Northern Albania & Kosovo Hike

Northern Albania -
Montenegro - Kosovo

Hike the legendary Peaks of the Balkans trail with alpine villages, summits, and breathtaking valley views.

Hot Pick

€940

Experience the legendary Peaks of the Balkans trail across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo. Begin in Shkodra with a visit to Rozafa Castle before trekking through Lepusha, Vuthaj, and Vajusha Peak.

Hike through Theth and Valbona valleys, cross Cerem and Doberdol, and summit Gjeravica for panoramic alpine views.

Finish with a cultural visit to Prizren before transfer to Tirana. Luggage is transported by horse along the way, allowing you to focus on trekking and scenery.

Tour Overview

Start / End

Shkodra / Tirana

Countries

Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo

Tour Type

Trekking & Cultural Adventure

Duration

9 days / 8 nights

Difficulty

Moderate to challenging (5–9 hrs/day hiking, 500–1,100 m elevation gain/loss)

Accomodation

Hotels, Guesthouses, Mountain Hut

Best season

June – September

Day 1 – Shkodra Arrival

Pick-up at airport.
Visit Rozafa Castle.
Overnight in hotel in Shkodra.
Dinner included.
Day 2 – Shkodra → Lepusha

Drive to Lepusha.
Afternoon walk in Lepusha.
Overnight in guesthouse.
Breakfast & dinner included.
Day 3 – Lepusha → Vuthaj via Vajusha Peak

Trek from Lepusha to Vajusha Peak.
Descend to Gerbaj.
Short transfer to Vuthaj.
Luggage transferred by horse. Overnight in guesthouse. Breakfast, packed lunch & dinner included.
Day 4 – Vuthaj → Theth

Trek from Vuthaj to Theth. Luggage transferred by horse.
Visit Theth Tower (Kulla e Ngujimit) and learn its history.
Overnight in guesthouse. Breakfast, packed lunch & dinner included.
Day 5 – Theth → Valbona

Trek from Theth to Valbona. Luggage transferred by horse.
Overnight in guesthouse. Breakfast, packed lunch & dinner included.
Day 6 – Valbona → Doberdol via Cerem

Trek from Valbona to Cerem. Optional village visit en route (+4 km).
Continue to Doberdol. Elevation: 500 m ascent/descent, distance ~12 km, ~6–7 hrs hiking.
Overnight in mountain hut at 1,809 m. Breakfast, packed lunch & dinner included.
Day 7 – Doberdol → Gjeravica → Zalli i Rupes → Decan

Optional trek to “Maja e Tre Kufirit.”
Summit Gjeravica (2,656 m) in Kosovo.
Descend to Zalli i Rupes, then transfer to Decan.
Overnight in hotel. Breakfast, packed lunch & dinner included.
Day 8 – Decan → Peje → Prizren → Tirana

Transfer with stops for lunch & sightseeing in Prizren.
Visit League of Prizren House and Castle.
Continue to Tirana. Dinner & overnight in hotel.
Day 9 – Departure

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Tirana airport.

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Northern Albania & Kosovo Hike

Northern Albania -
Montenegro - Kosovo

Hot Pick

€940