Amazing adventures in Europe’s wildest corner
We’re the UK’s go-to activity holiday specialists in the Balkans. Our range of small group adventures will take you well and truly off the beaten path to some of Europe’s most beautiful and lesser known places.
Each trip has been handcrafted with our extensive local knowledge and thoroughly tested for awesomeness. Whether you’re into hiking, kayaking, yoga or swimming, we guarantee an unforgettable escape that will leave you wanting more.
From family-friendly active holidays to cross-border kayaking expeditions, and foodie tours to lakeside painting retreats, we’ve got something for every type of traveller.
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As we reflect over the year, we want to give a shoutout to the BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina in Kosovo for their continued great work to provide special care to rescued brown bears. 🐻💛![]()
Many years ago, restaurants in Kosovo kept bears in tiny cages as entertainment for guests — a practice thankfully outlawed in 2010. Freed but unable to return to the wild after so long in captivity, international charity FOUR PAWS stepped in to give these traumatised bears spacious, semi-wooded enclosures near Prishtina where they can roam, bathe in ponds and climb trees 🌳![]()
Visiting Kosovo's Bear Sanctuary is an activity we include on our multi-active trip there, but it isn’t just a chance to admire one of Europe’s greatest mammals; it’s an opportunity to support FOUR PAWS financially and learn about these fascinating creatures while keeping a respectful distance.![]()
Our time there on a hot August day was a highlight of our own travels this year. ☀️![]()
If you’d like to donate to FOUR PAWS , the link is in the comments, along with a link to our activity holiday there (a great option for 2026 😄).![]()
#undiscoveredbalkans #animalprotection
Looking to get truly off the beaten path on your next hiking holiday? ![]()
Take inspiration from our latest post which lists some of Europe's most popular hikes and their lesser-known alternatives in the Balkans.![]()
Trade the Tour du Mont Blanc for Peaks of the Balkans, the Yorkshire Three Peaks for the Via Dinarica, and Alte Via 1 for Durmitor National Park. 👇![]()
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Win a Christmas hamper of Balkan foodie treats + £100 towards your next adventure.🎄![]()
We’ve teamed up with Pelagonia — the Macedonian/British food company stocked by Waitrose — to offer a festive treat to our friends and followers in the UK. ![]()
One lucky winner will receive a hamper of yummy Balkan mezze foods and a £100 travel voucher to spend on any Undiscovered Balkans holiday in 2026. 🙌![]()
How to enter:![]()
1. Follow both Pelagonia and Undiscovered Balkans on at least one social platform each.
2. Like this post, and add a comment with the Balkan country or food captivates you.
3. Sign up to the Undiscovered Balkans newsletter for an extra chance to win (link below).
4. Enter by 23.59 GMT on 10 December 2025. We’ll announce the winner on 11 December 2025.
5. Entrants must be UK residents.![]()
One winner will be selected at random, who we will contact via the social account used to enter. The hamper will be posted immediately to the requested address, which must be in the UK.![]()
Full info, links and Ts&Cs at the link below. Wish you luck!
👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/christmas-balkan-giveaway-pelagonia/![]()
#ChristmasGiveaway #PelagoniaRange #UndiscoveredBalkans
Forget Black Friday… we’re celebrating Green Friday instead. 💚![]()
And not only for its green landscapes — which Balkan countries have in abundance — but because life here isn’t driven by mass consumerism. You won’t find long queues of people trying to get the latest something-or-other, no huge shopping malls, no rush.![]()
What you will find are mountains, forests, quiet villages and neighbours still swapping homemade rakija, cheese, wine, honey, and homegrown fruits and veg with one another. And honestly… we prefer it that way.![]()
But while we're on the subject of great deals, there's just two days left to get the biggest savings for 2026 holidays in our Super Early Bird sale: £150 off per person on all our activity and hiking holidays. 🙌![]()
Link in the comments. #undiscoveredbalkans #adventureholidays #greenfriday
It’s exactly a month until Christmas, so we've rounded up some terrific gift ideas, inspired by the pieces of kit we genuinely rely on while hiking, kayaking and exploring the Balkans — plus some other treats from the region.![]()
Whether you’re shopping for that outdoorsy friend, an avid traveller or someone planning a 2026 escape, this little collection should spark a few ideas. Find the full guide here. f.mtr.cool/kaepjsxmch![]()
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