Tour of Valbona and Theth in 3 Days from Tirana
Hike through the mountainous north of Albania with ease on this small group tour from Tirana. Take a scenic ferry ride across Lake Koman and follow the trail from Valbona to Theth over three days with your guide. Stay in local guest houses along the way and enjoy provided meals to give you sustenance as you hike
Itinerary
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.
Koman 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.
Lunch break in Valbona and free time to visit and enjoy Valbona Valley.
Accommodation: Traditional Guesthouse. Shared or Private Room
Meals: LunchDinner
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.
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
Accommodation: Traditional Guesthouse. Private or Shared Room
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
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.
Shkoder : 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.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Includes
Includes
- Transportation
- Guide
- Dinner (2)
- Lunch (2)
- Breakfast (2)
- Taxes and fees
Excludes
- Breakfast of the First Day & Dinner of the Last Day
- Drinks & Beverages