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Self-Guided Tour: Hiking of Komani Lake, Valbona Valley & Theth in 3 Days
Self-Guided Tour: Hiking of Komani Lake, Valbona Valley & Theth in 3 Days
Self-Guided Tour: Hiking of Komani Lake, Valbona Valley & Theth in 3 Days
Self-Guided Tour: Hiking of Komani Lake, Valbona Valley & Theth in 3 Days
Self-Guided Tour: Hiking of Komani Lake, Valbona Valley & Theth in 3 Days

Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days

By Choose Balkans
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Price is RM 2,174 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

This self-guided tour program is specially designed for travellers who wish to explore Albania independently however in a professionally organized way. By choosing this tour you will save money, time and enjoy the freedom of traveling on your own. Choose Balkans Team will apply its professionalism and knowhow in assisting you prior, during and after the tour. Once you book the tour our team will provide you all the details you need to know for this self-guided tour.

Activity location

  • Tirana
    • Tirana, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shkodër
    • Shkodër, Shkodër County, Albania

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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

This self-guided tour program is specially designed for travellers who wish to explore Albania independently however in a professionally organized way. By choosing this tour you will save money, time and enjoy the freedom of traveling on your own. Choose Balkans Team will apply its professionalism and knowhow in assisting you prior, during and after the tour. Once you book the tour our team will provide you all the details you need to know for this self-guided tour.

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00
Price details
RM 2,174.39 x 1 AdultRM 2,174.39
Total
Price is RM 2,174.39

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
  • What's includedWhat's includedChoose Balkans Assistance
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkodra to Theth
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Shkoder or Tirana
  • What's includedWhat's included- Accommodation for 9 nights in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse//
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat ticket Fierza Dam to Komani Lake
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch, Drinks & Snacks, One meal cost about 12-18 euros
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs, Personal spending
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEverything that is not mentioned in the included

Know before you book

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tirana / Shkodra – Theth – Blue Eye – Theth
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Traditional Guest House in Theth.
Tirana
This tour departs very early in the morning from Tirana or Shkodra. 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.
Shkoder
  • 5m
This tour departs very early in the morning from Shkoder. You will depart towards northern Albania with a shared transportation provided by our partner
Boge
  • 2h
From Shkoder we will experience local transport riding at around 7:30 am. 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.
Blue Eye of Theth
  • 3h
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 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 colours, 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?
Qender Theth
  • 1h
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.
Day 2: Theth National Park – Valbona Pass – Valbona Valley National Park
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Valbona.
Valbona Pass
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
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. After reaching the village, we will walk towards the traditional guesthouse
Day 3: Valbona Valley - Komani Lake – Shkoder or Tirana
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Koman
  • 3h
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.
Vau i Dejes
  • 2h
Once arriving in the Komani dam you will experience local transport over bumpy roads, however offering spectacular views of Vau i Dejes Lake.
Shkoder
  • 2h
Returning back to the modern and dynamic city of Shkoder or Tirana after an unforgettable experience marks the end of this self-guided tour. You will return home full of the wonders of Albania, with a new sense of self-excitement to share with those around you.
Tirana
  • 4h
Returning back to the modern and dynamic city of Shkoder or Tirana after an unforgettable experience marks the end of this self-guided tour. You will return home full of the wonders of Albania, with a new sense of self-excitement to share with those around you.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTirana
    • Tirana, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShkodër
    • Shkodër, Shkodër County, Albania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLETirana
    • Tirana, Tirana County, Albania

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