In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationEurope / Albania
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions58.19 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
Albanian
English
In a few words
The highlights
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A visit to the Divjaka and Llogara national parks and the city of Tirana
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Multi-activity kayaking and rafting
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Tailor-made transport: book the flights you want as an option!
Photos
Sport
Level
Summer multi-activity
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 2h30
- Average distance/day: 12 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 184 m
Management
Program
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Arrival in Tirana
- Transportation 00h25
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Individual arrival at Tirana International Airport . Independent transfer to the city center and check-in at your hotel . At the end of the day, meet with your guide for a tour overview and a full briefing . Enjoy dinner and an evening in Tirana. Airport-hotel transfers are included if you booked your flights with us.
Day 1 -
Divjake National Park – Karavasta Lagoon – Berat
- Transportation 03h
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, we depart for Divjake National Park , a vast forest that shelters rich biodiversity. Enjoy a pleasant birdwatching walk and a boat trip on the Karavasta Lagoon , famous for its Dalmatian pelicans and other bird species that nest in the area.
After this natural immersion, we'll head towards Berat , nicknamed the "city of a thousand windows" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Discover its characteristic Ottoman architecture with its white houses and steep alleyways . As you stroll, you'll see Kalaja Castle and several historic mosques .
Overnight stay in Berat .
Day 2 -
Benje – Langarica Canyon – Allows
- Transportation 04h
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 100 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure towards Permet . En route, stop at Benje , a spa town renowned for its hot springs . Enjoy a relaxing soak in these soothing waters. For the more adventurous, there's the option of a hike in the spectacular Langarica Canyon (be sure to wear water shoes). In the afternoon, arrive in Permet , famous for its local cuisine . Enjoy a tasting of wine , raki (for adults), and delicious candied fruits .
Night at Permet.
Day 3 -
Raft descent on the Vjosa River – Village of Saraqinisht
- Transportation 01h30
- Accommodation Staying with a local resident
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, get ready for a rafting adventure on the Vjosa River , one of Albania's largest and wildest. The descent will take you through numerous spectacular canyons and gorges . After this exhilarating experience, enjoy a picnic lunch by the river.
In the afternoon, depart for the village of Saraqinisht to meet a local family . Participate in the preparation of a traditional Albanian meal with your hosts, and share this convivial moment over dinner.
Overnight stay with a local family in Saraqinisht.
Day 4 -
Gjirokastra – Butrint – Qeparo Beach
- Transportation 04h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, depart for Gjirokastra , a UNESCO World Heritage city. Explore its cobbled streets and charming old Albanian houses . Visit its imposing citadel and the ethnographic museum , which traces the country's rich and eventful history.
In the afternoon, we headed to the archaeological site of Butrint , also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inhabited since prehistoric times , this place bears witness to the passage of numerous civilizations . It is here that the French playwright Jean Racine set his tragedy Andromache .
To end this day, enjoy a swim and a relaxing moment at Qeparo beach .
Overnight stay in Qeparo or its surroundings.
Day 5 -
Kayaking in Drimades – Llogara National Park
- Transportation 01h30
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 350 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This day is dedicated to discovering the treasures of the Albanian Riviera . Weather permitting, embark on a kayaking adventure from Drimades to explore the hidden bays and coves along the coast. Enjoy refreshing swims in the crystal-clear waters.
In the afternoon, head to Llogara National Park . Follow in the footsteps of Julius Caesar , who crossed this mountain range in 44 BC. Explore this vast coniferous forest covering 1,000 hectares. From the summit, admire the exceptional panorama of the surrounding mountains, the Karabuni Peninsula, and the Ionian Sea .
Overnight stay in Llogara .
Day 6 -
Return to Tirana – Exploring the capital
- Transportation 03h30
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the morning, return to Tirana , a vibrant and colorful capital. Discover its many cultural and historical sites: the magnificent 19th-century Et'hem Bey Mosque , which survived the atheist communist dictatorship, and the Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ , the third largest in the Balkans . Also visit the National Museum and the Museum of Secret Surveillance , which bear witness to the country's complex history.
After bidding farewell to your guide , end your stay in style with an evening in the Blok district. Once reserved for the communist elite, this area is now the vibrant heart of Tirana's nightlife . Between themed bars and lively restaurants , soak up the atmosphere of freedom that reigns here.
Overnight stay in Tirana.
Day 7 -
End of stay in Tirana
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After breakfast , your stay concludes. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have your own transfer to Tirana International Airport . Airport transfers are included if you booked your flights with us. Safe travels home, and we look forward to sharing more sporting adventures with you soon!
Day 8
Note
Accommodation
Most of our accommodations are 3* hotels according to local standards, small establishments or guesthouses, in double or triple rooms with private bathrooms.
Most of our accommodations are 3* hotels according to local standards, small establishments or guesthouses, in double or triple rooms with private bathrooms.
Access
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Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel and with a local family, full board
- All transfers scheduled in the program
- All meals from dinner on Day 1 until breakfast on Day 8
- French-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for the visits mentioned
- Kayaking and rafting activities
- Boat trip in Divjaka Park
The price does not include
- Round-trip flights France / Albania (Tirana)
- Air taxes
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers
- Child discount for ages 7 to 11: €60 (the child and/or teenager discount only applies when you book regular flights with us.)
- Child discount for ages 12 to 15: €40 (the child and/or teenager discount only applies when you book regular flights with us.)
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Options
- Flight booking + Airport transfers : CHF86.91 / unit
- Additional night in Tirana in a double or twin room with breakfast : CHF54.89 / person
- Additional night in Tirana in a single room with breakfast : CHF73.18 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Water bottle with a capacity of at least 1 liter
- Bath towel (towels are provided)
- Toiletry bag
- Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
- A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (to be packed in checked baggage on the plane).
- Plastic bags to ensure the watertightness of your belongings, cameras and dirty clothes.
Clothing to bring
A pouch for your passport, travel insurance leaflet, currency, credit card and personal documents.
- Sunscreen cream for face and lips
- Sunglasses
- Hat, cap or scarf for sun protection
- Mosquito repellent spray for skin
- Moistened wipes
- Lightweight walking shoes
- A pair of sandals is essential for any trip; they are very comfortable to slip on during stops in towns, villages or in the evening, but they must be taken in addition to the closed shoes mentioned above.
- A pair of swimming shoes or sandals (rocks and sea urchins are common)
- Socks
- Wide-leg cotton trousers
- Shorts
- Lightweight shirts or cotton t-shirts
- Underwear
- A light fleece or light sweater for the evening.
- Swimsuit
- A warm hat or headband (especially in winter, temperatures can be very cold in these altitudes, there may even be snow!)
- Gore-tex type windproof jacket
- K-way type waterproof jacket
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