Pickup info:

Guests staying in Central Tirana can be picked up from their respective hotels for a fee of 5 Euros each.


Notes:

Those who would like to book this trip are requested to inform the operators the number of people, which should not be less than two, and the preferred departure date.

price:  for 1 person 60 euro

from 2 to 3 persons 35 eurp per person.

From 4 persons and up 25 euro per person.



Cancellation policy

Cancellation penalty applies before 2 days from the check-in date.

Children policy

Children are welcome on the tour and get a 10%discout from the adult price.

However, they need to be fit enough to walk for at least 2 hours.

Children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult.

Cave of Pellumbas Day Trip

Duration: 1 day(s) - Location: The village of Pellumbas

This excursion is a beautiful day trip in one of the most rural landscapes that surround Tirana, the valley of Upper Erzen.

The group leaves Tirana in a (local) minibus for a short transfer of about an hour to Pellumbas village. After coffee at a local bar (where guests could also taste the locally produced raki), the group starts walking along the 2 km-long trail that leads to Shpella e Zeze or The Black Cave of Pellumbas. The view from the trail is spectacular with the mountain side dropping down to the canyon of Erzen River. Nevertheless, the trail is safe for hikers.

The cave stands at an elevation of 350 m and is said to be one of the earliest prehistoric settlements of the area - tools and artefacts dating back to the neolith, bronze and iron eras and fossils attributed to the cave bears (ursus spelae) that lived in the cave more than 10,000 years ago have been found here. The group enters the cave and observes the stalactites, stalagmites and might even be able to track a bat's nest. Those who prefer to stay outside will have to wait for 15 minutes.

The group then walks back to Pellumbas village and enjoys a nice refreshing river bath. This is followed by a delicious late lunch. After some relaxing and Turkish coffee in the garden, the group take the local minibus back to Tirana.

Included in the price:

- All transport

- Lunch

- English/ french speaking guide.


Itinerary

The tour itinerary is as follows:

- 11 am - departure in local minivan

- 12 noon - arrival at Pellumbas village; coffee at a local bar

- 12.45 pm - start hike to the cave of Pellumbas

- 1.45 pm - visit the cave

- 2 pm - return to the village of Pellumbas

- 3 pm - visit the river (option to swim)

- 4 pm -late lunch

- 6 pm - local minivan back to Tirana.

Participant guidelines

Participants are requested to wear walking shoes, bring enough water for the hike, wear a cap and carry their swimming suits.

Other disclosures

Torches will be provided to all participants before they enter the cave.