EXPLORE AND OUTDOORS 20 15 KOSOVO “ Religion: Language: Population: Territory: spirits. Kosovo’s remoter areas, includingKosovo’s highest peak,shouldsufficefor any adventuring local culture. Hikingandbikingto themountains, waterfalls, lakes, andsca have le friendliness oftheKosovar. Monasteries andchurches glowwithfresc handicra Centered intheWestern , ’s newest country willshowcase alandsteeped in imprints for thisgroup to experience rela s andarchitectural tr Muslim,Catholic,Orthodox 1,0 m 10,908km Albanian, Serbian,Bosnianand Turkish 1.8million the Western Balkansareopeninguptotourism, Unspoiled, cheap,welcoming...finally, 2 and it'swellworththewait adion, surrounded bytheregionally acknowledged warmth and ng to food, music,dance,handicra Wanderlust travelmagazine oes andOoman rulers ered villages in s and “ Pejë Prishtinë KOSOVO 2 3

KOSOVO MACEDONIA “ WTTC "World Travel and Tourism Council." with thefirstworldprizeasDestinationStewardshipof" Tourism for Tomorrow" by today Peja ispartoftheworldtouristmapasadestinationtobecrowned Peja isoneofthemostpopulartouristdestinationsinKosovo, andnotbychance, recreation, sportandentertainment. for trekkingandskiing,rockclimbing,youhavechosentherightdestination all itsdelicacies,culturalheritage,greatnightlifeandattractiveprogramsinnature If youarelookingforidealaccommodations,authentictraditionalgourmetfoodwith services andfacilitiestooffercomfortableholidaysorshortexcursions.. adventures whetherinunspoilednatureorjustleisure,Peja providescomplete opportunity forongoingdevelopmentoftouristicofferings.Forallthoseseeking longstanding historyintourismandoffersbalancedmixofrich Located innorthwestofKosovo anddirectlyunderneathof Albanian , Peja hasa and alwaysofferingsomethingneworiginal. The townhasextraordinaryhistory, richculturalheritage,greatnaturalpotentials, hospitality you'reafter, you'vefoundthespot If itisuntouchedwildernessandauthentic Wanderlust travelmagazine “

4 PEJA 5 ABOUT US you, on your preferred dates and at your budget. small groups, customizing the route, duration and level of difficulty to suit to difficulty of level and duration route, the customizing groups, small organize trekking and walking holidays on a tailor-made basis for individuals or experienced tour guides or smaller groups as per your preferences. Wealso preferences. your per as groups smaller or guides tour experienced trekking and walking holidays. You can be part of group of up to 20 along with planned walks and treks to choose from. We are specialized in small group small in specialized are We from. choose to treks and walks planned Whether you’re a casual hiker or a seasoned trekker you will find plenty of well countries. we offer a diverse kind of tours not only in Kosovo but also in the neighboring We like to share with everyone what we know about the region and this is why We invite you to join us to discover one of the hidden gems in Balkans, Kosovo. experience andculturaltours. offered arangeoftoursincludinghikingandtrekking,biking,winter products towiderangeofgroupsandindividuals.Inourshorthistorywe RugovaHiking isatouroperatorinKosovo providingtravelservicesand M E M B E R TM 6 Hiking and Trekking Peja lies at the foot of Rugova Mountains which are part of regional range of Albanian Alps or and this fact provided a perfect opportunity for development of outdoor activities and sports. association 'Gjeravica' a long history and dates back from 1928 and today there are many associations and companies specialized in hiking, trekking, caving, paragliding, biking, rock climbing. There are many clearly marked trails throughout the Rugova region to offer good experience from more advanced hikers to recreational people who prefer lighter walking in nature. Some of popular trails are: · Hiking to Guri i Guq (2,522m) peak through Kuqishte lakes; · Peak (2,409m) through villages of Rugova; · trail in ; Lumbardhi mountains; · Three peaks tour (Marjashi, Hajla and Guri Kuq)

