ADVENTURE TOUR FOR 7 DAYS
This 7-day adventure tour provides an exciting combination of outdoor activities, cultural exploration, and incredible natural beauty, giving you an unforgettable experience of Albania!
Tips
This itinerary offers a mix of hiking, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, paragliding, and caving for those seeking a thrilling adventure. If you have a particular interest, such as rock climbing or zip-lining, those can be arranged in specific areas.
The tour includes a variety of physical activities, so a moderate to high level of fitness is recommended.
The best time for an adventure tour is during the spring (May-June) and autumn (September-October), when the weather is mild, and the landscape is lush and green.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tirana – City Exploration & Helicopter Ride:
Morning:
Arrive in Tirana, Albania's vibrant capital.
Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
Afternoon:
Explore Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, National History Museum, and the Clock Tower.
Immerse yourself in Tirana’s lively café culture.
Evening:
Take a helicopter ride over Tirana for breathtaking aerial views of the city and surrounding hills.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant offering Albanian specialties.
Morning:
Arrive in Tirana, Albania's vibrant capital.
Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
Afternoon:
Explore Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, National History Museum, and the Clock Tower.
Immerse yourself in Tirana’s lively café culture.
Evening:
Take a helicopter ride over Tirana for breathtaking aerial views of the city and surrounding hills.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant offering Albanian specialties.
Day 2: Tirana to Theth – Off-Road Adventure & Waterfalls
Morning:
Drive to Theth (approx. 4 hours) in the Albanian Alps, passing through stunning mountain landscapes.
Experience an off-road adventure, navigating rugged terrains and mountain paths.
Afternoon:
Check into your accommodation and enjoy a traditional Albanian lunch.
Hike to the 25-meter-high Theth Waterfall for a scenic trek.
Evening:
Dinner at a local guesthouse in Theth, savoring hearty mountain dishes and Albanian wine.
Overnight in Theth.
Morning:
Drive to Theth (approx. 4 hours) in the Albanian Alps, passing through stunning mountain landscapes.
Experience an off-road adventure, navigating rugged terrains and mountain paths.
Afternoon:
Check into your accommodation and enjoy a traditional Albanian lunch.
Hike to the 25-meter-high Theth Waterfall for a scenic trek.
Evening:
Dinner at a local guesthouse in Theth, savoring hearty mountain dishes and Albanian wine.
Overnight in Theth.
Day 3: Theth to Valbona – Hiking & Exploring Villages
Morning:
Start the famous Theth to Valbona hike (7-8 hours), crossing Valbona Pass with incredible views of the Alps.
Trek through forests, mountain ridges, and high-altitude meadows.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Valbona and relax at a local guesthouse.
Optional: Explore the surrounding nature or unwind by the Valbona River.
Evening:
Dinner at a guesthouse featuring local dishes like tavë kosi (lamb with yogurt) and byrek (savory pie).
Overnight in Valbona.
Morning:
Start the famous Theth to Valbona hike (7-8 hours), crossing Valbona Pass with incredible views of the Alps.
Trek through forests, mountain ridges, and high-altitude meadows.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Valbona and relax at a local guesthouse.
Optional: Explore the surrounding nature or unwind by the Valbona River.
Evening:
Dinner at a guesthouse featuring local dishes like tavë kosi (lamb with yogurt) and byrek (savory pie).
Overnight in Valbona.
Day 4: Valbona – River Rafting & Horseback Riding
Morning:
Experience river rafting on the Valbona River, enjoying scenic views and thrilling rapids.
Afternoon:
Go horseback riding through the picturesque Valbona Valley, crossing forests, rivers, and traditional villages.
Visit a local village to learn about rural life in the Alps.
Evening:
Dinner at a guesthouse in Valbona.
Overnight in Valbona.
Morning:
Experience river rafting on the Valbona River, enjoying scenic views and thrilling rapids.
Afternoon:
Go horseback riding through the picturesque Valbona Valley, crossing forests, rivers, and traditional villages.
Visit a local village to learn about rural life in the Alps.
Evening:
Dinner at a guesthouse in Valbona.
Overnight in Valbona.
Day 5: Valbona to Shkoder – Paragliding & Shkoder Lake
Morning:
Drive from Valbona to Shkoder (approx. 2.5-3 hours).
Experience paragliding in the Lugina e Shkoder region, soaring above Shkoder Lake and its scenic surroundings.
Afternoon:
Visit Rozafa Castle, exploring its history and enjoying panoramic views of the city and lake.
Take a boat ride on Shkoder Lake, visiting islands and relaxing in serene surroundings.
Evening:
Dinner in Shkoder, featuring fresh fish and traditional dishes.
Overnight in Shkoder.
Morning:
Drive from Valbona to Shkoder (approx. 2.5-3 hours).
Experience paragliding in the Lugina e Shkoder region, soaring above Shkoder Lake and its scenic surroundings.
Afternoon:
Visit Rozafa Castle, exploring its history and enjoying panoramic views of the city and lake.
Take a boat ride on Shkoder Lake, visiting islands and relaxing in serene surroundings.
Evening:
Dinner in Shkoder, featuring fresh fish and traditional dishes.
Overnight in Shkoder.
Day 6: Shkoder to Vlore – Coastal Adventure & Caving
Morning:
Drive to Vlore (approx. 3 hours) on the Albanian Riviera.
Stop at Llogara Pass for an off-road drive and stunning views of the Ionian Sea.
Afternoon:
Explore the Bogas Cave in the Përmet region for an underground adventure.
Relax at beautiful beaches such as Jale Beach or Dhermi.
Evening:
Dinner at a seaside restaurant in Vlore, enjoying seafood and local wine.
Overnight in Vlore.
Morning:
Drive to Vlore (approx. 3 hours) on the Albanian Riviera.
Stop at Llogara Pass for an off-road drive and stunning views of the Ionian Sea.
Afternoon:
Explore the Bogas Cave in the Përmet region for an underground adventure.
Relax at beautiful beaches such as Jale Beach or Dhermi.
Evening:
Dinner at a seaside restaurant in Vlore, enjoying seafood and local wine.
Overnight in Vlore.
Day 7: Vlore – Kayaking, Hiking & Departure
Morning:
Start with a kayaking tour along the coast, exploring secluded coves and beaches.
Hike to the Monastery of Saint Mary above Dhermi for panoramic views of the Ionian Sea.
Afternoon:
Relax with lunch at a coastal restaurant.
Drive back to Tirana (approx. 3 hours) for your return flight.
Evening:
Depending on your flight schedule, explore more of Tirana or head directly to the airport.
Morning:
Start with a kayaking tour along the coast, exploring secluded coves and beaches.
Hike to the Monastery of Saint Mary above Dhermi for panoramic views of the Ionian Sea.
Afternoon:
Relax with lunch at a coastal restaurant.
Drive back to Tirana (approx. 3 hours) for your return flight.
Evening:
Depending on your flight schedule, explore more of Tirana or head directly to the airport.