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Horseback riding vacations in
Albania
Albania, for years a forgotten corner of the Mediterranean, is now open for business again. Gifted with beautiful mountain scenery and a stunning coastline, Albania has an untamed beauty that is now a rarity in Europe.
Albania has only been independent since 1912, the last country to gain independence from the Ottoman Empire, it was then invaded by everyone of its neighbours before the government took over, ruling with a combination of terror, nationalism and isolation. It remained in power long after other communist regimes in Europe crumbled. Civil unrest bordering on anarchy overwhelmed the country in 1991-92 and again in 1997, and it is only since then that Albania has really started to find some sort of normality and relation with the rest of Europe. This checkered past has left its mark on the country, the general infrastructure, such as the roads, are a far cry from European standards, although improvements are now being made.
While the roads may have suffered, the spirit of Albanians seems unaffected, the hospitality, especially in the remote areas, is incredible. Life has changed little in the mountains of the north and the homemade cheese, bread and raki tastes how food should taste.
Our Remote Mountain Trek is one of the first to explore both the remote mountains of the north as well as the Riviera of the south.
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Holidays on horseback in Albania
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Below is a list of our trips in this area with video clips.
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Albania
Travel restrictions
Albania’s land, maritime and air borders are now open for travel, but some neighboring countries have travel restrictions in place.
Commercial flights are now available again in Albania from June 15th 2020.
Effective September 6th 2021, all passengers who transit or apply to enter the Republic of Albania, ages six or older must meet one of the following three conditions:
• Submit a vaccination passport where the date of full vaccination is no later than two weeks from the date of entry in Albania.
• Have a negative PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 48 hours, or alternatively, provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 6 months preceding travel.
Quarantine will only apply in specific cases when ordered by health authorities.
Measures taken by the government
Albania has increased the number of medical personnel at all ports of entries.
Enhanced screening and quarantine measures are being implemented. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.
The Albanian government announced:
- As of September 1st 2021, the daily curfew will be from 11:00pm to 6:00am, until further notice. Bars, restaurants, fast food, and other similar activities are prohibited from operating between 11:00pm and 6:00am, except for delivery services. Public movement is restricted during these hours except for work reasons, health care emergencies, or urgent needs. The e-Albania portal must be used for special permission to move during this time.
- Effective September 1st 2021, wearing a mask indoors is mandatory for any individual 11 years old and above, Wearing a mask outdoors is also mandatory when social distancing is not possible as per the standard 2 meters (~6 feet) distance.
- As of June 15th 2021, gathering outdoors is permitted for up to 50 individuals.
Testing
Individuals can arrange private testing by going to a private testing lab. No symptoms or doctor’s order is required to arrange a private test, and no advance appointment is necessary.
According to the Albanian Ministry of Health and Social Protection, there are six private labs authorized to perform SARS-CoV-2 testing for administrative issues:
— American Hospital Laboratory (Tel: +355 4 222 5640)
— Biocheck Diagnostic (Tel: +355 4 242 7025)
— Genius Lab (Cell: +355 69 303 3026)
— German Hospital International (Cell: +355 67 200 4282)
— Intermedica (Tel: +355 4 220 0600)
— Noval Diagnostic (Cell: +355 68 804 2045)
— SALUS Lab (Cell: +355 68 205 3180)
The average cost for testing is: PCR = 8,500 ALL or ~85 USD – Antigen = 4,000 ALL or ~40 USD.
Hard copy letters of test results are provided within 24 to 72 hrs. You can arrange another method of delivery (e.g.: email or text) with the individual labs.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Medical Emergency Number: 127
Source:
US Embassy in Albania https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/
Published on September 4th 2021 (checked on September 22nd 2021)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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