According to Bradt Travel Guides, the Komani Lake journey is described as “one of the World’s greatest boat trips”. The tour to Koman Lake, Valbona and Theth is a special interest hiking tour program exclusively designed to offer participants the best combination of pristine wild nature, unforgettable ferry ride through the heart of the Albanian Alps, local folklore and traditions. During these three days you will be able to visit most of the attractions of Northern Albania, combining a variety of exciting outdoor activities with plenty of time to soak up the local culture.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Shkoder or Tirana
Local transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Vau i Dejes or Shkoder
Local transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
Transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth
Professional tour leader
Breakfast
Road taxes; Tourist taxes; Petrol
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
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Meeting Points
Departure
Shkodër
We can pick you up from your hotel in Shkoder free of charge.
Return
Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days
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Shkodër County
About
According to Bradt Travel Guides, the Komani Lake journey is described as “one of the World’s greatest boat trips”. The tour to Koman Lake, Valbona and Theth is a special interest hiking tour program exclusively designed to offer participants the best combination of pristine wild nature, unforgettable ferry ride through the heart of the Albanian Alps, local folklore and traditions. During these three days you will be able to visit most of the attractions of Northern Albania, combining a variety of exciting outdoor activities with plenty of time to soak up the local culture.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Shkoder or Tirana
Local transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Vau i Dejes or Shkoder
Local transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
Transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth
Professional tour leader
Breakfast
Road taxes; Tourist taxes; Petrol
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
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Meeting Points
Departure
Shkodër
We can pick you up from your hotel in Shkoder free of charge.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye – Theth
6 Stops
1
Tirana
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 or Shkoder. 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.
2
Shkoder
Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Shkoder.
20 minutes
3
Theth
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).
10 minutes
4
Qafë thore
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
1 hour
5
Blue Eye of Theth
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 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.
Hiking details (approx.):
Distance: 18km
Elevation gain: 700 m
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Time: 6h
Trail type: Loop
3 hours
6
Theth National Park
We will 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
