Immersive 2-Day Tour/Homestay with Shepherds in the Albanian Alps
Overview
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2 days
Mobile ticket
Experience the authentic life of local shepherds in the stunning Albanian Alps with our cultural homestay tour! Hike together with a local guide to a shepherd family near Lëpushë, and spend time participating in their daily activities like milking sheep and preparing traditional meals within the serene surroundings. Opt for an overnight stay in their mountain cabin or camp under the stars, and immerse yourself in the daily rhythm of shepherd life for a cultural experience you will never forget!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
A "Day in the Life" with your shepherd host family - Day 1
Accommodations
Overnight stay with your host family. (In a tent or nearby cabin, bedding provided)
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lepushe
From your starting point at Qafe Perdolec, you will meet your guide(s) at the cafe meeting point at 11 am and then hike to the summer encampment of your host family, near Lepushe. Once there, for the next two days you will be invited to take part in their daily activities, which include milking the sheep, following the family members as they take their livestock out to graze in the high pastures, experiencing home life inside their Stan and learning to prepare milk, cheese and other local dishes the way that Malesore shepherds have learnt to do for generations!
A "Day in the Life" with your shepherd host family - Day 2
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Lepushe
After breakfast, you are welcome to take part in the daily activities of your host family once again, or your guides will accompany you to visit other shepherd families in the area, giving you the chance to learn more about their lives and their traditions and exploring the stunning surroundings. In the evening (at whatever time you wish) your guide(s) will accompany you back to Qafe Perdolec before dark, marking the end of the tour.
Options
Overnight Option 1:
You bring your own tent
Overnight Option 2:
Bed in a nearby cabin
What‘s Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Modest accomodation (in a tent or staying in neighbouring cabin, bedding will be provided)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable
Talya P,Aug 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Easily the best part of my trip in Albania. This stay is less of a luxurious "bnb" experience, and more for those who are interested in authentic cultural immersion, hiking, exploring, conversation and can do without the typical comforts. You will drink fresh water from mountain springs, eat the best homemade cheese and bread you've ever had, see sprawling meadows and rugged mountainsides that will leave you breathless/speechless, and meet people who will greet you with open arms. This incredible and incredibly kind family will essentially be your guides through this magical region, privately and sustainably/without the oversight exploitative hiking groups. Not for those wanting an air-conditioned tour bus and fine dining. A completely off-the-beaten-track unique experience. I came here alone, as a female traveler, and never felt safer. I will remember this for the rest of my life, and will be regretful if I don't return one day.
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Operated by The Shepherd's Way Albania