High Trails of the Balkans

Start in Pristina and end in Dubrovnik, the tour "High Trails Of The Balkans" is a guided walking trip that takes 8 days. You will visit Dubrovnik, Shkoder, Cetinje and 10 other destinations in 4 different countries. "High Trails Of The Balkans" is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

Follow old trade routes through the 'Accursed Mountains' from Kosovo to Montenegro and Albania. On the western Balkan Peninsula and extending from Kosovo to eastern Montenegro and northern Albania, lies the dramatic landscapes and settlements of the Prokletije Mountains, also known as the Accursed Mountains. Through a series of challenging walks over passes and across borders, take in sweeping views from the Jelenak pass (2272m) and cross between valleys as you walk between the three countries. Experience the warm hospitality of the locals and gain a unique insight into their fascinating mountain culture, staying in guesthouses and enjoying farmhouse lunches and refreshment stops. Walk in the footsteps of the early British traveller Edith Durham, author of 'High Albania' on a section through the Theth Valley, visit the highest waterfall in Albania and spend time exploring Shkodra with its impressive view of Lake Skadar, the largest lake of the Balkan Peninsula. In Montenegro, visit Cetinje, the old royal capital and walk to the Bay of Kotor, one of the most impressive bays in the Balkans. This is an ideal holiday for those seeking a challenging walking and cultural immersion experience, in the company of a likeminded group and an expert mountain guide.