For almost 5 decades, the People’s Republic of Yugoslavia (which roughly translates to ‘Southern Slav Land’) consisted of the territories of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. The Republic was led by the charismatic former partisan Josip Broz Tito until his death in 1980. In the years following his death, economic and political tension began to boil before erupting into the blood soaked Yugoslav wars in 1992. This lead to the breakup of Yugoslavia, ethnic cleansing and poverty.
YPT have been pioneering adventure travel to the seven countries that make up the lands of the former Yugoslavia for around eight years. Whether as part of our scheduled Balkan Badlands tour or as part of private tours. The incredible natural scenery, hospitable locals, blends of cultures and languages from various empires, fascinating ancient history and harrowing modern history as a result of the recent conflicts provide a unique travel destination unlike any other.
We have a wide range of incredible locations featured on our tour, from the war-torn, Ottoman-style city of Sarajevo which was the site of the longest siege in history during the Balkans war to the divided city of Mitrovica ethnically split between Albanians and Serbs and from the Communist Bloc style city of Sarajevo with the mausoleum of Tito to the vibrant capital of Tirana in Albania where Mercedes Benz park next to crumbling military bunkers in the street, designed by the paranoid Communist regime for a Western invasion that never came. Our local contacts and years of experiences and relations gained on the ground ensure we can visit many sites not visited by other tourists.
As more details emerge of the locations and matches of the CONIFA 2020 World Cup we will be announcing more trips or potentially changing itineraries slightly. If these tour dates don’t suit your travel plans just drop an email to tours@youngpioneertours.com and we can plan your independent trips in North Macedonia, Albania or any other Balkan country!
Group 1: 30th May – June 6th, Slovenia – Kosovo: €600
Group 2: June 7th – June 11th, Macedonia – Albania: €395
Saturday 30th May – Slovenia:
Sunday 31st May – Croatia:
Monday 1st June – Abandoned Air Base:
Tuesday 2nd June – Sarajevo:
Wednesday 3rd June – Srebrenica:
Thursday 4th June – Belgrade, Serbia:
Friday 5th June – Eastern Serbia:
Saturday 6th June – Kosovo:
Sunday June 7th – Skopje, Macedonia:
Monday June 8th – Tirana, Albania:
Tuesday June 9th – Tirana, Albania:
Wednesday 10th June – Albanian Coast:
Thursday 11th June – Tirana, Albania:
Want to extend your YPT adventure? Join one of our great tour extensions
•All transport to complete the itinerary
•All accommodation
•Some local tours (unless otherwise stated)
•International flights to get to the tour starting point and leave
•Any visa fees
•Single supplement (€300)
•Food and drinks
•Personal expenses
•Local guide tips
We have expert guides ready to help answer any questions you may have.
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