Hiking at Valbona and Theth in a 4 Days Tour

We will leave Tirana at 5:00 am to drive toward the Koman Lake where the ferry departs at 9:00 am to the other side of the lake, Fierza. Since 1985 this manmade lake is the only way for the locals to get in touch with the modern world.
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 locals live.

On the second day, also called the Big Day of the tour, we will hike from Valbona to Theth following the ancient path that locals had used for years to travel from Valbona to Shkoder. Back then, this was possible only by walking, and 2 full days were therefore needed!
Walking on this path we will pass through the oldest part of the village where people are still living in their more than 100 years old stone towers. It offers a spectacular view of the long rocky valley mixed with calm, relaxing forest, and some traditional cafes for lunchbreak.
Theth will amaze us with its unique nature, history, and traditions. Its symbol, the “Lock in Tower” is a live proof of the past and history.

Situated around 10 km from the centre of Theth, this natural water pool is the main destination of the third day. With a depth of 5 m and icy waters (5°C), the Blue Eye is formed by the erosion of rock by the water that descends from the mountains. Picnic lunch at the Blue Eye and return to the guesthouse in the afternoon.

After breakfast at the Guesthouse, the Gurnas Waterfall is our next attraction. Around a 45 minutes walk from the center of the village away, we’ll pass through most of the village towards a soft hilly terrain.
Leaving 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.