Valbonë Family Camp (2 days)

The details

This trip is ideal for families with children of all ages interested in a camping trip in one of the region’s most beautiful location – Albania’s breathtaking Valbonë Valley. Butterfly Outdoor Adventure will provide all the equipment, show families how to set up camp, and guide the group on safe, appropriate hiking trails.

Valbonë is surrounded by towering peaks, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh alpine air, creating the perfect setting for unforgettable moments and family fun.The trip will also provide time to play along the river’s edge, unstructured time for families to walk to the river, play around camp and sit by the fireside.

The guided format makes this trip means it is especially well-suited for families who have limited experience hiking and camping, but want to learn. We can also accommodate small groups of families who want to spend a weekend together without the stress of navigation or logistics.

Vigan Hoxha

Guide/Support

Kadrush Haziri

Guide / Transportation

Day 1: Travel to Valbonë, Set Up Camp, Hike, Play

07:30 – Meet at the Central Park, in front of INTEREX. There will also be a chance to buy last-minute snacks and groceries before we head to Valbone.
08:00 – Leave for Gjakove > Bajram Curr > Valbonë
12:00 – Arrive at Valbonë, in the Arben Selimaj guesthouse campsite. Set up camp near the river, relax, free time to eat and have time to explore before heading out on a short hike.
14:00 – Hike Valbonë-Kukaj Village (6.4km / 320m D+). An easy and beautiful afternoon hike through the Valbona Valley, surrounded by alpine landscapes and traditional mountain villages. Depending on group’s experience and interest, we will hike for 2 to 4 hours (including time to stop and rest).
17:00 – Return to camp in the late afternoon with time to relax and clean up before an optional walk to a nearby guesthouse for a traditional Albanian dinner.
18:30 – Dinner at Arben Selimaj’s gueshouse courtesy of BOA.
20:00 Campfire so we can gather and toast ‘s’mores” together before heading into our tents for a night’s sleep.

Included: Dinner, camping gear, guide.

Day 2: Breakfast and waterfalls

08:00 – Traditional breakfast served at the guesthouse.
11:00 – Drive towards Rragam for the hike to the waterfall. Guide will work with group to choose a short hike on Sunday morning. The hike may be between 2 and 3 hours, depending on interest and experience
We will hike toward the waterfall area and enjoy lunch packs surrounded by nature.
15:00 – Pack up camp and get on the bus to drive back to Prishtina. We’ll stop at a bakery on the way home for snacks.

Included: Breakfast, camping gear, guide.

Note: The actual itinerary and the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecast, road conditions, etc. For further details on the itinerary, please write to us at info@butterflyoutdoor.com.