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Hidden Valley Trek: Homestay Trekking & Southern Albania's Cultural Highlights (8 days)

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Start and end in Tirana
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Hidden Valley Trek: Homestay Trekking & Southern Albania's Cultural Highlights (8 days) - Zbulo - Discover Albania
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Zbulo - Discover Albania
Max group size:
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Age range:
18 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Explore Southern Albania's hidden villages
  • Hike through ancient caravan routes
  • Stay in traditional stone houses
  • Relax in Benja's warm sulfur springs
  • Discover Gjirokaster, the City of Stone

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Albania!
  2. Day 2 Start Trekking into Hidden Zagoria Valley
  3. Day 3 A Life-Seeing Day in the Zagoria Villages
  4. Day 4 Follow in the Footsteps of Bill Tilman
  5. Day 5 Crossing over the Dhembel Pass (1.450m)
  6. Day 6 Discover the little known Wonders of Permet
  7. Day 7 Gjirokaster and onward to Tirana (or the Riviera)
  8. Day 8 Farewell from Albania
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5.0
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Number of tours

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Age Range

18 to 80 years old

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Beyond organizing unique walking and biking tours in the Balkans, Zbulo! is pioneering new activities and spearheads the development of sustainable tourism in Albania and the neighboring countries by creating adventurous itineraries like the Peaks of the Balkans and Via Dinarica. We believe that...

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  • Hidden Valley Trek: Homestay Trekking & Southern Albania's Cultural Highlights (8 days) reviewer 1
    · October 20th, 2024
    Good organized excellent gids. Perfect trail
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    Trip date: October 2024
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    · September 26th, 2022
    Highly enjoyable trip with a strong sense of being well away from the more popular areas and seeing something of a hidden Albania. People were incredibly hospitable and the walking wasn't too strenuous. Highly recommended.
    Zbulo - Discover Albania commented on this review
    Hello Ian, I'm glad you enjoyed our life-seeing adventure through the Zagoria Valley. We just created a new trail, the Vjosa to Osum Pathways and are inviting guests who have traveled with us before to be among the first to experience it. It would be... Show more
    Trip date: September 2022

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8 days
Hidden Valley Trek: Homestay Trekking & Southern Albania's Cultural Highlights (8 days)
From Tirana to Tirana

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    • What group sizes are typical for these tours?

      Group sizes can vary but typically include 8-10 travelers, ensuring a more personalized and enjoyable experience.

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    • Are transfer services available

      Yes, transfer services between destinations are included as part of the tour package.

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      Travel insurance is not included in the tour package. It’s recommended that travelers obtain adequate insurance before departure.

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    • How much local currency should I bring for personal expenses?

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    • Is there an age limit for participants on the tour?

      Our tours cater to a wide range you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for specific concerns regarding age limits.

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    • How physically demanding are the hikes?

      The hikes are moderately demanding, averaging 6-7 hours on trekking days, involving ascending and descending trails. Prepare for physical activity.

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    • Are there any additional walks or activities included?

      Additional walks or activities like rafting can be discussed and potentially included in your tailored trip schedule.

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    • What are the accommodations like during the tour?

      The accommodations during the tour are rustic homestays with shared rooms. Private rooms are only available at the hotels for three overnights.

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    • Is a private room upgrade available?

      Yes, there's an optional private room upgrade available at hotels for an additional fee of €80 per single room.

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      • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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      • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Zbulo - Discover Albania. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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