28 May 2027
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Escorted tour
Walking in Albania & Kosovo: The Accursed Mountains – 8 Days
Hikes in the Accursed Mountains, a Koman Lake ferry and Ottoman towns.
8 days
From £1,526
Tour overview
This 8-day walking holiday explores the Accursed Mountains of northern Albania, one of the last wild landscapes in Europe, with a tour leader and a group of four to sixteen. You stay six nights in hotels and guesthouses and one in a mountain hut, with every breakfast, three lunches and three dinners.
From Tirana you drive into Kosovo to see the Ottoman old town of Prizren, then on to the Valbona Valley for a walk to Rama Hut with views of the peaks.
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A transfer to Çerem starts a hike to the high pastures of Doberdol, where you spend a night in a mountain hut, before walking past Dashi Lake to Sylbice. A ferry along the fjord-like Koman Lake leads to Kruja, and the trip ends in the Ottoman town of Berat.
The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits keen walkers looking for remote mountains and village life.
Trip highlights
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Prizren in Kosovo (Day 2)
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The Valbona Valley (Day 2)
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Rama Hut (Day 3)
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A night at Doberdol (Day 4)
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Dashi Lake (Day 5)
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The Koman Lake ferry (Day 6)
Your route
8 stops from Tirana to Berat
- Tirana Day 1
- Prizren Day 2
- Valbonë Days 2–3
- Doberdol Day 4
- Bajram Curri Day 5
- Koman Lake Day 6
- Kruje Day 6
- Berat Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
Remote mountain walking in the Balkans. Includes a night in a mountain hut.
Best suited to
- Keen walkers
- Mountain lovers
- Adventurous travellers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Tirana, Albania to Berat, Albania
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Day 1 · Tirana Tirana
Welcome to Albania.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Prizren, Valbona Valley Valbona
Prizren and the Valbona Valley.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Rama Hut Valbona
A hike to Rama Hut.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Çerem, Doberdol Doberdol
Up to Doberdol.
- Hotel
- Mountain hut
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Dashi Lake, Sylbice, Bajram Curri Bajram Curri
Past Dashi Lake.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Koman Lake, Kruja Kruja
A lake ferry.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Berat Berat
Ottoman Berat.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Berat Berat
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Tirana (1 night) Hotel
- Valbona (2 nights) Hotel
- Doberdol (1 night) Mountain hut
- Bajram Curri (1 night) Hotel
- Kruja (1 night) Hotel
- Berat (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and a mountain hut
- Meals 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Transport and transfers
- Koman Lake ferry
- Guided hikes and a Berat tour
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want hotel comfort every night
- You dislike long hiking days
- You want a beach holiday
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 3–5 · Dinner: Days 1–2 and 4
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Departures & prices
From £1,526 per person, twin share, tour only. 5 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £1,682 (single supplement from £156).
Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.
11 Jun 2027
Twin share
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25 Jun 2027
Twin share
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03 Sept 2027
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17 Sept 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Albania?
No, UK citizens can visit Albania visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do I need a visa for Kosovo?
No, UK citizens can visit Kosovo visa-free for short stays.
What is the mountain hut like?
A simple shared hut in high pastures, with dinner and breakfast.
Which meals are included?
Every breakfast, three lunches and three dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
Between four and sixteen, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary