Stand Up Paddle at Skadar lake and Hiking from Valbona to Theth in 4 Days

We will leave Tirana at 5:00 starting this epic trip in the North of Albania. Our first destination, “Koman Lake”  has been the second most resourceful electricity-producing damn in all the country. From 1985 this lake has also been the main way of how the local travel. We will catch our ferry at 9:00 for a 2:30 hours magical sailing into “Koman Lake”. 

In addition, from the station of Fierza, we will have a local-style ride to the Natural Park of Valbona. Accommodation and lunch into Guesthouse in Valbona. 

Furthermore, after a short rest, it will be time for a warm-up hike to explore the area around the Valbona Valley. Hiking in Kukaj, a very remote area in Valbona Valley surroundings when we will see how the people do their living.

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 days, 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.
The 20-km trek offers spectacular views of long rocky valleys and lush green forests. We stop for lunch at one of the traditional cafés along the way but do stock up on snacks just in case. After trekking for about 7-8 hours we arrive in Theth which will for sure amaze us with its unique nature, history, and traditions including the village’s symbol, the Lock-In Tower.
Overnight and dinner at the guesthouse.

After breakfast at the guesthouse, the beautiful Gurnas waterfall, located around a 45-min walk. On the way back we will be introduced to the fascinating rules and history of the Blood feuds, part of Albanian history. For a better understanding take a short look at “Broken April” book from Ismail Kadare. This tower and its history, highly contacted also with the phenomenon of “Burrnesha” or “Sworn Virgin”

Return to Shkoder for overnight accommodation at the hotel. Short city tour of the city and free time. 

Paddling inside the Shkodra Lake restricted Ramsar and IBA (Important Bird Area) area of Lilly flowers for birdwatching. We will see the nesting habitat of Whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybrida) and the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus Crispus). In addition, short coffee and toilet break at Bar Restaurant Arbri. 

Furthermore, the tour continues with a refreshing Mojito cocktail served from Buna Bridge and a magic view of Rozafa castle. 

In addition, the tour continues with a break from paddling.  Stoping at a comfortable place on the shores of Buna River, traditional Pastry lunch will be served. Furthermore, it will be free time for sunbathing and swimming. 

The paddling will continue till the next stop to visit a cultural heritage monument of the XIII century. The Church of Shirq is a well-known place where the princesses got married.

Around 5:00 is the end of the tour in Obot village. From there you take your own car that we bring there or we arrange the transportation back to the starting point.

After all the experience we will plan our return to Tirana. 

You can also choose to continue the trip privately to Montenegro.