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- Tour Operator:
- Choose Balkans
- Max group size:
- 10
- Age range:
- 12 to 90
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 130054
Highlights
- Experience the freedom of a self-guided tour in the Peaks of the Balkans
- Trek Valbona Pass, connecting breathtaking Theth National Park with Valbona Valley
- Continue your exploration as you trek from Valbona to the remote villages of Cerem, Doberdol,
- Babino Polje and Plav
- Cross Three Borders Point, where Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo meet
- Trek to the tranquil Hrid Lake, a hidden gem en route to Plav.
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival in Tirana (meet and greet)
- Day 2 Tirane – Theth National Park - Blue Eye – Theth
- Day 3 Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
- Day 4 Valbone to Cerem
- Day 5 Cerem – Doberdol
- Day 6 Doberdol (Albania) – Three borders Point (Albania, Montenegro & Kosovo)/ Tromedja 2366 m– Roshkodol (Kosovo)
- Day 7 Roshkodol (Kosovo) to Babino Polje (Montenegro)
- Day 8 Babino Polje to Plav via Hrid Lake
- Day 9 Plav to Vusanje
- Day 10 Vusanje (Montenegro) – Tajlanka Peak (Albania) – Vusanje (Montenegro)
- Day 11 Vuthaj (Montenegro) to Theth (Albania)
- Day 12 Theth – transfer day to Tirana/Shkoder
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Additional Services
- Transport
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- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Choose Balkans
Number of tours
91
Age Range
2 to 90 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
100%
Choose Balkans is a leading Incoming Tour Operator offering tourism services in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro and N. Macedonia. Since 2009 we have been delivering high standard services for our Global partners and end customers coming from every corner of the...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Roberta Justine· September 28th, 2023My guide was great and one problem was solved most satisfactorily by the office. And certainly the scenery was spectacular. However, prior to the hiking trip I was on a 10 day bike tour that cost the same but on it all three superior meals were included plus the occasional coffee stop and a couple of excursions such as a visit to a hot springs pool. In other words, the value for the cost was not good. The breakfasts at the Valbona Valley guesthouse were very satisfactory but at the other two places they were totally inadequate. Also the first stop should be eliminated--that atmosphere and all the loud thumping "music" are not what most people doing this trip enjoy. An extra day in the Valbona Valley would be better. Am totally glad I did the trip and had many memorable experiences but I feel much could be improved.Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Roberta, Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. You are always welcome to explore more. Warm Regards. Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: September 2023- CoCo· April 28th, 2022We tasted a lot of really delicious traditional food and Edlira our guide-friend showed us many "secret" tips, regular tourists might not now about. 10/10 would recommend! I am a person who likes to stop a lot for photos and that proved to be very convenient for me. I love Albania as sure for one great reason,its warm weather and i would definately reccomend to not hesitate and visit it.I give a special greeting to all the team of Choose Balkans. See you next time!!!Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Coco, Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. You are always welcome to explore more. Warm Regards.Trip date: June 2021
- Olivia· June 30th, 2021I was so pleased with the trip. Our guide and driver were outstanding : knowledgeable, friendly, safety-conscious, and had great sense of humor. I will highly recommend your company to those who inquire as you exceeded all expectations.Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Olivia Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans teamTrip date: June 2021
- Daria· June 25th, 2021The programme is well balanced, great organisatuon (everything went smoothly and I didn't need to worry about anything). My guide, Ergi, has a very good knowledge of the region and my trip very comfortable, full of information and showed great beauty of the region. Bid thank you! Now Albania is definitely in my list for future trips!Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Daria, Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans teamTrip date: June 2021
- RRiccardoDeGregoris· March 6th, 2020This is a wonderful hiking tour.Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Riccardo, thank you for your kind review. Great to hear that you enjoyed the North of Albania! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: March 2020
- RRezi· January 3rd, 2020Albania is a hidden gem and we were thrilled to explore it. The green colour of Komani lake and the mesmerising landscapes of Valbona Valley are priceless. We enjoyed every second of this tour and will definitely try other tours with choose Balkans.Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Rezi, thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to organise this tour for you. We hope to see you back again. Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: July 2019
- KKuzgin· December 30th, 2019Was our first time in Albania, as a couple we are more interested in nature and national parks. We contacted with Choose Balkans and they very fast with email responses. This tour had everything we were looking for. Valbona and Theth have breathtaking views. And trek from Valbona to Theth is definitely a must. Thank you Choose Balkans Team for this experience Balkans. We hiked through Albanian Alps and experienced real adventure. Thank you for this experience.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Kuzgin, thank you for another kind review! It was our pleasure to have you being part of our tours. Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: July 2019
- Chainarin· September 3rd, 2019I'm glad I chose to go on this adventure. I went with no expectation, and was pleasantly surprised! Local food was home grown and fresh! Komani Lake was beautiful, and the view from the hike from Valbonë to Theth was absolutely breath taking!Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Chainarin, thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in North Albania. It was a pleasure to organise this tour for you. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
Trip date: August 2019 - Don· June 17th, 2019This was an excellent tour to experience some of the best highlights of North Albania, Koman Lake, the valleys and villages of Valbona and Theth and the experience of doing some scenic hikes in the mountains of North Albania. Being nearly 70 years old, I will confirm that some of the hikes were quite challenging and not easy. But the constant guidance and support of our tour guide Mirjan was so beneficial in allowing us to complete these challenging hikes. He was constantly watching our progress and making sure that we were doing OK and allowing sufficient rest stops to allow us to continue the hikes safely and make continued progress. I give him high marks for his guidance and care of his hikers. The boat ride on Koman Lake was spectacular, as the weather was very good on the day we cruised. The guesthouses in Valbona and Theth were both very good with their basic accomodations and the food provided, as well as the friendliness of the guesthouse owners and families. They really made us feel at home. Mirjan took us on several guided walks in the villages of Valbona and Theth and this gave us the opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery and some history and culture related to each village. The Lock Tower in Theth was a great example of this. Transportation was often bumpy and a bit uncomfortable, but still safe. One has to remember that the valleys of Valbona and Theth are quite remote. To see some of the highlights in these valleys, it takes a bit of acceptance that transport will be rough at times. But the end result makes it worth a bit of discomfort. All in all, it was an excellent tour and despite being challenging at times, it was very much worth it.Show moreChoose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Donald, thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in North Albania. It was a pleasure to organise this tour for you. Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2019
- alban· May 30th, 2019The 5 tour day package was well organized and the places we visited were so beautiful. Highly reccomend.Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Alban, thank you for your review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your time in North Albania. It was a pleasure organising the tour for you. Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: April 2019
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Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 12 days
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