Peaks Of The Balkans Tour

Day 1: Pristina - Peja - Kuqishtë, Kosovo

Meet our guide upon your arrival at Pristina Airport and transfer to the city center. Discover Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, the youngest country in Europe (sightseeing tour depending on your arrival time).

Depart for the city of Peja. Surrounded by the Albanian Alps, Peja is the largest city in western Kosovo. Depending on your arrival time, visit the Patriarchal Monastery, an important Orthodox religious center.

Continue through the Rugova Valley to reach the mountain village of Kuqishtë, where your hike will begin the next day.

Overnight stay in Kuqishtë. Hotel Te Liqeni

Day 2: Hiking: Kuqishtë, Kosovo - Babino Polje, Montenegro

After breakfast, attend a briefing on the weekly program and begin your hike.

Hike from Kuqishtë to Babino Polje in Montenegro, passing through mountain trails and natural water sources.

Enjoy breaks along the glacial lakes “Liqeni i Kuqishtës” and “Liqeni i Drelajve.”

In the afternoon, cross into Montenegro and arrive at the village of Babino Polje, located on the border between Kosovo and Montenegro.

Check in to your guesthouse.

Dinner and overnight stay in Babino Polje.

Length: 19 kilometers
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 8 hours
Cumulative ascent: 1,151 meters
Cumulative descent: 1,109 meters
Maximum altitude: 2,276 meters
Minimum altitude: 1,438 meters

Day 3: Hiking: Babino Polje - Plav, Montenegro – Vusanje, Montenegro

After breakfast, begin your hike toward Plav.

Reach Lake Hrid, one of the highest points of the day. Enjoy free time to swim and relax by the lake.

Continue the hike and arrive at Lake Plav in the afternoon. Located at 900 meters above sea level, it offers a beautiful setting to relax or swim.

Transfer by vehicle to Vusanje, a village located in a valley in the heart of the mountains.

Check in to your cottage and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Dinner and overnight stay in Vusanje.

Your luggage will be transferred to your guesthouse.

Length: 20 kilometers
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Cumulative ascent: 597 meters
Cumulative descent: 1,123 meters
Maximum altitude: 2,046 meters
Minimum altitude: 1,002 meters

Day 4: Hiking: Vusanje, Montenegro - Theth, Albania

After breakfast, transfer by vehicle to Jezerce Lake and begin your hike toward Albania to reach Theth.

Cross beautiful landscapes, including the Grlja Waterfall on the Montenegrin side and the glacial Jezerce Lake near the Albanian border.

On the way, stop at the natural spring known as the “Blue Eye” (Syri i Kaltër), a stunning underground water source.

Continue the hike and cross the highlight of the day, the Peja Pass (Qafa e Pejës), located at 1,742 meters above sea level.

Arrive in Theth in the late afternoon, an untouched village rich in history, nestled in a beautiful valley.

Check into your guesthouse and relax.

Dinner and overnight in Theth.

Length: 20 kilometers
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 8 hours
Cumulative ascent: 1,100 meters
Cumulative descent: 1,524 meters

Day 5: Hiking: The Blue Eye, Albania

After breakfast at the guesthouse, depart by 4×4 for a one-hour drive. Then begin a hike to the beautiful “Blue Eye” (Syri i Kaltër).

This natural spring offers crystal-clear but cold water in a stunning setting, ideal for relaxing and swimming.

Enjoy lunch by the water on wooden tables prepared by locals.

Free time before returning to your guesthouse.

Dinner and overnight stay in Theth.

Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 2 hours (round trip)

Day 6: Hiking: Theth - Valbona, Albania – Prizren, Kosovo

After breakfast, begin your hike to Valbona.

Walk through breathtaking landscapes in the Albanian mountains. Along the way, stop at small mountain cafés and learn about the lifestyle of local communities.

Reach Valbona Pass at midday, the highest point of the day, offering spectacular views on both sides of the mountain.

Arrive in Valbona in the afternoon.

Celebrate the end of the hike with a refreshing drink, then transfer by road back to Kosovo and continue to Prizren, the cultural and historical capital.

Explore the old Ottoman center along the Lumbardhi River.

Dinner and overnight stay in Prizren. Hotel Centrum 4*

Length: 18 kilometers
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 7 hours
Cumulative ascent: 1,104 meters
Cumulative descent: 705 meters
Maximum altitude: 1,806 meters
Minimum altitude: 727 meters

Day 7: Prizren - Pristina, Kosovo

After breakfast, visit Prizren and discover its well-preserved Ottoman architecture and historical monuments.

Walk through its cobbled streets and old bazaar. Visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque and the Albanian League of Prizren.

Free time to visit Prizren Fortress for panoramic views of the city.

Lunch in Prizren.

Then transfer to Pristina for your final night in the Balkans.

Dinner in Pristina and enjoy the city’s vibrant nightlife.

Overnight in a private guesthouse in the city center.

Day 8: Pristina, Kosovo - Paris, France

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to Pristina/Skopje Airport for your return flight.

Guaranteed Departure for 4 Participants

Important: This trip is limited to 13 participants to ensure a more authentic and personalized experience. Due to the nature of the activities, minor changes to the itinerary may occur beyond our control. In such cases, the program will be adapted accordingly.

Total Trek Distance: 78 kilometers over 5 days

Important: Your luggage will be transferred on Day 2 to Vusanje and then transported to your hotel in Prizren on Day 6 to avoid carrying heavy bags during the hike.

This Price Includes:

Airport transfers (Pristina/Skopje – city – airport)

All transport mentioned in the program

Local guide throughout the tour

Accommodation in hotels and mountain guesthouses

Full board from Day 1 dinner to Day 8 breakfast (including packed lunches during hikes)

All visits mentioned in the program

Cross-border fees

Luggage transfer on Day 2 and Day 6

This Price Does Not Include:

Personal expenses

Optional activities

Tips

Insurance

International flights