Multi Activity Holiday in Albania: Full Board Private Tour
Overview
€1,290 per person · 8 days · departs from Tirana or Tirana Airport or Durrës or Podgorica or Sarandë or Pristina
A week of activity from north to south: a summit day on Taljanka at 2,054 m in the Albanian Alps, a boat and kayak day on Komani Lake, the Mesi bridge and an agritourism lunch on the way to Berat, rafting or river wading in the Osumi canyon, and 2 days at a beachfront hotel in Vlore. Private transfers with a guide, seven nights in 4* hotels, and all meals are included in the price.
Tour facts
Highlights
- Airport – Shkoder.
- Hike to Taljanka / Maja Vajushes 2054 m or Theth National Park.
- Koman Lake Boat Trip and Kayaking.
- Mesi Bridge – Agritourism Lunch – Berat UNESCO.
- Osumi Canyon Rafting / River Wading.
- Beachfront hotel in Vlore for 2 days.
Day one goes from the airport to Shkodër. Day two drives two hours to Lepushe and climbs Taljanka, also called Maja e Vajushës, 2,054 m, three hours up and two down with 750 m of ascent, a packed lunch with the Albanian Alps and Montenegro's Prokletije in view, and an easier option for those who want it. Day three is Komani Lake : an hour scenic trip by boat, kayaks with the rental included, lunch, and the boat back. Day four leaves the north over the Mesi bridge, one of the longest Ottoman bridges in the region, lunches at the Mrizi i Zanave farm and reaches Berat for the castle in the afternoon.
Day five is the Osumi canyon, rafting when the water allows and river wading when it does not, with all equipment and professional guide provided. Days six and seven are in Vlore with accommodation at a beachfront hotel. Transfer to the airport on the eighth day is provided.
Itinerary
Transfer to Shkoder, dinner and overnight in Shkoder.
Overnight in Shkodër
Breakfast, transfer to Lepushe 2 hours, hike to Taljanka known also as Maja Vajushes , 3 hours up and 2 hours down , moderate difficulty with 750 meters of ascent. Packed lunch with scenic views of the Albanian Alps and Prokletije Alps. (Optional easier activity: visit Theth National Park and hike to Blue Eye Theth) Transfer to Shkoder. Dinner and Overnight in Shkoder
Overnight in Shkodër
Breakfast , transfer to Koman 1h 30 mins, boat trip on Koman Lake for around 1 hour, free time for kayaking (kayak rental included) , lunch. Return by boat to Koman, transfer to Shkoder. Dinner and overnight in Shkoder.
Overnight in Shkodër
Breakfast, visit of Mesi Bridge, one of the longes bridges of Ottoman Architecture in the region. Transfer to Mrizi i Zanave farmhouse, time to try some delicious organic dishes at this agritourism. Transfer to Berat. Afternoon visit of Berat Castle, photos at viewpoint panorama. Dinner and overnight in Berat
Overnight in Berat
Breakfast, transfer to Osumi Canyons for around 1h 30 mins, depending on water levels we will do rafting or river – wading, all equipment including instructor/guide are provided. Dinner and overnight in Berat.
Overnight in Berat
Breakfast, free time for beach. Dinner and overnight in Vlore.
Overnight in Vlorë
Free time to enjoy the beach. A boat trip to Karaburun or Sazan Island can be provided on request and is included in the price.
Overnight in Vlorë
Breakfast, transfer to Airport. (Other destinations are possible with extra cost)
What's included
- Private transfers with Guide during all tour.
- Accommodation for 7 nights.
- All meals.
- Activity tickets , rafting , kayaking, boat trip.
- Equipment and professional local guides.
Not included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
Good to know
Photos from this tour
Questions travelers ask
How fit do I need to be?
The Taljanka day is the demanding one: five hours of walking with 750 m of ascent, moderate difficulty, and there is an easier alternative that day. The rest is kayaking, rafting with instructors, and beaches.
What does full board include?
All meals for the eight days, with seven nights in 4* and centrally located hotels, private transfers with the guide, and the activities listed: the Komani boat and kayak rental, the Osumi rafting or wading with equipment, and the boat to Karaburun and Sazan Island.
Rafting or river wading, which is it?
It depends on the water level in the Osumi canyon on the day: rafting when there is enough water, canyon wading when there is not. Equipment and the instructor are provided either way.
Where does it end?
At Tirana Airport on day eight; other drop-off points are possible at extra cost.
Other options
- Beach · Boat trip · Culture
- Private tour
- Difficulty: easy
- Boat trip · Hiking · Nature
- Group or Private tour
- Difficulty: challenging