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Distance: 17km                                         a small town for officers’ families. Then we will sail along the Karaburun peninsula
        Time: 6-8 hours                                        where we will explore the mystical caves, exotic bays and rocky beaches in the
        Difficulty: Medium (moderate level of fitness required)   crystal waters of the Ionian Sea.
        Water: Streams and small stalls/cafes available every 2-3 hours  Back to Vlora, board the bus and drive to Llogara National Park (1h)
        The hike from Theth to Valbona takes you to the top of a mountain and back down   Overnight in Llogara: Hotel Alpin 3* or similar
        the other side. A lot of the way is steep and gravelly but there are also some flatter
        parts.                                                 Day 09: Llogara NP (Paragliding) – Durres (175km – 3 – 3.5hrs)
        There are four cafes along the way, two on the Theth side and two closer to Valbona.   Breakfast at the hotel, check out. Today we’ll try another breathtaking experience.
        All of the cafes have water springs so bring a reusable water bottle. There is quite a   Paragliding! It makes perfect sense as Albania’s landscape is ideal for it. This one in
        long way between café 2 and 3 including a stop at the peak. So make sure you   particular is beautiful, as it begins from the snowy mountain caps and concludes on
        have enough food and water.                            the beautiful shores of the Ionian! The sheer variety of terrain, be it beautiful mountain
        Overnight in Valbona: Vila Dini Guest House or simiar   ranges, vast golden valleys, lush green forests, or the beautiful long coast make
                                                               the country definitely worth seeing from above.
        Day 06: Valbona Np – Fierza & Koman Lake – Fishta – Berat (ferry boat   Board the bus and drive to Durres (3hrs)
        + Agritourism Mrizi i Zanave) (280km – 5.5hrs)         Overnight in Durres: Hotel Arvi 4* or similar
        Breakfast in the hotel, check out. Drive to Fierza Ferry Terminal (40min). Embark
        the ferry and enjoy a 2.5 hours sailing in Fierza &Koman Lakes amidst stunning   Day 10: Durres – Cape Of Rodon (Kayaking) – Durres (100km – 2.5hrs)
        panoramic views of the Drini River Valley, canyons, waterfalls and amazing rock   Breakfast at the hotel and head on the way toward the Cape of Rodon on the
        formations.                                            Albanian Adriatic coast between Durres and Tirana. More than the historical and
        Upon arrival, board the bus and transfer for lunch in an amazing agritourist farm:   cultural part with the visit of the St. Anthony Church and Skanderbeg castle, is
        Mrizi i Zanave in the village of Fishte.               worth for the fantastic nature, the fresh air, the panoramic view.
        Is not just a meal, is a pure show of the Albanian cuisine, brought in table directly   Upon arrival, a short introduction will be organized with a view to having a clearer
        form the land in the finest way.                       idea related to kayak utilization and safety equipment. There are professional two-
        Continue driving to Berat for 3hrs                     seat kayaks, suitable for sea exploration. Furthermore, each kayak is provided
        Overnight in Berat:  Hotel Grand White City 4* or similar   with a 50 l waterproof barrel to preserve personal possessions during this daily
                                                               adventure.
        Day 07: Berat – Rafting (Osumi Canyons) – Berat (120 km – 4hrs)  This activity takes about 2-3 hours, including 1 or 2 stops for rests.
        Breakfast at hotel and depart to Osum Canyon (2hrs). Arrival at Hambull- Camping   You need to have:
        location where preparation on rafting takes place (45 min in total). The tour is   Cap
        supposed to last from  2.5 –  3 hours  (depending on water  level). The level of   Sunscreen
        difficulty is Grade II - III.                          Water 1.5 lt
        Rafting will provide magnificent scenery as you float by the Canyon walls and will   Swimsuit
        certainly make for a memorable experience.             Sun glasses
        Things You Should Wear:                                Beach shoes
        Sport wear; Swimming baths;                            Drive back to Durres, with a stop en route to Duka Winery. Enjoy wine testing
        Backpack to keep all your personal belongings in the minivan;  (1h.15min)
        Appropriate footwear.                                  Overnight in Durres: Hotel Arvi 4* or similar
        Things You Should Bring:
        An extra pair of sneakers/ sandals to use while rafting.   Day 11: Durres – Apt   Supplements
        They are going to get wet and you need to change them after the trip!  (30km - 40min)
        An extra pair of underneath to change after rafting;   Breakfast at the hotel,   *Entrance Fees:
        An extra pair of t-shirt to change after rafting;      check out         -Tirana: Panoramic Tour
        Towel; Sun cream                                       Free time in the city center  -Shkoder: Rozafa Fortress - 4 euro
        Lunch boxes or local restaurant                        until your departure   -Theth - Hiking
        On your way back to Berat, you may have a nice walking tour of the fortress of   to the airport  -Kruje: Ethnographic Museum - 4 Euro
        Berat (UNESCO Heritage) (1.5h).                        Transfer to Airport (40 min)
        Overnight in Berat:  Hotel Grand White City 4* or similar                -Durres: Roman Amphitheater - 3 euro
                                                               End of Service    -Berat: Berat Fortress - 3 euro/Onufri Museum - 5 euro
        Day 08: Berat – Vlore – Sazan Island (Sailing) – Llogara (130km – 2.5hrs)  -Dajti: Cable Car - 8 euro
        Breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart to Vlora                    -Tirana -  bicycling - 50 euro
        Sailing to Sazan Island and Karaburun Peninsula, located off the coast of Albania,
        has a pristine coastline, but it is still shrouded in mystery, even to most Albanians.   -Koman Lake - Ferry Boat - 10 euro
        That’s because the island once was a military base and into the island was created   -Berat - Rafting - 36 euro
                                                                                 -Vlore - Sailing - Sazan Island - 20 euro
        Departure Dates:                                                         -Llogara NP - Paragliding - 65 euro
                               May        June     September                     -Durres (Cape of Rodon) - Kayaking - 35 euro
               G013
                                9          6          19                         *Meal: starting from 16 euro
               Pp in DBL room   919       919        919                         *Wine testing: starting from 18 euro
         Price
               Pp in SGL room  1035       1035       1035                        *Folk Show: 320 euro
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