Peaks of the Balkans

Visiting Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania, the Peaks of the Balkans Trekking trail is a wild escape combining the natural beauty of dolomite mountains and forest with the cultural richness of Balkan farmers and village folk going about their daily lives. Visiting the most remote mountainous regions with the remaining scars of wars, our trek with proud local people will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

Brief description of each day:

Day1 : Arrival Day

Day 2: Komani Lakes and Shala River

Day 3: Transfer from Shkoder to Theth, Hike Theth 6 km 

Day 4: Hike Theth to Valbona 16 km

Day 5: Hike Valbona to Cerem 14 km

Day 6: Hike Cerem to Doberdol 16 km

Day 7: Hike Doberdol to Milishevc 18 km

Day 8: Hike Milishevc to Babino Polje 16 km

Day 9: Hike Babino Polje to Plav 21 km

Day 10: Hike Plav to Vusanje 17 km

Day 11: Hike Talijanka Peak 10 km

Day 12: Hike Vusanje to Theth 17 km, Transfer Theth to Shkoder

Day13: Departure day

Level 4+: Trek Strong: Walks are 8 hours per day at a faster pace, rough tracks with some scrambling.

GirlsTrek trips are graded according to the length of hours out on the trails, the type of trails underfoot and
 the fitness required to comfortably walk longer distances, on tougher terrain, for several days in a row. 

For our Level 4-5 trips, we request that you have the following experience/fitness to join:

Experience hiking a multi-day trek in the last 4 years that required you to walk for up to 8hrs per day on undulating terrain.

OR Experience hiking 2 x  GirlsTrek Level 3 trips in the past 4 years. 

AND 4-5 hours a week of regular consistent exercise that involves hiking / running or fast walking.

• 13 days trekking and experiences fully hosted with GirlsTrek

• Expert local mountain guide

• Boutique Hotel accommodation in the city

• Mountain guesthouse on the trail (with all linen included)

• Full day tour to Komani Lakes and Shala river

• Private transfers for duration

• Luggage transfer (10kg) around the trail

• Currency fluctuation absorbed

• Seasonal Adjustment included

• All accommodation twin share basis*
• All meals as per itinerary
• Local transport
• Champagne celebration
• Small group size travel 
• GirlsTrek Gift
• Trip specific packing list with expert advice and great discounts
• Information get together to detail the trip and answer any of your questions
• Private group chat for messages and photos
• At home training programme to prepare you for your trek
• *You may choose a single supplement at checkout but it is only available for a portion of the trip
  
  EXCLUSIONS:
  Flights
  Travel Insurance
  Visa fees
  Drinks
  Any meals not listed in the itinerary
  Items of a personal nature