Vlorë · 12 hours · private
1,027 metres of black pine — then the Ionian in one descent.
38,480 L the vehicle · from 9,048 L each
Photo: Dori, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Why go
Llogara Pass & the Ceraunian Wall
The road climbs to 1,027 m through black pine and drops to the Ionian in a single descent. Caesar landed his legions below it. A long day that is the point of having a driver.
The Llogara road climbs to 1,027 metres through black pine and drops to the Ionian in a single descent along the Ceraunian wall.
Caesar landed his legions on the coast below this pass. Doing the drive yourself in a rental is possible; drinking at lunch afterwards is not. That is why people take us.
On the ground
What the day holds
- Llogara Pass at 1,027 m
- Descent to the Ionian
- Black pine national park
- Coast time at the bottom
- You never touch the wheel
Itinerary
Door to door, at your pace.
07:00
Leave Tirana
South to Vlorë and the climb.
midday
The pass
Black pine, the viewpoint, lunch at altitude or below.
afternoon
The descent
Down to the Ionian for coast time.
evening
Return
Back over or around — your call with the driver.
The price
Built from real costs. Check the arithmetic.
The price, in full
38,480 L
one vehicle · 19,240 L each · cash on the day
46,280 L by card online · retainer 11,440 L holds the date, 27,040 L cash to the driver
How many of you
One car seats four. Five guests means both cars go out — and both cars are paid for.
| People | Cars | Cash | Card | Retainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 37,960 L (37,960 L ea) | 45,760 L | 11,440 L |
| 2 | 1 | 38,480 L (19,240 L ea) | 46,280 L | 11,440 L |
| 3 | 1 | 38,480 L (12,792 L ea) | 46,280 L | 11,440 L |
| 4 | 1 | 38,480 L (9,672 L ea) | 46,280 L | 11,440 L |
| 5 | 2 | 72,280 L (14,456 L ea) | 86,840 L | 21,840 L |
| 6 | 2 | 72,280 L (12,064 L ea) | 86,840 L | 21,840 L |
| 7 | 2 | 72,280 L (10,296 L ea) | 86,840 L | 21,840 L |
| 8 | 2 | 72,280 L (9,048 L ea) | 86,840 L | 21,840 L |
The message writes itself with your dates and party size already in it.
Included
- Private 4x4 and driver for the whole trip
- Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off in Tirana
- All fuel, road and track access
- Bottled water and fruit in the cool box
- Waiting time at every stop — including lunch
Not included
- Your food and drinks
- Site entry fees where they apply
- Tips (never expected, always welcome)
Best months: April–October
Questions
Before you reserve
- Do I have to hike?
- No. Every stop on this route is reached by vehicle. If you want to walk, the driver waits — but nothing requires it.
- How do I pay?
- Cash on the day is cheapest. Card online includes a 20% charge for the processor and currency conversion — that is not our margin. A retainer of 25% of the card price (minimum €30) holds the vehicle; the balance is cash on the day.
- How many people can come?
- Up to eight. One vehicle seats four; five to eight guests means both cars go out, and both cars are paid for. That is the only honest way to price a two-car fleet.
