Trip Classification: Moderately Strenuous.
Overview: This hiking trip explores some of the most beautiful passes in the peaks of the Balkans in northern Albania and Montenegro (see photos below). It begins and ends in the capital city of Albania, Tirana, and combines hiking with transport by road and boat. It is suitable for those with average fitness level, and offers more or less strenuous options on some days depending on the wishes of the group. Expected group size is maximum of 12 hikers. The route passes from Lepushe Pass-Vuthaj-Theth-Valbone-Shales River-Komanit Lake
The trip cost starting and ending in Albania is 1,740 € per person, double occupancy (single supplement is 150 €) which includes all hotels, meals, alcoholic drinks and local refreshments, transport & guide, transfers by car Gerbaje – Vuthaj, Vuthaj former Yugoslav border post , Okol – Theth, Theth Gjelaj, & from the Valbones Gjelaj wing – the center of Valbones, the journey with fast boat from Fierzes Lake to Shales River, boat trip from Shales River to Koman Lake, video & photos with drone, filming in the most beautiful places, and park taxes.
Click here for the detailed program itinerary. This hiking trip is being organized immediately after the Albania Cultural Tour from May 27 – June 3, 2025.
1818 Trip Coordinator: Ellen Goldstein (ellengoldstein000@gmail.com )
Tour company: Fation Plaku Tours Nipt ( NUIS ) L82222003C
If you are interested in joining this hike, please fill up the Booking Form and send it to 1818society@wbgalumni.org
