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Small Group Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days

7 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Experience 7 days intensive hiking tour in the Peaks of the Balkans
  • Hike through some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery Albania, Kosovo, and
  • Montenegro
  • Summit Talijanka Peak, and enjoy the views over the Albanian Alps and Prokletije Mountains
  • Explore the secluded villages of Valbone, Theth, Cerem, and Doberdol

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana (Albania) – Shkoder – Tamarë – Lëpushë - Talijanka peak – Vuthaj (Montenegro)
  2. Day 2 Vuthaj – (Peja Pass)- Theth (Albania)
  3. Day 3 Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
  4. Day 4 Valbona – Cerem
  5. Day 5 Cerem – Doberdol
  6. Day 6 Doberdol – Gjeravica (Kosovo) – Gropat e Erenikut – Gjakove
  7. Day 7 Gjakova – Tirana (Albania)
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

93

Age Range

2 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
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  • Small Group Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days reviewer 1
    · July 27th, 2024
    The route is beautiful and well worth it if you like a challenge now and then and want to completely unwind. The tour is very well organized by the organization and guide. Throughout the different stops you stay in the most nice places with very friendly people!
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hi Rachel! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience on the Peaks of the Balkans tour! It’s fantastic to know that the journey offered the perfect blend of relaxation and challenge. We’re also delighted to hear that the itinerary,... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Small Group Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days reviewer 2
    · July 15th, 2024
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    Fantastische trail maar soms veel te druk
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Thirza, Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasurer having you on the 7-day Peaks of the Balkans tour. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trails. The Peaks of the Balkans are known for their stunning mountain views, wild nature, and... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • LD
    · July 2nd, 2024
    Great experience with CB and amazing Tour Guide (Samir). CB helped us deal with lost luggage and last minute itinery changes so our trip webt smoothly. Samir is a great guide with a wonderful manner who is professional and most knowledgeable. Highly reccomend!
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hi Leslie, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted that your group had such a great experience on the Peaks of the Balkans Trail and that Samir made your experience even better. We’re also glad we could help with the lost luggage and... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • A
    · July 2nd, 2024
    Great tour, our guide Saimir was the best.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a great time on the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. It’s wonderful to know that Saimir made your experience even better—he truly is a fantastic guide. We hope you have many more amazing adventures,... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Small Group Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days reviewer 5
    · August 3rd, 2023
    We liked the Peaks of the Balkans a lot. It was really beautiful and would recommend Choose Balkans everytime. We were in contact the whole time, they arranged nice guesthouses and locations to stay. We didn’t have to worry, because they arranged everything for us. We couldn’t finish due to fysical problems and we were given an alternative way to still enjoy our vacation and do other things. Brikena from Choose Balkans was so lovely and helpful, I would definitely recommend!! Thank you for everything you did for us!
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Peaks of the Balkans. The stunning beauty of the Balkans must have made your journey even more memorable, and it's great that you're recommending Choose Balkans to others. Brikena's lovely and... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • K
    · May 31st, 2020
    This trip exceeded our expectations it was challenging but rewarding. Albanian Alps through Choose Balkans eyes was awesome!!! I didn't know what to expect from the trip, but really saw the breathtaking nature. The variety of what we saw and hiked was terrific, the choices of sites was great. The organisation of the trip and the food was amazing. And a big thank you goes to our tour guide.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Kamille, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: July 2019
  • I
    · May 31st, 2020
    What a fantastic 7 days of non-stop action, adventure, sightseeing in Albanian amazing nature. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very organised thus making our trip go smoothly and we never had to think about anything but having a good time. He was very flexible as well. Choose Balkans provided a great adventure for us.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Isana, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in the North! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: May 2019

Dates & Availability

7 days
Small Group Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days
From Tirana to Tirana

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    Nadine

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    Can I adjust my booking if my travel plans change?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, you can adjust your booking as needed, but please inform us as soon as possible.

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    Judith

    Asked on September 6th, 2024

    Will I need to carry my own luggage during the trek?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, participants are required to carry their own backpacks throughout the tour.

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    Laura

    Asked on August 31st, 2024

    Are there health or travel insurance requirements?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      All participants should have their own health and travel insurance for the duration of the tour.

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    Maud

    Asked on August 8th, 2024

    What is the average cost of meals during the tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2024

      Meals generally cost around 15 euros each and can be bought at guesthouses or nearby restaurants.

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    Luis

    Asked on August 4th, 2024

    Are there really trips leaving every single day? How many staff do you have?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2024

      We are available to leave on any day as we still proceed with our tours even with one traveler. We have access to enough guides for the amount of tours we end up getting each day so we make it work. Sometimes travelers ask us what tours are confirmed over certain dates so they can join others on a tour, and in this case we combine different travelers on the one tour for a specific date.

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    Colleen

    Asked on July 1st, 2024

    Are we able to shorten the tour in Gjakova so we can catch our 13:00 flight from Tirana?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2024

      You may depart the tour earlier to get your flight. The guide and driver will continue with the original schedule. We can arrange a private transfer from Gjakova to Tirana in a comfortable vehicle. This is 200 € for 1 to 3 travelers or 400 € for 4 to 6 travelers.

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    Asked on June 1st, 2024

    When is the best time to avoid rain and crowds?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten June 2024

      The tour runs from late June to the end of September, with late June typically having fewer crowds.

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    Samuel

    Asked on May 3rd, 2024

    How many hiking hours are included in the schedule?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten May 2024

      The hiking hours do not include breaks; you should account for time to rest as well.

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    Sofiane

    Asked on April 14th, 2024

    What is the group size range for this tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten April 2024

      We organize small groups, with a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 8 participants.

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    Asked on March 12th, 2024

    Is a departure transfer arranged for the tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten March 2024

      We arrange pick-up from your hotel on the first day of the tour.

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Tour ID: 191388

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    Kosovo
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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 67 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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