The 9 Best Peaks of the Balkans Treks

1.Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 8 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,366Our pick

Trek the Peaks of the Balkans across Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo in eight days, staying in homestays and shepherd huts. You will cross Valbona Pass, visit Theth’s Blue Eye and Lake Hrid, and carry your own gear. This is self-guided, with transport, breakfasts, border permits and seven nights included.

“Our guide Ervis was so knowledgeable, informative, interesting, professional, and entertaining! Thank you Choose Balkans.”

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2.Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 7 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,237

This self-guided seven-day trek links Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo by mountain paths, shepherd trails, and border crossings. Choose Balkans arranges transport, guesthouses, and route support, with Brikena Shametaj and Sirma checking in along the way. Expect long hikes, basic huts, shared rooms, and superb views of the Accursed Mountains.

“We loved the 7-day Peaks of the Balkan tour with Choose Balkans. The hikes are challenging but definitely worthwhile. The places you get to visit and sleep are fantastic. Special thanks go out to Brikena from Choose Balkans for arranging thiRead more”

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3.Peaks of the Balkans Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,237

Join a small group of up to 10 for five demanding days through Theth and Valbona. Guide names may include Gerion, Ervin, or Albi. You will cross Koman Lake by boat, hike to the Blue Eye and Valbona Pass, sleep in local guesthouses, and return to Tirana with transport arranged.

“The Albanian Alps is certainly breathtaking and a must see for adventurous travelers. My mountain guide Albi is very knowledgeable in Albanian culture and history so I learned a lot from him during the hike. I am so grateful not only to enjoRead more”

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4.Peaks of the Balkans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 days (approx.) · from $1,384

Spend about 10 days hiking from Shkodër through Theth, Valbona, Cerem, Doberdol, Plav, Vuthaj, and other mountain stops across Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. Guide Adriatik Gacaferi arranges lodging, meals, transport, permits, and route details for groups of up to 10. Moderate fitness is required, and weather may change the plan.

“Adriatic arranged a selfguided tour for us and it was fantastic. He organised guesthouses, occasional transport and delivered gpx files which made it perfecly possible to have a great holiday and trek without the hassle of having to organize everything ourselves. Plus, thanks to Adriatic we visited sites we would never have found without his help.”

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5.Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 10 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,718

Start in Tirana and cross Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo on a 10-day self-guided trek. Choose Balkans arranges transport, border permits, guesthouses, meals at local stops, and daily support from Brikena and her team. Expect long hikes, basic rooms, shepherd huts, and dramatic peaks including Talijanka, Gjeravica, and Valbona Pass.

“We had an amazing adventure on the Peaks of the Balkans trail, organized by Brikena and her team of Choose Balkans. Much recommended !”

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6.Small Group Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans Trail in 7 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,992

Start early from Tirana or Podgorica and trek across the Albanian Alps through Montenegro and Kosovo. You will cross borders, sleep in village guesthouses and shepherd huts, climb the Valbona Pass, and visit Gjakova. The group is capped at 10, with professional guides such as Saimir leading the route.

“Beautiful route with the nicest stops along the way in the most cozy guesthouses! The locals are super friendly and the food is delicious. The route is intense at times but the climbing is definitely worth it! The guide also ensures that everyone can go along at their own pace!”

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7.Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Peaks of the Balkans in 10 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,964

This 10-day small-group trek links Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro by mountain paths, mule tracks, and border crossings. Expect 4 to 8 hours of hiking most days, simple homestays, shepherd huts, local food, and guides such as Eri, Ervin, or Valentin depending on the departure. Tirana pickup, transport, breakfast, and nine nights of lodging are included.

“Choose Balkans team offered from the first moment till end of our 10 days hiking trip premium service. We had experienced drivers for transports, a professional guide and 24/7 support by the team. The guest houses were clean, the hosts friendly and food excellent.”

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8.Peaks of the Balkans – 8 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,272

This demanding 8-day trek links Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro through the Accursed Mountains. You will cross remote passes, sleep in village guesthouses, eat local meals, and hike up to 21 kilometers in a day. Go As Local provides transport, a guide, seven breakfasts, seven lunches, and seven dinners for groups of up to eight.

“Amazing tour, especially because of the people and the views. The people in the group were amazing, and I think this is always the case. And man, the two tour guides, Daniel and Redi: so much fun, responsibility, knowledge about history and nature,... I only wished there would have been a little bit more hiking instead of city sightseeing”

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9.12 Day Self-guided Tour: Peaks of the Balkans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,186Best value

Spend 12 days hiking across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo on a self-guided route through the Accursed Mountains. You will cross three-country borders, sleep in simple homestays and shepherd huts, visit Theth, Valbona, Lake Hrid, Plav, and Talijanka Peak, and carry your own gear. Choose Balkans provides transport, cross-border paperwork, breakfasts, and trip assistance.

“Redon was a great guide during the 6 day tour of Koman Lake, Theth and Valbona pass. He had a great sense of humor and was always very helpful. Brikena and Simra, were also very helpful and answered all my questions. I really recommend this company, they are serious in what they do and offer great tours. I really enjoyed this trip.”

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