Tailor-made Albania holidays

One of the fewer European destinations still untouched by the mass tourism, Albania instantly wins you over with its spectacular nature, fortress-like old towns and warmth of the local people. The food is simple but oh so delicious, the wine is cheap and aplenty, and there's no shortage of activities whether you're a seasoned hiker, a renowned foodie or an acclaimed beach bum.

Our Albania experts are here to help you choose the places and experiences that fit your bill and show off the best of Albania, from safari-style glamping in the mountains, to kayaking over mirror-like turquoise lakes, to dipping into North Macedonia for a day or spending the evening cooking local delicacies with a local family.

Albania is one of Europe’s last hidden gems that’s so worth discovering. We’d love to share our love for this destination by taking you to the most special places. You won’t skip the highlights either, but we know from our own travels that it’s the lesser travelled nooks and the local experiences that make the holiday stand out. Our aim is to make sure you don’t miss anything worthwhile and that local communities across Albania benefit from international travellers.

Our team are passionate about the destination and excited to help you plan a memorable and meaningful holiday to Albania. From first-hand experience and top tips to some fascinating travel tales, you’ll get a glimpse of the destination before you hop on the flight. If you’re looking for more helpful information, we’ve put together a handy inspiration page.

We want to make sure you really get to know the people and the country when you travel to Albania with us. You’ll stay in small-scale hotels, guesthouses, and lodges so that the money you spend flows directly back to the local people and benefits the country. We believe it is essential for us to maintain fair prices so that our guides, hotel owners and drivers can earn a fair wage. Our goal? That you have an unforgettable journey across Albania. It is our job to ensure that this holiday is as sustainable, meaningful, and responsible as possible.

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Now what about this admin? To make it easier for you, we have put together some advice that will help you along the way. That way, you can get back to the exciting bit.

Get the low down on all you need to know from visas, passport info and money matters to the best time to travel to Albania.

Visit other countries in Europe with Rickshaw Travel, we travel to: Greece, Iceland, Italy, and Portugal