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Peaks of the Balkans; Small group tour in 8 Days

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana/Shkoder to Theth

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Pick up in Tirana or Shkoder, 06:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pick-up in Tirana or Shkoder
    • Scenic drive through Northern Albania with views of Shkodra Lake and Albanian Alps
    • Hike to the Blue Eye (3 hours one way, approximately 18 km round trip with 700m elevation gain)
    • Visit Old Church in Theth
    • Visit Lock-in Tower in Theth

    Optional Activities

    • Local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj (5-7 euros per person) to reduce Blue Eye hike to approximately 1 hour each way
    • Swimming in the Blue Eye (water temperature approximately 5 degrees Celsius)
    Landmarks
    Shkodra Lake
    Qafa e Thores
    Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter)
    Old Church of Theth
    Lock-in Tower
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  2. Day 2

    Theth to Valbona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Theth to Valbona Pass
    • Hike descent from Valbona Pass to Valbona Valley
    Landmarks
    Valbona Pass
    Peaks of the Balkans
    Accursed Mountains
    Valbona Valley
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  3. Day 3

    Valbona to Cerem

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike through forests and meadows towards Cerem
    • Pass through canyon landscape with seasonal snow
    • Reach shepherd's huts in Cerem

    Optional Activities

    • Detour to Zla Kolata peak (2033m), Montenegro's highest mountain (additional 3 hours of hiking)
    Landmarks
    Zla Kolata peak
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  4. Day 4

    Cerem to Doberdol

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Cerem to Doberdol following mule track
    • Cross into Montenegro for approximately 2 hours
    • Pass through Albania's only National Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee or drinks at shepherd's hut villages
    Landmarks
    Albania National Reserve
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  5. Day 5

    Doberdol to Babino Polje

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Climb Tromedja Mountain
    • Hike along Kosovo-Montenegro border
    • Pass through Bogicevica National Park
    Landmarks
    Tromedja Mountain
    Bogicevica National Park
  6. Day 6

    Babino Polje to Plav

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Babino Polje to Plav
    • Visit Lake Hrid
    • Hike through untouched forests
    • Pass through Prokletije Mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Lake Hrid
    Landmarks
    Lake Hrid
    Prokletije Mountains
    Dinaric Alps
  7. Day 7

    Plav to Vusanje

    Meals
    Breakfast (Local breakfast at the guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Plav to Vusanje
    • Trek through dense forests and alpine landscape
    • Pass through panoramic meadows and rugged valleys
    Landmarks
    Vusanje Valley
  8. Day 8

    Vusanje to Theth to Tirana/Shkoder

    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder, 18:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Vusanje to Theth
    • Cross border back to Albania
    • Visit hidden water place
    • Pass by Arapi peak and Jezerca Peak
    • Hotel drop-off in Tirana or Shkoder
    Landmarks
    Arapi peak
    Jezerca Peak
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    Nathan

    Asked on February 5th, 2026

    How many miles you hike a day?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten February 2026

      Please find below the hiking details for each day:

      Day 1 Tirane / Shkoder – Theth National Park- Hike to the Blue Eye – Theth
      Hiking details (approx.):
      Distance: 18km
      Elevation gain: 700 m
      Technical difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 6hTrail type: Loop

      Day 2 Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
      Hiking details (approx.):
      Distance: 14 km
      Elevation gain: 1050m
      Technical Difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 6 -8h
      Trail type: one way

      Day 3 Valbone to Cerem
      Hiking details (approx.):
      Hike Distance: 18km
      Elevation Max: 2033 m
      Elevation gain: 980m
      Technical Difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 7h 30min
      Trail type: one way

      Day 4 Cerem – Doberdol
      Hiking details (approx.):
      Distance: 15 km
      Elevation Max: 1925m
      Elevation gain: 1047m
      Technical Difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 6h 30min
      Trail type: one way

      Day 5 Doberdol (Albania) – Three borders Point (Albania, Montenegro & Kosovo) / /Tromedja 2366 m– Babino Polje (Montenegro)
      Hiking details (approx.):
      Distance: 12km
      Elevation max: 2366m
      Elevation gain:635m
      Technical Difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 7h
      Trail type: one way

      Day 6 Babino Polje to Plav via Hrid Lake
      Hiking details (approx.):
      Distance: 20km
      Elevation Max: 2068 m
      Elevation gain:1960m
      Technical Difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 7-8h
      Trail type: one way

      Day 7 Plav to Vusanje
      Hiking details (approx.):
      Distance: 21km
      Elevation Max: 2100m
      Elevation gain: 1194m
      Technical Difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 7h
      Trail type: one way

      Day 8 Vuthaj (Montenegro) to Theth (Albania)
      Hiking details (approx.)
      :Distance: 21 km
      Elevation Max:1741m
      Elevation gain: 1294m
      Technical difficulty: Moderate
      Time: 8h
      Trail type: one way

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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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    • 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.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.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.
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    • For any tour departing before June 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 26th, 2026, 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.
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