5 5-Day Experiences in Albania Worth Booking

1.Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $818Our pick

This five-day self-guided route links Theth, Valbona, and Koman Lake with local transport, mountain guesthouses, breakfast, and daily trail instructions. Brikena and the Choose Balkans team provide coordination and regular check-ins, but no tour leader joins the hikes. Expect steep trails, basic lodging, and spectacular Albanian Alps scenery.

“We had great experience with Choose Balkans for this tour. From the beginning when we've booked it till the final moment. The team was always available, everything was perfectly arranged. Special and great thanks to Brikena that made our tour even better.”

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2.Best Places To Visit in Albania Tour in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $662Best value

This five-day small-group tour covers Albania’s major sights by air-conditioned vehicle, with airport pickup, four nights of accommodation, selected entry fees, and an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Apollonia, Butrint, Gjirokaster, Berat, Durres, Tirana, and the Ionian coast. Past guides have included Endria and Timmy.

“Endria has been sooo knowledgeable and such a historian we thought he’d studied history at Uni but he is just passionate about his job. 5 days with a guide showing us the highlights of Albania is a great insight into the history of Albania. Such a beautiful country with mountains everywhere. The Norway/Switzerland of The Ionian. Would def recommend. We had Endria for 5 days.”

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3.North & South Albania: A 5 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $866

Travel from Tirana across Albania in a small group of up to 15, with guide Henri among the named guides. Visit Kruja, Shkodra, Theth, Berat, Gjirokastra, Saranda, Ksamil, Butrint, and the Riviera. Expect castle walks, mountain hikes, local meals, wine tasting, and long road days.

“My family and I chose this excursion based on the length of time and the ability to tour the country. Henri was our guide and did an amazing job. He went out of his way to make sure we were extremely comfortable along the way and even acRead more”

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4.Peaks of the Balkans Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,237

You’ll cross Albania’s mountain country with a guide, riding the Lake Koman ferry, hiking to the Blue Eye and Grunasi Waterfall, crossing Valbona Pass, and sleeping in simple local guesthouses. Guides such as Albi, Ervin, and Gerion have been praised for their hiking skill and cultural insight. Expect long, steep days and basic rooms.

“The Albanian Alps is certainly breathtaking and a must see for adventurous travelers. My mountain guide Albi is very knowledgeable in Albanian culture and history so I learned a lot from him during the hike. I am so grateful not only to enjoRead more”

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5.Discover Albania in 5-Day Adventure from the Peaks to the Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,030

Travel in a small group of up to eight from Tirana, Durres, or Golem through Albania’s mountains, historic towns, and southern coast. You’ll have an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, four hotel nights, breakfast, and lunch. Expect a fast pace, long road days, short sightseeing stops, and a useful first look at Albania’s major sights.

“the best vacation, everything was thought out to the smallest detail, I liked everything)))) I recommend !!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼”

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