From Tirana: Hiking to Pellumbas Cave and Petrela Castle
Begin your day with a scenic hike through the captivating landscapes of Pellumbas Cave, where the beauty of nature meets the intrigue of cave wonders. Following your exploration, enjoy a 35-minute car ride to Petrela Castle, a historic fortress nestled amid stunning views. Our tour
Tour programme
Begin your day with a scenic hike through the captivating landscapes of Pellumbas Cave, where the beauty of nature meets the intrigue of cave wonders. Following your exploration, enjoy a 35-minute car ride to Petrela Castle, a historic fortress nestled amid stunning views. Our tour promises a unique blend of adventure, discovery, and the beauty of Albania's heritage, leaving you with lasting memories. Don't miss this opportunity; secure your spot on our tour today!
Stop 1
The Pellumbas Cave, also known as the Black Cave, is an archaeological site in Albania near the village of Pellumbas.
We will travel from Tirana to Pellumbasi village with a minibus for 45 min, then we will start hiking to our destination. The path is an average level and it’s marked. The forest, the Erzen River, Dajti Mountain and the view of the city of Tirana make it an unforgettable place . Hiking to the cave lasts about 1 hour. Once we reach the cave entrance we take a short break and go inside to explore it.
Inside is a very large space and looks like a mine. With the lighters we will see and explore the cave with its unique and fascinating look.This cave entered six well-known karsties for the existence of tires in Europe. The cave is 350 meters above sea level and forms a tunnel 70-80 meters long.After exploring the Cave we are going down to the village (around 45 min ) and going back to Tirana .
What is included
Included
English speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off from your Hotel
Transportation by car/mini van
Torch
Entrance fees
Bottle of water 0,5L
Not included
Everything not mentioned in the included section
Food and Drinks
Meeting point and pickup
Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.
Before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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