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Via Dinarica Tour – Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo

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7 Days
Tirana, Pristina or Prizren
Via Dinarica

On this Via Dinarica tour you will have the chance to explore the best of the alpine, wild nature of the Albanian North and some parts of Montenegro and Kosovo. At the same time, this tour is part of the mega Balkanic Dinaric trail with a total length of 200 km. This trail is one of the least explored trails in the Balkans and at the same time, it has been listed as one of the Best Trips for 2017 by National Geographic.

 

Tour Details

The Via Dinarica has been considered one of the most scenic and epic hiking tours in the Balkans and Europe. The itinerary of the Via Dinarica tour will take you to the North of Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo. Hiking the Three Borders point, you will be stunned by the highest peak of Kosovo and Montenegro. Part of the Tour are also the National Parks of Theth and Valbona. The rest continues through alpine villages where we will be welcomed by locals and shepherds to share the very simple guesthouses and meals. 

We will be walking and exploring parts of the Accursed Mountains. In Albanian Folk, this was the place where the fairies could be found. By the end of the tour, we will also have the chance to visit the city of Prizren. It is one of the most important cities of Kosovo and furthermore known as the Cultural Capital of Kosovo. 

Departure & Return Location

 

  • Tirana (Albania)

On request this Via Dinarica tour may start from Pristina or Prizren 

Departure Time

05:30

Price Includes

  • 6 Nights Accomodation in Shared Room
  • All meals apart from breakfast on the first day and dinner om the last day
  • Tour Guide
  • All Transfers
  • Tickets and Entrance

Price Excludes

  • Snacks and Drinks
  • Personal Expenses and Tips

Complementaries

  • Hiking Shoes
  • Sunscreen and Hat
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Rain Coat
  • Comfortable Backpack. We carry everything on our own through all the trip.
  • Water Containers
  • Hiking Poles
What to Expect in this Via Dinarica Tour
Highlights of the Tour

During this seven-day  Hiking Via Danirica Tour we will stay closer to the rural life by staying at local guesthouses and Shepherd summer huts. The Tour is based on Shared Rooms for Triple or Quadruple Occupancy.

For Private Rooms Please Contact Us. 

All the meals are provided. The food is simple and homemade at the guesthouse with fresh products from the garden and the area. 

  • Via Dinarica Tour - Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro
  • Exploration of Theth National Park, its culture and the natural Spring of Blue Eye.
  • Border crossing Hiking Tour. Hiking at the Three Borders Peak
  • Local Stay with shepherds in their simple , but warm and welcoming conditions
  • Exploration on one of the best cities of Kosovo, Prizren
Itinerary
Via Dinarica Tour

Fist Day Driving from Tirana to Theth

Leaving Tirana we will head toward the North of Albania with the village of Theth as our final destination. After a comfortable 2 hours drive we will reach the city of Shkodra. With more than 2000 years of history, Shkodra is the largest city in Northern Albania. Called also the capital of North Albania, it has been a cultural, economic, and political center for centuries.
Here we’ll change our vehicle. We will jump to a more suitable public transport van to share this driving experience with some locals.
Driving through the Valley of Boga, a course scenery will open in front of us. Driving on a windy road, the view gets even better. At the end of this bumpy ride, we will find Theth. It will amaze us with its unique nature, history, and traditions including the village’s symbol, the Lock-In Tower. After lunch at the Guesthouse, our next destination will be the Grunasi waterfall not far from the center of the village.
The last station will be “The Lock-in Tower”, the most iconic building of Theth. Mentioned also in the journal of the traveler Edith Durham, it is the symbol of the blood feuds in Albania. Short Presentation of a symbolic process where 2 families were agreeing on peace. We will spend the first night in Theth.

Second DayExploration of the Natural Park of Theth and Blue Eye

Theth is indeed one of the best examples of an alpine village in Albania. The second day is planned to be organized as a full-day round trip to explore the area and the Blue Eye.
Situated around 10 km from the center of Theth, this natural water pool is the main destination of the second day. With a depth of 5 m and icy waters (5°C), the Blue Eye is formed by the erosion of rock by the water that descends from the mountains. Picnic lunch at the Blue Eye and return tothe guesthouse in Theth by the afternoon.
In addition, the second night will be spent in Theth.

