Hiking the Balkan Alps

Description

Program

Day 1:
Welcome to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat) - Transfer to Gusinje - Free time – Dinner - Overnight in Gusinje.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Gusinje

Day 2:
Prokletije (Popadija, Talijanka, Volušnica) hiking tour - Overnight in Gusinje.

Brekfast. Transfer to the starting point of hiking tour.

Track length: approx. 8 km
Max. altitude: approx. 2057 m
Difficulty: medium
Physically readiness: medium – heavy
Duration: approx. 5 - 6 hours depending on the readiness and breaks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch package, Dinner.
Overight: Gusinje

Access from Gusinje is bypassed by asphalt road to the Greba Valley. The trail starts from the Eco Catun in Grebaja, then passes next to Suljo’s fountain, the Mountain Center ‘’Karanfil’’ and continues in the forest until the exit on the plateau (Ćafa) Volušnice, where there is a beautiful spring fountain.
From the plateau of Volušnica the path goes to the top of Popadija, through which the ridge leads to the top of the Talijanka and Maja e Can. A short break is planned and stay on each top of ten minutes. From the tops of the Talijanka and Maja e Can, one of the most beautiful views is provided on the peaks of Karanfil, Očnjak, Maja e Bojs, Fortita, Vojuša, Karaula…
The whole track is well marked. The source of drinking water is at the beginning of the path in Greba (Suljo’s fountain) and below the top of Popadija.
Transfer to the place of accommodation. Overnight.

Day 3:
Vezirova brada + Podgoja hiking tour / Overnight in Gusinje.

Brekfast. Transfer to the starting point of hiking tour.

Track length: approx. 13 km
Max. altitude: approx. 1781 m Vezirova brada, approx. 2021 m Podgoja
Difficulty: medium
Duration: approx. 5 hours depending on the readiness and breaks

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch package, Dinner.
Overight: Gusinje

The trail starts from Eko katun Grebaja and follows the macadam road all the way to the ridge of the Vizirova brada. Tour on two peaks, ideal for a "vacation". From the top there are beautiful views of Visitor, Karanfil, Grebaje, Gusinje, Vusanje and Plav.
Transfer to the accommodation. Overnight.

Day 4:
Hrid Lake hiking tour – Overnight in Gusinje.

Breakfast. Transfer to the starting point of the tour.

Track Length: approx. 16 km
Elevation: approx. 1970 m
Difficulty: medium
Duration: approx. 8 hours depending on the readiness and breaks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch package, Dinner.
Overnight: Gusinje

Of the many mountain lakes in Montenegro, Lake Hrid stands out for its beauty and uniqueness. It is located in the northern part of the Prokletije National Park, at an altitude of 1970 m, which makes it one of the highest lakes in Montenegro. It is surrounded by a dense coniferous forest behind which the granite rocks ("cliffs") of the Bogićevica mountain rise to the southeast. The Hrid lake is not large and can be visited in about thirty minutes. In places where there is no path, it is necessary to jump over fallen trees or cross large rocks. The lake is not too deep either, the greatest depth does not exceed a few meters (in the period when it is not under a thick layer of melted snow).

The scenes and atmosphere around the lake itself quickly make any effort quickly forgotten.

Transfer to the accommodation. Overnight.

Day 5:
Karaula hiking tour – Transfer to Podgorica – Overnight in Podgorica.
Breakfast. Transfer to the starting point of the tour.

Track Length: approx. 8.5 km
Elevation: approx. 1915 m
Difficulty: easy to medium
Duration: approx. 5 hours depending on the readiness and breaks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch package.
Overnight: Gusinje

Hiking on the path that leads to the Karaula. We are at a crossroads leading to Trojan and Karaula. Hiking around the top from the south and go vertically to the plateau. Again a nice view of the now slightly distant Karanfili. From Karaula (1915 m) is a beautiful view of Gusinje, Plav and Plav Lake. Transfer to Podgorica. Check - in. Overnight in Podgorica.

Day 6:
Free time. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat)

Meals: Breakfast

Price includes

- Transfer airport - accommodation - airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar)
- Hiking guide for all hiking tours (in English)
- Hiking sticks
- Accommodation in bungalows, eco houses or apartments in Gusinje - 4 nights (BB, lunch or lunch package and dinner)
- 3 or 4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica - 1 night (BB)
- Residence tax and insurance, tourist tax
- Road expenses and parking fees
- Travel insurance, travel health insurance
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- Tickets for National Parks

Price does not include

• Single room use (where there is possibility)
• Transfer from an airport that is not listed in the program (from the region)
• Drinks and food not listed in the program
• Visits to bars and restaurants that are not listed in the program
• Other non-program costs

Additional options (for extra charge):

o Single room use (where there is possibility)
o Transfer from another airport (in the region)
o Podgorica city tour (the 5th day)

Itinerary

Accommodations provided in each place