Peaks of the Balkans; Small group tour in 8 Days
Overview
The Peaks of the Balkans are a collection of beautiful and spectacular mountains shared between Albania and Montenegro. In 8 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
- Petrol
- Transport provided by the company
- Tourist taxes
- Professional tour leader
- Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkoder
- Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder
- Cross Border Pass
- Accommodation for 7 nights in traditional and homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
- One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Souvenirs
- Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Meeting and Pickup
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office at Rr. Reshit Çollaku. On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up from your hotel in Shkoder or Tirana free of charge.
What To Expect
Tirane / Shkoder – Theth National Park- Hike to the Blue Eye – Theth
5 Stops
Theth – Valbona Pass – Valbona
1 Stop
Valbone to Cerem
1 Stop
Cerem – Doberdol
1 Stop
Doberdol (Albania) – Three borders Point (Albania, Montenegro & Kosovo)/ /Tromedja 2366 m– Babino Polje (Montenegro)
1 Stop
Babino Polje to Plav via Hrid Lake
1 Stop
Plav to Vusanje
1 Stop
Vuthaj (Montenegro) to Theth (Albania)
3 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
- This tour departs early in the morning; thus, we would recommend you to eat breakfast before the tour departure or to take some food with you.
- The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut with basic bathroom amenities
- Each room typically accommodates two to five travellers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room.
- Private rooms are possible on 45 Euros extra charge per night per person based on availability.
- Each accommodation offers a selection of limited food options available to pack before embarking on the next hike. These options include bread, cheese, yogurt, meat, vegetables, and honey.
- These options include bread, cheese, yogurt, meat, vegetables, and honey. For each meal you can pay in cash at the guest house directly (please make sure to have cash with you as the credit/debit card payments are not possible in the Alps). One meal cost about 12 -15 euros.
- The company reserves the right to run this tour under the same conditions with the inverse itinerary.
- Mule or horse caravan, to carry heavy luggage, is available on request with an extra charge of 100 Euros per horse/mule. A horse can carry between 30 – 35 kg.
- Choose Balkans reserves the rights to add other participants in and during the tour program. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us for a quotation.
- 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.
- On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Albania or neighbouring countries such as Kosovo, Montenegro or N. Macedonia. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.
- *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 (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Breakfast.
- Petrol.
- Transport provided by the company.
- Tourist taxes.
- Professional tour leader.
- Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkoder.
- Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder.
- Cross Border Pass.
- Accommodation for 7 nights in traditional and homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut.
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks.
- One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros.
- 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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Peaks of the Balkans; Small group tour in 8 Days is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Peaks of the Balkans; Small group tour in 8 Days will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Petrol
- Transport provided by the company
- Tourist taxes
- Professional tour leader
- Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkoder
- Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder
- Cross Border Pass
- Accommodation for 7 nights in traditional and homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
- One meal cost about 12 - 15 euros
- Souvenirs
- Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
- This tour departs early in the morning; thus, we would recommend you to eat breakfast before the tour departure or to take some food with you.
- The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut with basic bathroom amenities
- Each room typically accommodates two to five travellers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room.
- Private rooms are possible on 45 Euros extra charge per night per person based on availability.
- Each accommodation offers a selection of limited food options available to pack before embarking on the next hike. These options include bread, cheese, yogurt, meat, vegetables, and honey.
- These options include bread, cheese, yogurt, meat, vegetables, and honey. For each meal you can pay in cash at the guest house directly (please make sure to have cash with you as the credit/debit card payments are not possible in the Alps). One meal cost about 12 -15 euros.
- The company reserves the right to run this tour under the same conditions with the inverse itinerary.
- Mule or horse caravan, to carry heavy luggage, is available on request with an extra charge of 100 Euros per horse/mule. A horse can carry between 30 – 35 kg.
- Choose Balkans reserves the rights to add other participants in and during the tour program. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us for a quotation.
- 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.
- On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Albania or neighbouring countries such as Kosovo, Montenegro or N. Macedonia. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.
- *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
