Overview
With the magnificent mountain scenery as your backdrop, you’ll be traveling on Lake Koman and do one of the most panoramic hikes in northern Albania on a historic trail from Valbona to Theth, a path that has been used for centuries for trade and exchanging goods.
To add to your authentic experience of Albania, you stay at traditional, family-based guesthouses where you usually get welcomed not as a customer, but rather as a family guest.
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What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Breakfast of the First Day & Dinner of the Last Day
Drinks & Beverages
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Tirana – Koman Lake – Valbona
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Tirana
30 hours
We will leave Tirana at 5:00 am to drive toward the Koman Lake and depart at 9:00 am to the other side of the lake, Fierza.
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Koman
45 min
From 1985 this manmade lake is the only way how locals who live in the surroundings get in touch with the modern world.
Driving from Fierza to Valbona will needs around 45 minutes, passing through Bajram Curri, the municipally of the area. -
Valbona
4 hours
Lunch break in Valbona and hiking in Kukaj, a very remote area in Valbona Valley surroundings when we will see how the people do their living.
Day 2 Hiking from Valbona – Theth
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Valbona Pass
7 hours Admission ticket included
Also called as the Big Day of the tour, we now set off on the thrilling hike from Valbona to Theth following the ancient path that the locals have been using for years. Back in the day, it was only possible to travel from Valbona to Shkoder on foot taking two full days of walking!
Walking on this path we will pass through the oldest part of the village where people are still living in their more than 100-year-old stone houses that are remarkable remnants of the past. The 18-km trek offers spectacular views of long rocky valleys and lush green forests. We stop for lunch at one of the traditional cafés along the way but do stock up on snacks just in case. -
Theth
10 hours
After trekking for about 7-8 hours we arrive in Theth that will for sure amaze us with its unique nature, history, and traditions including the village’s symbol, the Lock-In Tower. Overnight and dinner at the guesthouse.
Day 3 Theth – Shkoder – Tirana
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Grunasi Waterfall
2 hours Admission ticket included
After breakfast at the Guesthouse, the” Gurnas” Waterfall is the next attraction. Around 45 minutes walk from the center of the village the round to their pass through most of the village into soft hilly terrain.
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Shkoder
3 hours
Living Theth behind and driving for around 3 hours we will reach Shkoder, the biggest city of the Albanian North. Free time in Shkoder and return to Tirana in the evening where it is the end of our tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 3 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 3 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tirane).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
FAQs about Tour of Valbona and Theth in 3 Days from Tirana
How long does Tour of Valbona and Theth in 3 Days from Tirana take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
What's not included?
- Breakfast of the First Day & Dinner of the Last Day
- Drinks & Beverages
Which places does it visit?
It visits Koman, Valbona, Valbona Pass, Theth, Grunasi Waterfall, Shkoder.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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