Third Day Hiking From Theth to Valbona

We now set off on the thrilling hike from Theth to Valbona following the ancient path that the locals have been using for years. Back in the day, it was only possible to travel from Valbona to Shkoder by foot taking two full days of walking! Walking on this path we will pass through the oldest part of the village where people are still living in their more than 100-year-old stone houses that are remarkable remnants of the past.
The 20-km trek offers spectacular views of long rocky valleys and lush green forests. We stop for lunch at one of the traditional cafés along the way but do stock up on snacks just in case.
Dinner and Overnight in Valbona.

Hiking Trail: 19 Km
Elevation gain: 1043 m
Elevation Loss: 764 m

Fourth Day Hiking from Valbona to Cerem through "Lugu i Persllopit"

The day starts early, to continue further on the Via Dinarica. We leave the Valbona Valley to head toward a more remote village, hidden in between the mountains. Cerem is well known among the accursed mountains for its blackberries.
The trail meanders along with the pine forests in a very remote area. In a few hours of hike we will reach the highest peak of the trail at 2030m. Could there be a better place for a picnic lunch?
We continue our trip by entering the Montenegrian border and hiking for a few kilometers on the sides of Zla Kolata, the highest peak of Montenegro. Re-entering the Albanian border and through the Bori Pass, we will reach the village of Cerem where we will spend the night.

Hiking Trail: 13 Km
Elevation gain: 1089 m
Elevation Loss: 870 m

Fifth Day Hiking from Cerem to Doberdol, the heart of Accursed Mountains

Located in-between high peaks Doberdol has been for centuries a Sheppard summer camp. 
Today’s hike is relatively easy, mainly through forests. We leave the rocky massif of Kollata and make our way through the forest for a few hours. We are briefly crossing the border to Montenegro, to return again to the Albanian side, walking next to a former military base. Picnic lunch and coffee break in a remote Cafe.
On the next kilometers to Doberdol, the terrain is mainly flat and leads us through beech forest.
Dinner and Overnight in a basic guesthouse in Doberdol.

Hiking Trail: 15 Km
Elevation gain: 890m
Elevation Loss: 440m

Sixth DayThe Three Borders Peak - Hiking from Doberdol to "Zalli Rupes" in Kosovo

We leave the stunning Doberdol to head toward the Three Borders Peak. The trail is amazingly scenic and symbolic. Part of our range will be the Peak of Gjeravica, the highest peak in Kosovo. The second one is the Zla Kolata, which we passed by a few days ago. In addition, on the horizon, we’ll see the massif of rocky Jezerca the second highest peak of Albania.
An additional walk will lead us toward the Three Borders Peak.
The end of our journey will be soon, after passing the Kosovo border, walking into a forest. From there we will take a transfer toward the historical city of Prizren.
Dinner and Overnight in Prizren.

Hiking Trail: 6 Km
Elevation gain: 630 m
Elevation Loss: 840 m

Seventh Day City Tour of Prizren and departure to Pristina / Tirana

Famous for its unique style and culture, Prizren is one of the most important cities in the history of Kosovo. It is the city where ancient history gets fused with Medieval times, Ottoman invasion, and plenty of Balkans wars.

Situated on both sides of the Lumbardhi River (White River) and above the castle of Prizren, this noble city is the place where different ethnicities and religions have been living in harmony with each other for centuries. Prizren is the city that everyone falls in love with!
City tour of Prizren and visit at “League of Prizren”.
After the tour of Prizren, our tour ends with a return to Tirana or a transfer to Pristina.

Map
Photos
Images along the Via Dinarica Trail

The Water Situation

Along the trip, we will have access to fresh spring water. If you know from the past that you have a sensitive stomach we recommend bringing bottled water to avoid any Upset Stomach symptoms. If you have a history of that, bringing some medicine might come in handy. 
Feel free to ask the guide where you can buy bottled water. 
 

The Bags / Luggage Situation

We highly recommend packing only the most necessary items on a backpack that you will need to carry and leaving the rest of the bags either with us or at the Hotel. We can safely store it for you and deliver it back in Tirana. Please inform us ahead if you will need to leave bags with us. 

Accomodation in Valbona and Theth

Accomodation

Fancy, woden cabins with a fantastic view

Located in the center of Valbona this complex of wooden cabins provides one of the most comfortable stays in Valbona. In addition, a restaurant on-site, specializing in Traditional Cuisine will make your stay unforgettable. 

Guesthouse in Theth
Comfortable stay in a Typical House of the North

Traditional Guesthouse in Theth

What started with the Old house of the family is now one of the best guesthouses in Theth. In addition, comfortable, clean rooms and delicious, local food cooked by the family will be the best combination with the epicness of the village. 

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