Albanian Coastal Trail

The Albanian Coastal Trail is a rugged multi-day trek traversing the Ionian coastline of the Albanian Riviera. Bounded by the Ceraunian Mountains to the east and the Ionian Sea to the west, the route connects the high Llogara Pass to the coastal town of Himarë and beyond to Lukovë. The trail is defined by its transition from high-altitude pine forests to isolated pebble beaches (Gjipe, Grama) and ancient Orthodox villages. It operates in an underdeveloped coastal wilderness zone where significant segments lack road access, requiring self-sufficiency and navigation through dense Mediterranean maquis and karst limestone terrain.

The weaver's path. The Lares Trek is a 3-4 day high-altitude journey through the most authentic and traditional highland communities of the Sacred Valley region. Unlike the highly regulated Inca Trail, Lares focuses on cultural immersion. You traverse high Andean passes (up to 4,800m), but the core of the experience is visiting remote Aymara and Quechua villages where people still wear traditional red woven ponchos, graze llamas, and use ancient weaving techniques. The trek typically concludes with a train ride to Machu Picchu.