our final day is dedicated to exploring the magical Theth Valley before your journey concludes. After a hearty breakfast at our guesthouse lodge, we follow a local favorite trail, walking a short distance to the stunning Grunas Waterfall. As we hike along the village paths, you'll be surrounded by dramatic views of the steep, jagged peaks characteristic of the Accursed Mountains. Our journey will officially finish after about 3 hours of hiking and exploration. From Theth, optional transfer services are available to take you back to Shkodra (see booking extras). Breakfast is included.
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