Hiking 2 – 3 Hours

Day 1. Arrival at the “Mother Theresa” airport in Tirana.
You will drive towards the Qafshtame National Park. Accommodation at Shkreli Resort inside Qafshtame National Park .

Day 2. Bovilla lake.
Today we start off in direction Bovilla lake. The hiking is characterized by some wonderful and natural panorama of the inner parts of the land. Mountains, dense forests and finally the appearance of the amazing Bovilla lake fulfill the whole picture of the first part of the day. We will then have the picnic on the waterside. To return we will take a different path to the camp. In the afternoon we have some relaxing moments there.
Overnight stay at Shkreli Resort inside Qafshtame National Park .
Hiking: 3 hours
Elevation : 200m + / –

Day 3. Kruja town – The Sari Salltik cave.
On this day we head towards the Kruja town experiencing further more about the history of our national hero, George Castriot Skanderbeg. The ethnographic museum is also an opportunity to discover the local culture, lifestyle and family traditions. Then, we can have a stroll between the stalls of the old market located on a charming square with cobbled streets: ideal to pick some souvenirs ! Finally, we walk aiming the Sari Salltik cave. We will visit one of the most important places of worshiping the Bektashi religion in Albania. Through this visit we will learn more about this moderate Islamic order. In the afternoon we return to the camp.
Overnight stay at Shkreli Resort inside Qafshtame National Park .
Hiking: 2 hours
Elevation: 500m + / –

Day 4. Divjaka – Durres – Qafeshtame
We start the day by visiting Divjaka national park, very famous as the house of migrant birds that come from the south of Europe toward east. You also have the posibility to hike on this park for about 2 hours. Later on this day we visit Durres, which was an important city in the antiquity, especially for merchants. You will see the relics of these times, such as the amphitheatre and the city walls. You can also visit the archaeological museum, which will allow you to discover the history of this commercial town. After this, we come back to the Qafshtame park.
Overnight stay at Shkreli Resort inside Qafshtame National Park .
Hiking: 3 hours
Elevation: 0m + & –

Day 5. Rana e Hedhun – The beach – Qafeshtame
Today we head north of Albania to explore the coastal zone of Rana e Hedhun. Hiking on the hills ridge, we will then approach a very beautiful view, the one of the Adriatic sea. The hike will end in relaxing moments by the Adriatic beach. We go back to camp in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at Shkreli Resort inside Qafshtame National Park .
Hiking: 3 hours
Elevation: 250m + & –

Day 6. Dajti mountain – Tirane – Qafeshtame
After breakfast we hike in the direction of the Dajti national park. To get to the top of the mountain we will use the cable car and it will last only 20 min but it will provide us with an amazing view of the mountains of Tirana. A hike for about 2 hours and 30 minutes is predicted in order to profit from the panorama and also from the inner parts of the land and the city. Later we return to Tirana, the country’s main cultural hub and discover a city famous for the colourful facades of its buildings and the harmony between the various religions in the country. After this, we come back to the Qafshtame park.
Overnight stay at Shkreli Resort inside Qafshtame National Park .
Hiking: 2 hours 30 min
Elevation: 200m + & –

Day 7. Discovering the area villages
Today’s hiking will include the countryside. After a sufficient walk through the Qafshtame park forests, we will be visiting some villages in the area. The view over the Skanderbeg’s mountains is breathtaking. Albanian customs and traditions will be perfectly displayed with these tours. After lunch at the residents we return back to the camp. A cooking class with albanian food recipies will be held in the afternoon.
Overnight stay Shkreli Resort inside Qafshtame National Park . Hiking: 3 hours
Elevation: 300m + / –

Day 8. End of journey
One of our agents will accompany you to the “Mother Theresa” airport.