8 days tour

8 Days Peaks Of The Balkans – Small Group Hiking Tour In Alb

8 Days Peaks Of The Balkans – Small Group Hiking Tour In Alb

This tour includes:

Accommodation

During this tour you will be accommodated in carefully selected guesthouses in Valbona, Çerem and Dobördol and in 4* hotels in Gjakova and Tirana. 3 nights hotel accommodation in a double/twin room with shower or bathtub and toilet 4 nights in a guesthouse in shared rooms, shower/ WC

Transport

Transfer from and to the airport All trips according to the program schedule Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle Local transfers on days 5 and 6 Luggage transport between the accommodations (except day 4)

Meals

Meals according to the program schedule Water during the meals and for the hikes

Guide

Accompaniment by an English speaking guide during the entire journey

Others

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

Others

Any type of insurance Any beverages Other services not mentioned in the included section above or in the itinerary

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days Peaks Of The Balkans – Small Group Hiking Tour In Alb

  • Day 1 The Wild-Romantic Valbona Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Wild-Romantic Valbona Valley

      After arrival at noon, transfer from the “Mother Teresa” airport to Valbona. The road goes through the city of Gjakova in Kosovo, and re-enters Albania near Bajram Curri. 

      Afterwards it runs through the valley, along the Valbona River, surrounded by wild and beautiful natural panorama and the rugged mountain peaks of the Albanian Alps, up to the village of Valbona. In the afternoon we’ll discuss the program for the next days. The accommodation is provided in a guesthouse in Valbona. (-/-/D)

  • Day 2 Hike In The Surroundings Of Valbona: T2, 4H, ↑750M, ↓750M, 12Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hike In The Surroundings Of Valbona: T2, 4H, ↑750M, ↓750M, 12Km

      After breakfast, we will start hiking towards the hanging glacial valley of Kukaj. The trail runs through boulders and meadows, entering the beech forest. Passing by the houses of Kukaj, the path follows the right side of the valley until it reaches a meadow with a small shepherd’s hut.

      There, a longer stop is planned, after which we will hike down to the guesthouse in the valley. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 3 Hike From Valbona To Çerem: T3, 9H, ↑1250M, ↓1050M, 16Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hike From Valbona To Çerem: T3, 9H, ↑1250M, ↓1050M, 16Km

      Today, we will start early, on a trail that follows the Prosllopi gorge. It leads through scree and meadows into a beech forest. The forest ends at an altitude of about 1700m and the path continues on scree up to the Prosllopi pass. From there, the path descends through scree, then through meadows and at the end through a dense forest to Çerem.

      Çerem is a village surrounded by forest, which is only inhabited in summer, lying 15 kilometers northeast of Valbona. Overnight stay is planned in a guesthouse with shared rooms. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 4 Hike To Dobërdol: T2, 6H, ↑1050M, ↓450M, 16Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hike To Dobërdol: T2, 6H, ↑1050M, ↓450M, 16Km

      Our hike starts after breakfast, on a path that runs northeast along the stream and then enters the forest. Our hike to Dobërdol will follow a varying trail, that goes through forests, meadows, and blueberry covered fields. After reaching the upper part of the Gashi Valley, we will continue with a steep but short ascent to Dobërdol, where the overnight stay is planned. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 5 Gjeravica, The Highest Mountain Of Kosovo: T3, 6H, ↑1200M, ↓1200M, 16Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gjeravica, The Highest Mountain Of Kosovo: T3, 6H, ↑1200M, ↓1200M, 16Km

      The day begins with the hike through bilberry covered meadows of Dobërdol in the direction of the mountain ridge, which forms the border between the two countries. Following the ridge and hiking in the south-eastern direction we can see the heart-shaped glacial lake of Gjeravica. We hike up to the saddle from where it is possible to ascend the Gjeravica Peak. After a break, descent to the village where the vehicles will be waiting to drive us to our hotel in Gjakova. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 6 The Spectacular Koman Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Spectacular Koman Lake

      After a well-deserved lazy morning starts the transfer to Fierzë, where our ferry ride begins. The ferry ride across Lake Koman allows you to see some spectacular scenery, not unlike a Norwegian fjord winding its way between high cliffs and towering peaks. We will leave the ferry in Koman, from where the trip will continue by car to Tirana. In Tirana you will have some free time to relax. Dinner and accommodation in Tirana. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 7 Tirana, The Vibrant Capital
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tirana, The Vibrant Capital

      For the morning, we have planned a visit of the capital city and its main attractions. Tirana is located in Central Albania, at the foot of the Dajti Mountain. At its south and west it is surrounded by hills that form a green belt around the city. Founded in 1614, Tirana became the capital of Albania in 1920 and is its main cultural and industrial center. The city boulevards are marked with fascinating relics of the Ottoman, Italian and communist past.

      Tirana has changed incredibly in the last twenty years, from the dull, grey city it once was. Tirana is a city where fun is guaranteed: lively, loud, crazy, colorful, simply fascinating.

      After lunch, you will have some free time to explore the city on your own, or just to relax in one of the plentiful lounge bars, taking in the Tirana lifestyle.

      We will meet again for a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant. After dinner you can have a drink in one of the nice bars in "Blloku" quarter, the most animated quarter of the capital. (B/L/D)


  • Day 8 Transfer To The Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To The Airport

      After breakfast, the transfer to the airport will be organized according to your flight schedule. (B/-/-)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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