10 days tour

Snowshoeing In Montenegro, Kosovo And Albania - 10 Days

Snowshoeing In Montenegro, Kosovo And Albania - 10 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

9 nights/ hotel or guest house / double and single room (single room not possible in Hajle and Tropoje)

Others

Entrance fees to museums and places of worship Snowshoes Local guides on the snowshoe hiking days

Meals

8x breakfast, 7x lunch, 9x dinner

Guide

Tour guide for 10 days

Not included:

Others

Flights

Transport

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Snowshoeing In Montenegro, Kosovo And Albania - 10 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Podgorica Airport - Kolashin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Podgorica Airport - Kolashin

      Arrival in Podgorica at the airport. Group welcome and transfer to Kolashin, a small town in northern Montenegro. Kolashin is located at an altitude of 954 m and in winter there are very good opportunities for snowshoeing. Due to perfect snow conditions and easy connection, Kolashin is one of the most famous winter destinations in Montenegro. Located at the feet of Bjelasica and Sinjajevina mountain, Kolashin offers very good conditions for winter activities. These include skiing, snowshoeing and other activities. Dinner at the hotel.



      Board
      Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Kolashin - Rozaje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kolashin - Rozaje

      On this day we will hike with snowshoes from Kolashin (954m) to Bojiste at 1200m high, thus we will explore the surroundings of Kolashin. For this 8 km route we will need about five hours. In the afternoon we will continue from our hotel in Kolashin to Rozaje, where we will spend the night.



      DayTour
      Distance: about 8
      Walking time: about 05:00
      Driving time: about 02:30

      Catering
      Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Rozaje - Hajla
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rozaje - Hajla

      Today we will hike with snowshoes to our hut in Grope, at 1900m altitude. After a hike of about 6 - 7 hours on Heijla mountain we will reach the hut where we will spend the night. The first floor of the hut is furnished in a traditional way and is used as a living room. The second floor can accommodate up to 40 people.



      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 11
      Walking time: approx. 07:00

      Catering
      Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Hajla - Peja
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hajla - Peja

      After a beautiful evening and delicious breakfast in Gropeโ€™s hut, we will hike back to Rozaje with our snowshoes and then drive about 1.5 hours to Peja town in Kosovo. We will reach Peja in the late afternoon and will stay in a hotel in the center of the town.



      DayTour
      Distance: about 11
      Walking time: about 06:00
      Travel time: about 01:30

      Meals
      Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Peja - Boge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Peja - Boge

      Today we will drive through the beautiful Rugova Gorge to Boga village. Rugova gorge is about 25 km long and 1000m deep. The gorge is considered one of the longest and deepest canyons in Europe. Boga is known for its varied landscape and for its wide and beautiful meadows. The snow conditions here are wonderful. The snow sometimes stays so long that every now and then the season can be extended until July. The snow can be between 30 cm and 2 meters deep in the gorge.



      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 10
      Walking time: approx. 05:30

      Catering
      Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Boge - Decan - Koshare - Tropoja
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Boge - Decan - Koshare - Tropoja

      From Boga we will continue to Albania. But we will cross the border with our snowshoes. Shortly before the border with Albania we will have a look at the monastery of Decani. It is one of the largest and best preserved monasteries of the 14th century in the Balkans and is therefore on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The walls of this beautiful church are fully painted with frescoes, some of which are even older than the monastery itself. After our lunch in Koshare village near the Albanian border, we continue hiking with snowshoes across the border into Albania. Late in the afternoon we reach the small village of Tropoja on the Albanian side. Here we spend the night in a small guesthouse with shared rooms and common toilets.



      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 8
      Walking time: approx. 05:00

      Catering
      Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Tropoja - Valbona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tropoja - Valbona

      From our accommodation in Tropoja we drive today to Valbona Valley. The mountains around Valbona are over 2500m high, so you are surrounded by spectacular scenery. Our snowshoe hike today will take us through the small village of Kukaj to the left side of the mountain of the Wise Circle. If the weather is good, there is also a breathtaking view of the peak of Jezerca, the highest mountain in the Albanian Alps. We make a circular hike along the ridge of the Weisenkreis mountain and come back to Kukaj village. Overnight stay in Valbona.



      Day Tour
      Distance: about 9
      Walking time: about 05:00

      Catering
      Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Another Beautiful Day Awaits Us In The Valbona Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Another Beautiful Day Awaits Us In The Valbona Valley

      Depending on the snow conditions, we can either walk with snowshoes towards the meadows of Grykat e Hapura or we can walk through the forest to the right side of the valley. The snowshoe trail leads us through beech and needle forests covered with snow. In clear weather this creates a great winter atmosphere.



      DayTour
      Distance: approx. 8
      Walking time: approx. 04:30

      Catering
      Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Valbona - Bajram Curri - Prizren - Kruja
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Valbona - Bajram Curri - Prizren - Kruja

      In the morning we leave Valbona Valley and continue to Prisren in Kosovo. Prisren, with its varied history, is known for its Ottoman architecture, beautiful mosques and impressive churches. After our visit to Prizren and our lunch in the city, we continue our journey to Albania, towards Kruja, where we will spend the night.



      Meals
      Breakfast, dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Kruja - Tirana - Tirana Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kruja - Tirana - Tirana Airport

      Before going to Tirana airport, we will visit Kruja bazaar and ethnographic museum. During the 15th century Kruja has been the most important city for Albanians. Even today the city is characterized by an Ottoman architecture. Especially in the bazaar. After our visit to Kruja, we drive to the airport, where our tour ends.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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