Hiking Tour of Theth National Park &Valbona Valley in 3 Days 3 Days Hiking tour from from Shkoder
ID: GYG691643-1135262
Category:
Country: Albania
Duration:
3 days
Description
Three-day hiking adventure through the Albanian Alps, exploring the stunning Theth National Park, Valbona Pass, and Komani Lake. This journey offers a mix of charming villages & hiking in nature
Day 1:
Start your adventure at 6:00 am with a pick-up from your hotel in Tirana or Shkoder. As we journey to Northern Albania, enjoy stunning landscapes of wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake, and rugged mountains. In Shkoder, we'll switch to local transport and head towards the rural beauty of Theth. If visiting in May or June, you’ll be enchanted by the aromatic lavender fields. At Qafa e Thores, at 1700 meters, enjoy breathtaking views of the Albanian Alps. Around midday, we’ll begin a 3-hour hike to the Blue Eye, a natural wonder with vibrant blue and green hues and cool water at around 5 degrees Celsius. Afterward, we’ll visit the Old Church and the "Lock-in" Tower before staying overnight in a traditional guesthouse in Theth.
Day 2:
Trek from Theth to Valbona, an intense 6 to 8-hour hike with a 1050-meter elevation gain. The Valbona Pass offers stunning views of the Peaks of the Balkans and the "Accursed Mountains." Capture amazing photos from the top before descending into the picturesque Valbona Valley. We’ll stay overnight in a traditional guesthouse in Valbona.
Day 3:
Begin the day with a boat ride through Komani Lake, offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages, and wild forests. Experience local transport over scenic bumpy roads with views of Vau i Dejes Lake. Finally, return to Shkoder or Tirana, concluding an unforgettable adventure filled with the wonders of Albania.
Highlights
- This 3-day tour through the Albanian Alps offers an unparalleled adventure
- Explore historic landmarks like the Theth Church and Lock Tower
- Hike through breathtaking landscapes, including Valbona Pass and Blue Eye
- Experience authentic Albanian hospitality with overnight stays in guesthouses
- Enjoy a boat ride through Komani Lake, showcasing stunning views of the Alps
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Suitable age 12+
The company reserves the right to run this tour under the same conditions with the inverse itinerary
All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance
This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition
This tour departs early in the morning; thus, we would recommend you to eat breakfast before the tour departure or to take some food with you
Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3-4 hours one way
Valbona Pass: elevation up to 1050m, hiking 6 to 8 hours
Each accommodation offers a selection of limited food options available to pack before embarking on the next hike. These options include bread, cheese, yogurt, meat, vegetables, and honey. For each meal you can pay in cash at the guest house directly (please make sure to have cash with you as the credit/debit card payments are not possible in the Alps). One meal cost about 12 -15 euros
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
