12-Day Peaks Of the Balkan Tour from Tirana
€1.962
12-Day Peaks Of the Balkan Tour: a wonderful trek across borders in this tour through the Balkans, the winner of the WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Award 2013. This small-group tour travels through places where you can admire the real grandeur of the mountains.
Peaks Of the Balkan Tour highlights:
- Explore the Cemi Valley, Gashi Valley, and the Ropojana Valley with a guide
- Hike picturesque routes including the Peja Pass and the Trojani Pass
- Admire fine views over rugged peaks and glacial lakes
- Discover top attractions such as Et’hem Bey Mosque and the UNESCO–listed Visoki Dečani Monastery
- Tour includes round-trip travel from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
Description
12-Day Peaks Of the Balkan Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Shkodra.
- We will pick you up from the airport and drive you to Shkodra.
- A short city tour, dinner, and overnight accommodations are included.
Day 2: Cemi valley
- We continue our Balkan tour with a drive up to Selca through the Cem valley on the twisting road.
- Hike up to the Sllapi waterfall and after lunch, we travel to Lëpushë.
- Guests are accommodated in a guesthouse.
Day 3: Trojani peak
- Hike to Trojani Pass, then up a tougher path to the summit.
- Return to the guesthouse using the same trail.
Day 4: Trekking up to “Buni i Jezercës”
- Drive to Vermosh, then past the settlements of Guci and Vuthaj.
- We then continue our Balkan Tour to Zastan, where our climb will begin.
- The trail winds through the forests, gradually ascending to Buni I Jezercs, which is home to six glacial lakes.
- Tents are available for accommodation.
Day 5: Arapi mountain and Theth
- Hike to the Jezerca Pass in the southwest, then via the Runica field, to the Peçakeqi glacier lake, and up to the Arapi summit.
- We go up to Peja Pass, then descend to Thethi.
- Accommodation in guesthouse.
Day 6: Theth
- Visit the village, then we continue our Balkan tour to the Grunas Canyon.
- Trek up the river to the Blue Eye of Kapre, a natural pool with incredibly blue water.
- We stop at the mill on our way back.
Day 7: Valbona Pass
- Hike to the Valbona Pass (1812m) and then down to Valbona.
- Accommodation in guesthouse.
Day 8: Local life around Valbona
- Hike towards Kukaj’s hanging glacial valley.
- The road leads through the valley to a mountain lodge, where the local shepherds will offer us coffee.
Day 9: Hike to Dobërdol
- Transfer to Çerem and ascent to the Gashi Valley from there.
- Hike to the Dobrdol plateau with its glacial lakes by following the trail.
- Accommodation in tents.
Day 10: Gjeravica
- Hike via Dobrdol’s meadows and then along the slope to Gjeravica Mountain.
- Drive to Gjakova after descending to gropa e Erenikut.
Day 11: Gjakova and Lake Koman
- Gjakova’s Bazaar is a must-see.
- After that, we continue our Balkan Tour by ferry over Lake Koman.
- We disembark from the ferry in Koman and continue our journey to Tirana by car.
Day 12: Tirana
- We visit the Ethem Bey Mosque, the Skanderbeg Monument, and the National Historical Museum
- Dinner a la carte in a traditional Albanian restaurant.
Day 13: Transfer to airport
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.
Additional information
| Duration | Over three days |
|---|---|
| Time of Day | Afternoon |
| Services & Specials | |
| Includes | Transfer from and to the airport, All trips according to the program schedule, 4 nights hotel accommodation in a double/twin room with shower or bathtub and toilet, 6 nights in a guesthouse in shared rooms, shower/ WC, Accommodation in a tent and 1 night in shepherd´s hut (no shower facilities), 11 x full board (lunch packet for 8 x lunch, 2 x breakfast, 2 x dinner), Dinner on arrival day and breakfast on departure day, Luggage transport up to 15 kg per person on days 4,5,7,9,10, Accompaniment by an English-speaking hiking or culture guide during the entire journey |
| Does not include | Insurance, Drinks, Tips |
| Important information | Confirmation will be received at the time of booking. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for children. If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. |
