Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Shkodra
- Start point
- Tirana, Albania (There two set meeting points: Tirana city center (14:00) and Tirana Airport (15:00). On request pick up from Podgorica Airport , 14:00 - 15:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Tirana or Podgorica (arrange at least one week in advance)
- Exploration of Shkodra if arriving early
- Extension nights in Tirana or Shkodra
Landmarks Shkodra - Day 2
Shkodra to Valbona National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty home-cooked meal)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Drin Gorges
- Ferry ride on Komani Lake with stops at remote villages
- Warm-up walk along crystal clear stream in Valbona National Park (3.5 hours, 7km, +250m, -50m)
- Swimming break at river or secluded pond
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Valbona vicinity in the afternoon
Landmarks Komani Lake Drin Gorges Valbona National Park 
- Day 3
Valbona to Cerem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch pack provided), Dinner (Meals prepared from garden harvest)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Persllopi Pass (2,039m) - 14km, +1,200m, -950m, 8 hours
- Alternative route through canyon if weather prevents pass crossing
Landmarks Persllopi Pass Kolata Maskollata Gorge - Day 4
Cerem to Doberdol
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Family-prepared meal at shepherd huts)
- Accommodation
- Hut
Included Activities
- Trek through Eastern Alps - 16km, +1,250m, -650m, 7 hours
- Meeting with herdsmen at alpine pastures
- Evening at shepherd hut with campfire and family interaction
Landmarks Doberdol Kolata - Day 5
Doberdol to Milishevc (Kosovo)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Barbecue meal prepared by expert host)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek across Mt. Trekufiri (2,366m) and border ridge - 18km, +825m, -1,100m, 7 hours 45 minutes
- Panoramic views of border ridges and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Mt. Trekufiri Mt. Gjeravica Babino Polje Roshkodol Valley - Day 6
Milishevc to Reka e Allages
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Ridge hike to Lumbardhi Ridge (2,130m) - 14km, +525m, -1,200m, 6 hours
- Descent through Rugova Gorge with swimming opportunity
- Transfer to guesthouse
Landmarks Lumbardhi Ridge Mt. Red Rock (Guri i Kuq) Rugova Gorge - Day 7
Reka e Allages to Drelaj
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Yummy dinner prepared by family)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Blueberry trail trek - 15km, +1,150m, -1,300m, 8 hours
- Hike to base of Mt. Hajla (1,800m)
Optional Activities
- Optional summit climb of Mt. Hajla (1,800m) - steep and partly trail-less, suitable for experienced and sure-footed hikers only
Landmarks Mt. Hajla Rozaje - Day 8
Drelaj to Vusanje
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Liqenat alpine lakes - 15km, +1,150m, -1,050m, 7.5 hours
- Jelenka Pass (2,272m) - highest point on official Peaks of the Balkans route
- Ravno Brdo Pass (2,178m) with panoramic viewpoint
- Transfer past Plav Lake to guesthouse
Landmarks Liqenat Jelenka Pass Ravno Brdo Pass Plav Lake Arapi - Day 9
Vusanje to Vusanje
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Ridge hike to Popadija and Taljanka double peaks (2,056m) - 12km, +950m, -950m, 6.5 hours
- Traverse narrow spine with panoramic viewpoints
- Visit to beer garden on valley floor
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll to nearby waterfall
Landmarks Grbaja Valley Karanfili Popadija Taljanka Kelmend region 
- Day 10
Vusanje to Theth
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek through Ropojana Valley - 11km, +650m, -900m, 6 hours 45 minutes
- Visit to pupil-shaped karst spring
- Trek to Peja Pass (1,711m)
- Transfer to guesthouse in Theth
Optional Activities
- Optional summit climb of Mt. Arapi (2,217m) - challenging peak suitable for experienced and sure-footed hikers only
Landmarks Ropojana Valley Peja Pass Mt. Arapi Thethi National Park - Day 11
Theth to Shkodra
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch in Nderlysa hamlet), Dinner (Celebration dinner with group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Theth church
- Visit to lock-in tower (kulla)
- Trek to Grunas Waterfall - 16km, +225m, -500m, 5.5 hours
- Descent to Nderlysa hamlet with lunch
- Hike to Blue Eye karst spring or swimming at rock formations
- Transfer over Thorja Pass (1,630m) to Shkodra
Landmarks Theth Church Theth Lock-in Tower (Kulla) Grunas Waterfall Blue Eye Thorja Pass - Day 12
Departure from Shkodra
- End point
- Tirana, Albania (Tirana Airport, 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Shkodra
- Visit to nearby beaches in Velipoja and Ulcinj (Montenegro)
- Trip to Tirana to experience Albania's modern side
- Beach holidays at Albanian Riviera (5-7 hours travel time)
Landmarks Shkodra Velipoja Ulcinj Tirana Albanian Riviera
