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Albania is perhaps one of the last great off-the-beaten-track places to be found for walking and trekking in Europe. The scenery of Albania is simply stunning and the highlander locals are friendly and very hospitable. Sometimes for genuine travel experiences you have to go to far-flung places like the Himalayas, however trekking in Albania is a true revelation.

Our Holidays to Albania

Albania’s Ionian Coast

Himare beach in Albania

Explore the Llogara National Park to the Ionian coast, hiking along rural tracks with fantastic mountain and coastal views, along with several opportunities to cool off in the sea. Find out more about Albania’s Ionian Coast

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £749
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • S
    • O
    • N
  • Holiday type:
    • Centre-Based
    • Coastal Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Solo Walking

The Accursed Mountains

Trekkers at Valbona Pass Albania

Discover the remote and spectacular Thethi National Park in the wilds of north Albania on this walking holiday inspired by Robert Carver’s book ‘The Accursed Mountains'. Find out more about The Accursed Mountains

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £1,179
  • Walking grade: Demanding
  • Guiding: Guided Group Private-Guided
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
  • Holiday type:
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

In the Footsteps of Byron: Walking in Southern Albania

Group walking along the coast in Albania

Discover superb mountain scenery and rugged coastlines as you follow in Lord Byron's footsteps through south Albania, with treks through Llogara National Park and the on summit of Mount Cika. Find out more about In the Footsteps of Byron: Walking in Southern Albania

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £1,685
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Guided Group Private-Guided
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
  • Holiday type:
    • Coastal Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Point to Point

Peaks of the Balkans

Trekker in the Thethi meadows Albania

An incredible walking journey in some of the most picturesque areas of Albania and Montenegro, traversing glacial valleys and pristine alpine pastures, discovering waterfalls and meeting local villagers. Find out more about Peaks of the Balkans

  • Price (exc. flights): 14 days from £2,189
  • Walking grade: Demanding
  • Guiding: Guided Group Private-Guided
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
  • Holiday type:
    • Point to Point

In Albania You Could enjoy experiences like these

  • Walk along trails that are off-the-beaten-track
  • Explore mountain landscapes
  • Discover stunning glacial valleys
  • Enjoy Albania's warm hospitality

The views are fantastic and the countryside very varied, with a mixture of mountain tracks, upland meadows with beautiful flowers and forests.

Tony E

Discover More About Albania

Our walks in Albania take place in the rugged, undiscovered Accursed Mountains, the magnificent national parks of Thethi and Llogara and along the Albanian Riviera. Enjoy Albanian highlander hospitality, explore ancient ruins at Butrint and Gjirokastra and discover Shkodra, the oldest and largest city in northern Albania.

Follow a coastal trail along the Albanian Riviera in the footsteps of Lord Byron, learn about Albania’s history at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Butrint and Gjirokastra, or head into the almost impenetrable Accursed Mountains. You can also combine the most stunning parts of Albania and Montenegro in a single trip – trek among glacial valleys and over spectacular ridges and passes.

Albania is a challenging walking destination and a good level of fitness and stamina is required. The walks are in demanding mountainous terrain, through forests and along coastal paths with varying conditions underfoot. Accommodation is simple and comfortable, with the opportunity to stay with Albanian highlander families in their remote village guesthouses.

The best time of year to visit Albania is from June to September, as the daytime temperatures will be warm, the high passes accessible and the countryside at its most beautiful.

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Dates & Prices

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Guided Group Dates and Prices
Holiday Itinerary Year Starts Ends Price From (Exc. Flights) Holiday Status Options
All prices are per person. All our guided group trips have the option to be taken as a private guided itinerary. * Available: this holiday is available to book. ** Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and is guaranteed to run. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details.
In the Footsteps of Byron: Walking in Southern Albania 2024 7 Jun 14 Jun £1,685 Available* Book or Enquire
The Accursed Mountains 2024 23 Jun 30 Jun £1,179 Guaranteed** Book or Enquire
Peaks of the Balkans 2024 30 Jun 13 Jul £2,209 Available* Book or Enquire
The Accursed Mountains 2024 7 Jul 14 Jul £1,179 Available* Book or Enquire
The Accursed Mountains 2024 21 Jul 28 Jul £1,179 Available* Book or Enquire
In the Footsteps of Byron: Walking in Southern Albania 2024 31 Aug 7 Sep £1,685 Available* Book or Enquire
Peaks of the Balkans 2024 15 Sep 28 Sep £2,209 Available* Book or Enquire
The Accursed Mountains 2024 15 Sep 22 Sep £1,179 Available* Book or Enquire
Private or Self Guided Dates and Prices
Holiday Itinerary Year Daily Departures Price From (Exc. Flights) Options
All prices are per person. Daily departures subject to availability.
Albania’s Ionian Coast 2024 From 1 Apr to 8 Jun £749 Book or Enquire
Hiking in the Albanian Alps 2024 From 1 Jun to 15 Oct £769 Book or Enquire
Albania’s Ionian Coast 2024 From 1 Sep to 30 Nov £749 Book or Enquire

If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to arrange a holiday for you according to your own requirements.