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High Trails of the Balkans Hike

8 days
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From Pristina to Kotor
4.3
178 traveler reviews
High Trails of the Balkans Hike - UTracks
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Max group size:
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Age range:
2 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
193789
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Highlights

  • Explore the ancient town of Peja and Decani Monastery
  • Hike past glacial lakes to the Jelenek pass
  • Cross the green border on foot with packhorses
  • Visit Albania's highest waterfall in Theth valley
  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Koman

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Prishtina, group transfer to the city of Peja, explore the town, transfer to a hamlet near the Montenegro border
  2. Day 2 Ascend to the Jelenek Pass (2272m) and descend into Montenegro, transfer to Gusinje (7.5hrs)
  3. Day 3 Superb walk to the Theth Valley, across the border into Albania (7.5hrs)
  4. Day 4 Relaxed morning in the Theth Valley, lunch with a local family (4hrs)
  5. Day 5 Walk to the Valbona Valley, transfer to Bajram Curri (7hrs)
  6. Day 6 Ferry on Lake Koman, transfer to Shkodra with time to explore, continue to Montenegro
  7. Day 7 By boat on Lake Skadar, transfer to Cetinje then walk to the Bay of Kotor (3hrs)
  8. Day 8 Trip concludes
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4.3
(178 reviews)
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Number of tours

179

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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  • Nikki
    · October 16th, 2024
    The tour in Italy was very well executed. The GPS app worked beautifully.
  • Carsten
    · October 14th, 2024
    Wonderful, we will come back sometimes

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8 days
High Trails of the Balkans Hike
From Pristina to Kotor

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Good to Know

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    Albania
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    Euro
    Kosovo
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo
  • 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 and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania and 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.
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