The journey to the north begins right after breakfast. The driver will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Shkodra to travel through the region of Kelmend, the northernmost region of Albania, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The trip through the steep Çem valley is exceptionally impressive and the winding road that leads through the villages of Tamarë and Selcë offers breath-taking views over the valley. The road will lead you to Lëpushë, another village nestled into green hills and surrounded by beech forests.
After arriving at your guesthouse, you a short warmup hike to the Berizhdol Pass is planned. The hike is easy and follows a wide and well-marked trail. Dinner and accommodation will be provided in a guesthouse in Lëpushë.
The price includes:
• Private transfer from Shkodra to Lëpushë
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guest house in Lëpushë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Today’s hike will lead you through breath-taking scenery, in the border area between Albania and Montenegro.
The hike of the day starts after breakfast, following the trail which goes through the forest up to 1650 m altitude. Then, the hike continues in southern direction up to the 2059m high Vajusha Peak. Once on the top of the mountain you will be rewarded with a magnificent view over the entire region. After a short photo break, descend back to Lëpushë to board the vehicle for the transfer to the guesthouse in Vuthaj (Vusanje) in Montenegro.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Vuthaj
• Private local transfer from Lëpushë to Vuthaj
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

This is one of the most iconic hikes in the Dinaric Alps. Almost the entire hike is surrounded by steep mountains with stunning views. The ruins, which lie along the path, are witness of the communist past when it was forbidden to walk around this area.
The day begins with the hike to the Gjeshtarë glacial lake, at the border between Montenegro and Albania. From there the trail follows the Rapojana Valley ascending in southwestern direction up to “Fusha e Runicës”. Then, the hike continues on mainly flat terrain up to “Sheu i Bardhë”, where you can have a short break near the water source.
From there the trail follows southwards with slight slope differences, on a firm grass and stony path and then continues in the direction of the Peja glacial lake. You will continue hiking in the direction of Peja Pass. The descent towards Theth follows a narrow rocky trail that leads down the valley. The last part is surrounded by colorful scenery, forests, mountains and passing streams. Dinner and accommodation are provided in a guesthouse in Theth.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Theth
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day begins with a short hike from the village to the Isolation Tower. During its visit you will become acquainted with the “Kanun” and its regulations. The Kanun is a set of traditional Albanian laws. It was primarily oral and was published in writing only in the 20th century.
Then you will hike to the Waterfall of Grunas and to the Grunas Canyon that is 30 m in height and one meter in width. After a short break to take in the view, the hike continues up to Ndërlysaj. The glacier mills of Ndërlysaj offer a unique nature spectacle. The water squeezes itself through a narrow approach that has arisen over the millennia. Rounded and sharp rocks, half dipped into the shimmering colors of water and all-around green vegetation will surround your path. You will continue the hike up to the Blue Eye of Kaprre, a spellbinding natural pool with amazingly blue water in a jungle-like environment. Don’t forget your bathing suit, but before diving don’t forget that the crystal-clear water of the source comes from the melting snow.
There are different restaurants in Ndërlysa, that prepare simple homemade meals, where you can have lunch.
In the afternoon you will hike back to the guest house in the village.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Theth
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Today’s hiking starts right after breakfast from the guesthouse. The ascent is initially soft and runs through the woods, then becomes steeper and continues on scree to the Pass of Valbonë. From the height of 1812 meters above sea level, the view over the valleys of Valbonë and Theth is unique. The descent towards Valbonë is initially craggy, getting softer as you approach the valley. You will walk through the valley of Valbonë up to the village where dinner and accommodation in a hotel are provided.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a hotel in Valbonë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

After breakfast, you will start hiking towards the hanging glacial valley of Kukaj. The trail runs through boulders and meadows, entering the beech forest. Passing by the houses of Kukaj, the path follows the right side of the valley up to a small grassy plateau with a mountain hut, where a lunch break is planned.
After some time to enjoy the views, you will hike down to the guest house in the valley.
In the afternoon you will have some free time to relax in the village. Dinner is planned at the hotel.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a hotel in Valbonë
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

The day starts with a short local transfer to the village of Çerem. It is a village lying 16km northeast of Valbona, which is only inhabited in summer.
Starting from Çerem, you will follow the path that runs northeast along the stream and then enters the forest. The hike to Dobërdol is astonishingly varied going through forests, meadows, and blueberry covered fields. After reaching the upper part of the Gashi Valley, it continues with a steep but short ascent to Dobërdol, where the overnight stay is planned in a shepherd’s hut.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in shepherd’s hut in Dobërdol
• Local transfer from Valbona to Çerem village
*Please see “Inclusions” section!

Today you will wake up surrounded by the wilderness and the untouched nature of the Dobërdol plateau. After breakfast at the shepherd’s hut, starts the hike through bilberry covered meadows of Dobërdol, in the direction of the mountain ridge which forms the border between the two countries: Albania and Kosovo. Following the ridge and hiking in the south-eastern direction, the heart-shaped glacial lake of Gjeravica can be admired. You will hike up to the saddle and from where the ascend to the Gjeravica Peak. After a break to take in the view, starts the descent hike to the point where the 4 x 4 vehicles will be waiting for the transfer to Gjakova.
From there you can return back to Tirana, Shkodra or other cities in Albania or Kosovo, or continue your next adventure.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• 4 x 4 transfer from the end point of the hike to Gjakova
*Please see “Inclusions” section!