Peaks of the Balkans Trail (Self Guided)

Duration: 10 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

+ Breakfast
+ All transfers as per itinerary
+ Cross Border Pass
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch & dinner

Hike for 10 days on the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, a remote and unspoilt route that straddles the borders of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. Designed for those seeking independence and adventure, this trek will take you through 125km of some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in the world. Along the way you'll cross high passes such as Valbona (1,795m) and summits such as Talijanka (2,057m) or Gjeravica (2,656m), the highest peak in Kosovo.

Starting from Lepushe, with all border permits in hand, each day offers a new surprise, from panoramic mountain views to isolated mountain villages where time seems to have stood still. Nights are spent in rustic guesthouses and shepherd's huts, where you'll meet the friendly locals and experience the rich mountain culture of this fantastic region.

This self-guided trek brings you face to face with the wild beauty of the Balkans, an area virtually untouched by visitors until just two decades ago. With breathtaking scenery, authentic cultural encounters and total immersion in the wilderness, this is an unforgettable adventure for those ready to take on the peaks of the Balkans on their own.

Itinerary

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Included

  • Transfers

    Day 1: Local transport provided by our partners from Tirana/Shkoder to Lepushe.
    Day 3: Local transport from Gerbaj to Vuthaj.
    Day 9: Local transport from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova.
    Day 10: Local transport from Gjakove to Prizren and from Prizren to Tirana Bus Terminal.

  • Full travel guide

    We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide that includes a route description for this trek, interactive hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek

  • Breakfast

    Breakfasts are included in the price of the trek. They will be provided at the accommodation where you spent the night before.

  • Luggage transport (optional)

    Luggage transport can be booked upon request. Ask our Trekking Experts about the possibilities.

  • Traditional accommodation

    Shared accommodation for 9 nights in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge style or shepherd's hut with basic facilities. A typical room accommodates 2 to 5 travellers and it may be necessary for male and female groups to share a room (unless you book a private room).

  • Cross Border Permits

    Permits to cross the various borders are included and prepared by our local partner.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    This trip does not include costs for transportation (flights, bus travel, etc.) to your destination.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks at the bar and other similar expenses are your own responsibility.

  • Lunch and dinner

    The meals during the trek are not included in the final price, except for breakfast.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Accommodation before and after the trek

    Before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation.

FAQ

  • What Is the Best Season for the Peaks of the Balkans Trail?

  • Cross Border Permits on the Peaks of the Balkans

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