Will our luggage be transported to the places we Will sleep. So we just have a day bagpack on the hikes?

We suggest you pack light for the hike and bring only the essentials. With excess luggage, we can either point you in the direction of luggage storage facilities in Tirana or the below option is available: A mule or horse caravan to carry heavy luggage is available on request with an extra charge of 100 Euros per horse/mule. A horse can carry between 30 – 35 kg and will take a seperate route to your next guesthouse.

We usually recommend this tour for travelers 12 years +. Please note that this tour is intensive and requires some hiking condition. The hiking will take 7-9 hours every day and elevations up to 2366m on some of the days. If your Child has similar experiences and you feel like he can make it feel free to book the tour

Does this tour departs in may

Due to weather conditions this tour is not double in May, the first departure is on the 1st of June 2024

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Peaks of the Balkans; Small group tour in 8 Days

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Start and end in Tirana

4.9

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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
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 12+

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Highlights

Start your adventure in Theth, exploring the stunning Blue Eye
Hike through the breathtaking Valbona Pass, surrounded by the dramatic views of Valbona
Valley National Park.
Visit the iconic Three Borders Point, where Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo meet
Experience the serenity of nature while hiking in Cerem, Doberdol and Plav
Conclude your adventure by traveling from Vuthaj back to Theth

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Introduction

Day 1 Tirane / Shkoder – Theth National Park- Hike to the Blue Eye – Theth
Day 2 Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
Day 3 Valbone to Cerem
Day 4 Cerem – Doberdol
Day 5 Doberdol (Albania) – Three borders Point (Albania, Montenegro & Kosovo)/ /Tromedja 2366 m– Babino Polje (Montenegro)
Day 6 Babino Polje to Plav via Hrid Lake
Day 7 Plav to Vusanje
Day 8 Vuthaj (Montenegro) to Theth (Albania)

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4.9

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2 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

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4.9

Mary
· July 13th, 2025
The tour was amazing! We had such a great time! The countries we visited were beautiful, and we learned so much from our guide, Ilir. He was friendly, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Every site and restaurant he recommended we visit in our free time was outstanding. I also sincerely appreciated the tour company and our guide staying in touch with us using WhatsApp--it was so easy and convenient. The only thing that wasn't so great was that some of our hotels didn't have strong AC, so it was hot when we tried to sleep. One of those hotels, Beatrix Luxe (in Budva), also had no lift, and our rooms were on the top floor. We had to carry our luggage up all those stairs and the rooms were hot. The location of all of our hotels was excellent, though. Hotel Mozart was outstanding, and the AC worked great!! I would enthusiastically recommend Tour Radar and Choose Balkans to travelers interested in visiting the Balkans. I wouldn't hesitate to take another tour with either company. I'm so impressed with how amazing and affordable this tour was.
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Meredith
· July 12th, 2025
Everything was amazing! Our guide was excellent and the tour was very organized. Choose Balkans kept in contact with us throughout the trip and were friendly and easy to reach.
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Matt
· July 7th, 2025
We stayed at Retreat Apartments and Besa was a great manager that was very helpful with her recommendations and professionalism. We appreciate the complementary room upgrade. Had a great time in Tirana!
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Danielle
Asked on May 14th, 2024
Will our luggage be transported to the places we Will sleep. So we just have a day bagpack on the hikes?
Transport
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written May 2024
  We suggest you pack light for the hike and bring only the essentials. With excess luggage, we can either point you in the direction of luggage storage facilities in Tirana or the below option is available: A mule or horse caravan to carry heavy luggage is available on request with an extra charge of 100 Euros per horse/mule. A horse can carry between 30 – 35 kg and will take a seperate route to your next guesthouse.
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Rachel
Asked on January 8th, 2024
can he join the tour
Age Range
Tour Details
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written January 2024
  We usually recommend this tour for travelers 12 years +. Please note that this tour is intensive and requires some hiking condition. The hiking will take 7-9 hours every day and elevations up to 2366m on some of the days. If your Child has similar experiences and you feel like he can make it feel free to book the tour
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Rose
Asked on December 26th, 2023
Does this tour departs in may
Tour Details
- Choose BalkansOperator•Written December 2023
  Due to weather conditions this tour is not double in May, the first departure is on the 1st of June 2024

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NZ $3,007 per person

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 264531

Currencies
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Lek
Albania
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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Albania and Montenegro
Type E
Albania and Montenegro
Type F
Albania and Montenegro
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 and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania and Montenegro. 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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before October 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 7th, 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.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Choose Balkans will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Choose Balkans" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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