14 days tour

Peaks Of The Balkans – Small Group Hiking Tour In Albania, K

Peaks Of The Balkans – Small Group Hiking Tour In Albania, K

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

Guide

Accompaniment by an English speaking guide during the entire journey

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 11 and 12 Luggage transport between the accommodations (except days 3 and 10)

Accommodation

During this tour you will be accommodated in carefully selected guesthouses in Lëpushë, Gërbajë, Vuthaj, Theth, Valbona, Çerem and Dobördol and in 4* hotels in Shkodra, Gjakova and Tirana. 4 nights hotel accommodation in a double/twin room with shower or bathtub and toilet 9 nights in a guesthouse in shared rooms, shower/ WC

Meals

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

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 Peaks Of The Balkans – Small Group Hiking Tour In Albania, K

  • Day 1 Shkodra, The Centre Of North Albania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Shkodra, The Centre Of North Albania

      The journey begins at noon, immediately after arriving at Mother Teresa Airport. We drive to Shkodra, one of the oldest inhabited cities in Albania, with an over 2400-year-old history.

      Shkodra is the cultural, economic and political center of northern Albania. Numerous people, countries and cultures have left their traces on this city of culture. Many places, sights, monuments, memorials, statues and ruins, bear witness of this eventful history. After a brief exploration of the city, we will have dinner in a traditional restaurant. Accommodation is provided in Shkodra. (-/-/D)

  • Day 2 Kelmend, Hike Up To Sllapi Waterfall And Drive To Lëpushë: T2, 2H, ↑450M, ↓450M, 5Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kelmend, Hike Up To Sllapi Waterfall And Drive To Lëpushë: T2, 2H, ↑450M, ↓450M, 5Km

      The journey to the north begins right after breakfast. The road leads from Shkodra to Han i Hotit, then heads north, to the Albanian Alps. We travel through the region of Kelmend, the northernmost region of Albania, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The trip through the steep Çem valley is exceptionally impressive and the winding road that leads to the village Grabom offers breath-taking views over the valley. Passing Tamara, the center of Kelmend, we will be transferred up to Selca. From here the hike up to the 30 meters high Sllapi waterfall starts. After a lunch break, transfer to Lëpushë, another village nestled into green hills and surrounded by beech forests. Dinner and accommodation will be provided in a guesthouse. (B/L/D)

  • Day 3 Ascending The Vajusha Peak And Hiking To Gërbajë: T3, 6H, ↑850M, ↓900M, 10Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ascending The Vajusha Peak And Hiking To Gërbajë: T3, 6H, ↑850M, ↓900M, 10Km

      Today’s hike will lead us through breath-taking scenery, in the border area between Albania and Montenegro.

      After breakfast, we will start with the hike of the day, following the trail which goes through the forest up to 1650 m altitude. Then, the hike continues in southern direction up to the 2059 m high Vajusha Peak. Once on the top of the mountain you will be rewarded with a magnificent view over the entire region. After a short photo break, we will cross the border into Montenegro and will follow the trail down to the Gërbajë valley, where dinner and accommodation are provided in a guesthouse. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 4 Hiking From Gërbajë To Vuthaj: T3, 5H, ↑600M, ↓800M, 10Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hiking From Gërbajë To Vuthaj: T3, 5H, ↑600M, ↓800M, 10Km

      We will leave the guesthouse behind, and start hiking in northern direction, for about 2km on a mostly flat trail. Then, the trail starts zig-zagging its way in Eastern direction through a forest, gently gaining altitude. After reaching the pass that forms the highest point for today’s hike, we will descend on a steeper trail, to the village of Vuthaj. Dinner and accommodation are planned in a guesthouse. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 5 Hiking To The Village Of Theth: T3, 9H, ↑1100M, ↓1450M, 23Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hiking To The Village Of Theth: T3, 9H, ↑1100M, ↓1450M, 23Km

      Today’s is one of the most beautiful hikes of the entire trip. Almost the entire hike is surrounded by steep mountains with stunning views. The ruins, which lie along the path, are witness of the communist past when it was forbidden to walk around this area.

      The day begins with the hike to the Gjeshtarë glacial lake, at the border between Montenegro and Albania. From there the trail follows the Rapojana Valley ascending in southwestern direction up to “Fusha e Runicës”. Then, we will continue on mainly flat terrain up to “Sheu i Bardhë”, where a short break near a water source is planned.

      The trail follows southwards with slight slope differences, on a firm grass and stony path and then continues in the direction of the Peja glacial lake. We will continue hiking in the direction of Peja Pass. From there the descent towards Theth follows a narrow rocky trail that leads down the valley. The last part is surrounded by colorful scenery, forests, mountains and passing streams. Dinner and accommodation are provided in a guesthouse in Theth. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 6 Theth And Surroundings: T2, 6H, ↑600M, ↓600M, 15Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Theth And Surroundings: T2, 6H, ↑600M, ↓600M, 15Km

      A less demanding hike through the forest is planned for today. The activity begins from the village with a visit of the Isolation Tower. Then we will hike to the Waterfall of Grunas and to the Grunas Canyon that is 30 meters in height and one meter in width. After a short break, the hike continues up to Ndërlysaj. On the way, is planed the visit of the mill of Kolaj, a small structure which is put to work by a stream of water diverted from the river.

      The glacier mills of Ndërlysaj offer a unique nature spectacle. The water squeezes itself through a narrow approach that has arisen over the millennia. Rounded and sharp rocks, half dipped into the shimmering colors of water and all-around green vegetation will surround our path. We will continue our hike up to the Blue Eye of Kaprre, a spellbinding natural pool with amazingly blue water in a jungle-like environment. After a short break, follows the hike back to Ndërlysaj, from where we will continue to our guesthouse. (B/L/D)

  • Day 7 Over The Valbona Pass To Valbona: T2, 7H, ↑1100M, ↓900M, 17Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Over The Valbona Pass To Valbona: T2, 7H, ↑1100M, ↓900M, 17Km

      Today’s hiking starts right after breakfast from the guesthouse. The ascent is initially soft and runs through the woods, then becomes steeper and continues on scree to the Pass of Valbonë. From the height of 1812 meters above sea level, the view over the valleys of Valbonë and Theth is unique. The descent towards Valbonë is initially craggy, getting softer as we approach the valley. We will walk through the valley of Valbonë up to the village where dinner and accommodation in a guesthouse are provided. (B/Packed Lunch/D)

  • Day 8 Local Life In The Surroundings Of Valbona: T2, 4H, ↑750M, ↓750M, 12Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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

      The hike starts 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 10 Hike To Dobërdol: T2, 6H, ↑1050M, ↓450M, 16Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

      We will start the day hiking 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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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