Peaks of the Balkans Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days
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About the Activity
Join this captivating five-day tour through Northern Albania, starting from Tirana or Shkodra. We will experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Albanian Alps, explore the rural charm of Theth National Park, trek from Theth to Valbona and enjoy the boat ride through Komani Lake. Each step of this adventure reveals a new side of the region's natural beauty .5 days
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Local transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
Transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth
Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Tirana
Professional tour leader
Accommodation for 4 nights in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/
Food and drink : Breakfast. x 4
Local transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Vau i Dejes or Shkoder
Road taxes, Tourist taxes and Petrol
Transport provided by the company from Vau i Dejes to Tirana
Boat ticket Fierza Dam to Komani Lake
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 -15 Euros
Souvenirs
Personal spending
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Tirana
Tirana, AlbaniaOur journey towards Komani Lake begins early in the morning at 05:00 am. Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Shkoder
Shkoder, AlbaniaOur tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Shkoder5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Boge
Boge, AlbaniaFrom Shkoder we will experience local transport riding at around 7:30 am. 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.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Blue Eye of Theth
Kaprre, Pusi i Zi, Syri i Kalter, Theth, Albania, 4009We 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 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).
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 colours, it’s like being inside a postcard. Also, fun fact, the temperature of the Blue Eye is just around 5 degrees Celsius.
Hiking details (approx.):
Distance: 18km
Elevation gain: 700 m
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Time: 6h
Trail type: Loop3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Qender Theth
Qender Theth, AlbaniaWe will 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.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationAccommodation
- Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth
Meals : Not Included
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We can pick you up from your hotel in Shkoder free of charge.View Location
End point
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We can pick you up from your hotel in Shkoder free of charge.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- The tour departs from Choose Balkans office at Rr. Reshit Çollaku. On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up from your hotel in Shkoder or Tirana free of charge.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Grunas Waterfall: elevation up to 270m, hiking 1 hour one way.
- Valbona Pass: elevation up to 1050m, hiking 6 to 8 hours.
- Piramida 18: Elevation up to 1706 m, hiking 4 hours one way.
- Mule or horse caravan, to carry heavy luggage from Valbona to Theth, is available on request with an extra charge of 1000 Euros per horse/mule.
- The company reserves the right to run this tour under the same conditions with the inverse itinerary.
- * The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut 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 35 Euros extra charge per night per person based on availability.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
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