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The best part of Balkan Peaks Trail Albania & Montenegro in 6 Day

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Albania

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Not included

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Tour id:

284557

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  • Operator:

    Go as Local

  • Length:

    6 days

  • Group size:

    8 pax

  • Age:

    16 to 77

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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This Peaks of the Balkans trail offers its participants the chance to get lost in the wildest paradise of Albania, and Montenegro. In addition, if you have ever wondered about sailing through the steep canyons when water runs through, hiking back in time in the heart of the Alps and Accursed Mountains this tour brings it nearer to you. The tour combines the amazing wild nature with the generosity of welcoming locals and Sheppard’s. You will be welcome to step in as a visitor but leave as a Local! Furthermore, a hut-to-hut trail that will challenge you but most definitely you will leave with plenty of memories. Maybe some of the best ones.

Tour program

Day 1

Driving from Tirana to Theth. Exploring the Village of Theth and Grunas Waterfall

Leaving Tirana and heading toward the North of Albania, Theth is our first destination of this Adventure of Balkans peaks. Often known as probably the most famous village of the Albanian Alps and the Dukagjin region, Theth is covered by a mantel of natural beauty, history, and local traditions and rules. 


In addition, after the arrival and light lunch at the guesthouse, the next destination will be the beautiful Gurnas waterfall, located around a 45-minute walk. On the way back we will be introduced to the fascinating rules and history of the Blood feuds, part of Albanian history. For a better understanding take a short look at the “Broken April” book by Ismail Kadare. This tower and its history, are highly contacted also with the phenomenon of “Burrnesha” or “Sworn Virgin”


Overnight in Theth. 

Start point

Tiranë, Tirana, Albania

07:30

This itinerary involves a hike from Theth (745 m) over the Valbona Pass (1759 m) to Valbonë (995 m). This hike follows the route of an ancient mule track linking the tribal regions of Shala and Nikaj. The hike is not particularly difficult, with very diverse sceneries and panoramic views. In addition, during the trail, there are also 2 possible stopping and resting places for a quick mountain tea and lunch break.


Dinner and overnight in Valbona.

Leaving Valbona we will take a local transfer to Cerem, a smaller village on the northeast of Valbona. Now Cerem is largely abandoned by poor weather conditions and a lack of infrastructure. Now it is only inhabited by pastoral families during the summer season, and the Peaks of the Balkans trail is one of the strongest reasons people are repopulating these areas and providing for travelers and tourists. A short stop in Cerem before continuing to Doberdol.


This day involves a transfer hike from Çerem to Doberdol, a remote shepherd’s village accessible only by mule tracks and populated only during the summertime by shepherds. From Çerem, the hike climbs up to the Montenegrin border, passes the beautiful summer shepherd’s village of Balqin, and continues through the Gashi valley (protected area) to the shepherd’s village of Dobërdol. The main attractions in Dobërdol are the glacial lakes of the Doberdol-Sulbices plateau. Dinner and Overnight in Shepherd huts in Doberdol.

We will leave Doberdol, to head toward Montenegro with our stop in Babino Polje. As the village starts to disappear behind our backs we will go very close to “3 Borders point” where the border of Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro meets. In addition, the path will continue down to Babino Polje for the next 60% of the trail. Most of the trail continues on an open valley between mountains and a dense, pine forest. 


After reaching Babino Polje, the last part of the day is a shuttle to Vusanje, less than an hour from the departure. Overnight in Vusanje (Montenegro)


Distance: 13km. Time: 3:11.

Ascend: 452m. Descend: 745m.

Going to an end, this day of the tour is relatively long and also one of the most memorable ones. Almost the entire hike is surrounded by steep mountains with stunning views. It is an area where not too long ago it was strictly guarded against armed guards of both the Socialist Republic of Albania and Yugoslavia. In addition, the trail will be followed by a line of bunkers and protection points, testifying more about those dark times. Going through the Alps we will be reaching Theth in the late afternoon as the last stop before leaving with the best memories from the Accursed Mountains and Albanian Alps. 

After a late morning and a hearty breakfast, we will leave Theth and drive for a short stop to Shkoder. It is the biggest city in the Albanian North and a real cradle of culture.


You can terminate the tour in Shkoder if you would like to privately continue or in Tirana as the last stop. 


Being dropped off somewhere else out of the Itinerary is available on request. 

End point

Tiranë, Tirana, Albania

20:00

Tour Details

accommodation

5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Shared Room Capacity

For Private room capacity, there is an extra supplement of 10 euro/person/night

Tour Guide

5 breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5Dinners

Entrance Fees

Any Private Expenses

Drinks

All transportation in destination location

Good to know

Currency

ALL

Lek

Albania

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Customer reviews

Overall

5

Itinerary

5

Guide

5

Transport

5

Accommodation

5

Food

5

Operator

5

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Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.

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