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The best part of Balkan Peaks Trail Albania & Montenegro in 6 Day

6 days
Start and end in Tirana
5.0 (1 review)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 8
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana to Theth

    Tirana to Theth
    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel pick up in Tirana, 07:30)
    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch at the guesthouse), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Gurnas waterfall (approximately 45-minute walk)
    • Introduction to blood feuds history and tower significance
    Landmarks
    Gurnas Waterfall
    Theth
  2. Day 2

    Theth to Valbona

    Theth to Valbona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Theth to Valbonë via Valbona Pass (ancient mule track)
    • Mountain tea breaks along the trail
    Landmarks
    Valbona Pass
    Valbonë
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  3. Day 3

    Valbona to Doberdol

    Valbona to Doberdol
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer hike from Çerem to Doberdol
    • Pass through Balqin summer shepherd's village
    • Trek through Gashi valley (protected area)
    • Glacial lakes of Doberdol-Sulbices plateau
    Landmarks
    Doberdol
    Gashi valley
    Balqin
  4. Day 4

    Doberdol to Vusanje

    Doberdol to Vusanje
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to 3 Borders Point (Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro junction)
    • Trek through Babino Polje valley
    Landmarks
    3 Borders Point
    Babino Polje
    Vusanje
  5. Day 5

    Vusanje to Theth

    Vusanje to Theth
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Vusanje to Theth through the Accursed Mountains
    • View historic bunkers and Cold War-era protection points
    Landmarks
    Accursed Mountains
    Theth
  6. Day 6

    Theth to Shkoder or Tirana

    Theth to Shkoder or Tirana
    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Drop off in Tirana, 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Short stop in Shkoder

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shkoder independently
    • Private transfer to alternative location (available on request)
    Landmarks
    Shkoder

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  • bacan5.0July 2024
    The 6-days Peaks of the Balkans trek with goaslocal has been an great experience! Everyone in the group was lovely,...
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    Carl

    Asked on August 25th, 2025

    do you provide luggage service? I will have a separate carry on luggage for travel follwoing the hike.

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    • Go as LocalOperatorWritten August 2025

      Luggage transfer can be done from Tirana to Shkoder, but not daily luggage transfer, as it is impossible.

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      Carl

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Can you send me the mileage of the hike - I have the itinerary from TourRadar but I don't see any miles/KM walking per day.

    • Go as LocalOperatorWritten August 2025

      Day 1 - Around 1-2 hours hiking/walking
      Day 2 - 8.6 miles
      Day 3 - 9.7 miles
      Day 4 - 8 miles
      Day 5 - 11 miles
      Day 6 - No hiking

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Tour ID: 284557

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • 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.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.
  • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before October 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 35% is required to confirm your booking with Go as Local. 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 60 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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