Packrafting / Hiking / Snorkeling / Wine tasting / UNESCO Culture Site visits / Bunker Visit / Rafting
Pack Raft, Trek, and Cycle across the Western Balkans
Discover one of the Europe hidden gems while you escape civilisation in Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia through paddling, trekking and cycling.
Duration
12 Days
GROUP SIZE
Up to 14 people
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel / Camping / Guest House
MEETING POINT
Skopje Airport, N. Macedonia
SEASON
March—November
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
No rafting or hiking experience is needed, just a reasonable level of fitness and the ability to handle 4-7 hours of activity a day.
From
€2100
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 perfect 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
- Meals
Natural, fresh food.
- Transfers
You’ll be transferred from Tirana and to Podgorica Airport
- Equipment
Everything you need for pack rafting and camping is provided.
- not included
- Flights to and from the meeting point
- Some meals as described
- 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. Popular dishes include turkey, lamb or goat Pershesh, served with a local bread known as Kulac, a cheese pie made with thin pastry called Fli, Musaka, Ajvar and freshly caught fish served in a Mediterranean style. Many dishes are served with wine from one the local vineyards.
- Accomodation
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DAY 1
Arrival in Skopje Airport
Departure to Mavrovo National Park
Accommodation in hotel Tutto
20:00 Welcoming dinner
DAY 2
Transfer to St Jovan Bigorski Monastery
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Transfer to St Jovan Bigorski Monastery (5 km, 30 min)
9:30 Visit to St Jovan Bigorski
11:00 Pack Rafting in Radika river, 7 km
12:30 Lunch break in Beneks Restaurant
14:00 Pack Rafting in Radika River, 3 km
17:00 Transfer in Ohrid
Free evening to discover the city
DAY 3
Travel by car to Shumbat
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Departure to Pogradec
11:00 Pack rafting in the lake Ohrid
13:00 Fish based lunch
16:00 Accommodation in the guesthouse “Gita” Tushemisht
DAY 4
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Departure to Shebenik (driving 2,5 hrs)
12:00 Accommodation in hotel Joel Village
15:00 Hiking and pack rafting in Shebenike Jabllanice (4 hrs)
20:00 Traditional dinner
DAY 5
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Departure to Tirana
11:00 Hiking and black cave exploration (3 hrs)
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Accommodation in Artistic Guesthouse
Free evening to explore dhe city.
DAY 6
8:00 Breakfast and Departure to Ulza (2 hours)
10:00 Pack rafting
12:00 Local fish based lunch
15:00 Pack rafting (2 hours)
19:30 Traditional dinner in a local home
20:30 Accommodation in hotel
DAY 7
8:00 Breakfast and departure to Radomire (2,5 hrs)
Accommodation in rest house Korabi
12:30 Local lunch
Hiking Korab
Wild camping under the stars close to mountain’s hut
DAY 8
5:00 Breakfast
Hiking to the peak of Korab
13:00 Packaged lunch
20:00 Dinner in rest house Korabi
DAY 9
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 All day hiking with packaged lunch
19:00 Overnight in Restelice
DAY 10
Pack rafting in Ohrid lake around Ohrid Town
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Cycling Restelice – Dragash
13:00 local lunch
15:00 Cycling Dragash – Zaplluxhe
19:00 Dinner & Sleep in a a guest house
DAY 11
Pack rafting in Ohrid lake around Ohrid Town
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 Hike (Vertopi Peak) in Sharr Mountains
16:00 Cycling Zaplluxhe – Prizren
20:00 Dinner & Accommodation in hotel Prizreni
DAY 12
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Pack rafting in White Drin Canyon
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Departure to Skopje Airport and time to say goodbye
- What is included?
✓Professional English speaking guide.
✓Transportation with SUV, minivan.
✓ First aid equipment.
✓ 5 nights in hotels and 1 night camping (close to a guesthouse and in a mountain hut) and 5 nights in guesthouses .
✓Pack rafting and Climbing equipment.
✓ Meals.
- What is not included?
✕Dinner on day 2 & 5.
✕Hiking boots and sticks.
✕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.
✓Sun cream, sun glasses and hat
✓Small rucksack for carrying personal items.
✓ Sun protection.
- Private Room upgrade (upon request)
30 Euro/person.
- Price for an additional night pre/post trip?
45 Euro/person.
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.