Balkans Hiking Adventure on the Via Dinarica
Small Group Holiday
10
CA$
days from
3610
Join us on a spectacular journey where we hike the best sections of the Via Dinarica through the Balkan countries of Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania.
Starting in Split, where you have time to explore Diocletian's Palace and the surrounding Old Town, we journey into Bosnia-Herzegovina for a sunset and night hike in the Dinaric Alps of Blidinje Nature Park. If the weather cooperates the stargazing will be phenomenal.
Our next hike is relatively easy as we hike up Cincar Mountain for a visit with the herds of wild horses.
Next we explore the terrific alpine scenery of the Bjelašnica Mountain area, walking through Bosnia's highest village, Lukomir, known for its centuries old stone houses and traditional dress. Here you get to share a lunch and the famous Bosnian coffee with the local people.
Spend some time in Sarajevo before a scenic drive into Montenegro. Here we'll hike into Durmitor National Park, a park famous for its scenic rivers and beautifully coloured glacial lakes. The hike here, going by a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Tara Canyon, will be one of the highlights of the trip.
Travelling on to a small village on the border of Albania, from where we'll gain some significant altitude as we hike towards Karanfili peaks. Then, after crossing into Albania, it is time for our final hike, this time on the Valbona-Theth hiking trail. Expect some rewarding vistas towards the snow-capped Albanian Alps.
Following a scenic ferry ride to Koman we'll travel to Tirana by minibus, where your last evening can be spent at your leisure, reflecting on a fantastic hiking holiday in the Balkans.
Activity / Theme
Country
Hiking
Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania
Comfort Level
Physical Rating
Basic / Moderate
Moderate / Challenging
Transportation
Accommodation
On foot, Private vehicle, Ferry
Hotel (8 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
Months of Operation
June, July, August, September
Adventure Coordinators' insider tip:
You must be fit to this hiking adventure. The trek in the Accursed Mountains (day 8) is a 15 km point-to-point hike, with an elevation gain of 850 metres. This hike cannot be shortened and may take up to 7 hours to complete.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Tour starts in Split
DAY 2: To Blidinje, night hike (15kms, 7 hrs)
DAY 3: Hike Cincar Mountain, see wild horses (5 hrs)
DAY 4: Hike Bjelasnica, to Sarajevo (16kms, 8 hrs)
DAY 5: Journey to Montenegro
DAY 6: Hike beautiful Durmitor NP (18 kms, 7 hrs)
DAY 7: To Vusinje, hike Prokletije (10kms, 6-7 hrs)
DAY 8: Into Albania, hike Accursed Mountains (15 kms, 7 hrs)
DAY 9: Ferry to Koman, to Tirana
DAY 10: Tour ends in Tirana
A splendid high-paced tour with lots of great hikes. You see a lot of different areas in a short time. Be physically prepared for long days, harder hikes and hot weather.
Marien - Toronto, ON
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Accommodation
Transportation
Blidinje: Hajducka Vrata guided night hike & guided stargazing
Blidinje: hiking with wild horses
Bjelasnica mountains guided hike
Lukomir village visit
Lunch with local Bosnian family
Durmitor National Park - Lake Trail guided hike
Prokletije Mountains guided hike: Karanfili peaks
Albanian Alps: Theth to Valbona guided hike
Fierza to Koman picturesque ferry trip
Sample tour. Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice. Please inquire.
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