Multi-Adventure in Montenegro, Macedonia & Albania

Day 1: Arrival & welcome to the adventure of a lifetime!
Day 2: Hike & Sunset kayak
Day 3: Hiking the Bay of Kotor 
Day 4: Canyoning experience
Day 5: Leisure day in Bar & transfer to Tirana
Day 6: Biking from Macedonian Border to Struga & Ohrid
Day 7: Kayaking & Swimming in Lake Ohrid; Bay of Bones
Day 8: Hike to Treskavec Monastery. Optional paragliding.
Day 9: Rock climbing & the Via Ferrata in the Iron Gate
Day 10: Transfer to Skopje Airport or extend your stay in Skopje.

All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, such as weather conditions or provisions issued by the local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadworks.

Day 1: Arrival at Dubrovnik or Tivat Airport
Welcome to your adventure! After arrival to either of the above airports, included in your tour is a transfer to the town of Herceg Novi on the shores of the Bay of Kotor. Here you will meet your local guide and enjoy a relaxed stroll and orientation through the streets of this 13th-century citadel guarded by three mountainside fortresses; one Italian, one Spanish, and one Turkish. Your first "taste" of Montenegro will be at the delicious welcome dinner at a renowned local seafood restaurant, Feral,  in the harbor area. The local specialty is black risotto, naturally dyed by the ink of the squid. 

Accommodation: 3* Bokeska Noc (or similar), located in the quieter Savina area of Herceg Novi, the hotel is within 15 minutes walk of the Old Town and offers stunning sea views.

Meals included: D

Day 2: Hike and Sunset Kayak
After breakfast is served in your hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer a short distance to the village of Podi. From Podi there is a switchback hiking trail climbing the mountainside with wonderful views over the Bay to the old village of Zlijebi. Overlooking the Bay of Kotor at an altitude of 600 meters, the village is built from local stone mined by the villagers. Visit the beautiful home of local man Nikola who grew up in this village and has spent 25 years restoring his family farm. Enjoy a light lunch from the produce Nikola grows in his garden and learn about life in the village. After lunch and a look around, enjoy a short hike to the church of St Nikola with its spectacular views across the Bay. You are then transferred back to your hotel after lunch to get ready to meet your kayaking guide for a sunset kayaking tour across the Bay. The sit-on-top kayaks are suitable for all levels and even for those who have never paddled a sea kayak before. Full instruction will be given by your guide as well as a safety briefing. Lasting approximately 2.5 hours, you paddle across to the picturesque fishing village of Rose, visit a local shipwreck, peer inside the Cold War-era submarine tunnels, and paddle along the spectacular and rocky coastline.  

Upon return from the kayak tour, the evening is yours to explore the Old Town and numerous restaurant options.

Accommodation: 3* Bokeska Noc or similar
Meals included: B & L

Day 3: Hiking the Bay of Kotor, 9 km 
Depart today from Herceg Novi after breakfast by minivan to the small mountain village of Gornja Lastva, an approximately 50-minute drive. From the village, situated approximately 300 meters above sea level, you will enjoy a 9 km hike along the beautiful Vrmac Ridge. Ascending to a point of 650 meters above sea level, the ridge separates the inner and outer Bays of Kotor. Views stretch to the Adriatic in one direction and far over the Bay of Kotor on the other. The ridge is a wide stone and grass path, with some shaded and some exposed sections. Hiking time is usually around 4 – 4.5 hours and a trail lunch will be enjoyed. Upon reaching the old Austro-Hungarian fortress of Trojica (long abandoned), you will descend on switchback pathways to the medieval town of Kotor. Arriving by afternoon, the rest of the day is free time to explore the walled city, enjoy a coffee, or cold beer on one of the town’s piazzas and watch the world go by. An independent evening is on the schedule, allowing you time to check out the great local restaurants or nightlife. 

Accommodation: 3* family-run hotel, Marija (or similar) located approximately 15 minutes from the historic Old Town area.  
Meals included: B, L

Day 4: Canyoning experience
After breakfast, pack your bags and depart for the Drenovsica Canyon near the coastal town of Bar on the Adriatic sea. Here you will spend a wonderful morning rappelling with professional instructors through a canyon and rock pools. The activity is suited for beginners as well as those who have experienced canyoning before. After the trip, lunch is provided at a restaurant nearby. In the afternoon you will transfer to the coastal town of Bar where you will spend the night at the beautiful Stara Carsija hotel, overlooking the historic old town. This is a very special place, full of history and the hotel is a wonderfully relaxing treat. There are plenty of dining options either in the streets of Old Bar or at the hotel’s woodfired pizza restaurant or a la carte rooftop dining area.

