17-Day Adrenaline Odyssey Across the Balkans
Push your limits on a 17-day expedition through the Balkansβrafting wild rivers, hiking rugged peaks, and exploring storied cities. From Sarajevo to Kotor, thrill meets culture in a seamless, guided, small-group adventure.
Key Highlights
Conquer Tara River whitewater rapids and zipline the dramatic ΔurΔeviΔa Bridge canyon
Summit Durmitor and hike Kosovoβs Rugova Valley on epic panoramic alpine trails
Explore Sarajevo, Mostar, and Kotor with expert guides blending history and adrenaline
Description
This 17-day Balkans Extreme expedition blends high-octane adventure with rich cultural immersion across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. Day 1 β Manila β Bucharest Meals on board Departure from Manila Day 2 β Bucharest β Brasov Meals on board, Dinner Arrival in Bucharest Transfer to Brasov Day 3 β Brasov β Bucharest (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy Brasov City Tour Visit Bran Castle & Peles Castle Transfer back to Bucharest Day 4 β Bucharest (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy Bucharest City Tour Revolution Square Pass by Opera House & Village Museum Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo Day 5 β Veliko Tarnovo β Sofia (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy Veliko Tarnovo City Tour Photo stop at Tsarevets Fortress Transfer to Sofia Day 6 β Sofia β Rila β Skopje (Breakfast, Dinner) Photo stop at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Proceed to Rila Monastery Depart to Skopje Day 7 β Skopje β Ohrid (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy Skopje City Tour Photo stop at Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Mother Teresa House, Old Bazaar Transfer to Ohrid Now 2 nights in Ohrid Day 8 β Ohrid (Breakfast, Dinner) Visit Monastery of St. Naum Day 9 β Ohrid β Tirana β Budva (Breakfast, Dinner) Depart to Tirana Enjoy Tirana Short Tour Enjoy Budva City Tour Day 10 β Budva β Kotor β Dubrovnik (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy Kotor Guided City Tour Proceed to Dubrovnik Day 11 β Dubrovnik (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy Dubrovnik Guided City Tour Now 2 nights in Dubrovnik Day 12 β Dubrovnik β Mostar β Sarajevo (Breakfast, Dinner) Proceed to Mostar for guided city tour Transfer to Sarajevo Enjoy Sarajevo guided city tour Free time Day 13 β Sarajevo β Bihac (Breakfast, Dinner) Proceed to Bihac Day 14 β Bihac β Plitvice β Zagreb (Breakfast, Dinner) Proceed to Plitvice Visit Plitvice National Park Transfer to Zagreb for guided city tour Free time Day 15 β Zagreb β Postojna β Bled β Ljubljana (Breakfast, Dinner) Visit Postojna Cave Ride the electric train Proceed to Bled Island Enjoy Bled City Tour Transfer to Ljubljana Day 16 β Ljubljana β Manila (Breakfast, Meals on board) Departure from Ljubljana Transfer to airport Day 17 β Arrival in Manila Arrival in Manila Daily distance and intensity are adjustable.
No prior rafting or climbing experience is requiredβjust good fitness and an appetite for adventure.
Travel Itinerary
Travel Map Location
Includes & Excludes
Roundtrip International Airfare
Hand Carry & Check-in Baggage
4-Star Hotel Accommodation
Meals as specified
Private Coach
Fully Loaded Tours
English-Speaking Tour Guide
European Tour Manager
Filipino Tour Escort
Airline Taxes
Travel Insurance
Visa Fee
Tipping
City Taxes
Meals not specified and personal beverages
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal Expenses
What to bring
Valid passport and travel insurance documents
Sturdy waterproof hiking boots and breathable hiking socks
Lightweight waterproof jacket and packable insulating layer
Moisture-wicking shirts and quick-dry hiking pants/shorts
Daypack (20β30L) with rain cover
Refillable water bottle or hydration bladder (2L minimum)
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, lip balm
Swimwear and microfiber towel for rafting and kayaking days
Compact headlamp with spare batteries
Personal medications, blister care, and basic first-aid kit
Light gloves for Via Ferrata and trekking poles (optional)
Power adapter (Type C/F) and portable charger
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