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Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days

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Overview

The Peaks of the Balkans are a collection of beautiful and spectacular mountains shared between Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. In 10 days, you will cross the border multiple times, go from one extraordinary landscape to the other and experience life away from civilization. An adventure exploring some of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world!

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
  • Accommodation for 9 nights in simple homestay/guesthouse//lodge- style or shepherd’s hut
  • Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
  • One meal cost about 12-15 euros
  • Souvenirs
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Tirana
Albania

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End point

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What To Expect

Day 1

Tirana – Shkoder – Tamarë – Lëpushë

3 Stops

Day 2

Lëpushë – Maja e Berishdolit – Lëpushë

1 Stop

Day 3

Lëpushë – Talijanka peak – Vuthaj (Montenegro)

1 Stop

Day 4

Vuthaj – Theth (Albania)

1 Stop

Day 5

Theth – Blue Eye – Theth

1 Stop

Day 6

Theth – Valbona Pass - Valbona

1 Stop

Day 7

Valbona – Cerem

1 Stop

Day 8

Cerem - Doberdol

1 Stop

Day 9

Doberdol – Gjeravica (Kosovo) – Gropat e Erenikut–Gjakova

2 Stops

Day 10

Gjakova – Tirana (Albania)

1 Stop

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Gjeravica – Junik: elevation up to 1000 m, hiking 6 hours.
  • Maja e Berishdolit elevation up to 900m, hiking 5-6 hours.
  • Talijanka peak: elevation up to1100 m, hiking 6 hours.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Breakfast
  • Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
  • Accommodation for 9 nights in simple homestay/guesthouse//lodge- style or shepherd’s hut
  • Transport by 4x4 wheel drive from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova
  • Cross Border Pass
  • Tourist taxes; Road taxes; International car insurance; Petrol
  • Local transport provided by the company
  • Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
  • One meal cost about 12-15 euros
  • Souvenirs
  • Personal spending
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the included

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
  • Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
  • Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3-4 hours one way.
  • Cerem: elevation up to 1100m m, 7 hours hike.
  • Doberdol: elevation up to 800m, hiking 6-7 hours.
  • Gjeravica – Junik: elevation up to 1000 m, hiking 6 hours.
  • Maja e Berishdolit elevation up to 900m, hiking 5-6 hours.
  • Talijanka peak: elevation up to1100 m, hiking 6 hours.
  • Tamarë – Lëpushë: elevation up to 868m, hiking 3-hours.
  • Valbona Pass: elevation up to 1050m, hiking 6 to 8 hours.
  • Vuthaj – Theth: elevation up to1150m, hiking 7 hours .
  • * The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut with basic bathroom amenities. Each room typically accommodates two to five travelers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room. Private rooms are possible on 35 Euros extra charge per night per person based on availability.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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