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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days
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Tirana County
Important Information
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
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Tour’s schedule or itinerary may be affected/adopted due to; weather, Acts of God, labour strikes, bank holidays, site temporary closure/renovation or other external forces outside the Company’s control.
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The company reserves the right to run this tour under the same conditions with the inverse itinerary.
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The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut with basic bathroom amenities. Each room typically accommodates two to five travelers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room. Private rooms are possible on 35 Euros extra charge per night per person based on availability.
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Mule or horse caravan, to carry heavy luggage from Valbona to Theth, is available on request with an extra charge of 100 Euros per horse/mule.
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Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3-4 hours one way.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This self-guided tour program is specially designed for travellers who wish to explore Albania independently however in a professionally organized way. By choosing this tour you will save money, time and enjoy the freedom of traveling on your own. Choose Balkans Team will apply its professionalism and knowhow in assisting you prior, during and after the tour. Once you book the tour our team will provide you all the details you need to know for this self-guided tour.
Highlights
5 days
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Vau i Dejes or Shkoder
Local transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
Choose Balkans Assistance
Tourist taxes
Breakfast
All needed instructions and coordination about this tour
Transport provided by the company from Vau i Dejes to Tirana
Boat ticket Fierza Dam to Komani Lake
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights, in traditional guesthouses
Local transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth
Tour Leader
Souvenirs
Personal spending
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Tirana
This tour departs very early in the morning from Tirana. You will depart towards northern Albania with a shared transportation provided by our partner.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Tirana / Shkodra – Theth – Blue Eye – Theth
5 Stops
1
Tirana
This tour departs very early in the morning from Tirana or Shkodra. You will depart towards northern Albania with a shared transportation provided through our partners. Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time to catch the local transportation. (Details provided at the time of booking)
5 minutes
2
Shkoder
As you drive along the way towards Northern Albania, you will be amazed by beautiful landscapes; wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake and rugged untouched mountains.
5 minutes
3
Boge
In Shkodra, we will switch to a different local transport to continue our journey to Theth. As you 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, you 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.
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Blue Eye of Theth
Have a short break for refreshment and start your 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 from the village is about 3 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 18 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. (If you choose to book local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj, the hike will take around 1 hour each way. The cost for local transportation is between 5-7 euros per person). 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?
Hiking details (approx.):
Distance: 18km
Elevation gain: 700 m
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Time: 6h
Trail type: Loop
6 hours
5
Qender Theth
After the hike go back to the village center and visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history. Overnight in a Traditional Guest House in Theth.
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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days
(25) Reviews
Tirana County
About
This self-guided tour program is specially designed for travellers who wish to explore Albania independently however in a professionally organized way. By choosing this tour you will save money, time and enjoy the freedom of traveling on your own. Choose Balkans Team will apply its professionalism and knowhow in assisting you prior, during and after the tour. Once you book the tour our team will provide you all the details you need to know for this self-guided tour.
Highlights
5 days
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Vau i Dejes or Shkoder
Local transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
Choose Balkans Assistance
Tourist taxes
Breakfast
All needed instructions and coordination about this tour
Transport provided by the company from Vau i Dejes to Tirana
Boat ticket Fierza Dam to Komani Lake
BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights, in traditional guesthouses
Local transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth
Tour Leader
Souvenirs
Personal spending
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Tirana
This tour departs very early in the morning from Tirana. You will depart towards northern Albania with a shared transportation provided by our partner.