Hike back to Nderlysa where a transfer will take us back to Theth for dinner and overnight at the same guesthouse as the night before.

Descent to Valbona Valley to the village of Rrogam (1.100 m). Continuing a few kilometers further on a dry riverbed to the guesthouse.

High Route: Long ascent to the Persllopit pass (2,039 m). Highlights on the way: Ice cave and a karst labyrinth. Crossing the border to Montenegro. After an hour of walking in Montenegro, Borit pass and return to Albania. Descent to the village Cerem (1,150 m). Overnight in a simple guesthouse with a hearty traditional dinner.

Start of the hike with baggage loaded on horses, leaving Cerem and the Kollata mountains behind. Crossing the Montenegrin border with the ruins of the old military border post en route. Crossing the border to Albania and arrival in the hamlet of Balqin used by shepherds during the summer season. Hike to the valley of Gashi, which is included in UNESCO’s Natural World Heritage list. Arrival at the glacial-shaped valley of Dobërdol (1.750 m), with glacial lakes of the Dobërdol-Sulbicës plateau as a highlight. Overnight in shepherd’s huts with a hearty traditional dinner.

Descent from the lake to the town of Plav (940 m). Hotel check-in and overnight in Plav.

Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse in Grebaje Valley or Gusinje.

Transfer to Podgorica Airport (75 km, 2.5 hour drive). Shortly after the border crossing between Montenegro and Albania, view of the Cem river valley (Montenegrin: Cijevna) and the mountains of Montenegro and Albania. Stop at the lookout point. Short stopover in the Albanian town of Tamare. After crossing the border between Albania and Montenegro, and 40 minutes drive, arrival at the Podgorica Airport (TGD). Departure.