Albania · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
The good self-guided tours fill up first and the best of them go weeks ahead. Below are 5 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Self-guided 3-day Albanian Alps hike: Theth to Valbona Pass, then Komani Lake boat ride. Homestays, transport, English support.
“Great hike! The accomodation and transport were well booked and we were well taken care of. Highly reccomend!”
5-day self-guided trek through Albania’s Theth, Valbona, and Komani Lake, with guesthouse stays, major passes, and mostly moderate trails.
“Brilliant trip, can’t recommend it enough. The hikes are beautiful with stunning mountain landscapes. Blue eye was a great swim! The hike over the pass is a trip highlight! Also the last day hike in Valbona as there were very few people on the trail compared with the first 3 days. The homestays were lovely and the hosts so friendly and kind. The food they prepared was delicious and filling! Brikena organised everything so well we always knew what we needed to do and kept in touch with us. We felt well looked after. Thank you!”
Bike or e-bike rental in Tirana with WhatsApp smart-lock codes and route tips, so you can ride Skanderbeg Square, Blloku, Grand Park.
“stupenda! ci siamo divertiti molto, giornata di sole e poco traffico, un inizio anno perfetto. il lago e tutto il parco erano incantevoli”
Self-guided Valbona to Theth hike with Shkodra transfers, a PDF safety guide, and GPS map directions so you can hike your pace.
“This self-guided tour from Valbona to Theth was exactly what we were looking for — flexible, easy to follow, and still felt very safe. You can choose your own pace, stop wherever you like, and enjoy the hike your way. Everything from the transport to the digital map was clear and reliable. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to explore the Albanian Alps independently but with the right support in place!”
4 days in Albania’s Albanian Alps, hiking to Blue Eye and Grunasi Falls, crossing Valbona Pass, then ending with a Komani Lake boat ride.
“We had an absolutely amazing time with Choose Balkans. Brikena booked everything for us only the week before and even changed the itinerary to suit us better. We had constant communication with Brikena who ensured everything ran smoothly with us getting on different buses which meant we didn’t have to worry. Both guesthouses we stayed in were wonderful, each family was so kind and hospitable and the dinners were so huge you would never go hungry! The scenery was so beautiful too. I’d definitely book again if back in Albania!”
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