7 8 9 everyone. trip. Ratedasmoderatedifficulty, thistrailcanbedonebyalmost in guesthousesandfriendlyguideswillaccompanyyouduringentire Marijashi 2,532m.Mesmerizingsceneries,homecookedlocaldishes reach threepeaks,Hajla2,409m,GuriiKuq (redstone)2,522mand days, thistourtakesyouthroughmanyvillagesofRugova regionto or smallhotels,enjoynatureandmeetwonderfulpeople.Innine spend ninedaysinmountains,sleepshepherdhouses,guesthouses This hikingtourisperfectholidaychanceforthosewhopreferto and borders. transnational hikingtrail,withthegoalofopeningbothminds Montenegro unitedtocreatethePeaks oftheBalkans representatives fromthecountriesof Albania, Kosovo and Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro.Followingconflictandcivilwar, Destination Stewardship Award winner:Peaks oftheBalkans– PEAKS OFTHEBALKANS Season Walking Difficulty Level Elevation Trail Length Trail Description Hours /day min. 192 KM June Easy 7 -8 670m max. October Moderate 2.290m 10 Hiking HIKING THREE PEAKS This hiking tour is perfect holiday chance for those who prefer to spend nine days in Hajla peak (2,403m) mountains, sleep in shepherd houses, guesthouses or small hotels, enjoy nature and meet wonderful people. In nine days, this tour takes you through many villages Guri Kuq – Red stone (2,522m) Hiking of Rugova region to reach three peaks, Hajla 2,403m, (red stone) 2,522m Marijashi peak (2,532m) and Marijashi 2,532m. Mesmerizing sceneries, home cooked local dishes in guesthouses and friendly guides will accompany you during entire trip. Rated as moderate difficulty, this trail can be done by almost everyone.

Trail Description Trail Length 84 KM

Elevation min. 580m max. 2.532m Difficulty Level Moderate Walking Hours /day 5 - 8 11 Season June October 12 13 HIKE THROUGH FOURVILLAGES OF RUGOVA VALLEY explore unspoilednature. Hike toHajlapeakthroughbeautifulvillagesofRugova valleyand of Rugova valleytoreachHajlapeak. The views areincredibleand Three-day /two-nighttour. This tourtakesyouthroughfourvillages enjoy soundsofnature. hospitality great. A greatopportunitytomeetwonderfulpeopleand Season Walking Difficulty Level Elevation Trail Length Trail Description Hours /day min. 21 KM 1.350m Easy 4 -6 May Moderate max. October 2.409m

14 Hiking MOUNTAIN BIKING AND CYCLING

Peja is well known as cycling center and is considered a place that offers many recreational opportunities for fans of biking. The geographical position and terrain provide with perfect cycling and Biking mountain biking trails for all generations of people. If you prefer just cycling through villages to explore the heritage or more challenging mountainous trails this is perfect opportunity. There are also regional biking routes that connect town of Peja with other small towns and villages in Dukagjini plain such as Decani, in south in east and Istog in northeast. Biking tours range from daily tours to 3-4 days combined with trekking or hiking. Some of popular routes are: Peja – Drelaj – Peja; Reka e Allages – Koshutan – Shkrel – Boge – Peja; Peja – Junik – Decan – Rahovec – Peja

