Albania · Hiking

8-Hour Mount Dajti Hiking Tour from Tirana with Cable Car Return

8 Hours Round trip from Tirana Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to the first peak of Mount Dajti for panoramic views over Tirana
02 Take in the surrounding mountains and the remote highlands of Tirana
03 Travel from Tirana to Tujan to begin your walk into Dajti National Park
04 Ride the Dajti Express cable car on the return journey

Explore Mount Dajti on a private hiking tour from Tirana, travelling about 20 minutes by car from the city centre to the village of Tujan. Set out on foot to reach the first peak, known as the Field of Dajti, and take in beautiful views over Tirana, the surrounding mountains, and the remote highlands. After the hike, return to the city with an exciting ride on the Dajti Express cable car, included in the tour.

Once at the top, enjoy a beautiful panorama of Tirana, the surrounding mountains, and the remote highlands of the Tirana region.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tirana, Dajti National Park

Languages Albanian, English, Italian, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike to Mount Dajti's First Peak

Travel by car to the upper station near Dajti and begin your walk toward the Dajti Express cable car area.
From here, follow the trail to the first peak of Dajti (800 m), the highest point that can be reached on foot. Once at the top, enjoy a beautiful panorama of Tirana, the surrounding mountains, and the remote highlands of the Tirana region.
Return to Tirana by cable car.

Where this trip takes you

Tujan, Mount Dajti, Dajti Express cable car

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tirana 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private car to the gas station (without air conditioning, but in good condition; Mount Dajti, the beginning of our trail)
Guide/photography

What's Not Included

Food and drinks at the bar/restaurant nearest Dajti Express cable car
Drone

What to bring

Additional shoes, vests, etc.

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Up to 4 persons.
An adult must accompany children.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Not recommended for participants with back problems.
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
This is a hiking tour; please dress appropriately.
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Cable car tickets are available at an additional cost: return tickets for up to 2 persons / max. 4, EUR 150 per adult and EUR 120 per child.

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