Albania offers one of the most rewarding yet least explored walking experiences in the Balkans, where rugged mountain landscapes and strong cultural traditions remain largely untouched. As you travel through the country, stories of its past, from Ottoman resistance to the legacy of the communist era, are still visible in everyday life.
In the Albanian Alps, you follow historic trails linking remote villages across the Accursed Mountains, including the dramatic valleys of Theth and Valbona. With limited road access, these routes retain a genuine sense of remoteness, supported by traditional ways of life.
Alongside the landscapes, Albania’s Mediterranean influences reflect its position in the Balkans, just 75 km / 47 mi from Italy. Guided walks here offer a deeper, more connected way to experience one of the Balkans’ most intriguing destinations.
Balkans High Trails and Culture Guided Hike
Moderate to Challenging
Operated by:
8 days
Peaks of the Balkans Guided Hike
Challenging
12 days
Peaks of the Balkans Highlights
Albania Coast Guided Walk
Introductory to Moderate
Albania is GMT +1 hour, GMT +2 hours during daylight saving (the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Albanian (official)
Albanian Lek
+355
Visas are not required for citizens of Australia, Britain, Canada, USA and New Zealand for stays of up to 90 days. For all other nationalities and longer stays please contact the relevant embassy. Please note that if you are travelling on to or from the Schengen area as part of your travels in Europe you will require an ETIAS visa. Refer to https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/etias for further details.
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