Discover the Albanian Alps
Go as Local invites you to discover the stunning Albanian Alps. Join and enjoy the amazing nature and friendly locals on a tour of Theth, Valbona, and Koman.
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Go as Local invites you to discover the stunning Albanian Alps. Join and enjoy the amazing nature and friendly locals on a tour of Theth, Valbona, and Koman.
This tour was suggested to us on our last day before going to the airport. It was totally worth it and they were so kind offering us a discount as... read more our last trip
We just had an excellent trip to Gjirokaster from Tirana. Even though the city was little bit empty, because of the situation we still enjoyed at the maximum.
Andi... read more and Skerdi were both very knowledgeable about the city and the history. The selection of food was also the best!
These three days of hiking at Koman Lake, Valbona, and Theth are a fine combination of stunning nature, warm Albanian hospitality, and mystic tradition and folklore.
Hotel Pick Up in Tirana
Pick up in other cities on request
05:00 am
We highly recommend packing only the most necessary items on a backpack that you will need to carry and leaving the rest of the bags either with us or at the Hotel. We can safely store it for you and deliver it back in Tirana or Shkoder. Please inform us ahead if you will need to leave bags with us.
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.
Located in the center of Valbona this complex of wooden cabins provides one of the most comfortable stays in Valbona. In addition, a restaurant on-site, specializing in Traditional Cuisine will make your stay unforgettable.
What started with the Old house of the family is now one of the best guesthouses in Theth. In addition, comfortable, clean rooms and delicious, local food cooked by the family will be the best combination with the epicness of the village.
Unforgettable hiking tour of Valbone and Theth. Andi is a great guide and the whole team are welcoming and friendly people. The guest houses were fantastic and we ate very well which we needed after long days of hiking. Thanks for making it a great birthday trip!