Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Join this small group hiking tour in Theth National Park and hike to Blue Eye and Grunasi Waterfall in one day
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shkoder, Shkoder, Shkoder County
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Qafë thore, Albania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Theth National Park, Rruga Nikgjonaj Rruga Nikgjonaj, Nr.18, Theth 4009 Albania
After arriving in Theth we will visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Eye of Theth, Kaprre Pusi i Zi, Syri i Kalter, Theth 4009 Albania
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 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-
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Shkoder, Shkoder, Shkoder County
We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder. This marks the end of this amazing hiking experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
06:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: 1: Choose Balkans - Albania Tour Operator, 3rd Floor, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, Tiranë 1001, Albania
2: Shkodër, Albania
Traveler pickup is offered
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 Tirana free of charge.
Airports- Rinas Airport, Tirana Albania
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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