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Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days – Choose Balkans Route

10 days
Start and end in Tirana
5.0
7 traveler reviews
Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days – Choose Balkans Route - Choose Balkans
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Age range:
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Highlights

  • Experience 10 days intensive hiking tour in the Peaks of the Balkans
  • Hike through some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery Albania, Kosovo, and
  • Montenegro
  • Summit Talijanka Peak, and enjoy the views over the Albanian Alps and Prokletije Mountains
  • Explore the secluded villages of Valbone, Theth, Cerem, and Doberdol

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana – Shkoder – Tamarë – Lëpushë
  2. Day 2 Lëpushë – Maja e Berishdolit – Lëpushë
  3. Day 3 Lëpushë – Talijanka peak – Vuthaj (Montenegro)
  4. Day 4 Vuthaj – Theth (Albania)
  5. Day 5 Theth – Blue Eye – Theth
  6. Day 6 Theth – Valbona Pass - Valbona
  7. Day 7 Valbona – Cerem
  8. Day 8 Cerem - Doberdol
  9. Day 9 Doberdol – Gjeravica (Kosovo) – Gropat e Erenikut –Gjakova
  10. Day 10 Gjakove – Tirana (Albania)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Choose Balkans

Number of tours

87

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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Customer Reviews

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  • Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days – Choose Balkans Route reviewer 1
    · December 4th, 2022
    Totally worth it! I enjoyed everything
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Anna , 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 Team
    Trip date: May 2022
  • Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days – Choose Balkans Route reviewer 2
    · December 3rd, 2022
    I have been traveling the world for a few years now Doing tours and such in many countries and ive had my share of good and surprises It is safe to say that Albania has been the biggest surprise thus far The Choose Balkans Team was the right choice too Very professional and attentive This is one of those tours that i would gladly do again
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Iris, 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 Team
    Trip date: October 2022
  • Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days – Choose Balkans Route reviewer 3
    · October 9th, 2022
    It is hard to express how close I feel to the people at Choose Balkans. I got in touch with them about this hike 3 years ago before the pandemic limited all my travel for an unfathomably long time. We finally got to go in sept 2022. Throughout those years I stayed in touch, often trying to plan again and never being able to. Every time they were kind, patient and honoured my initial deposits! We we finally got there (me and 9 other hikers) we had a meet up with the Choose Balkans team and they are all kind, funny, and well informed. My great thanks to Alban for his generousity and local knowledge on that night out especially. From then on it was hiking time! Our guide Erwin has global hiking and mountain climbing experience but it was clear his heart is in the balkan alps. He is a tough, capable guide but also a caring, intelligent, funny teammate. I cannot reccomend him enough. The hike was hard but exceptionally beautiful and I plan to go back another time as the changing scenery, weather, flora and fauna mean you would need years to see and do all there is to see and do. We have hiked mountains around the world, and these ones, while lower, are just as tough and in many ways more beautiful and mysterious. With choose balkans, and Ervin as your guide, you are in good hands no matter what happens on tbe trail, or off it, unrelated to them i needed to make some itinerary changes and despite our remoteness, transport, accomodation, opportunities were magicked out of this air. A really flexible and versatile team In short, i cant reccomend them enough. They bring trust, calm and humour, you just need to bring a sense of adventure
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Malcolm, 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 Team
    Trip date: September 2022
  • A
    · February 21st, 2022
    I booked the Peaks of Balkans trek in 10 days through Choose Balkans and had the most amazing trip of my life. The trail is full of beautiful flowers, waterfalls, rivers and mountains. It was hard to keep my eyes on the path! Just book this amazing trek with Choose Balkans Team.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Ada, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. You are always welcome to explore more. Warm Regards. Choose Balkans Team
    Trip date: May 2021
  • A
    · May 31st, 2020
    We travel....a lot, and this was an epic adventure! What we saw was amazing but even more impressive was the logistics behind our travel. Our trip was flawless. Our guide was extremely nice. Wonderfully knowledgeable and went out of their way to make our trip special. I will highly recommend Active Adventure to everyone.”
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Ali, 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 team
    Trip date: April 2019
  • N
    · May 30th, 2020
    Definitely one of the best experiences that we ever had. Me and my husband travel a lot. And this 10 days tour was amazing. Everything was just perfect, organisation, our tour guide, food, trails, nature. Breathtaking sceneries. Strongly strongly recommend this experience.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Nesso, 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 team
    Trip date: June 2019
  • I
    · May 29th, 2020
    What an incredible experience we had! The trip was perfectly organized, and the food fantastic. A truly gifted guide, he had an encyclopaedic knowledge of everything, was always attentive to the group and had us laughing always. Don’t miss this trip!”
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Inna, 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 team
    Trip date: July 2019

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Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days – Choose Balkans Route
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • What early arrangements can be made for accommodation?

      You can book accommodation in advance, and we can assist in finding options that fit your schedule.

    • What should I bring for the hiking tour?

      Light packing is encouraged. Essential items include sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, and a suitable backpack.

    • Are there options for private tours?

      Yes, private tours can be arranged. Please specify your preferences when making inquiries.

    • What is the fitness requirement for this hiking tour?

      Participants should have a good physical condition to undergo the daily hiking activities.

    • What happens if I have to cancel my tour?

      Cancellations may be subject to specific terms, and it's advisable to confirm the details in your booking agreement.

    • Is it possible to extend my stay after the tour?

      Post-tour accommodation can be arranged depending on availability. Please inquire about options.

    • How does the pricing work for tours with less than the minimum number of participants?

      Prices in such cases might increase and alternative arrangements will be discussed before confirmation.

    • Can solo travelers share a room with another participant?

      Yes, solo travelers can share a twin room with another participant if they are comfortable with it.

    • What is the best time of year to hike in this region?

      September is typically the best month for hiking as the weather is generally pleasant.

    • Are there any additional charges for booking arrangements?

      Additional costs may apply for services like luggage transportation. Payment can be handled in cash upon arrival.

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      Albania
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      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
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    • 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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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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      • For any tour departing before January 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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