15 16 17 Cultural tours DISCOVEROURHERITAGE a caravan merchant crossroads between the Venice and Ragusa (ancient Dubrovnik). the existence of Peja as an organized habitat since the Illyrians and it town ofPeja asatouristicdestination.Numberofdifferentdocumentsshowabout is mentioned as environment, fertile land and much more, are some of the elements that identify the h hsoy clue taiin te aua wat, t pstoig preserved positioning, its wealth, natural the tradition, culture, history, The etc. Haxhi Bey's hamam, stone residential units (kullat) in Peja, Junik, Mill of , Peja patriarchy, Bajrakli Mosque, Decani monastery (part of UNESCO world heritage), Peja is rich with many mosques, churches, patriarchy and other religious monuments. Monuments era,samples of working tools, traditional clothing and other articles. tngahc uem ipas ay bet ad vdne f ea rm Illyrian from Peja of evidence and objects many displays museum Ethnographic Ethnographic museum archaeological explorations has been undertaken yet). city, (even though the majority of them are still buried and no and buried still are them of majority the though city,(even Peja you will find and see different objects and signs of the ancient and recent history including today, so, while visiting times of Illyrians, Byzantium, Ottoman Era, World Wars, Wars, World Era, Ottoman Byzantium, Illyrians, of times Visiting Peja is somewhat a journey through different times, the times, different through journey a VisitingPejasomewhat is 18 19 Junik Peja Rahovec Prizren Prizren where you can enjoy cultural and religion diversity. Rahoveci best wines accompanied with traditional dishes. We continue driving to old city tower continuing to Rahovec winery where guests have opportunity to taste some of some taste to opportunity have guests where winery Rahovec to continuing tower Next day after breakfast we start by driving to Gjakova visiting old bazaar and clock and bazaar old visiting Gjakova to driving by start we breakfast after day Next Albanian and have dinner in local traditional restaurant in Peja. and then we will end the day by visiting Junik known for its stone houses or Kullas in Kullas or houses stone its for known Junik visiting by day the end will we then and near Peja best known for the Monastery which is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites Bajrakli mosque and other interesting sites. Our next stop will be Decani, a small town center of town and main cultural sites, museum of ethnography, Patriarchy of Peja, of ethnography,Patriarchy of museum sites, cultural main and town of center The journey begins by arriving in Peja and after short coffee break we continue by visiting (the monastery), Junik (stone houses) and Rahovec (wineries). main towns in Dukagjini plain rich in culture and history. This tour include visits to Decani Kosovo's cultural heritage. The journey includes visiting Peja, Gjakova and Prizren as Prizren and Gjakova Peja, visiting includes journey The heritage. cultural Kosovo's hs s get potnt t sed n nogtal weed o icvr western discover to weekend unforgettable an spend to opportunity great a is This 20 Cultural Weeked 21 Adventure Week cultural trailandenjoyinglocalfoodhospitality. peaks inKosovo, cyclingandmountainbikinginRugova valley, Via Ferrata,touring the Adventure weekinPeja regionwilltakeyoutrekkingandhikingtosomeofhighest Cultural tour Via Ferrata mountain bikingtoReka e Allages Cycling from“Leqinati”to“Boge”and Trekking toPeak “GuriKuq” 2,500m Trekking toLumbardh1,500m 22 23 Equipment neededandprofessionalguidesareprovidedbyus. the cityforinvaders,whichnowservealsowildlifesheltering. The trailtakesyouthroughancientcaves,fortifiedtheretoblock Gorge. and offersspectacularviewoverthecityofPeja andtheRugova The wholetriptakestwotothreehoursdependingfromthegroup and oneofthemostmemorableinKosovo. professionals whohaveworkedinDolomites,makethistripsafe guide, andadvancedconstructionsupportedbyItalian The 100metersofverticalclimb,professionalequipment,trained Via Ferrata Ari isthemostadvancedadventureproductinKosovo. Season Walking Difficulty Level Elevation Trail Length Trail Description Hours /day Moderate Full day 100m 1.5 KM May December Hard 24 Via Ferrata 25 the mountainenvironment. brim withexcitementandthrillswhilemaintainingyoursafetyin backcountry andtheexpertisetogiveyouaholidayfull Guide-led tripcanoffer;localknowledgeofthebestoff-piste snowboarders theadvantagesonlyanRugova HikingMountain of skiingadventure!Off-Piste holidaysprovideskiersand Off-piste skiingatitsbest:we'lltakeyoubackcountryintoaworld picturesque BogevillagetoShkreliandback. The snowshoeingtourtakesusonanexceptionalloopfrom throughout winter. through thewintermonths.We offertailor-madesnowshoestours Snowshoes aretheperfectwaytocontinueoutdooradventure

26 WINTER EXPERIENCE OUR TEAM Notes

Bujar Zeka Syzane Baja Rugova Hiking - Founder Marketing Manager Trek Leader

Lulzim Zeka Agron Kaliqani Finance Director / Marketing Project manager Cultural Guide

Haki Lekaj Feim Kollqaku Rugova Experience Trek Biking Guide Trek Leader Offpiste ski Via Ferrata Guide

Mentor Bojku Ardi Ibrahimi Outdoor Kosovo Via Ferrata Guide Mountain Guide

Nol Mountain / Via Ferrata Guide 27 28 Notes Bujar Zeka, manager

A: Filip Shirokoa 16, 30000 Peja Kosovo

E: [email protected] T: +386 49 126 443 W: www.rugovahiking.com F: www.facebook.com/rugovahiking

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