A Thrilling Albanian Escape - Dajti Mountain and Jeep Safari
349 € / Person
Experience the best of Albania in just four days! From the stunning views atop Dajti Mountain to cycling through Tirana's vibrant streets, and exploring the historic town of Kruja with a thrilling Jeep Safari, this adventure blends nature, history, and culture for an unforgettable journey.
Included and Excluded
- Hotel Accommodation 4* Bed and Breakfast
- Private Bike Tour & Jeep Safari Bovilla lake & Kruja
- Professional guide service during the Bike tour & Jeep Safari
- 2 x Private transfers by a comfortable vehicle to/from Tirana Airport
- 1 x Private transfers by comfortable vehicle from hotel to Bike Rental Station
- Cable car Return ticket
- International domestic flights and airport departure tax.
- Meals not mentioned in Detailed Program.
- Tipping for Guides Drivers and other local staff.
- Banking fee for payment by bank transfer
- Other expenses are not mentioned in the program.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival in Tirana International Airport
Pick up time at the airport at 09:00.
Meet and great, transfer to hotel to drop off your baggage and do check in. Arrival in hotel. After check in, transferring to Dajti Express cable car station. (approx. driving distance 30km, it takes 40 minutes).
At 11:00 you will get your cable car tickets.
You will take the cable car to the top of Dajti Mountain and enjoy the fantastic views. One way trip will take 15 minutes. After cable car, you will have a short walk or hike to Dajti Mountain.
The trail is well marked and it can be done in about 2 hours max. The tour continues further along the trail, with continuous views of the western lowlands of Albania and the Adriatic coast. The trail leads to the peak of Tujani (1,580 m), which is the highest point that can be reached by foot. From the peak, the panorama broadens inland, and you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of Lake Bovilla locked between the mountains. After a snack break near the peak, we start walking back towards the cable car station for lunch. There are many nice restaurants on Mount Dajti. Those who would like to enjoy lunch at any of these restaurants are free to do so at their own expense.
Lunch at Balcony I Dajtit Restaurant.
After lunch, the driver will be waiting for you to pick you up at the same point where he left you. Pick up time at 15:00.
Transfer to your hotel.
Bike tour in Tirana (3h).
Pick up time: 10:00
Ater breakfast, driver will be waiting for you at hall or reception for pick up. Transfer time from your hotel to bike rental station will be 10 minutes.
The tour will start at 10:15 at the bike rental station, from where we will head to our first stop, Skanderbeg Square, to see all the buildings here (Palace of Culture, National Bank, Et’hem Bej Mosque, Clock Tower (optional to go up, extra payment) and National Museum).After that, we will continue our ride towards the New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri) and then the main boulevard of Tirana, ‘Deshmoret e Kombit’ boulevard. We stop at the Cloud, cross the Lana River, and see the Postbllock checkpoint and Mother Teresa Square. Our next destination is Grand Park of Tirana, where we will cycle around the lake and enjoy being surrounded by beautiful nature. Returning to the starting point, we will also see Enver Hoxha’s villa in the Blloku area.
Transfer from bike rental station to Uka Farm. Pick up time would be 12:30. Transfer time 50 – 60 min.
Optional: Lunch and Wine Tasting (Uka Farm or other)
Jeep Safari Bovilla Lake and Kruja
After breakfast, the guide will meet you at the hotel. Pick up time at 08:30. This Jeep Safari will bring you to the most remote areas of Albania, by seeing the local life, experiencing the highest peaks. The highlight of the tour is the stop at Kruja town, the birthplace of Albanian national hero. During this stop you will chill at the old bazar by finding the hand crafts and souvenirs from the locals. The tour start toward Tirana city. We begin with some lights off-road driving through the National Park of Qafshtama. We will stop for a short break at Bovilla Lake. Afterward we will continue driving off road at the local villages, here you will experience the local live of Albania. Prepare your camera to picture goats, sheep etc, crossing your road. Afterward we will drive toward Qafshtama park. The park is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters above sea level and features a picturesque fountain with pure cold water with curative qualities. After a short break in the park, we will continue to the city of Kruja. Our next stop will be at the oldest bazaar in Albania where many local artisans offer their wares. After some browsing and shopping, we have lunch. then we will visit the castle of Kruja, built during the 5th and 6th centuries, and the museum, which features a beautiful display of Albanian history. After this new experience, driving back to Tirana, usually takes 1h and 30 m. Around 4 – 4:30 pm you will be in your hotel.
What to Expect
• Visit the castle of Skanderbeg
• Visit the Local Villages
• Sightseeing the Bovilla Lake
Price Includes
• Tour Guide
• Professional Driver
• Jeep Safari Experience
• All transportation in destination location
Price Excludes
• Drinks
• Entrance fees
• Individual daily expenses/gratuities
• Lunch (optional)
Departure Day, Transfer from Hotel to Tirana Airport
After breakfast transfer to Tirana International Airport.