Peaks of the Balkans: 9-Day Guided Small-Group Hiking Tour
Overview
Hike the Peaks of the Balkans with local English-speaking guides on a 9-day journey through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. Start and finish in Shkoder, cross Valbona Pass, summit Gjeravica and explore Hrid Lake and the dramatic Grebaja and Ropojana valleys. Travel in a small shared group of 6-14 hikers, with two nights in Shkoder hotels and six nights in mountain guesthouses. Scheduled transfers, meals during the trek, cross-border permits and daily luggage transport up to 15 kg are included. Six confirmed departures in 2027 make it easy to join other hikers. This demanding adventure suits fit travelers comfortable hiking 6-9 hours a day.
What's Included
- All scheduled road and 4x4 transfers on the itinerary
- Airport transfers for 3+ travelers booking and traveling together
- Welcome dinner on Day 1; breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the trek
- 8 nights: 2 Shkoder hotels and 6 mountain guesthouses (shared rooms)
- Daily luggage transport, up to 15 kg per person
- Cross-border permits, national park fees and local taxes
- Local English-speaking hiking guide(s) on Days 1-8
- Flights and airfare
- Optional airport transfers for 1-2 travelers; price agreed before booking
- Optional private room upgrades, subject to availability and extra cost
Meeting Location
Shkodër
Albania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join a 9-day guided hiking journey through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro, starting and finishing in Shkoder. Day 1: arrival, included hotel, welcome dinner and briefing. Day 2: transfer to Theth, hike over Valbona Pass and transfer from Rragam to Valbone. Day 3: hike to Cerem. Day 4: hike to Doberdol. Day 5: Gjeravica summit and descent to Gacafer. Day 6: Three Borders and Hrid Lake to Babino Polje. Day 7: transfer to Grebaja, Taljanka/Vallushnica hike and transfer to Vusanje. Day 8: 4x4 transfer into Ropojana Valley, hike via Qafa e Pejes to Theth, then transfer to Shkoder and included hotel. Day 9: departure from Shkoder, with no hiking or guide service. Daily luggage transport up to 15 kg is included. This demanding trek requires good fitness; hiking days typically last 6-9 hours. Routes may be adapted for weather and safety. Confirmed 2027 departures only: June 12, June 19, July 10, July 17, August 7 and September 4.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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.
- All scheduled road and 4x4 transfers on the itinerary.
- Airport transfers for 3+ travelers booking and traveling together.
- Welcome dinner on Day 1; breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the trek.
- 8 nights: 2 Shkoder hotels and 6 mountain guesthouses (shared rooms).
- Daily luggage transport, up to 15 kg per person.
- Cross-border permits, national park fees and local taxes.
- Local English-speaking hiking guide(s) on Days 1-8.
- Flights and airfare.
- Optional airport transfers for 1-2 travelers; price agreed before booking.
- Optional private room upgrades, subject to availability and extra cost.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Peaks of the Balkans: 9-Day Guided Small-Group Hiking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Peaks of the Balkans: 9-Day Guided Small-Group Hiking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All scheduled road and 4x4 transfers on the itinerary
- Airport transfers for 3+ travelers booking and traveling together
- Welcome dinner on Day 1; breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the trek
- 8 nights: 2 Shkoder hotels and 6 mountain guesthouses (shared rooms)
- Daily luggage transport, up to 15 kg per person
- Cross-border permits, national park fees and local taxes
- Local English-speaking hiking guide(s) on Days 1-8
- Flights and airfare
- Optional airport transfers for 1-2 travelers; price agreed before booking
- Optional private room upgrades, subject to availability and extra cost
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
