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Follow the Butterfly

When someone like Uta—an adventurer who has stood atop nearly every major peak on Earth—chooses to guide you through her small yet stunning homeland, you know Kosovo and the Balkans peaks have something truly extraordinary to offer.

Butterfly Outdoor Adventure stands proudly as one of Kosovo’s pioneering mountain tour companies. Founded by Uta Ibrahimi, a UIAA and UIMLA-certified mountain guide, Uta made history as the first Albanian woman to summit Everest and the first Balkan, man or woman, to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks.

As true trailblazers, Butterfly Outdoor Adventure was the first to guide renowned journalists from National Geographic and Lonely Planet through the mountains of Kosovo. Over the years, Uta and her team have helped shape the region’s outdoor landscape—developing iconic hiking routes such as the High Scardus Trail and the Via Dinarica Kosovo. The company also proudly contributes to the Trans Dinarica Trail, a spectacular biking and biking route stretching from Albania to Slovenia.

From hiking and biking to ski touring across Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia our mission is simple: to craft unforgettable adventures that reveal the untamed beauty and spirit of the Balkans.

Featured experiences

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Multi-Day

High Scardus Trail / 7 days

Kosova and North Macedonia
7 days | max 12 people | Difficulty Moderate
Includes: All transfers, accommodations, and meals
Multi-Day

High Scardus Trail / 11 days


Kosova and North Macedonia
11 days | max 12 people | Difficulty Moderate
Includes: All transfers, accommodations, and meals
Multi-Day

Via Dinarica Kosovo / 5 Days


Kosovo
5 days | max 12 people | Difficulty Moderate
Includes: All transfers, accommodations, and meals

Intimate Groups

We keep our groups small to ensure a more personal and meaningful travel experience—allowing everyone to connect, share stories, and create lasting memories together.

Expert Guides

Our professional team is dedicated to showing you the hidden gems of the region, combining deep knowledge with a warm, welcoming approach.

Local Insight

From rugged mountains to remote villages, the Balkans are bursting with untold stories. Our local roots means you’ll experience the region’s wild beauty and history with an insider.

Katie E. (Oct. 2025)Autumn Adventures with a Twist!

Despite the sudden shift from autumn to winter conditions, our trip was fantastic. Uta guided us safely, taught us winter skills, and made the experience unforgettable. With warm hospitality from Kosovo and North Macedonia, it became a five-star adventure. Highly recommend—and we’ll definitely be back!

Jakub K. (Oct. 2025)Great Trip!!!

What a trip! We expected warm weather but got snow instead—and it ended up making everything even better. Our guide Uta reorganized the plan flawlessly so we could still enjoy amazing winter trekking. The food was fantastic, and the group was great fun. An unforgettable experience!

Kathleen Z. (Sept. 2025)Excellent Trip in a Gorgeous Area

Our first MBA trip was incredible. Kosovo and North Macedonia were stunning and wonderfully untouched, with beautiful, varied hikes. The food and rustic accommodation were excellent, and the group was great. Nadir was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, kind, and full of great stories. A perfect introduction to MBA and hiking in the Balkans.

Emily M (Aug. 2025)I couldn’t imagine a better experience.

One of the best MBA treks I’ve done—remote, stunning scenery, great group, and wonderful hospitality. Our guide was fantastic, and even my tricky dietary needs were handled perfectly. An unforgettable experience.

Siobhan H (Aug 2025)What an amazing trip!

An amazing trip—beautiful, untouched scenery, great food and accommodation, and an inspiring guide, Uta. It exceeded expectations, and I can’t wait to return and explore more of Kosovo’s mountains.

Trystan C. (Jul. 2025)An Untouched Part of Europe

The Sharr Mountains along Kosovo and North Macedonia’s border are wild, rugged, and stunning. Uta, our expert guide, made the hikes safe and enjoyable, while excellent food and cozy local guesthouses added to the experience. Remote, challenging, and unforgettable.

Ida A. (Jul. 2025)Amazing Trip to the Sharr Mountains

Highly recommend this off-the-beaten-track trek. Meto was an excellent, knowledgeable guide, the scenery was beautiful and varied, and the hospitality, food, and accommodation were great. An unforgettable trip to a lesser-known but amazing part of the Balkans.

Birgid N. (Jun. 2025)

Splendid scenery, sumptuous suppers, sustainable sightseeing, sage shepherding by Kosov’s national treasure, Uta Ibrahimi.

Paul M. (Oct. 2024)Europe’s Hidden Gem

An incredible trip to a lesser-known part of Europe. The hikes in Kosovo and North Macedonia were stunning, the food was amazing, and the guides were fantastic. Visiting Pristina and Prizren was a great bonus. Highly recommended!

Lena H. (Sept. 2024)Amazing Hiking Adventure Off the Beaten Track!

My first MBA trip and truly incredible. We explored stunning, off-the-beaten-track areas in Kosovo and North Macedonia, crossed borders in the mountains, enjoyed great hikes, friendly locals, delicious food, and amazing guides. Plus an awesome group to share it all with. Highly recommended!

Hannah K. (Sept. 2024)The Road Less Traveled

An incredible trip with wild, untouched scenery and breathtaking Sharr Mountains. Crossing between Kosovo and North Macedonia, staying in memorable huts and villages, and enjoying great food made it unforgettable. A varied, challenging, and highly rewarding multi-day hike.

Jonathan Wallmark

Fantastic hike with one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met. Everything was perfect. Thank you Uta!👐🇦🇱🇽🇰

Merita Mustafa

Had an amazing time climbing with Butterfly, the crew was very helpful and encouraging, and made the experience very pleasant. Can't wait for the next Butterfly Adventure!

Maria Romanenko

Amazing yoga retreat/hiking trip to Albania. Activities, accommodation, and food were all incredible. Thanks for everything!

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