Tirana, Albania
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Highlights
Stunning natural beauty of Northern Albania, including the Albanian Alps, Theth Valley, and surrounding mountain ranges.
Sit back and relax with jaw-dropping views around a campfire with good conversation and company.
Learn about the local history and culture through visits to churches, towers, and villages.
Challenge yourself with some outdoor activities, including an optional 6-hour trek along the Theth Valley to visit Grunasi Falls, Ndelyse Village, and the Blue Eye.
Enjoy traditional Albanian food and hospitality.
Learn about the local history and culture through visits to churches, towers, and villages.
Challenge yourself with some outdoor activities, including an optional 6-hour trek along the Theth Valley to visit Grunasi Falls, Ndelyse Village, and the Blue Eye.
Enjoy traditional Albanian food and hospitality.
Description
A beautiful three-day retreat in the Albanian Alps and the city of Shkoder, offers a combination of history, culture, adventure, and hiking. The tour starts in Tirana and takes participants on a journey to explore the Theth Valley including Grunasi Fall, and the Blue Eye. Participants will also have an opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of Shkoder on the way back from the Alps.
Who This Experience Is Good For
Adventure seekers, nature lovers, hikers, and those interested in exploring the cultural and historical aspects of Albania.
Meet Our Local Host
This retreat is curated and organized by Wanderlust Albania, a team of passionate hospitality professionals with a love for showing the best of Albania. With half a decade of experience operating tours in and around Albania, they curate experiences with extra care and attention to detail. A guide will be provided in Shkoder to offer a detailed tour of the city and its history as well.
Itinerary
Day 1:
-7:00 am: Departure from Tirana behind the Ballet & Opera House.
-1:00 pm: Arrive in Theth Valley with a stop along the way for coffee.
-Check in to our guesthouse and settle into your rooms.
-Free time to explore the Theth Valley, have lunch, or sit back and enjoy the fresh mountain air around a campfire at the guesthouse.
-In the evening enjoy an included dinner at the guesthouse.
Day 2:
-8:00 am Enjoy an included continental breakfast with fresh produce and ingredients.
-9:00 am: Start an optional trek with Ardit down into the Valley to visit Grunasi Falls, Ndelyse Village, and the Blue Eye (5/6-hour return trip).
-Those who do not wish to join the trek are free to spend their day sitting back in the valley or exploring on their own.
-Included dinner at the guesthouse in the evening and quality time around the campfire.
Day 3:
-Breakfast around 9 am.
-Checkout from the guesthouse and make our way to the city of Shkoder.
-7:00 am: Departure from Tirana behind the Ballet & Opera House.
-1:00 pm: Arrive in Theth Valley with a stop along the way for coffee.
-Check in to our guesthouse and settle into your rooms.
-Free time to explore the Theth Valley, have lunch, or sit back and enjoy the fresh mountain air around a campfire at the guesthouse.
-In the evening enjoy an included dinner at the guesthouse.
Day 2:
-8:00 am Enjoy an included continental breakfast with fresh produce and ingredients.
-9:00 am: Start an optional trek with Ardit down into the Valley to visit Grunasi Falls, Ndelyse Village, and the Blue Eye (5/6-hour return trip).
-Those who do not wish to join the trek are free to spend their day sitting back in the valley or exploring on their own.
-Included dinner at the guesthouse in the evening and quality time around the campfire.
Day 3:
-Breakfast around 9 am.
-Checkout from the guesthouse and make our way to the city of Shkoder.
-Meet our guide and start a tour of Shkoder including, a visit Rozafa Castle, the oldest in Albania where the Illyrian Kings reigned.
-Visit the city center filled with classical Venetian architecture, churches, and cobblestone streets.
-Enjoy an included meal in Shkoder before returning to Tirana.
-8:00-09:00 pm: Arrival in Tirana.What’s Included
-Transportation to Theth and back with a stop in Shkoder on Sunday evening.
-Accommodation: 2 nights with either shared rooms (3/4 people) or private rooms with single beds.
-Accommodation: 2 nights with either shared rooms (3/4 people) or private rooms with single beds.
-All rooms have private bathrooms.
-Breakfast and Dinner throughout the entire trip at the guesthouse in Theth as well as an included late lunch/early dinner in Shkoder.
-A knowledgeable tour guide through the city of Shkoder.
-Includes optional activities like a guided trek into the Theth Valley.
-Breakfast and Dinner throughout the entire trip at the guesthouse in Theth as well as an included late lunch/early dinner in Shkoder.
-A knowledgeable tour guide through the city of Shkoder.
-Includes optional activities like a guided trek into the Theth Valley.
What’s Not Included
-Transportation to and from your meeting point in Tirana.
-Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses such as souvenirs.
-Meals: Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the package.
-Tips for the guide and any other staff members (although tips are appreciated if the service is exceptional).
-Any activities not included in the itinerary or any optional activities that travelers may choose to participate in at their own expense.
-Anything else that is not explicitly mentioned in the "inclusions" section of the trip.
-Tips for the guide and any other staff members (although tips are appreciated if the service is exceptional).
-Any activities not included in the itinerary or any optional activities that travelers may choose to participate in at their own expense.
-Anything else that is not explicitly mentioned in the "inclusions" section of the trip.
Know Before You Go
Minimum needed: 6 people
Maximum capacity: 11 people
Booking deadline: 3 days before the event
Weather dependent: The experience is subject to weather conditions, and if it is not safe to proceed, the tour may be rescheduled or canceled.
Difficulty level: Light to moderate, with some trekking and light hiking.
Special Clothing Required: Hiking shoes or a solid pair of sneakers are recommended. A suitable jacket for fall/winter weather is recommended as well. Temperatures in Theth in November sit around 10 Celsius or 50 Fahrenheit during the daytime.
Special Dietary Restrictions: Includes traditional Albanian food, if you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please inform the city team.
Extra Cash: It is recommended to bring extra cash for personal expenses, snacks and lunch, and optional activities.
Ground Transportation: Ground transportation is provided throughout the experience.
Additional Information: Multiday adventure travel is inherently prone to complications and alterations. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to change the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, activities, or other services, sometimes with little or no notice. In such cases, the vendor will make reasonable efforts to provide comparable substitutions wherever possible.
Additional Information: Multiday adventure travel is inherently prone to complications and alterations. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to change the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, activities, or other services, sometimes with little or no notice. In such cases, the vendor will make reasonable efforts to provide comparable substitutions wherever possible.
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.