Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Tirana to Shkodra
Tirana to ShkodraIncluded Activities
- Equipment collection and tour briefing
- Explore Shkodra pedestrian zone
Optional Activities
- Visit Marubi photo library
- Visit Rozafa Castle
- Bike rental and visit to lakeside villages Shiroke and Zogaj for swimming (€5/day)
- Enjoy espresso with locals
- Visit craft stores
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Evening drinks at a bar
Landmarks Rozafa Castle Marubi Photo Library Shkodra Bazaar - Day 2
Shkodra to Valbona Valley
Shkodra to Valbona Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch in Bajram Curri), Dinner (Delicious, hearty dinner)
Included Activities
- Drive through Drin Gorge
- Ferry across Lake Komani to Fierze
- Light lunch in Bajram Curri
- Warm-up hike in Valbona Valley along crystal-clear stream
Optional Activities
- Swimming in ice-cold river or secluded pond during hike
Landmarks Drin Gorge Lake Komani Valbona National Park - Day 3
Valbona Valley to Cerem
Valbona Valley to Cerem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Home-cooked meal)
Included Activities
- Hike to Persllopi Pass (2,039 m)
- Navigate wind cave and karst labyrinth
- Hike to village of Cerem
Optional Activities
- Alternative shorter route through Mt. Kollata gorge if weather conditions prevent pass crossing
Landmarks Persllopi Pass Mt. Kollata 
- Day 4
Cerem to Doberdol
Cerem to Doberdol- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Meal prepared by family)
Included Activities
- Hike toward high-altitude border triangle
- High trail through coniferous forest
- Meet shepherds and experience pastoral mountain life
- Reach glacial valley of Doberdol
Optional Activities
- Rest and meet shepherds for coffee and raki at mountain pastures
Landmarks Doberdol Mount Kolata - Day 5
Doberdol to Milishevc
Doberdol to Milishevc- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Hot meal)
Included Activities
- Climb Mount Tromedja/Trekufiri (2,366 m)
- Hike along Bjeshket e Namuna National Park border ridge
- Cross Roshkodoli Pass
- Descend to remote village of Milishevc
Landmarks Mount Tromedja (Trekufiri) Gjeravica Bjeshket e Namuna National Park Roshkodoli Pass - Day 6
Milishevc to Pepaj
Milishevc to Pepaj- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Delicious dinner)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Reka e Allages
- Ascend through pine forest to Mt. Hajla (2,403 m)
- Hike to Pepaj, highest Rugova village
Optional Activities
- Optional steep ascent to summit of Mt. Hajla
- Shorter day option (<5 hours) instead of summit ascent - relax, read, or observe alpine flora
Landmarks Bjeshket e Namuna National Park Mt. Hajla Reka e Allages - Day 7
Pepaj to Babino Polje
Pepaj to Babino Polje- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner (Traditional Montenegrin home cooking)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hiking starting point
- Hike to Lake Liqenat (1,850 m)
- Ascend to Jelenka Pass (2,272 m)
- Pass Lake Liqenat and second alpine lake
- Reach Ravno Brdo Pass (2,178 m)
- Descend to Babino Polje
Landmarks Lake Liqenat Jelenka Pass Ravno Brdo Pass - Day 8
Babino Polje to Vusanje
Babino Polje to Vusanje- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Grbaja Valley
- Ascend through beech forest to alpine meadow
- Ridge path with viewpoints
- Summit of Popadija and Taljanka (2,056 m)
- Steep descent to valley
- Transfer to Vusanje
Optional Activities
- Cool drink in beer gardens in valley
- Evening stroll to Grla waterfall
- Relax on veranda with mountain views
Landmarks Grbaja Valley Karanfili Popadija and Taljanka Grla Waterfall 
- Day 9
Vusanje to Theth
Vusanje to Theth- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike up Ropojana Valley
- Pass Oko Skakavice karst spring
- Pass Lake Gjeshtare
- Ascend to Peja Pass (1,711 m)
- Descend caravan trail to Theth Valley
Optional Activities
- Arrange ride to guesthouse at local watering hole
- Walk traffic-free 4x4 road to village center
Landmarks Ropojana Valley Oko Skakavice Lake Gjeshtare Peja Pass 
- Day 10
Theth to Tirana
Theth to Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Walk through Theth village
- Visit Theth church
- Visit sluice tower for 'Kanun' history
- Hike to Grunas waterfall
- Hike along Grunas Gorge
- Hike to Nderlysaj
- Transfer over Thorja Pass
- Transfer along Lake Shkodra
- Transfer to Tirana
Optional Activities
- Swimming in pond at Nderlysaj
- Dinner and drinks in 'Bloku' district
Landmarks Theth Church Grunas Waterfall Grunas Gorge Thorja Pass Lake Shkodra - Day 11
Tirana
Tirana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Tirana streets and sights
- Transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Espresso at charming bars
- Browse New Bazaar
- Visit Bunkart 2
- Visit The House of Leaves
Landmarks Skanderbeg Square New Bazaar Bunkart 2 The House of Leaves
