Itinerary
- Day 1
Tirana
You'll land at the airport and connect with your local guide for the drive to your hotel. Once you've settled in, the guided tour covers Skanderbeg Square, Ethem Bey Mosque, the National Historical Museum, the Pyramid, and Blloku, which has become the city's trendier neighborhood. Dinner happens at a local restaurant to wrap up your first evening.
- Start point
- Tiranë, Durrës, Albania (Tirana City Center ( Airport/Hotel Pickup) Tirana, 05:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tirana
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Ethem Bey Mosque
- Visit National Historical Museum
- Visit the Pyramid
- Explore Blloku area
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square Ethem Bey Mosque National Historical Museum The Pyramid Blloku - Day 2
Tirana to Reka e Allages
The drive takes you into Kosovo with a stop in Peja to see the Patriarchate of Peja, a medieval Orthodox monastery on the UNESCO list. After grabbing lunch, you'll head to the village of Reka e Allages in Rugova Canyon, where a local pension becomes your home for the night. The family there will welcome you when you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Patriarchate of Peja monastery
Landmarks Patriarchate of Peja Rugova Canyon - Day 3
Rugova Mountains Trek
Your Balkan Peaks trek starts with a 10 km walk through the Rugova mountains heading up toward Drelaj village. The route takes you up Hajla mountain and passes through several small communities, giving you a real sense of how mountain life works in this region. After soaking in the panoramic views from higher elevations, you'll descend back to Drelaj for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 10 km trek in Rugova mountains
- Climb Hajla mountain
Landmarks Rugova Mountains Hajla Mountain Drelaj - Day 4
Drelaj to Gusinje
Today crosses into Montenegro with a challenging 15.8 km hike that offers broad views across the region. You'll walk past glacial lakes and cross the Jelenka Pass at the Kosovo-Montenegro border, then descend into Babino Polje Park where wild blueberries grow if you want to pick some. A car ride takes you to Gusinje village afterward for overnight rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 15.8 km border crossing hike to Montenegro
- Trek through glacial lakes
- Cross Jelenka Pass
- Visit Babino Polje Park
Landmarks Jelenka Pass Lugu i Shkodres Babino Polje Park - Day 5
Gusinje to Theth
Starting from Ropojan, you'll walk from Gjeshtari Lake, which sits right on the Montenegro-Albania border. The trek moves through forests into Rrunica Valley before reaching Peja Pass, where a frozen lake comes into view. From there, the descent follows an old medieval merchant route through coniferous forest down to Theth in Albania.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gjeshtari Lake to Theth
- Trek through Rrunica Valley
- Cross Peja Pass
Landmarks Gjeshtari Lake Rrunica Valley Peja Pass 
- Day 6
Theth National Park
You'll spend this day checking out Theth National Park and its main features, starting with the waterfall and Grunas Canyon. Swimming happens in natural pools at Nderlysa, and lunch is at the Blue Eye of Theth after your walk through the landscape. Later in the afternoon, head to Theth village to see the four-century reconciliation tower and the well-maintained centennial church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the Blue Eye of Theth), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Theth National Park
- Visit waterfall
- Visit Grunas Canyon
- Swim in natural pools at Nderlysa
- Visit Blue Eye of Theth
- Visit reconciliation tower
- Visit centennial church
Landmarks Theth National Park Grunas Canyon Blue Eye of Theth - Day 7
Theth to Valbona
The trek from Theth toward Valbona takes you through nice woodland where both the Valbona and Theth valleys show up from the same spot. At Valbona Pass, you'll see the Albanian Alps spread out in front of you. After stopping for refreshment, the path descends through forest to Ragam village, then follows the Valbona River down to your pension.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Theth to Valbona Pass
- Traverse Valbona Pass
Landmarks Valbona Valley Theth Valley Valbona Pass Albanian Alps Ragam Valbona River - Day 8
Valbona to Doberdol
After driving from Valbona to Cerem village, you'll hike up to Doberdol, a shepherds' settlement high in the mountains. Local shepherd families host you in their homes, and they spend summer at this altitude with their cattle. You'll experience life without electricity or cell service here, though the local dairy products and hospitality make up for the lack of modern conveniences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Doberdol shepherds' village
- Visit shepherds' homes
Landmarks Doberdol 
- Day 9
Doberdol to Prizren
This day involves climbing to Korab, Kosovo's highest mountain at 2,656 m, crossing large meadows and heart-shaped glacial lakes on the way up. The elevation gain happens gradually through scenic terrain, with the final section becoming more difficult. After reaching the summit and taking time to enjoy it, you'll descend and then transfer by 4x4 vehicle to the UNESCO-protected Decan Monastery before continuing to Prizren for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Korab mountain (Kosovo's highest)
- Trek through glacial lakes
- Visit Decan Monastery
Landmarks Korab Mountain Decan Monastery - Day 10
Prizren to Airport
Following breakfast, a walking tour of Prizren covers the Sinan Pasha Mosque, the Church of Our Lady of Ljevis (UNESCO-listed), the Prizren League Museum, and the castle. You'll walk through the Ottoman historic center, known for its gold and silver filigree craftsmen who still work there. In the afternoon, a transfer takes you to Tirana airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Prizren
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Visit Church of Our Lady of Ljevis
- Visit Prizren League Museum
- Visit Prizren Castle
- Explore Ottoman historic center
Landmarks Sinan Pasha Mosque Church of Our Lady of Ljevis Prizren League Museum Prizren Castle
