Frequent Questions Asked
Booking is simple and done online through the official Backcountry Albania website. Choose the package you’re interested in, fill out the form with your details, and you’ll receive a confirmation email along with an invoice to secure your spot.
If you have questions or wish to customize your trip, feel free to contact us directly at support@backcountryalbania.com or by phone at +355 68 589 5020.
Throughout the trip, you’ll enjoy traditional local dishes from the regions we visit – often prepared with organic products from local families.
Breakfast, a lunch packet, and dinner are usually included in guesthouses, while lunch is often enjoyed outdoors.
Vegetarian options are available if you notify us in advance.
In some areas, you may find small local bars or villagers offering fresh products, but there are no supermarkets along the trails, so we recommend carrying some energy snacks with you.
• Full organization and itinerary planning
• Accommodation in local guesthouses or selected campsites
• Guidance by experienced mountain guides
• Permits for protected or border areas (when applicable)
• Traditional meals at several stops
• Logistic support and coordination throughout the trip
Our tours are organized in small groups. Each participant can walk at the group’s rhythm but can only move as far as the guide can still see them clearly.
Everything is coordinated in communication with the guide to ensure everyone’s safety.
To secure your spot on the tour, a 20% deposit is required at the time of booking. The full payment must be completed no later than 14 days before the tour begins, or it can be paid in cash at the Backcountry Albania office before the start.
Payments are accepted by bank transfer, credit card, PayPal, or cash.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
• The 20% deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Cancellations made more than 30 days before the tour start date will receive a refund of the remaining amount, minus the 20% deposit.
• Cancellations made 15–30 days before the start date will receive a 50% refund, minus the 20% deposit.
• Cancellations made less than 14 days before the start date are non-refundable.
• No refunds are issued for no-shows or if a client leaves the tour before its completion.
Privacy and Data Protection:
Your personal information and payment details are handled securely and never shared with third parties. We fully respect your privacy and use your data only for booking and communication purposes.
Accommodation is provided in local guesthouses or carefully selected campsites – always clean and safe.
Guesthouses offer showers, hot water, and homemade local meals.
For camping packages, you can bring your own equipment or rent it from us.
Each tour has a carefully designed itinerary and includes experienced local guides.
Before departure, every participant receives detailed information about the daily schedule, route, and conditions.
We operate under the principle of responsible travel — respecting nature, local people, and cultural heritage.
You’ll receive a recommended gear list before your trip, but the essentials include:
• Quality hiking boots with ankle support
• Backpack (40–70 liters)
• Clothing suitable for cold and wet weather
• Sleeping bag and tent (if choosing the camping option)
• Sunscreen, hat, water, headlamp, and personal hygiene items
Depending on the tour, transportation to the starting point can be organized by us with a private shuttle or in collaboration with local transport services.
If you’re coming from Tirana, Shkodra, or Kosovo, you’ll receive all necessary information about schedules and meeting points.
We believe mountain tourism should have a positive impact on both the environment and the local community. For this reason:
• We work directly with local families, supporting them economically.
• We promote the use of local and organic food.
• We apply the “Leave No Trace” principle to protect trails and forests.
• A portion of our profits goes toward environmental projectsin scouting in the Albanian Alps.