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RUNNING HOLIDAYS IN ALBANIA, RUNNING HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS
Best months: June, July, August, September, October,
However, we will run this tour on other dates as per clients’ requests.
Terrain: Trail Running
Average daily running distance: 10-15 km per day.
Longest running distance in a day: 21km
Group size: up to 14 participants
Prices on requests
RUNNING HOLIDAYS IN ALBANIA
Best months: June, July, August, September, October,
However, we will run this tour on other dates as per clients’ requests.
Price Individual (except July & August)
1140 Euro per person sharing a double/twin room for a minimum of 2 paying participants Single supplement = 160 Euro. (Single rooms will usually be double or twin for single use.) Note: We work with 4* hotels.
Group Tour Price
Minimum 10 pax – please contact us for a fast quote BB, HB, or FB and including entrance fees.
Itineraries
Day 1
Tirana Airport- Tirana
Welcome to Tirana! Capital of Albania and what a surprise place to visit. Surrounded by mountainous scenery and packed full of cultural wonder. We pick you up in the arrivals area of the airport (you won’t miss us!) and whisk you to our hotel in the central part of the city by private air-conditioned minibus. Check-in and relax before meeting with your fellow group for an introduction and briefing by your guide. Late afternoon, the group will head out into Tirana for a slow-paced run to stretch legs and explore this mysterious city. Overnight Boutique Hotel 4* Central located
Day 2
Tirana – Albanian Alps
After an early breakfast and final kit check, we’ll catch our mini-bus as we travel to the north of the country, our final destination being the Albanian Alps. Our route will take us via Shkodra city where we’ll get some cultural immersion into ancient Albania. We’ll visit the old castle located in front of the city and also check out some of the city sights before heading onward to the village of Vermosh, one of the countries northern-most villages. Arriving in the mountains, we check into our village accommodation, explore the surrounding area, and feast on some delicious Albanian cuisine. Overnight at the Bujtina Peraj Hotel, Half Board
Day 3
TRAIL RUNNING VERMOSH - VUTHAJ
TRAIL RUNNING: APPROX. 15k
After breakfast, we'll head to the trailhead at Vermosh as we follow the mountain path crossing the border into Montenegro. This is a stunning day traversing some very impressive mountain passes and valleys as the journey leads us through the valley of Gerbaja to the small alpine town of Vuthaj. Arriving in this beautiful town, we check into our hotel with time to relax. Time is available in the afternoon to visit the Ali Pasha hot springs for wild swimming and relaxing. Evening feast on tasty local cuisine. Overnight at the Moonlight Hotel, Full Board *Your luggage will be transported point to point for you and you only need to travel with a light running bag.
Day 4
TRAIL RUNNING VUTHAJ - THETHI TRAIL RUNNING: APPROX. 18KM
We'll transfer you back to the trailhead this morning for another remarkable day in the mountains where we cross back into Albania. The accursed mountains soar on the horizon as we pick up a trail that follows an old smugglers route that passes waterfalls and large mountain lakes. The mountain trail picks its way through beech forests, alpine meadows, and old military bunkers from the communist regime. As we cross a handful of mountain passes we'll see from the top the valley of Thethi way down below. The trail descends steeply, before flattening out at the valley bottom which leads us to our charming mountain guesthouse. Overnight Hotel Bujtina Polia, Full Board *Your luggage will be transported point to point for you and you only need to travel with a light running bag
Day 5
TRAIL RUNNING THETHI
Today we'll have more of a relaxing day to enjoy the local surroundings of this beautiful part of the Albanian Alps. Depending on how the group is feeling we'll either lightly run or hike to visit the Stone Groves of Nderlysa, as well as the Blue Eye of Thethi, a deep blue water hole found in the middle of woodland. At the Blue Eye we'll have the chance to go swimming, so remember to bring your swimming gear. We'll spend some time here with a picnic lunch, before heading back to our guest house later on. Rest of the afternoon to relax or some further excursions if time allows. Overnight Hotel Bujtina Polia, Full Board
Day 6
TRAIL RUNNING THETI – VALBONA
TRAIL RUNNING: APPROX. 18KM+
We leave the Valley of Thethi behind us today as we start climbing towards the Pass of Valbona and onwards to the village which shares the same name. The trail is beautiful and remains one of the countries iconic routes for walkers and trail enthusiasts alike, it is also the only direct way into the Valley of Valbona. Arriving in this outstanding place, we check into our guesthouse with the evening to soak up the views. We'll relax with an Albanian feast served with local beers and wine to crown our trail running journey. Overnight Margjeka Guesthouse, Full Board
Day 7
JOURNEY TO DURRES NO TRAIL RUNNING
We check out of our village guest house today with breakfast overlooking the magnificent Albanian mountains for one final time. Our group transfer will then take us to the coastal city of Durres - rich in ancient roman history and blissful sandy beaches. We’ll check into our hotel first, with the afternoon to see the ruins of a Roman Colosseum, a touch of shopping before heading to the beach to relax. Overnight Hotel Epidamn, Full Board *We will also be arranging a visit to a private clinic today for the group to have PCR tests before onward international departures Please note this is now an essential part of international travel and this is necessary to be covid compliant. Individual tests are excluded from the cost of the trip and will need to be paid locally. The cost per person is around Euro35 per person- Hotel Amfiteatri 4*
Day 8
HOMEWARD BOUND NO TRAIL RUNNING
It’s time to pack up and bid farewell to your newfound trail running friends and our local team. Transfers are arranged for you back to Tirana International Airport in time to connect with your onward flight back home.
- 7 nights accommodation in boutique hotels &mountain guesthouses
- Fully-supported trail running trip Cultural sightseeing
- Full board throughout, All transfers, Runners to Guide R, Single supplement
- Beverages and snacks
- Personal equipment, Travel Insurance (REQUIRED before the trips, departure - for cancellation, accidents, health and, emergency evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage or personal effects)
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