Trek in the Albanian Alps and soak up culture as you visit historic landmarks
Trek in the Albanian Alps and soak up culture as you visit historic landmarks
This fascinating, lesser-known Mediterranean country has a pristine, rugged and wild landscape. Our trek is focussed in the Albanian Alps in the north, where the past is marked by blood feuds and folklore. We explore the pristine wilderness of the remote regions of Theth and Valbonë on foot, where agricultural life has remained unchanged for centuries, offering an authentic and less crowded experience. We then have time to discover the historic towns of Berat (a World Heritage Site) and Krujë and delve into the captivating history of this hospitable country.
Albania generally has a Mediterranean climate with summer temperatures at 25C (77F) on average in the day; the warmest months are July and August, when temperatures can exceed 30C (86F). It becomes cooler further inland towards Korca during these months, especially in the evenings with high temperatures around 25C (77F). There is always the small chance of rain in the mountains yet we aim not to travel in the coldest and wettest months between November and January. Berat also has a Mediterranean climate but thanks to its location in the shadow of Mount Tomorr, summers are much warmer than expected for the Mediterranean.
This trip has been rated Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.
This trip focuses on the north and central regions of Albania and is a balance of walking, culture and sightseeing. During the first half of the week, we trek in the remote Albanian Alps in the north. For the second half, we visit the historic towns of Berat and Krujë.
Walking difficulty: This trekking trip is suitable for the average walker who is prepared to put in some physical preparation. For the most part, our walks follow good trails yet the terrain can be very rocky and slippery in parts, particularly in the Theth and Valbonë regions. We encounter sustained steep ascents/descents (sometimes with gravel slopes) and you should be confident in your ability to deal with heights.
Over the course of the week, we enjoy five walks of varying length. There are three spectacular full-day walks of up to about seven hours of walking per day, and two shorter walks each of roughly one to three hours (including stops). Walking hours stated are given as approximates only. The remainder of our time is spent sightseeing in Berat and Krujë.
Driving: There are some long drives (approximately four hours in total on Day 6 plus a two-hour boat journey), which are unavoidable in order to see as much as possible. Certain areas are still relatively undeveloped, so some drives are on windy and quite bumpy roads. Some roads are full of potholes and of a much lower standard to what is mostly expected in Europe. Still, we are rewarded with spectacular, wild scenery throughout. There may be some very short off-road journeys where seatbelts cannot be guaranteed in the 4×4 vehicles used.
Baggage: Luggage is transferred by horses during the trek. Hard suitcases are therefore not suitable.
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Fri, 16 May 2025 / Fri, 23 May 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | Available | |
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 / Fri, 20 Jun 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | Available | |
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Fri, 05 Sep 2025 / Fri, 12 Sep 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | Available | |
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 / Fri, 26 Sep 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | Available |
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | TRAVEL STATUS | |
Fri, 16 May 2025 / Fri, 23 May 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request | |
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 / Fri, 20 Jun 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request | |
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 / Fri, 04 Jul 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request | |
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 / Fri, 18 Jul 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request | |
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 / Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request | |
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 / Fri, 05 Sep 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request | |
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 / Fri, 12 Sep 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request | |
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 / Fri, 26 Sep 2025 | NOK 22 450 | On request | NOK 2 385 | On request |
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