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!
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. 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 35 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.
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.