Albania Encompassed

What's Included

• Meals

  The tour includes 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 8 dinners.

• Transport

  Minibuses and boats will be used on this tour.

• Group Size

  The maximum group size for this tour is 12 people.

• Carbon Contributions

  Contributions to climate and community projects are included for all bookings.

• Expert Team

  The tour includes the full services of a Wild Frontiers Tour Leader with local guides where appropriate.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation includes 6 nights in Premium and 5 nights in Superior accommodations.

• Entrance Fees

  All entrance fees for sights mentioned in the itinerary are included.

• Fitness Rating

  The tour has a low to moderate fitness rating.

What's Not Included

• Visas & Travel Insurance

  Visas are nationality dependent and travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips are optional and not included, but guidance will be provided in the pre-departure information documents.
  
  

• International Flights

  International flights are not included in the tour cost.
  
  

• Airport Transfers

  Complimentary transfers are included only if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights.
  
  

• Beverages & Personal Costs

  Beverages and any costs of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs, are not included.
  
  

• ExcludedItem

  We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras.
  
  As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.
  
  
  
  Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tour
  ationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatory
  Tips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documents
  International Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UK
  Airport Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights
  Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs

Responsible Travel

With local people, culture and eco-systems in mind, responsible travel and sustainable tourism are at the core of Wild Frontiers. We believe that a successful trip not only delivers a unique and unsurpassable journey for our travellers but also benefits the people and places we visit.

When designing our tours, we actively seek out experiences that have a positive impact on the communities and precious environments we visit - from supporting social enterprises; resting our heads in rural homestays; and eating at locally owned restaurants; to helping fund conservation projects that protect wildlife and their habitats. 

Visit the Responsible Travel area of our website to read more, including the work of the Wild Frontiers Foundation through which we fundraise to aid community empowerment and education projects.

Visas

VISAS

Visas are necessary for many of the destinations we travel to and while we aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information, requirements frequently change and as such for the latest advice we advise that you check with the relevant embassies or contact a reputable visa agency. More details can be found here - https://www.wildfrontierstravel.com/visa

For this tour UK passport holders currently do not require a visa for Albania or Kosovo.

Passports should ideally be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the end of your tour.

Non-UK passport holders or non-UK residents should contact the relevant embassies for individual requirements.

VACCINATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

There are no mandatory vaccination requirements for travellers to Albania or Kosovo.

For all destinations, please make sure you are up-to-date with any standard vaccinations (e.g. MMR, Hepatitis A, Tetanus) as recommended by your local health care provider. 

For the most up-to-date information on all vaccination requirements and the most suitable anti-malarial tablets, we strongly suggest that you seek advice from your local travel centre or consult an official travel health website such as www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or www.travelhealthpro.org.uk

Covid Testing: No mandatory testing is currently required for vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers.

If necessary further details will be sent out to you upon booking, however ensuring that correct and valid visas & vaccinations are obtained remains the sole responsibility of the client.

Key Aspects to Consider

Anyone in a reasonable state of health, with an open mind and a sense of adventure should be perfectly able to cope with this tour, as many of the activities are optional.

All the walks mentioned are optional but in order to get the most out of the tour you should be in a reasonable state of health and be sufficiently fit to partake in and enjoy walking up and downhill in the great outdoors. None of the walks are difficult but in many places the paths are rocky and uneven.

On Day 3 we will briefly drive into Kosovo to visit the Visoki Decani Monastery as we make our way into the Valbonë Valley, a route typically used in the region.

This tour has a couple of medium/long driving days. These should be no longer than approx. 5/6 hours driving time (around 300km) and regular breaks will be provided.

Travelling Solo and single supplements

As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!

Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip. On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour.

Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.

Insurance

Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours. You should be aware that due to some of the geographical areas visited and some of the activities included on certain of our trips some standard insurance policies may not always provide adequate cover. As such we strongly recommend that you purchase a policy that adequately covers your trip. Please see the Insurance section for more details.

Travelling Solo

As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!

Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip. On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour.

Please note that paying a single supplement
entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In some cases, these rooms
will be of the same size as a double/twin room; however, in Albania, we do find
that hotels and guesthouses can, at times, assign a room with a single bed to clients who pay
for a single supplement.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Albania using minibuses and boats, offering a scenic and convenient way to explore the country's diverse landscapes and attractions.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with 6 nights in premium accommodations and 5 nights in superior accommodations, including Sar'Otel Boutique Hotel, Hotel Margjeka, Hotel Tradita, Hotel Partner, Rapo Resort Hotel, Hotel Kastro, Hotel Mangalemi, and Hotel Panorama or similar.