Shkodra embodies the long and eventful history of a country situated on the border between two cultural spheres. The legendary Rozafa Fortress was built by the Illyrians. Here you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over the largest lake in the Balkans and the foothills of the Albanian Alps. In the bustling pedestrian zone of northern Albania’s capital, you can soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere and savour the delights of the local cuisine.

First, by transfer through the Drin Gorges to the ferry dock in Koman in the early morning hours. A boat ride lasting several hours through spectacular scenery is the perfect way to get you in the mood for your hike. Today’s stage in the Valbona Valley leads you through beautiful beech forests and along a crystal-clear river with numerous spots for a dip, all the way to your cozy accommodation.

Today’s hike offers a panoramic view of the valley. Donkey tracks wind through colourful meadows to an idyllic alpine pasture high above the valley. The majestic peaks captivate with their rugged beauty. The optional extension takes you to the Montenegrin border, and on the way back, you can stop for refreshments at a mountain farm.

A short transfer will take you to the starting point of your hike, where everything will be moved to a packhorse. You’ll ascend through the sparse forest up to the Valbona Pass, the only route connecting the two villages. The summit offers panoramic views across both valleys, and the ancient beech forest provides shade as you descend into the valley in the heart of the Albanian Alps.

After breakfast, choose one of the available hikes. A steep caravan route leads to the Peja Pass, starting from the source of the Theth River below Mount Arapi and following a sun-drenched trail towards the pass. Alternatively, you can follow shepherds’ paths to a remote mountain pasture in the Denelli meadows, with views across the valley. Both options offer magnificent views of the surrounding peaks. At the end of the hike, you’ll return to your accommodation.

On a tour of the village of Theth, you'll visit the valley’s sights and landmarks, including the Catholic church, the Blood Feud Tower, the Grunas Waterfall, the gorge, and the terraces. Afterward, a mule track will take you downstream to the traditional village of Nderlyse, where you can enjoy the unspoiled landscape.

In the morning, you’ll hike to the ‘Blue Eye’, a karst spring in a wild and romantic side valley. After lunch, you’ll be transferred over the Thoria Pass, first to Shkodra and then on to Tirana. In the afternoon, you’ll explore the colourful capital with its fascinating mix of cultures and religions.

Shkoder embodies the long and volatile history of a country situated at the border of two major cultural environments. The castle Rozafa steeped in legend, was built by the Illyrians, from there you can enjoy maginficent panoramic views across the biggest lake of the Balkans and the foothills of the Albanian Alps. Experience the mediterranean flair in the busy pedestrian area of North Albania’s capital and sample delicacies of the local cuisine.

Transfer through the gorges ‚Drinschluchten’ to the ferry dock in Koman in the early morning. You get attuned to your hike ahead during the boat ride lasting several hours. The route through the Valbona valley leads you to your comfortable accommodation for the next two nights, through beautiful beech forests and along a crystal clear river with several opportunities for a swim.

Today’s route gives you a lovely overview of the entire valley. You walk along mule tracks across colorful meadows up to an idyllic alpine pasture located high above the valley. Marvel at the majestic peaks and their sheer beauty. During the optional extension of the tour you reach the Montenegrin border and on the way back you stop off at some mountain farms.

Short transfer to the starting point of today’s hike, where everything is moved onto a packhorse. Then you ascend through open woodland to the Valbona pass, the only connecting route between the two villages. At the ridge you can enjoy panoramic views across both valleys, and on the way back you descend through ancient beech forests in the shade down into the valley, right in the center of the Alps.

After breakfast it is decision time: will you go for the steep caravan route leading to a karst field at the end of the valley or will you choose the shepherd’s route to a remote high-alpine pasture with a view across the entire valley? Both routes actually offer spectacular views onto the surrounding peaks. At the end of the tour you return to your accommodation.

During a sightseeing tour of the village Theth you get to explore the special places and landmarks of the valley, the Catholic church, the vendetta tower, the Grunas waterfall, ravine and terraces. After that a bridle path leads you downstream into the traditional village of Nderlysa, where you get to enjoy the unspoilt scenery, for instance whilst indulging in a refreshing swim.

In the morning you set out for a karst spring called ‚the blue eye’, located in a wild-romantic neighboring valley. After lunch transfer via the Thoria pass, first stop at Shkoder and then onwards to Tirana. In the afternoon you explore the vibrant capital with its exciting mix of cultures and religions.