Hiking Tour of Valbona, Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days from Tirana

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.

Itinerary

Tirana – Koman Lake – Valbona

1. Tirana · 30 h

   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.

2. 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.

3. Valbona · 4 h

   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.

Hiking from Valbona – Theth

1. Valbona Pass · 7 h

   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.

2. Theth · 10 h

   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.

Theth – Blue Eye - Shkoder – Tirana

1. Grunasi Waterfall · 2 h

   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.

2. Blue Eye of Theth · 1 h

   Situated around 10 km from the centre of Theth, this natural water pool is the main destination of the third day. With a depth of 5 m and icy waters (5°C), the Blue Eye is formed by the erosion of rock by the water that descends from the mountains. Picnic lunch at the Blue Eye and return to the guesthouse in the afternoon.

3. 10 h

   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 ends.

What's included

• Professional Tour Guide through all the trip
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• 2 nights in Guesthouse with shared rooms - WiFi, towels & bed linens included
• All transportation in destination location
• Ferry Tickets

What's not included

• Breakfast of the First Day & Lunch of the Last Day
• Drinks & Beverages
• Hiking poles (available for 10 euros for rent)
• Private room (available for 30 euros per room, per night)

Start time

05:00

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Adult (18–85)

Options

• 3 Day Tour Valbona & Theth from €450

  Pickup included

  Start time: 05:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.