Kelmend Highland Expedition

Service Description

Journey into Albania's most remote and pristine highland region, where ancient traditions remain unchanged for centuries. The Kelmend area, bordering Montenegro, offers spectacular mountain landscapes and authentic highland culture rarely seen by outsiders. Trek through dramatic limestone peaks, visit isolated shepherd settlements, and experience the legendary Albanian hospitality in stone houses that have sheltered mountain families for generations. Learn traditional cheese-making techniques using methods passed down through centuries, participate in evening folk singing around the hearth, and sleep in authentic mountain guest houses. This expedition includes guided mountain walks, visits to working shepherds' camps, traditional cooking workshops with highland recipes, and storytelling sessions about local legends. Perfect for adventurers seeking genuine cultural immersion in Europe's last wild frontier.