Packrafting / Hiking / Wild Camping
Cross Boarder Pack Rafting Expedition
Set off on an epic week while paddling and camping under the stars around the biggest Balkan lake.
Duration
8 Days
GROUP SIZE
Up to 14 people
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel / Camping / Guest House
MEETING POINT
Podgorica Airport
SEASON
March—November
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
Previous hiking experience required.
From
€850
Cancel up to 31 days before departure and we'll transfer your deposit into credit for a future booking.
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The region is a diverse landscape of rugged hills, high cliffs, and endless, rolling agricultural land. The Mediterranean climate is perfect for growing grapes and other fruits. It's the ideal place to get off the beaten path and have a unique Balkans experience.
Visas :Albania & North Macedonia
No visa required for most nationalities, including UK passport holders, most other EU nationalities, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand.
Vaccinations: Albania and North Macedonia
There are no specific health risks.
A Company you can Trust
- included
- Guides
Expert, friendly, English-speaking guides.
- Accommodation
Camping
- Meals
Natural, fresh food.
- Transfers
You’ll be transferred from and to Podgorica Airport
- Equipment
Everything you need for pack rafting and camping is provided.
- not included
- Flights to and from the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Food
Food in our region is very diverse and greatly influenced by its neighbouring countries. It is hearty and healthy, usually based around meat and vegetables much of which is seasonal and sourced locally. Many dishes are served with wine from one the local vineyards.
- Accomodation
DAY 1
Arrival at Podgorica airport
Transportation to Virpazar to a basecamp in the middle of the National Park
18:00 Prepare the equipments and pack the gears for the expedition
20:00 Tasty dinner with natural products
DAY 2
7:00 Breakfast at basecamp.
8:00 Transfer to the starting point of packrafting
9:00 Start the adventure
12:30 Local lunch at a solitary fisherman shack
14:00 Paddle forward the village of Bobovište,
16:00 Build the camping and prepare the dinner
Paddling distance 8 km
DAY 3
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Start paddling to village Ckla
12:30 Packaged lunch
16:00 Build the camping and prepare the dinner
Paddling distance 9 km
DAY 4
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Arrival at Shkodra city
11:00 Start paddling to village of Zogaj
12:30 Fish based lunch at Shiroka
16:00 Build the camping and prepare the dinner
DAY 5
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Visit of Rozafa Castle
11:00 Kayaking to Montenegro boarder
12:30 Packaged lunch
16:00 Build the camping and prepare the dinner
Paddling distance 21 km
DAY 6
9:00 Breakfast
9:00 Start paddling to Adriatic sea through the stretch of Bojana
12:30 Packed lunch
15:00 Arrival to Velika Plaza in the Adriatic sea
20:00 Dinner in the restaurant
Paddling distance 6 km
DAY 7
8:00 Breakfast
Swim
Transfer to Virpazar basecamp
Walkinf around the national park
19:00 Goodbye dinner
DAY 8
8:00 Brekafast
9:00 Tranfer to Podgorica airport and time to say goodbye.
- What is included?
✓Accommodation in caping tents.
✓All breakfasts and lunches.
✓ Dinners as described.
✓Pack rafting equipment.
✓Airport transfer.
- What is not included?
✕Hiking boots and sticks.
✕Personal clothing.
✕Any personal expenses such as drinks.
✕Travel Insurance.
- What should customers pack?
✓Jacket or fleece in case of cold or rainy weather.
✓ Swimming suit and towel.
✓Small rucksack for carrying personal items.
✓Camera.
✓ Sun protection.
Minimum 6 persons and maximum 14 person.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance so we can cater to these.
The best months for experiencing this tour are April to June and September to November when the weather is warm and sunny, reaching temperatures of around 30 degrees.
The children can join only private trips. They should have at least 15 years old.
Previous experience, medical conditions, weight, dietary requirements.
