This three-day adventure begins in Prishtina, where travelers are picked up at the airport and transported to the medieval town of Gjakova, Kosovo.
Located in the Dinaric Alps that connect Kosovo to Albania, we will spend our first evening getting to know one another and having a dinner of grilled meats, fresh vegetables, and homemade bread.
In the morning, after breakfast, we drive 30 minutes east to the village of Junik to begin our hike into the Dinaric Alps and to the glacial lake beneath Gjeravica Peak, the highest point in Kosovo at 2,656 meters. At the lake, we will set up the camp.
After arrival, the group will enjoy the view and a campfire-cooked meal along with an afternoon to enjoy the surroundings. At sunset, we will practice an hour of yoga as salmon and orange colors overtake the sky and peace overtakes our guests.
On third day morning, the trek starts from the lake to the summit. The path we will take, which is also part of the new trans-Balkan Via Dinarica Trail (from Slovenia to Macedonia), follows an ancient trade route that once connected Albania to Istanbul. When we reach the top of the majestic summit we will be able to look over Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo. At the mountaintop we will take time for a yoga session along with taking pictures and eating snacks.
We will descend and hike back to Junik, where we will enjoy a traditional lunch of flija (savory pastry filled with cream) and then we spent a night in Kulla – Albanian Traditional House. We also have a chance to meet local people and spent time with them.
The next day, after breakfast with local people and traditional food, we drive back to Prishtina for a City Tour.
Day One: Prishtina to Gjakova
Drive from Prishtina to Gjakova and City Tour og Gjakova
Accommodation and dinner in Gjakova
Day Two: Gjeravica Hiking + Yoga
Breakfast at the Hostel in Gjakova
Driving from Gjakova to Junik (30km with 4×4)
Hike for 5 hours to the first campsite. After: free time and then yoga / bouldering
Day Three: Gjeravica Peak + Kulla Accommodation
Breakfast at campsite
Climb to the peak of Gjeravica and Yoga on the summit
Traditional dinner in Junik
Accommodation in Kulla – Traditional Albanian House- Guest House
Day Four: Prizren City Tour
Breakfast at Kulla and Driving from Junik to Prishtina
City Tour in Prishtina and drive to Airport
Included:
Transportation: All transfers
Accommodation: One night accommodation at hostel Gjakova, One night camping and One night in Kulla – Traditional Albanian house (guest house)
Meals: Dinner in Gjakova, Dinner in Kulla and Dinner, Breakfast
Professional guides x 2 + 1 Culture Guide + Yoga teacher
Camping Equipment: Tents, Sleeping bags, Sheets and Yoga Mat. Tents are for 2 and 3. Clients carry their stuff.
Not Included:
Hiking attire
Snacks / fruits
Travel insurance
Tips for your guide
Bank transfer
Other information:
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days
Difficulty: Hiking is on a moderate level.
Highlights:
Visiting Gjakova
Hiking Gjeravica and camping
Yoga and Bouldering
Loal food and accomodation in Kulla
City tour Prishtina
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