The North of Albania- 7 Days hiking Tour

We will start the tour toward Bulqiza city . This city is known for its chrome mine and natural beauties. We will visit the Dhoksi Lakes, which are located at an altitude of about 1600 m above sea level. The path we will follow passes between pine and beech forests.
We return to visit the town of Bulqiza and the Skanderbeg Stones and then we are accommodated in the Hupi guesthouse – A 200-year-old tower turned into a Guesthouse. Dinner with delicious traditional food.
Hiking information :
Distance : 12 km
Elevation gain: 750 m
Level: Moderate

Accommodation: Guesthouse Hupi
Village: Lepurake

After consuming breakfast we set off towards the river Drini i Zi. The source of the river is in Northern Macedonia and it is the longest river in Albania. Once we get the instructions and equip ourselves with the right rafting tools, we embark on our adventure. The water is clear and the valley throughout our journey is lined with greenery.
We will have lunch at a restaurant around the river. The specialty is wild trout. Then we’ll visit the city of Peshkopi, and in the evening we’ll arrive at the guesthouse in Radomirw.
Rafting information:
Rafting length: 13 km
Time: 2 h
Level: Easy
Accommodation: Guesthouse Korabi
Village: Radomira

We wake up in the morning from the fresh air of the mountains, and get ready to hike the highest mountain in Albania – Korab Mountain. The path we will follow crosses through valley of the Korab mountain, where nature is wonderful. After about 5 hours of hiking we reach the top of Korab 2764 meters above sea level. The view from the top is fantastic !!! You can see the whole area of Mavrovo in Northern Macedonia, Dibra, Other mountain peaks, etc.
We’ll return to the guesthouse tired but happy because we hike the highest peak in Albania !
Hiking information:
Distance : 23 km
Elevation gain: 1450 m
Level: Moderate

Accommodation: Guesthouse Korabi
Village: Radomira

After breakfast we’ll drive to Valbona National Park. We will stop in the town of Bajram Curri for a walk on the city boulevard. The city is nice and small and a coffee is the best choice . Continue the trip between the mountains and the river towards Valbona. Once we get at the Guesthouse we will visit a part of the valley and the Valbona waterfall.
Enjoying the night at the guesthouse in the middle of a wonderful nature.
Hiking information :
Distance : 9.5 km
Elevation gain: 750 m
Level: Easy

Accommodation: Guesthouse Margjeka / Kole Gjoni
Village: Valbona

Today we will start from Valbona and we will enter even deeper, in the heart of the Albanian Alps. The crossing we will make for us Theth, is traversed by an amazing mountain trail. To make the passage as easy as possible, we will transport our bags with mules, which will be our companions throughout the walk. Mountains everywhere, wonderful views and extraordinary nature! After about 7 hours we arrive in Theth, where we are then accommodated in hostels.
Hiking information :
Distance : 15 km
Elevation gain: 1100 m
Level: Difficult

Accommodation: Guesthouse Prrocaj/ Polia / Harusha
Village: Theth

We wake up in Theth, surrounded by giant mountains, to consume breakfast with organic food. We enjoy the nature of the village and visit the church, the Isolation Tower, the Grunas Waterfall and if we wish we bathe in the river. This is a day which our body generates between fresh air and delicious food.
Hiking information :
Distance : 7 km
Elevation gain: 110 m
Level: Easy

Accommodation : Guesthouse Procaj/ Polia / Harusha
Village: Theth

After breakfast, we will visit Thethi Blue Eye. Just 20 min driving by local transport we arrive to the village of Ndërlysë. There are some natural stone baths that are filled with water from the river. We’ll continue walking for about an hour and then we reach the Blue Eye. The Blue Eye is a wonderful place! The clean water and the nature that surrounds it, makes that place a unique destination in Albania.
At noon we leave for Tirana. In Tirana we organize the closing dinner of this fantastic tour with food, drinks and music.
Hiking information :
Distance : 10 km
Elevation gain: 500 m
Level: Moderate