Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 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
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- Transport provided by the company from Theth to Tirana or Shkoder on day 3
- Professional tour leader
- Breakfast
- Transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth on day 1
- Tourist taxes ; Road taxes; Petrol
- Shared accommodation in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse. Room accommodates 2-5 travelers
What's Not Included
- Lunches, Dinner, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 -15 Euros
- Souvenirs, Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
- Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
We can pick you up at your hotel in Shkoder
End Point
We can pick you up at your hotel in Shkoder
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye - Theth
Our journey towards the Albanian Alps begins at 06:00 am in the morning 30 minutes
Our journey towards the Albanian Alps begins at 06:00 am in the morning. Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana or Shkoder.
As we drive along the way towards Northern... 30 minutes
As we drive along the way towards Northern Albania, you will be amazed by beautiful landscapes; wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake and rugged untouched mountains. From Shkoder we will experience local transport riding at around 7:30 am.
As we take the turn from the main... 1 hour
As we 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, we 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
We arrive at our Guesthouse in Theth 1 hour
We arrive at our Guesthouse in Theth. After resting a bit, we visit the old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth) and its fascinating story in centuries. Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth
We will have a short break for refreshment... 3 hours
We will have a short break for refreshment and start our 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 is about 3 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 6.2 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. This trail is considered easy to moderate, requiring some experience in hiking. You will not be able to take your eyes off this stunning scene of nature with its bright blue and green colors, it’s like being inside a postcard. Also, fun fact, the temperature of the Blue Eye is just around 5 degrees Celsius. Would you dare to dive in the blue but very cold water? Hiking details (approx.): Distance: 18km Elevation gain: 700 m Technical difficulty: Moderate Time: 6h Trail type: Loop
Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Theth – Shkoder / Tirana
Waking up with such a magnificent view of... 30 minutes
Waking up with such a magnificent view of the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer
after breakfast we will begin our hiking adventure... 1 hour
after breakfast we will begin our hiking adventure to Grunas Waterfall (about 1-hour hike one way). Grunas Waterfall is a curtain of white water that comes over the grey rocks as if it were being poured from a bucket that never empties. The water tumbles down the hillside in a series of mini-waterfalls. Hiking details (approx.): Distance: 6 km Elevation gain: 270 m Technical difficulty: Moderate Time: 3h Trail type: Loop
The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain... 5 minutes
The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain smoothens down little by little taking us towards Shkoder
The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain... 1 hour
The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain smoothens down little by little taking us towards Tirana. 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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