Tour of Valbona and Theth in 3 Days from Tirana

The day will start early by leaving Tirana at 5:30 am to drive toward Koman Lake when the ferry departs at 9:00 am to the other side of the lake, Fierza. Since 1985 this manmade lake has been the only way how locals who live in the surroundings to get in touch with the modern world. The first 2 hours of driving are smooth, with the sun rising on the horizon. The last hour will get more vivid driving on bumpy terrain and scattered, old asphalt.

In addition, over 2 hours of sailing in the depths of Drini Canyon and Koman Lake. A remote area, with unbelievable sceneries and breathtaking views. From time to time you will be forgotten by time stone towers and houses and very few locals who continue their everyday life and mostly pastoral activities.

Driving from Fierza to Valbona will take around 45 minutes, passing through Bajram Curri, the municipality of the area. Lunch break in Valbona and hiking in Kukaj, a very remote area in Valbona Valley surroundings where we will see how the people do their living. In addition, based on the time and weather, the most adventurous part of the group, is not far from the guesthouse there is a crystal clear water pool where we can have a short dip.

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Also called “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. In addition, this 16-km trek offers spectacular views of long rocky valleys and lush green forests.

We stop for lunch (picnic lunch from the Guesthouse) at one of the traditional cafés along the way but do stock up on snacks just in case. In addition, after trekking for about 7-8 hours we arrive in Theth.

Free evening. Overnight and dinner at the guesthouse in Theth.

Located in the Center of the Albanian Alps, Theth is a perfect destination for all hiking lovers. A widely stretched village in the valley where a crystal clear river divides it into 2 parts. 

Not only a picturesque attraction but you will be also amazed by the unique history, and traditions including the village’s symbol, the Lock-In Tower. 

After breakfast at the Guesthouse, the” Gurnas” Waterfall is the next destination for the day. Around 45 minutes walk from the center of the village they round to pass through most of the village into soft hilly terrain.
In addition, we will leave Theth behind and driving for around 3 hours we will reach Shkoder, the biggest city in the Albanian North. Free time in Shkoder and return to Tirana in the evening when it is the end of our tour.