Frequently Asked Questions

Who are you, and what kinds of day tours do you offer?

Day Tours Albania is the day-tour brand of Adventure & Fun Albania, a licensed, Travelife Certified sustainable tour operator based in Tirana, Albania and run by local guides. Everything here is a one-day trip, in three formats:

Private guided tours with a licensed guide exclusively for your party, on your date and at your pace
Self-guided tours, where we plan the route and you walk it independently with our roadbook app
Private transfers, sold as add-ons to our existing guided or self-guided tours

Activities range from hiking, kayaking and climbing to cooking experiences and cultural discovery. For multi-day trips across Albania and the Western Balkans, visit our main site, adventure-fun.al.

How do I book, and how do I pay?

You can book directly on the tour page, where the calendar shows available dates. Your confirmation arrives within 48 hours, with all the practical details. Payment is by credit or debit card through WeTravel, our secure booking platform. In high season, June to September, book early, as availability is limited.

What is included in the price?

Each tour page lists exactly what is included and what is not.

Guided tours include your guide and the services stated in the program.
Self-guided tours include the roadbook app and emergency telephone support. A guide, meals and transportation are not included in self-guided tours.
Insurance is never included, on any tour.
If an item is unclear, ask us before booking.

What is your cancellation policy?

Each tour page states the policy that applies to that tour. For self-guided tours the rule is simple: free cancellation at any time before you download the roadbook app, and no cancellation once the app has been downloaded, since the tour has then been delivered. For guided tours, the conditions shown on the tour page apply.

How difficult are the tours, and how fit do I need to be?

Every tour page states the duration, departure time, hiking grade, technical difficulty on the SAC scale from T1 to T6, ascent and descent in metres, and distance. Estimated times exclude meals and breaks and assume good weather; rain or fog makes any trail feel harder. Choose honestly: if the stated hours, ascent and grade would be comfortable for you at home, you will enjoy them here. Most of our hikes ask for a moderate fitness level and are not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Minimum ages are set per tour, commonly 12 on mountain hikes, with under-18s accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tell us anything we should know when you book.

How do self-guided day tours work?

Choose your tour and date, book, and receive your confirmation and instructions. Before the hike you download our roadbook app with your route loaded. From there the day is yours, at your pace and with your own stops.

Included: the app and emergency telephone support during the hike.
Not included: a guide, meals and transportation.
Where a trail can be walked in both directions, such as the classic crossing between Theth and Valbona, select the direction you want at booking so the route in your app matches your plan.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 112 first, then us.

What is the roadbook app, and do I need navigation experience?

The roadbook app is a professional guiding platform used by adventure operators worldwide. Your route loads as a digital roadbook with GPS guidance, route descriptions in English, points of interest that appear as you approach them, and practical information including transport options. Once downloaded it works fully offline, so no signal is needed on the trail. You still need basic hiking judgment, as trail markings can be faded or confusing at junctions, and the app assists your judgment rather than replacing it. Download the app and your route and log in with the provided details before leaving town. Start with a full battery and carry a power bank. If you have never hiked independently, book the guided version instead.

Where does the tour start, and how do I get there?

Each tour page states the departure time and the start and finish location, and says explicitly whether transport or pickup is included. On self-guided tours, transportation is not included, and the app’s information package lists the transport options for your route. If you prefer certainty, book one of our private transfers and the logistics problem disappears. Your confirmation carries the practical details, and we are one WhatsApp message away if anything is unclear.

What should I bring?

You will be provided with an equipment list at the same time as the booking confirmation. In general, you will need:

Footwear matched to the tour’s grade: proper hiking shoes or boots for mountain trails, never new from the box.
Water, at least 3 litres per person on a full hiking day.
Sun protection, a rain jacket and a warm layer, because mountain weather changes fast.
Some cash, since villages and mountain cafes rarely take cards.
For self-guided tours, a fully charged phone with the app and route downloaded, plus a power bank.
Where meals are not included, bring a packed lunch or ask us where to eat well along the way.

What happens in bad weather, and do I need insurance?

Safety decides, not the schedule. On guided tours, your guide can adapt or cancel an activity when conditions make it unsafe, and we look for the best alternative. On self-guided tours the judgment is yours, with our support: if the forecast or the sky looks wrong, call us before setting off and we will advise honestly and help you re-plan the day. Insurance is not included in any tour, and we strongly recommend a policy covering your activity, whether hiking, cycling, kayaking or climbing, including emergency evacuation. Arranging it is your responsibility; we neither sell insurance nor recommend specific insurers.