Pack Raft, Wild Camp and Hike in the Western Balkans

Pack raft, wild camp and hike on this thrilling adventure in the Western Balkans adventure holiday. See the best of Albania and North Macedonia

Pack raft, wild camp and hike on this thrilling adventure in the Western Balkans adventure holiday. See the best of Albania and North Macedonia.

Location/Region highlights
Immerse mountains, authentic rural villages, a genuine culture and an exceptionally hospitable locals is what awaits anyone who makes the journey to these much unknown gems. It’s the perfect place to get off the beaten path and have a unique Balkans experience through pack raft, wild camp and hike in the Western Balkans.

Essential Info
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.

Price Includes

• Guides - Expert, friendly, English-speaking guides.
• Accommodation - 3 nights in a hotel and 3 nights camping (close to a guesthouse and in a mountain hut) and 1 night in an alpine guesthouse.
• Meals - Natural, fresh food.
• Domestic Transfers - We’ll pick you up and drop off at Skopje Airport.
• Equipment - Everything you need for pack rafting and camping is provided.

Price Excludes

1. Flights to and from the meeting point
2. Dinner on day 7
3. Personal expenses
4. Travel insurance

What to expect

DAY 1
-Arrival in Skopje
-Transfer to Mavrovo (148 km, 2h)
-Accommodation at Hotel Tutto
-Optional activities depending on the time of arrival.
-Hike to Duf Waterfall
-Walking tour of Jance village
-Presentation of traditional building with clay
-18:30 Local, traditional style dinner in Hotel Tutto
-Overnight in Hotel Tutto
DAY 2
Transfer to St Jovan Bigorski Monastery

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
15:30 Pickup at Boskov Most
15:30 Transfer to Arras Village, Peshkopi, Albania (35 km, 1h)

Camping in the Marku guesthouse If time allows exploration of Seta canyon. Home made dinner.

Hut’s mountain
Bjeshka e Shehut
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DAY 3
Travel by car to Shumbat

9:00 Travel by car to Shumbat ( 10 km, 30 min)
10:00 Hiking to Grame Mountains (3 hours, 8 km)
13:00 Camping and lunch in the mountain hut’s
16:00 – 18:00 Hiking to forest Bjeshka e Shehut ( 4,5 km; 2 hrs)
19:00 Dinner preparation under the stars over the campfire

DAY 4
Trek to Korab Peak and back to Radomire village (10 hours, 26 km)

9:00 Travel by car to Shumbat ( 10 km, 30 min)
10:00 Hiking to Grame Mountains (3 hours, 8 km)
13:00 Camping and lunch in the mountain hut’s
16:00 – 18:00 Hiking to forest Bjeshka e Shehut ( 4,5 km; 2 hrs)
19:00 Dinner preparation under the stars over the campfire

DAY 5
Pack Rafting in Black Drin river

9:00 Pack Rafting in Black Drin river
12:00 Fish based lunch
14:00 Transportation to Fushe – Studen, Librazhd
16:00 Accommodation and local dinner at Joen Village
19:30 Traditional dinner

Fushe - Studen, Librazhd
Ohrid Lake
Hotel Tino
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DAY 6
Pack rafting in the Fushe Studen lake

9:00 Pack rafting in the Fushe Studen lake (1,5 hrs)
11:00 Hiking in the National Park Shebenike Jabllanice
Katrafili hiking, Dragani mountain, cave of Dragani (3 hours, 8 km)
15:00 Transportation to Kalishta, North Macedonia ( 75 km, 2 hrs)
17:00 Bike from Kalishta to Ohrid (18km, 2h)
Overnight in Hotel Tino
20:00 Traditional dinner

DAY 7
Pack rafting in Ohrid lake around Ohrid Town

9:00 Pack rafting in Ohrid lake around Ohrid Town
11:00 Mountain bike ride (Distance: 22km, ascent: 463m, duration: 3h)
13:00 Lunch at Terasa Utarna, Konjsko
14:30 Continue with mountain bike ride (15km remaining)
16:00 Back to Ohrid
18:30 Dinner at Letna Terasa Kaneo Restaurant
Overnight in Hotel Tino

DAY 8
After breakfast you will be transferred to Skopje Airport (203 km; 3,5 h). Time to say goodbye.

Pack Raft, Wild Camp and Hike in the Western Balkans: From €1,100 to €1,300 for 8 days

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