Semi – Private Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days
Overview
The Peaks of the Balkans are a collection of beautiful and spectacular mountains shared between Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. In 7 days, you will cross the border multiple times, go from one extraordinary landscape to the other and experience life away from civilization. An adventure exploring some of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world!
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- Tourist taxes; Road taxes; Petrol
- Transport provided by the company from Gjakova to Tirana on day 7
- Shared accommodation in traditional guesthouse or shepherd’s hut. Room accommodates 2-5 travelers
- Professional tour leader
- Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkoder
- Local Transport from Gerbaj to Vuthaj on day 1
- Transport provided by the company from Tirana to Lepsuhe on day 1
- Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder
- Local Transport from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova on day 6
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Souvenirs, Personal spending
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Meeting and Pickup
The tour departs from Choose Balkans Office. On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up from your hotel in Tirana free of charge.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Tirana – Shkoder – Tamarë – Lëpushë - Talijanka peak – Vuthaj (Montenegro)
3 Stops
Vuthaj - Theth (Albania)
1 Stop
Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
1 Stop
Valbona – Cerem
1 Stop
Cerem – Doberdol
1 Stop
Doberdol – Gjeravica (Kosovo) – Gropat e Erenikut – Gjakove
1 Stop
Gjakova – Tirana (Albania)
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- You will be carrying your belongings with you during the trek so we recommend you pack lightly. For any excess luggage you will need to book excess luggage transportation or pre arrange luggage storage in Tirana. Luggage transportation during the tour might be possible depending on availability for an additional fee of minimum 770€ (one person) or €385 per person for groups.
- If you have enjoyed your experience, tipping is a wonderful way to show gratitude for your tour leader / driver efforts and dedication.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Semi – Private Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days?
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Activity code: C-10132P40
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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.
- Breakfast.
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites.
- Tourist taxes; Road taxes; Petrol.
- Transport provided by the company from Gjakova to Tirana on day 7.
- Shared accommodation in traditional guesthouse or shepherd’s hut. Room accommodates 2-5 travelers.
- Professional tour leader.
- Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkoder.
- Local Transport from Gerbaj to Vuthaj on day 1.
- Transport provided by the company from Tirana to Lepsuhe on day 1.
- Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder.
- Local Transport from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova on day 6.
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros.
- Souvenirs, Personal spending.
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section.
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Semi – Private Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days is as follows:
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Semi – Private Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days 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
- Breakfast
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- Tourist taxes; Road taxes; Petrol
- Transport provided by the company from Gjakova to Tirana on day 7
- Shared accommodation in traditional guesthouse or shepherd’s hut. Room accommodates 2-5 travelers
- Professional tour leader
- Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkoder
- Local Transport from Gerbaj to Vuthaj on day 1
- Transport provided by the company from Tirana to Lepsuhe on day 1
- Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder
- Local Transport from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova on day 6
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Souvenirs, Personal spending
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- You will be carrying your belongings with you during the trek so we recommend you pack lightly. For any excess luggage you will need to book excess luggage transportation or pre arrange luggage storage in Tirana. Luggage transportation during the tour might be possible depending on availability for an additional fee of minimum 770€ (one person) or €385 per person for groups.
- If you have enjoyed your experience, tipping is a wonderful way to show gratitude for your tour leader / driver efforts and dedication.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
