HIKING & ADVENTURE IN KOSOVO - ITINERARY
Day 1: Welcome to Kosovo! Drive to Prishtina, Europe’s youngest capital
The group will meet at Prishtina Airport before transferring (40min) to the district of Prishtina. After accommodation, you will have a short walk through the city. Lunch is provided at a very special restaurant when you will try traditional food. The afternoon is left open to rest and explore this unique area. Perhaps take a walking tour with our guide to become more familiar with the city.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: The attraction of Rugova Canyon.
Today we wake and enjoy breakfast before driving (2hrs) to Peja – the city of attractions. We will visit Ujëvaren e Drinit and then Radaci Cave which is close to the waterfall. After having spent some leisure time at the White Drini Waterfall we drive into the city where we have a very delicious lunch.
After lunch we drive through Rugova Canyon to try a really great adventure that gives high adrenaline to everybody – Via Ferrata, a protected climbing route found in the Alps and certain other locations. Using a Via Ferrata kit, climbers can secure themselves to the cable, limiting any fall.
Accommodation: Chalet
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 3: Spectacular walk to the Drelaj Lake.
Today’s trek starts with an early breakfast before we head off on our first full day of trekking. The walk is relatively short which passes through the beautiful Kuchishte and Drelaj’s lake. We start walking at Guri i Kuq Restaurant and go gently upwards south along an unpaved road, later becoming a hiking trail marked with red circles.
After approximately one hour of hiking uphill, we reach an amazing glacial lake. The locals call it Liqeni i Kuçishtёs. We stay here for a short break and a good opportunity to take some photos then continue walking for another half an hour to the second lake, Drelaj Lake, and a possibility to swim.
Trek: 7 Km, 2-3 hours.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 4: Hike up to Tropoja Lake & Three border points
Head out west to enjoy the great views of Bjeshket e Nemuna. Nestled within the western stretches of the Bjeshket e Nemuna and the border between Albania and Montenegro, the lake of Tropoja attracts adventurers and nature lovers alike. We take a 4X4 drive up to Bjeshka e Gacaferit then we start a short hike towards the lake. Also, it is very possible to climb up the three border points. We return back the same trail down to the valley.
Trek: 7 Km, 3-4 hours; elevation gain/loss: 550m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 5: A lovely day in Prizren.
Our lovely day exploration takes us to many of Prizren's most notable sights including the Castle of Prizren; the Church of Our Lady of Ljeviš, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Sinan Pasha Mosque; the Old Stone Bridge, which dates back to 16th century; the Gazi Mehmet Pasha Hammam and others interesting sights if time permitting. We are certain to enjoy this very special place where we spend one night on our way into the city. With its rich cultural heritage, café, and mountain backdrop, Prizren is Kosovo’s best city to be visited.
Activity: 4 hours
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 6: Depart for home.
After breakfast, our adventure ends with a private transfer to the airport, ending our exciting trek in the heart of the Balkans.
NOTE ON ITINERARY
Although we try to do our very best to carry out the schedule written above, this itinerary is subject to change for some reasons beyond our control. This is a 5-day trip, however, we can make it even longer.
