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Through the Heart of the Balkans

Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia
5 reviews
Available Departures: Jun, Jul, Sep

9 days from

US$1,640

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

A spectacular trekking holiday in the undiscovered mountains of Serbia and Montenegro

Trip Code: SER
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 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Through the Heart of the Balkans

Highlights
  • Enjoy an off the beaten track two day trek through the Bjelasica Mountains
  • Watch Serbia's majestic griffon vultures soaring above Uvac Canyon
  • Hike the remote Bear Summit Circuit and follow an ancient caravan route
  • Stay in alpine shepherds huts and walk to hidden glacier lakes
  • A unique opportunity to combine trekking and fascinating Balkan culture

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 14
  • 7 days walking
  • Max altitude - 2145 metres
  • Join In Dubrovnik

Accommodation & Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
  • 5 nights Hotel
  • 2 nights Cabin
  • 1 nights Monastery
Overview

This superb walking holiday takes you on a unique journey as you hike along hidden trails through an undiscovered corner of the Balkans. Montenegro and Serbia’s mountains are still very much off the beaten track, extremely dramatic and culturally diverse. Combining Montenegro’s stunning mountain ranges of Komovi and its UNESCO National Park of Durmitor, you’ll walk in an area of the Balkans that sees very few tourists. A superb two day trek takes you through the magnificent Bjelasica Mountains as you stay in nomadic shepherd huts perched on alpine pastures. From Montenegro you’ll cross into neighbouring Serbia to walk in the beautiful canyon of Uvac. This amazing natural site is home to one of the largest breeding colonies of griffon vultures in Europe. A night spent in a monastery offers a wonderful insight into Serbian Orthodox life, before you cross the border once again to finish your journey in Montenegro. Here you’ll hike the spectacular Bear Summit Circuit and walk to glacier lakes hidden in lush forests. The final night is spent in the walled town of Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which offers a unique cultural end to this very special Balkans journey.

Is this holiday for you?

The walking on this superb holiday starts with a wonderful warm up day in the Komovi Mountains before the two day trek into the Bjelasica Mountains and Biograd National Park. For the two day trek we stay in the heart of the mountains away from roads. You will not have access to your main item of luggage from breakfast on Day 3 until the arrival at the hotel on Day 4. Bedding is provided for the ni …

The walking on this superb holiday starts with a wonderful warm up day in the Komovi Mountains before the two day trek into the Bjelasica Mountains and Biograd National Park. For the two day trek we stay in the heart of the mountains away from roads. You will not have access to your main item of luggage from breakfast on Day 3 until the arrival at the hotel on Day 4. Bedding is provided for the night at the shepherd huts and there are no shower facilities. So, all you need to carry are your lunches and a few personal items for two days. The majority of walking days are between 5 and 7 hours with one longer day of 8 hours. Faily ascents and descents are between 200 and 850 metres, on trails which vary from rugged and rocky to forest footpaths and easy, open meadows. This excellent holiday is suitable for active walkers with a good level of fitness who are looking for a unique week of adventure in a remote part of Europe.

Why KE?

This new trekking holiday combines the two fascinating Balkan countries of Montenegro and Serbia. We’ve included everything you’d expect from KE – excellent off the beaten track walking trails, a trekking route through the mountains and unique accommodation including a monastery overnight. At KE we work hard to respect and understand local cultures and wildlife conservation, so you’ll sleep in local shepherd huts and walk to see Serbia’s wild Griffon Vultures.

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