12 Day Self-guided Tour: Peaks of the Balkans
Overview
Journey through the picturesque mountains of Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo on our 12 day self guided hiking tour. Explore the untouched Peaks of the Balkans where you will be spending 11 nights in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge-style or shepherd’s huts.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Airport pick up/transfer to accommodation in Tirana on day 1
- Local transport provided by the company from Theth to Tirana or Shkodra bus terminal to on day 12
- Choose Balkans Assistance
- Shared accommodation for 11 nights in traditional guesthouse/ lodge- style or shepherd’s hut
- Tourist taxes
- Local transport provided by the company from meeting point in Tirana or Shkodra to Theth on day 2
- Cross Border Pass
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 -15 Euros
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Transfer from drop off point (Bus terminal) to your hotel on day 12
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Arrival in Tirana (meet and greet)
1 Stop
Tirane – Theth National Park - Blue Eye – Theth
5 Stops
Theth National Park – Valbona Pass – Valbona Valley National Park
1 Stop
Valbone to Cerem
2 Stops
Cerem – Doberdol
1 Stop
Doberdol (Albania) – Three borders Point (Albania, Montenegro & Kosovo)/ Tromedja 2366 m– Roshkodol (Kosovo)
2 Stops
Roshkodol (Kosovo) to Babino Polje (Montenegro)
1 Stop
Babino Polje to Plav via Hrid Lake
3 Stops
Plav to Vuthaj (Vusanje)
1 Stop
Vuthaj (Montenegro) – Tajlanka Peak (Albania) – Vuthaj (Montenegro)
1 Stop
Vuthaj (Montenegro) to Theth (Albania)
1 Stop
Theth – transfer day to Tirana/Shkoder
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- You will be carrying your belongings with you during the trek so we recommend you pack lightly.
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 12 Day Self-guided Tour: Peaks of the Balkans?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- Airport pick up/transfer to accommodation in Tirana on day 1.
- Local transport provided by the company from Theth to Tirana or Shkodra bus terminal to on day 12.
- Choose Balkans Assistance.
- Shared accommodation for 11 nights in traditional guesthouse/ lodge- style or shepherd’s hut.
- Tourist taxes.
- Local transport provided by the company from meeting point in Tirana or Shkodra to Theth on day 2.
- Cross Border Pass.
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 -15 Euros.
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability.
- One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros.
- Transfer from drop off point (Bus terminal) to your hotel on day 12.
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 12 Day Self-guided Tour: Peaks of the Balkans is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 12 Day Self-guided Tour: Peaks of the Balkans will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Breakfast
- Airport pick up/transfer to accommodation in Tirana on day 1
- Local transport provided by the company from Theth to Tirana or Shkodra bus terminal to on day 12
- Choose Balkans Assistance
- Shared accommodation for 11 nights in traditional guesthouse/ lodge- style or shepherd’s hut
- Tourist taxes
- Local transport provided by the company from meeting point in Tirana or Shkodra to Theth on day 2
- Cross Border Pass
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 -15 Euros
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Transfer from drop off point (Bus terminal) to your hotel on day 12
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- You will be carrying your belongings with you during the trek so we recommend you pack lightly.
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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