I have done other group holidays before but this was my first hiking tour, and first Explore tour, and is very unlikely to be my last! I was a last minute on request booking and the company were really helpful and communication was easy. Besi was a great tour leader! The accomodation and food were good and better than expected. The walking and scenery were stunning and really enjoyable in the warm sun. We had a fantastic group of 16 and chatted and laughed the whole week. This was my first time in Albania and I would highly recommend and would happily visit again! To note, 1 filtered water bottle was useful, with 1 normal one too. Water socks/shoes were handy for rivers. There were plenty of places to buy soft drinks or beers, and ice cream throughout the week. The Theft zip lining was good fun and worthwhile and it is definitely worth booking flights to give time for a day exploring Tirana.
Excellent - Alexis
The holiday starts with a long travel day which includes an interesting ferry ride, then a shortish walk. Two days of longer walks in spectacular scenery, then the biggest day over a high pass into another valley - by this time we are prepared, even in temperatures in the high 30s. Then two easier days full of interest. First hotel is great, the second is a simpler guesthouse involving sharing rooms with one or two people - but by then we all knew each other. The only down side was a huge traffic jam between Shkoder and Tirana on the way back, but we still had time to enjoy the capital.
Excellent - John