Self - Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour 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
- Local transport provided through our partners from Tirana to Lepushe on day 1
- Cross Border Pass; Road taxes; Petrol
- Shared accommodation in traditional guesthouse or shepherd’s hut. Room accommodates 2-5 travelers
- Local transport from Gjakove to Prizren and from Prizren to Tirana bus terminal on day 7
- Local Transport from Gerbaj to Vuthaj on day 1
- Local Transport from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova on day 6
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Transfer from drop off point (Buss terminal) to your hotel on the last day
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
- Entry tickets; Tourist taxes; Souvenirs; Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Meeting Location
8RJ3+WV5
Tiranë, Albania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Lundër 1
Albania
In Tirana, you'll be dropped off at the Bus Terminal; from there, you can make your own way to your hotel by bus or taxi (not included). You
What To Expect
Tirana (Albania)– Shkoder – Tamarë – Lëpushë - Talijanka peak – Vuthaj (Montenegro)
3 Stops
Vuthaj – Arapi Peak - Theth (Albania)
1 Stop
Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
1 Stop
Valbona – Cerem
1 Stop
Cerem – Doberdol
1 Stop
Doberdol – Gjeravica (Kosovo) – Gropat e Erenikut–Gjakova
3 Stops
Gjakova – Tirana (Albania)
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
- Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Breakfast.
- Local transport provided through our partners from Tirana to Lepushe on day 1.
- Cross Border Pass; Road taxes; Petrol.
- Shared accommodation in traditional guesthouse or shepherd’s hut. Room accommodates 2-5 travelers.
- Local transport from Gjakove to Prizren and from Prizren to Tirana bus terminal on day 7.
- Local Transport from Gerbaj to Vuthaj on day 1.
- Local Transport from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova on day 6.
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 - 15 euros.
- Transfer from drop off point (Buss terminal) to your hotel on the last day.
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section.
- Entry tickets; Tourist taxes; Souvenirs; Personal spending.
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included.
The 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self - Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 7 days is as follows:
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Local transport provided through our partners from Tirana to Lepushe on day 1
- Cross Border Pass; Road taxes; Petrol
- Shared accommodation in traditional guesthouse or shepherd’s hut. Room accommodates 2-5 travelers
- Local transport from Gjakove to Prizren and from Prizren to Tirana bus terminal on day 7
- Local Transport from Gerbaj to Vuthaj on day 1
- Local Transport from Gropat e Erenikut to Gjakova on day 6
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Transfer from drop off point (Buss terminal) to your hotel on the last day
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
- Entry tickets; Tourist taxes; Souvenirs; Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
- Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
