Tour of Valbona and Theth 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.
ItineraryDay 1: Tirana – Koman Lake – ValbonaStop At: Tirana, Tirana, Tirana County
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.
Duration: 1 day 6 hours
Stop At: Koman, Koman, Shkoder County
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Valbona, Valbona, Kukes County
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Traditional Lunch at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.
• Dinner: Traditional Dinner at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Accommodation included: Traditional Guesthouse.
Shared or Private Room
Day 2: Hiking from Valbona – ThethStop At: Valbona Pass, Rruga Azem Hajdari, Bajram Curri Albania
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.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Theth, Theth, Shkoder County
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.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Traditional Lunch at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.
• Dinner: Traditional Dinner at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Accommodation included: Traditional Guesthouse.
Private or Shared Room
Day 3: Theth – Shkoder – TiranaStop At: Grunasi Waterfall, Theth Albania
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shkoder, Shkoder, Shkoder County
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
05:00 AM
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We would kindly pick up everyone from the Hotel / Apartments during their stay to Tirana.
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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