Dance with the welcoming Beauties of Lezha and Shkodra
Shkodra region | albania | 7 DAYS
What TO expect
Travel across four protected areas from the coast to the heart of the Albanian Alps and enjoy warm hearted hospitality while hiking through Thethi National Park, the crown jewel of all Albanian Natural Landscapes.
Explore the country’s capital Tirana with a local fauna and flora specialist
Lunch with a fisherman’s family in the village of Zogaj
Enjoy panoramic views of the Cursed Mountains at the Edith Durham monument
Hike past waterfalls and Swim in the stone basins of Thethi National Park.
What travellers say about the experience
“The overall experience remains a fond memory: human dimension, personalised attention, gained insight into the Albanian culture and way of life. The gem of the trip for me remains day four and the walk through the valley of Thellis: a unique opportunity to witness the remain of a harmonious relationship between man and nature.”
“A lot of sincere efforts were put into place to improve sustainability. The use of plastic bottles or similar was reduced to a minimum; electric taxis were chosen for transfers from and to the airport. Also, restaurants using mainly local produce were preferred. Conservation issues and objectives were often mentioned”
“Our guide carried the history of Albania in his DNA: all anecdotes were a great way of introducing and contextualising all the doors that were open and visited. In addition to that, his attention was very much personalised to each of us and his flexibility allowed each of us to get the best our of our interest and curiosity.”
sustainability
This itinerary has an ecological footprint of around 164 global square meters per tourist per day, the primary driver being food and drinks. One of the main sustainability highlights is the low footprint of the activities and services of the trip, mainly due to the low use of motor vehicles.
Travellers have the chance to visit four different protected areas during the trip: Kune-Vain-Tale Nature Park, Velipoja Natural Reserve, Thethi National Park and Lake Skadar National Park. All of them offer a very rich biodiversity which is home to many species.
In Velipoja Natural Reserve, visitors will get to birdwatch while they explore the forest. What better way to end the visit than planting some seeds that will then become part of the protected area?