Hiking the Balkans: Via Dinarica

Trip Type: Walking & Trekking

11 Days
1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $5,130.00 /Person

Get your heart racing on an active trip across four countries, showcasing some of the best of the Western Balkans. Hike through the Dinaric …

Hiking the Balkans: Via Dinarica

Get your heart racing on an active trip across four countries, showcasing some of the best of the Western Balkans. Hike through the Dinaric Alps from Croatia through Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania. Watch the sunset on an evening hike in Blidinje Nature Park and spend a day exploring Sarajevo at your own pace. Take a scenic ferry trip to Koman, follow the Valbona-Theth trail and see glacial lakes as you wander through Durmitor National Park in Montenegro. With history, culture, nature and adventure combined, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.

Itinerary

Day 1: Split

Day 2: Blidinje Nature Park

Day 3: Sarajevo

Day 4: Umoljani

Day 5: Durmitor National Park

Day 6: Durmitor National Park / Prokletije Mountains

Day 7: Prokletije Mountains

Day 8: Theth

Day 9: Valbona / Accursed Mountains

Day 10: Tirana

Day 11: Tirana

Trip Inclusions

Meals

10 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Ferry

Accomodation

Hotel (4 nights), Guesthouse (2 night), Pension (1 night), Bungalows (2 nights), Homestay (1 night).

Included Activities

Blidinje Nature Park: Hajducka Vrata guided night hike
Blidinje Nature Park: guided stargazing on Cvrsnica Mountain
Bjelasnica mountains guided hike
Lukomir village visit
Durmitor National Park - Lake Trail guided hike
Prokletije Mountains guided hike: Karanfili peaks
Albanian Alps: Theth to Valbona guided hike
Fierza to Koman picturesque private boat trip

Trip Highlights

Hike one of the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges and discover the history, culture and landscapes of not one, not two, but four southern European countries – Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania.
Embark on a scenic trail to the highest and most remote village in Bosnia – Lukomir. Here, you’ll meet the locals, learn about their way of life and share lunch, laughs, local cheese and, of course, Bosnian coffee.
Stay overnight in the fairytale-like Theth – one of the wonders in the Albanian Alps, declared a Protected Historic Center by the Albanian Government. Maybe swim in the Blue Eye of Theth or Grunasi Waterfall and cool off in your scenic surrounds.
Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Durmitor National Park and take in the panoramic views across glacial lakes and pine forests as you hike.
Take a ferry across Komani Lake. Cruise across the turquoise waters, framed by towering mountains and look for wild birds like kingfishers and grey herons.