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Off the Beaten Path Albania: Shepherd Trails, Mule Trekking & Kayaking

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7 Days
From Tirana Airport to Northern Albania
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Group TourIndividual Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Medium Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Group Size 3 - 8
Medium Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Ages 8+

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Airport - Lepushe
Transfer from Tirana International Airport to our accommodation in Lepushe. Traditional group dinner and overnight in an alpine guesthouse.
Mule Trekking in Albanian Alps & refresh at the river.
Start the day with a hearty breakfast and get ready for a day filled with adventure. Mule trekking on the accursed mountains between the villages of Lepushe and Vermosh. Free time to refresh at the cold water of the river in vermosh. Lunch will be takeaway picnic. Dinner at the guesthouse. Overnight in Lepushe.
Vajusha mountain hiking
Breakfast, hike to Vajusha Mountain and enjoying the best scenery of the Albanian Alps and Montenegro's Prokletije. Afternoon transfer to Shkoder. Overnight in Shkoder
Theth National Park with hike to Blue Eye
Breakfast, transfer to Theth, stop at panoramic viewpoints, hike to Blue Eye Theth and free time to swim refresh by the cold water. Overnight in Theth in typical alpine guesthouse.
Hike Theth to Valbona
Breakfast, offroad transfer to Gjelaj and start the popular hike from Theth to Valbona. Total duration 6-7 hours including rests. Lunch is packed picnic from the guesthouse, 1 horse will be assisting with the bags. Overnight in Valbona.
Komani Lake Boat Trip & Kayak
Breakfast, transfer to Fierze to take the ferry/boat to Komani Lake. Enjoy the scenery for the next +1 hour as we travel through the mountains by boat. Arrival at '5 Stinet' , free time for kayaking and lunch. Transfer to Tirana on afternoon. Overnight in Tirana.
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Transfer to the airport is included, other destinations are possible at request.

What's Included

All transfers with english speaking guide
Accommodation for 6 nights
All meals
Activities: Mule trekking , hiking, kayaking, boat trip.

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Group Size 3 - 8 Participants
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It was a very fun and informative day. I really liked the mix of guided tour and free time. The castle and Berat were beautiful places to see. I recommend this trip.
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