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Peaks of the Balkans; Small group tour in 8 Days

8 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

  • 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

Itinerary

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

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Choose Balkans

Number of tours

93

Age Range

2 to 90 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Milo
    · June 9th, 2025
    One of the best tours I’ve ever joined! Great atmosphere, stunning locations, and a guide who truly cared. Don’t hesitate—this is worth every moment
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  • Eamon
    · May 23rd, 2025
    Such an amazing experience! The tour was fun, educational, and perfectly paced. I felt like I got a real taste of the culture and made memories that will stay with me forever
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  • Clara
    · May 19th, 2025
    What a fantastic tour! Every moment was well thought out, and the guide brought so much energy and knowledge. I met great people and saw incredible places—truly a trip to remember
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Peaks of the Balkans; Small group tour in 8 Days
From Tirana to 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?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten 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

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten 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

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten 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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Good to Know

Tour ID: 264531

  • Currencies
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    Albania
    Euro
  • 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 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.
    • 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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