Peaks of the Balcans

7 days
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One of the Europe’s least discover trail, the Peaks of the Balkans is an exceptional experience through the remote and unspoiled mountainous regions of Albania. The trail offers a rare journey through the harsh contrasts of Albanian alps with our experienced guides.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Albania

What's this trip about?

    One of the Europe’s least discover trail, the Peaks of the Balkans is an exceptional experience through the remote and unspoiled mountainous regions of Albania. The trail offers a rare journey through the harsh contrasts of Albanian alps with our experienced guides.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTirana
End CityAlbania

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Albania

Attractions

  • Tirana

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Mountaineering
  • Rock Climbing
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Tour guides
    • Transport
    • Breakfast

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1

Arrival at the airport 11.00 Departure from the airport to Shkoder 12.30-14.00 Lunch at Mrizi i Zanave 15.30 Transfer in Lepushë Check in 19.00 Dinner - Your pick up will welcome you at the airport to head then to Mrizi I Zanave agrotourism restaurant, the best plac...

Day 2

07.00 Breakfast Starting the hike to pass from Lepushë to Vuthaj reaching Vajusha peak and descending to Gerbale village Lunch with local food brought with us from the guest house Transfer from Gerbaje to Vuthaj driving Arrival in Vuthaj in afternoon Time to relax 19....

Day 3

07.00 Breakfast Starting the hiking from Vuthaj to Theth passing by Peja Pass Lunch with local food brought with us from the guest house Arrival in Theth in afternoon Time to relax 9.30 Dinner

Time to reach the most known village in the Alps, Theth. As soon as ...

Day 4

07.00 to 09.00 Breakfast Hiking trip to visit Waterfall of Grunasi, Canion of Grunasi, Stone Baths Lunch at Stone Baths Visit at the Blue Eye 17.00 Return with local transport to Theth 19.30 Dinner

Theth is one of the most known villages in Albanian Alps. The f...

Day 5

07.00 Breakfast Starting the hiking to pass from Theth to Valbona Valley Lunch with local food brought with us from the guest house Arrival in Valbona around 16.00 Time to relax Visit in Valbona Valley 19.30 Dinner If you wanna experience the Alps and really enjoy t...

Day 6

07.00 Breakfast Starting the hiking to pass from Theth to Valbona Valley Lunch with local food brought with us from the guest house Arrival in Valbona around 16.00 Time to relax Visit in Valbona Valley 19.30 Dinner If you wanna experience the Alps and really enjoy t...

Day 7

07.00 to 09.00 Breakfast Departing to Tirana, passing by Komani Lake Starting the trip to Komani Lake with the boat at 12.00 Lunch with local food brought with us from the guest house 14.30 Arrival at the dam and driving by car to Tirana Arrival in Tirana

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,200
Price per day$457
Last Updated: 5/12/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Aman Tours Reviews & Ratings

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Diego

Aug 2022

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Would travel again

My wife and I, along with one of our cousins decided to travel to Albania last Summer and we spent 7 days in the Albanian Alps, traveling through Aman Tours. Because...

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Johan

Jul 2022

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Good memories

During last Summer we were thinking of visiting Albania. We had previously thought of visiting it after some friends had been there and shared some amazing moments. ...

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Camille

Jun 2022

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Fabulous trip

We had a fantastic journey with Aman at the Albanian Alps. The guide was exceptional on our trip to the North of Albania. He guided us through beautiful valleys and ...

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Amelia

May 2022

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I highly recommend this trip

We had almost 1 week of great exploration of the Peaks of the Balkans. The tour guide met us at the airport and although it was a light rain, he surprisingly had an ...

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Amelia

May 2022

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I highly recommend this trip

We had almost 1 week of great exploration of the Peaks of the Balkans. The tour guide met us at the airport and although it was a light rain, he surprisingly had an ...

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Tour Operator

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At Aman, we exist with the philosophy that everyone can find his own distinctive journey. Born from the passion of man to discover the world and create unique memories we go an extra mile to select unique itineraries that disclose the best of countries, sometimes by connecting many regions together. Our travelers can choose group travel or private customized journeys. Whether it is about hiking, sun and bath tours, romantic or another holiday with the family, we are adaptable to meet all expectations of our travelers. Our groups size can vary from 4 to 10 people by selecting local accommodation that preserves the cultural heritage of countries and we continuously invest in the green economy. We empower local women and make our contribution in renovating architecture under risk and reduce carbon footprint indicating that we are a proud contributor of the green economy.

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History

We are a challenger tour operator in Southern Europe, born from the inquisition of man to discover the world and the locals to proudly tell their culture. We operate in Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Corfu and Cappadocia.

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On every trip we operate we have a compass of values that drive us in our journeys:

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  • Excellence – We strive to offer our best
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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Personal expenses

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast included
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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