Accommodation: 4* hotel Stara Čaršija or similar
Meals included: B & L

Day 5: Bar 
Spend a relaxed morning exploring the ancient fortress in Bar or enjoy the hotel spa. Late morning the journey continues with a 3-hour drive to Tirana, the capital city of Albania. Spend the late afternoon independently exploring this cosmopolitan and vibrant city center with its colorful buildings and fascinating history.

Accommodation: 3* Vila Tafaj hotel or similar in Tirana 
Meals included: B

Day 6: Biking from Macedonian Border to Struga and Ohrid, 30 km
Depart from Tirana after breakfast for the 2.5-hour drive to the Macedonian border at Qafe e Tane. You will meet your local guide in Macedonia and then by bike, cycle down to Ohrid Lake and along the lakeshore to Ohrid. You will stop on the way to see the ancient monastic cells and temples carved in the rocks at Kalishta and to enjoy your lunch in Antika restaurant on the riverwalk in Struga. After 30 km in total cycling on the local asphalt road, you arrive in Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage town, home to 365 Orthodox churches and birthplace of the Cyrillic script. Explore the old town of Ohrid (also known as a "Jerusalem of the Balkans") on an orientation walk with your guide, and find out more about the local customs and traditions while sampling Macedonian fresh salads and fish from the lake. Difficulty for this bike tour is rated easy and cycling experience is required.

Elevation: 400 m descent, total ascent 100 m
Accommodation: Vila St Sofia just outside Ohrid or similar
Meals included: B & L

Day 7: Kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling in Ohrid Lake & Bay of Bones 
This day is packed full of lake adventures. You will head off on a full-day kayaking tour in Ohrid Lake. You will be kayaking to hidden beaches, ancient temples and restaurants accessible only by water, you will taste Ohrid trout Belvica for lunch, do some cliff jumping, snorkeling, and, if you have previous experience in rock climbing, your guide will take the ropes with him so you can get on the rocks from the lake...

Accommodation: Vila St Sofia just outside Ohrid or similar
Meals included: B & L

Day 8: Hike to Treskavec Monastery, 4.5 km. Option for paragliding or downhill hike.
Drive early in the morning to the pass of Galicica Mountain, rising like a big whale between Ohrid and Prespa Lakes, the two biggest lakes in Macedonia. From the pass of Galicica hike to the highest peak in the range, Magaro (2.255m), located in the highly protected zone of Galicica National park. (total hike ca 5 hrs). The hike goes through a pleasant forest, grassy meadows, and limestone ridge in the higher sections. This trail gives some of the greatest views of Ohrid Lake and the surrounding mountains, and at some points of both Ohrid and Prespa Lakes, the two largest lakes in Macedonia. From the peak, you can descend down to the pass, and drive to the other side of the mountain to Prespa Lake, or, fly to the shores of Prespa Lake! Take an exhilarating tandem flight with our experienced instructors: after a 10 min briefing with your tandem pilot, you will be connected together to the glider where each one of you has your own comfortable harness. Two minutes later, you are airborne! The flight takes around 20 minutes, where, if the flying conditions allow, you will be offered hands-on control of the glider! They say, if you can jog 2-3 meters, then you can fly! This experience is payable locally and it is 130 euro/per person. From Prespa drive 2h30min to the wine region. Dinner with wine tasting and overnight in a winery
chateau.

Elevation: Total ascent 680 m
Accommodation: Popova Kula Winery in Demir Kapija or similar 
Meals included: B, L, D, and wine tasting

Day 9: Rock climbing and the Via Ferrata in the Iron Gate
After breakfast on the hotel balcony, you will be transferred to the rocks of the Iron Gate. There are more than 120 rock climbing routes (from 15 - 100 meters) offering something for everyone, from beginners to experts, and more than 100 alpine routes (up to 300 meters high) to choose from. No experience is required!  You will be provided with all the equipment needed(helmet, harness, rope, etc.) so just bring your enthusiasm and your shoes! Lunch will be in the gardens of a local household where you can taste the best rakija in the region and traditional dishes made of vine leaves. In the afternoon, there will be a transfer to Skopje, the Macedonian capital, and one of the oldest since the early Bronze age. Take a walk through the main Macedonia square with the grand fountain of Alexander the Great, and over the old Stone Bridge into the maze of cobblestoned alleys of the Old Town.

Farewell dinner will be in the Old Beer House below the city walls.

Accommodation: Vlaho in Skopje or similar 
Meals included: B,L,D

Day 10: Transfer to Skopje Airport or extend your stay in Skopje

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Your accommodations are a mix of 3-star hotels and guesthouses. On each day’s details, you will find the preferred hotel listed. If the preferred hotel is fully booked, you will be offered accommodations of equal standard.