Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days
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About This Tour in Tirana
Why Visit Tirana?
Tirana, Albania offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Tirana provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Tirana
You can reach Tirana, Albania by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Local transport provided by the company from meeting point in Tirana or Shkodra to Theth on day 1
- Local transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
- Choose Balkans Assistance
- Local transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Shkoder or Tirana bus terminal
- Tourist taxes
- Shared accommodation for 2 nights in traditional homestay/guesthouse with basic bathroom amenities
- All needed instructions and coordination about this tour
- Boat ticket Fierza Dam to Komani Lake
What's Not Included
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks, One meal cost about 12-18 euros
- Private rooms are possible on 45 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- Local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj (or back)
- Transfer from hotel to the meeting point on the first day
- Transfer from drop off point to your hotel on the last day
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
- Tour Guide
- Souvenirs; Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance
- The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style with basic bathroom amenities. Each room typically accommodates two to five travelers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room. Private rooms are possible on 45 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability
- You will be carrying your belongings with you during the trek so we recommend you pack lightly. For any excess luggage you will need to book excess luggage transportation or pre arrange luggage storage in Tirana/Shkoder. On the second day, luggage transportation from Theth to Valbona might be possible depending on availability for an additional fee of minimum110€ (one person) or €55 per person for groups.
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
This tour departs very early in the morning from Shkodra. You will depart towards northern Albania with a shared transportation provided through our partners. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time to catch the local transportation. (Details provided at the time of booking)
End Point
This tour departs very early in the morning from Shkodra. You will depart towards northern Albania with a shared transportation provided through our partners. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time to catch the local transportation. (Details provided at the time of booking)
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tirana / Shkodra – Theth – Blue Eye – Theth
This tour departs very early in the morning from Tirana or Shkodra
This tour departs very early in the morning from Tirana or Shkodra. You will depart towards northern Albania with a shared transportation provided through our partners. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time to catch the local transportation. (Details provided at the time of booking)
As you drive along the way towards Northern... 5 minutes
As you drive along the way towards Northern Albania, you will be amazed by beautiful landscapes; wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake and rugged untouched mountains. In Shkodra, we will switch to a different local transport to continue our journey to Theth.
As you take the turn from the main... 2 hours
As you take the turn from the main road to Theth the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. Due to its favorable position this area is famous for cultivating medicinal herbs, and if you are lucky to travel in May – June you would be amazed by the pretty and aromatic fields of lavender, making you feel like you are in Provence (France). On the way to the top, you will pass through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps.
Have a short break for refreshment and start... 3 hours
Have a short break for refreshment and start your hiking journey towards the Blue Eye at around mid-day. Blue Eye was formed by the erosion of the water from the melting snow of the Albanian Alps. The hike from the village is about 3 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 18 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. (If you choose to book local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj, the hike will take around 1 hour each way. The cost for local transportation is between 5-7 euros per person) Hiking details (approx.): Distance: 18km Elevation gain: 700 m Technical difficulty: Moderate Time: 6h Trail type: Loop
After the hike go back to the village... 1 hour
After the hike go back to the village center and visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history.
Theth National Park – Valbona Pass – Valbona Valley National Park
Get ready for the highlight of this trip 6 hours
Get ready for the highlight of this trip. Trekking from Theth to Valbona will be an intense day as the walk takes about 6 to 8 hours (about 1050m elevation) in a remote terrain, nevertheless unquestionably worthy! The Valbona pass offers a spectacular view of the Peaks of the Balkans and “Accursed Mountains”. When reaching the top of the Valbona Pass, you will experience a serious shot of adrenaline. From here you will be able to see at both sides of the valleys. This top viewpoint is perfect for a short break and the possibility to capture amazing pictures of the Albanian Alps. From Valbona Pass, star your decent to the next destination, Valbona Valley, another picturesque village surrounded by high mountains. *You will be carrying all your belongings with you during this trek so we recommend you pack lightly. Hiking details (approx.): Distance: 14 km Elevation gain: 1050m Technical Difficulty: Moderate Time: 6 -8h Trail type: one way
Valbona Valley - Komani Lake – Shkoder or Tirana
Waking up with such a magnificent view of... 3 hours
Waking up with such a magnificent view of the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer, however, you will get on a boat that will take us through Komani Lake offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests. It is considered by many as an exotic experience combined with the unmatched hospitality of the locals.
Once arriving in the Komani dam you will... 2 hours
Once arriving in the Komani dam you will experience local transport over bumpy roads, however offering spectacular views of Vau i Dejes Lake.
Returning back to the modern and dynamic city... 4 hours
Returning back to the modern and dynamic city of Shkoder or Tirana after an unforgettable experience marks the end of this self-guided tour. In Tirana/Shkoder, you'll be dropped off at the bus station; from there, you can make your own way to your hotel by bus or taxi (not included). You will return home full of the wonders of Albania, with a new sense of self-excitement to share with those around you.
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What is the cancellation policy?
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