New to the Peaks of Balkans Trail?
Before planning your self-guided adventure, check out our ultimate planning guide with everything you need to know - trail routes, best times to visit, packing essentials, and insider tips.
Adventure Overview
Experience the freedom of hiking the spectacular Peaks of the Balkans trail at your own pace with our stress-free, self-guided package. Winding through Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro, this route takes you across some of Europe's most untouched mountain landscapes. We handle the logistics - permits, accommodation bookings, offline maps, and an in-depth day by day guidebook - so you can focus on the adventure, exploring independently with the confidence of full support behind you.
Highlights
- Hike at your own pace through three countries: Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro
- Experience diverse cultures, traditions, and cuisines
- Stay in authentic mountain villages and guesthouses
- Explore some of Europe's most untouched wilderness areas
- Comprehensive digital guides and resources at your fingertips
- Connect with local communities and learn about their way of life
Why Choose Self-Guided
- Flexibility to hike at your own pace and schedule
- Freedom to modify your itinerary as you go
- Privacy to enjoy the trail with just your chosen companions
- Independence to immerse yourself in the experience
- Comprehensive resources and support without a physical guide
- More affordable than fully guided options
- Sense of accomplishment from navigating the trail yourself
Package Tiers
Choose the level of support that's right for your adventure
- Border crossing permits
- Comprehensive PDF guide
- GPX files for all trail sections
- Accommodation recommendations
- Everything in Explorer Tier
- Accommodation bookings arranged for you
- Pre-departure video briefing
- Everything in Trail-Ready Tier
- Pickup from airport to trailhead (and back)
- Baggage transfer quotes and arrangements
Accommodation
Experience the warm hospitality of local families in simple but charming accommodations that offer a genuine glimpse into Balkan mountain life.
Our self-guided packages include recommendations for authentic village guesthouses along the trail. With our Trail-Ready and Premium tiers, we'll handle all the bookings for you.
Food
Cooked at the guesthouses, prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
Breakfast will consist of eggs, breads, and jams. A packed lunch will be provided for the trail, and dinner is usually fresh salads, some meat, potatoes, stuffed peppers, pies.
Hearty food with local specialties - you will be well fed!
Trail Highlights
Spectacular views and experiences await you
Theth, Albania
Rugova, Kosovo
Prokletije, Montenegro
Theth, Albania
Rugova, Kosovo
Prokletije, Montenegro
Theth, Albania
Book Your Self-Guided Adventure
Phone / Whatsapp: +382 68 428 789
Email: info@hikebalkans.com
Booking Information
- No minimum group size required - perfect for solo travelers!
- Full payment required to confirm booking
- Digital materials delivered within 48 hours of booking confirmation