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- Platinum Operator
- Choose Balkans
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- High Intensity
- Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 10
- Ages 12+
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
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tirana (Albania) – Shkoder – Tamarë – Lëpushë - Talijanka peak – Vuthaj (Montenegro)
- Day 2 Vuthaj – (Peja Pass)- Theth (Albania)
- Day 3 Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
- Day 4 Valbona – Cerem
- Day 5 Cerem – Doberdol
- Day 6 Doberdol – Gjeravica (Kosovo) – Gropat e Erenikut – Gjakove
- Day 7 Gjakova – Tirana (Albania)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Choose Balkans
Number of tours
93
Age Range
2 to 90 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
100%
Choose Balkans is a leading Incoming Tour Operator offering tourism services...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Rachel· July 27th, 2024The 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!Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHi 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 moreTrip date: June 2024- T· July 15th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishFantastische trail maar soms veel te drukShow moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewDear 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 moreTrip date: July 2024
- LDLeslie· July 2nd, 2024Great 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!Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewHi 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 moreTrip date: July 2024
- AAnonymous· July 2nd, 2024Great tour, our guide Saimir was the best.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewThank 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 moreTrip date: June 2024
- Aaike· August 3rd, 2023We 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!Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewThank 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
Trip date: July 2023 - KKamille· May 31st, 2020This 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.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewHello 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 teamTrip date: July 2019
- IIsana· May 31st, 2020What 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.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewHello 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 teamTrip date: May 2019
Dates & Availability
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday24 Jul, 2026To Thursday30 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,728 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday4 Aug, 2026To Monday10 Aug, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,728 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday14 Aug, 2026To Thursday20 Aug, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,728 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday24 Aug, 2026To Sunday30 Aug, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,728 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday4 Sep, 2026To Thursday10 Sep, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,728 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Andrew
Asked on August 3rd, 2025where do i fly from and to?
Choose BalkansOperator•Written August 2025The tour starts and ends in Tirana, Albania. So you can fly from Tirana International Airport.
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Nadine
Asked on February 2nd, 2025Can I adjust my booking if my travel plans change?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written 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, 2024Will I need to carry my own luggage during the trek?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, participants are required to carry their own backpacks throughout the tour.
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Laura
Asked on August 31st, 2024Are there health or travel insurance requirements?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written 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, 2024What is the average cost of meals during the tour?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written 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, 2024Are there really trips leaving every single day? How many staff do you have?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written 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, 2024Are we able to shorten the tour in Gjakova so we can catch our 13:00 flight from Tirana?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written 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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Joe
Asked on June 1st, 2024When is the best time to avoid rain and crowds?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written 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, 2024How many hiking hours are included in the schedule?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written 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, 2024What is the group size range for this tour?
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written April 2024
We organize small groups, with a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 8 participants.
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