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- Visit Unesco World Heritage sites

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Well organised before and during. Everything within Exodus’s control ran like clockwork.
Most Inspirational Moment
Crossing the high passes and the boat trip on Komani lake went through scenery reminiscent of Norwegian fjords. Cities of Kruges and Berat gave a great contrast having spent a few days in the empty spectacular mountains.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bleaerd was a great guide, very knowledgeable and personable, we always felt safe in his hands.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go now before the mountain villages become like a modern Alpine resort. Understandably the local economy will benefit from all the new hotels being built and this cannot be denied in one of the poorest countries in Europe. But as I said go now before there is a massive increase in tourism. The guest house accommodation was a challenge for some people who did not realise they might be sharing a room with other members of the trip. This is because there is a shortage of accommodation in Theth. It is only 2 nights but be prepared.
Suggestions
We extended our trip by a week spending 2 extra days in Tirana then going to Sarande. Its a very long bust trip in excess of 5 hours. From Sarande it is a short 30 minute trip to theWorld Heritage site of Burtrit National Park where there are excellent Roman remains including a very good amphitheatre. On reflection rather than spending 5 days in Sarande we would have spent less time there and then taken the ferry to Corfu for a couple of nights and flying back to the UK from Corfu. As it was we flew back from Tirana but is meant another plus 5 hour bus journey.
Great hiking!
This trip to Albania provided hikes far beyond my expectations, the best of which was crossing the pass from Theth to Valbone. We each ascended/descended at our own pace that day, as the path was very clearly marked, and regrouped every so often at the cafes along the way – the perfect opportunity to really enjoy your own tempo. Dorian was a fantastic leader, really knowledgeable and keen to share. Good food and lovely hosts everywhere we went. I’m a vegetarian and didn’t struggle to find plenty of options – Dorian made sure I was always accommodated for. Take your swimmers for an icy cold dip in the blue pool. Definitely would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys lively culture, good food and a nice hike.
Great walks and interesting history
The trip was a good balance for me between excellent walking through stunning scenery and learning about the country’s history and visiting some historic sites.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dorian was a great guide: very encouraging when walking, coped very well when problems arose (didn't let us know). Extensive local and national knowledge and a good sense of humour. Dorian also cared about our local well-being and needs.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Remember it can be hot and humid. Take lots of water I packed a light-weight hair dryer but didn't need it (either available or too hot!) Small head-torch is useful depending on your itinerary. I felt very safe even when on my own away from people.
Suggestions
The food was good and interesting!
Great trip
We were a group of seven people on this trip. Our tour leader’s name was Bledin (probably the wrong spelling). He was an excellent leader, very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. For some of the time we were really just sightseeing, but when we were trekking it was quite hard work. This trip is classified as moderate, but I do feel that it should be classified as moderate/ challenging, as when we were trekking in the alps, we were on shale, which is rather challenging, especially as I’d never walked on that surface before. However, with Bledin’s help I was able to successfully negotiate the three days of trekking. Our forth walk was on rocky steps which I am more familiar with.
The Albanian people are very friendly, and helpful. The wife of one of the hoteliers even leant me a pair of boots, when mine fell apart!
All in all, a very enjoyable trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Managing to walk across the snow on the pass between Theth and Valbone'
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure that you can walk up mountains on shale.
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Such a beautiful, currently unspoiled, country full of diversity and dramatic scenery
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching the top of the mountain ranges and looking out across the wonderful landscapes ......and......the boat trip on Komani Lake - magical!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very pleasant and accommodating
Advice for Potential Travellers
You need to have some Hill walking experience in order to enjoy this trip. The duration of the ascents is more of a challenge than the gradient
Suggestions
I think this is a well thought out balanced trip giving a good taster of this beautiful country. Definitely one of the best Treks I have done
Hot and hilly
Dramatic hills and lovely Albanians
Most Inspirational Moment
The road trip to theth
Thoughts on Group Leader
A little in experienced but relaxed at the end
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you struggle with heat avoid August
Walking in Albania
The guide was excellent. Think it should be rated Level 4. Food generally not great
Most Inspirational Moment
Haven’t got one.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walking was hard. All the walks had constant ascents and descents on difficult terrain.
Exodus Tailormade Southern Albania
I felt we spent too much time in the bus and not enough time walking and exploring. Sometimes we didn’t know where we were going because our guide had only told the people at the front of the group. It would help if the guide said where we were and whether we would need walking boots or swimsuits etc. Otherwise it was an excellent trip – we saw a lot of southern Albania.
Most Inspirational Moment
I enjoyed the walk up from Permeti to Leuse church. The views were great and the beautiful church was so unexpected. We enjoyed seeing the little old village of Leuse too. Butrint was wonderful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was very nice but did not ensure that the whole group could hear and understand her. It would have helped if she had explained where we were going and what we would need at the beginning of each day and again as we arrived at some place.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read Robert Carver's book - The Accursed Mountains Read The Man Who was Greenmantle by Margaret Fitzherbert Read Albanian Assignment by David Smiley Read any book by Ismail Kadares
Suggestions
I would have liked better notes from Exodus.
Excellent Week Trip
My advice is to visit Albania soon before everyone else catches on! At the moment it feels relatively tourist free and undiscovered to those who like an adventure.
Most Inspirational Moment
The North has wonderful unspoilt mountains for walking in. I am glad I went on all the scheduled walks and didn't take the shorter option on the White Circle as the views were amazing for little more effort. The cultural highlight for me was seeing the painted frescoes in some of the churches in Berat castle. I was not expecting the detail or amount still surviving.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Dorien Malaj, was very helpful and friendly. He coped well with all the demands that a group of 16 different adults with varying walking abilities and interests presented. His contacts with locals felt like a big part of the ability to experience many aspects of Albania that other visitors might not have.
Advice for Potential Travellers
My tip if I did it again would be to remember to bug spray legs if wearing shorts as I came away with quite a few itchy swelling bites.
Amazing Albania!
This trip is a perfect introduction to the beauty and culture of Albania combining the cultural highlights of Tirana and Berat as well as the walking in the Albanian Alps.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking through the wild flower meadows around Valbone and seeing the wide array of colours as well as bufferflies, wild orchids and reaching the snow level!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ed was brilliant! He was clearly passionate about his country and wanted to impart the history, culture, food and drink and all other aspects of Albanian life on us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be open-minded. Albania felt incredibly safe, it's people friendly and countryside delightful. Try the local Raki. Each area produces it's own variety but beware it's very strong!
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