Balkan Vanlife: Endless Roads & Wild Horizons (17 destinations)

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Ljubljana

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   Optional Activities

   • Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle with glass walls and views
   • Coffee at Cafetino by the river
   • Photo with Dragon Bridge stone dragons
   • Castle overview visit with views of red roofs, narrow alleyways and Alps
   • Drift through old town discovering stores and street art
   • Eggs Benedict at Ek Bistro
   • Visit Metelkova former barracks area with art and alternative vibes
   • Sundowner at Makalonca floating bar on the Ljubljanica

   Landmarks
   Dragon Bridge
   Ljubljana Castle
   Metelkova
   Cafetino
   Ek Bistro

2. Day 2

   Ljubljana to Škocjan Caves

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   Included Activities

   • VW T4 campervan pickup and orientation

   Optional Activities

   • Škocjan Caves exploration with underground caves and gorges

   Landmarks
   Škocjan Caves

3. Day 3

   Island of Krk

   Island of Krk Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Walk through Vrbnik narrow streets
   • Visit Europe's narrowest passageway
   • Boat trip to Golden Beach
   • Cliff jumping at Golden Beach
   • Snorkeling at Golden Beach
   • Traditional konoba dinner with fresh fish and žlahtina wine

   Landmarks
   Vrbnik
   Golden Beach

4. Day 4

   Plitvice Lakes National Park

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   Optional Activities

   • Plitvice Lakes National Park exploration with wooden walkways
   • Viewing Veliki Slap waterfall

   Landmarks
   Plitvice Lakes National Park
   Veliki Slap

5. Day 5

   Una National Park, Bosnia

   Una National Park, Bosnia Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Una National Park exploration
   • Štrbački Buk waterfall viewing

   Landmarks
   Una National Park
   Štrbački Buk
   Mlinčići

6. Day 6

   Srebrenik Castle, Northern Bosnia

   Srebrenik Castle, Northern Bosnia Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Srebrenik Castle climb and exploration

   Landmarks
   Srebrenik Castle

7. Day 7

   Fruška Gora National Park and Danube, Serbia

   Fruška Gora National Park and Danube, Serbia Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Fruška Gora National Park exploration
   • Monastery visits

   Landmarks
   Fruška Gora National Park
   Danube River

8. Day 8

   Resava Cave and Jelašnička Klisura, Serbia

   Resava Cave and Jelašnička Klisura, Serbia Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Resava Cave exploration with stalactites and lighting
   • Jelašnička Klisura canyon exploration and hiking trails

   Landmarks
   Resava Cave
   Jelašnička Klisura

9. Day 9

   Matka Canyon, North Macedonia

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   Optional Activities

   • Matka Canyon kayaking through narrow gorge
   • Cave exploration in Matka Canyon
   • Traditional Macedonian meal with tavčevglav

   Landmarks
   Matka Canyon

   

10. Day 10

    Lake Ohrid and St. John of Kaneo, North Macedonia

    Lake Ohrid and St. John of Kaneo, North Macedonia Show on map

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Mavrovo stop and monastery viewing
    • Church of St. John of Kaneo visit

    Landmarks
    Sharri National Park
    Mavrovo National Park
    Lake Mavrovo
    Lake Ohrid
    Church of St. John of Kaneo

    

11. Day 11

    Lake Ohrid and St. Naum Monastery

    Lake Ohrid and St. Naum Monastery Show on map

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking on Lake Ohrid
    • St. Naum Monastery visit
    • Emerald springs exploration by rowing boat

    Landmarks
    Lake Ohrid
    St. Naum Monastery

12. Day 12

    Albania and Durrës

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    Optional Activities

    • Shebenik National Park viewing

    Landmarks
    Shebenik National Park
    Tirana
    Durrës

13. Day 13

    Durrës Amphitheater and Gjenerali Beach

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    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Adriatic Sea
    • Durrës street and market exploration
    • Durrës Amphitheater visit
    • Gjenerali Beach relaxation and swimming

    Landmarks
    Durrës Amphitheater
    Gjenerali Beach

14. Day 14

    Shkodra and Lake Shkodra, Albania

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    Optional Activities

    • Rozafa Castle climb and exploration
    • Lake Shkodra kayaking

    Landmarks
    Shkodra
    Rozafa Castle
    Lake Shkodra

15. Day 15

    Montenegrin Coast and Budva

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    Optional Activities

    • Velika Plaža beach stop
    • Hidden bay exploration
    • Sveti Stefan island viewing

    Landmarks
    Velika Plaža
    Sveti Stefan
    Budva

16. Day 16

    Budva Beach or Lovćen National Park

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    Optional Activities

    • Ferry to Hawaii Beach on Sveti Nikola island
    • Hawaii Beach swimming and relaxation
    • Lovćen National Park exploration
    • Njegoš Mausoleum climb with 461 steps

    Landmarks
    Hawaii Beach
    Sveti Nikola island
    Lovćen National Park
    Njegoš Mausoleum

17. Day 17

    Bay of Kotor and Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Bay of Kotor and Dubrovnik, Croatia Show on map

    Optional Activities

    • Perast stop and exploration
    • Dubrovnik old town walk through Pile Gate
    • Dubrovnik city wall walk

    Landmarks
    Bay of Kotor
    Perast
    Dubrovnik Old Town
    Pile Gate
    Dubrovnik City Walls

18. Day 18

    Kravica Waterfalls and Blagaj, Bosnia

    Kravica Waterfalls and Blagaj, Bosnia Show on map

    Optional Activities

    • Kravica waterfalls swimming and exploration

    Landmarks
    Kravica Waterfalls
    Blagaj
    Blagaj Sufi Monastery
    Buna Spring

    

19. Day 19

    Mostar

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    Optional Activities

    • Mostar old town exploration
    • Stari Most bridge viewing
    • Koski Mehmed Pasha Minaret climb

    Landmarks
    Mostar
    Stari Most
    Koski Mehmed Pasha Minaret

    

20. Day 20

    Split, Croatia

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    Optional Activities

    • Diocletian's Palace exploration

    Landmarks
    Diocletian's Palace
    Riva Promenade
    Marjan Hill

21. Day 21

    Split to Home

    Split to Home Show on map

    Included Activities

    • VW T4 campervan return