2 Day Kukes Path of Colors Hiking Tour From Tirana

Path of Colors is an Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty in Northern Albanian Alps. The path of colors starts from Shishtavec in Kukes to Caj Village and is 18 km long. The Natural Park of Korab-Kortnik is part of this path and goes close to the triple border point between Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. The views are breathtaking with flower fields, and alpine pastures. On the way you may see wild horses running in the beautiful nature. In the ancient times this path was called Scardus, which from Latin means multicolored, due to seasonal flowers that cover the meadows.

 The Hike

Day 1

Departure from Tirana

The Path of Colors Hiking Tour starts at 06:00 am from Tirana. Hotel pick up and drop off included. We drive for 3 hours towards North East Albania to the town of Kukes. From Kukes our journey will continue to the Village of Shishtavec, which is the starting point of our hike. This is where we meet our local guide that will be with us for the rest of our journey into Albanian Alps.

Hiking Time

We start hiking around 09:30 and pass through some of the most beautiful scenes that Northern Albania can offer. On the way we stop for breaks for water, and packed lunch, and to take pictures. On the way will see herds of wild horses and nature at its best.

Some quick facts

Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult / Distance 18.5 km/  Duration 7:30 h / Ascent 1,034 m / Descent 731 m/  Highest point 2,121 m /Lowest point 1,236 m

After 7 hours of hiking we arrive at our Guesthouse. It’s time to accommodate, relax and enjoy the hospitality of our host. In the evening we have a traditional dinner together prepared by the fresh products of the village of Caj, followed by some raki and music. 

 

Day 2

We start the day with breakfast prepared by our hosts, visit around nature and hear interesting stories of the village. At 10:30 it is time to head back to Tirana filled with positive feelings and wonderful memories that can last a lifetime.

Included in the price

• Hotel pick up/drop off.
• Transportation with AC Bus from Tirana to Hiking Point.
• Local tour guide for the entire hiking and guesthouse experience.
• Packet Lunch for the hike.
• Dinner and breakfast at the guesthouse.
• Accommodation for 1 night at the Guesthouse in Gryke Caj Village.
• Exploring the path.
• Transportation From Gryke Caj Village back to Tirana.