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Kayaking and Hiking at Koman Lake, Valbona and Theth in 4 Days

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4 Days
Tirana

This active 4-day tour of Valbona and Theth in the heart of the Albanian Alps and the so-called ‘accursed mountains’ takes you to Lake Koman, Valbona Valley, and Theth village, and is a great combination of stunning nature, warm Albanian hospitality, and the mystic traditions and folklore of this region. Kayaking at Koman lake will give you the chance to explore most part of the Lake and Shala River. While hiking in the two villages, we will be able to enjoy the beautiful nature surrounded by mountains.

star rating  Best trip of my life , very professional and best stuff ever .great food and beautiful locations to albania

Marinela O
March 28, 2019

star rating  Go as Local, from the meaning it means you feel like native albanian. The best advice from Trip Adviser is eat as locals eat or where they eat. So...so... but... read more

mali192019
March 11, 2019

star rating  I've been raving so much about this class to friends and family over the last 24 hours I almost forgot to write this review! Thank you Sindi and Andi for... read more

wornsuitcase
February 15, 2020
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I think no place where human beings live has given me such an impression of majestic isolation from the entire world. It is a spot where the centuries shrivel; the river might be the world’s well-spring, its banks the fit home of elemental instincts–passions that are red and rapid.

Edith DurhamEnglish traveler, and writer on the Balkans visited the area in 1908
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Tour Details
Hiking in Theth and Valbona Natural Park

With the magnificent mountain scenery as your backdrop, you’ll be kayaking on Lake Koman and doing one of the most panoramic hikes in northern Albania on a historic trail from Valbona to Theth, a path that has been used for centuries for trade and exchanging goods.

To add to your authentic experience of Albania, you stay at traditional, family-based guesthouses where you usually get welcomed not as a customer, but rather as a family guest.

Departure & Return Location

Hotel Pick Up in Tirana

Pick up in other cities upon request 

Departure Time

o5:00 am

 

Price Includes

  • 3 nights of accommodation in Guesthouse (Koman Lake, Valbona & Theth)
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Diners for all overnights
  • Professional Tour Guide through all the trip
  • Ferry Tickets & Kayaking
  • All transportation

Price Excludes

  • Last lunch in Shkoder
  • Snacks and Drinks
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Horse caravan of request - 50 euro / horse

What to Bring

  • Hiking Shoes , Hat, Comfortable Clothes
  • Suitable Clothes for kayaking (swimsuit)
  • For a private double room there is a 10 euro / person /night extra charge
  • For a private single room there is a 20 euro / night extra charge
What to Expect
Hiking in Theth and Kayaking in Koman Lake
This 4 Days Tour of Koman Lake, Valbona, and Theth is an intensive tour, a program for participants with a good level of fitness. 
 
The first day is mainly based on driving, sailing, and Kayaking on the Koman Lake, exploring some of the most intriguing parts of the lake and its canyons. 
The next day is dedicated to exploring more the Valbona village and all the Valley. We will be surrounded by amazing nature and will get introduced to the local lifestyle. 
 
The Big Hike of the third day has a maximum distance of 20 Km with a maximum elevation of 1000 meters. Several Stops in rural bars before and after the peak. 
 
An exploration of Thethi village on the fourth day, including also a brief view of Shkodra. 

The Bags / Luggage Situation

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. 

Itinerary
Tour of Valbona, Theth and Kayaking in Koman Lake

Day 1Tirana - Kayaking in Koman - Berisha Village

Be ready for an early start as we leave Tirana at 05:00 to drive toward Lake Koman to catch a ferry that departs at 09:00 to the other side of the lake, Fierza. After reaching Berisha village, our base for the night, we head out on Lake Koman on kayaks with a dramatic backdrop scenery of densely forested hills, vertical slopes, and deep gorges. We’ll be back at the guesthouse around 13:00 for lunch, after which you have free time for some more kayaking on this stunning lake. Dinner and overnight in Berisha.

Day 2Berishe - Valbona Valley

Heading back the same way we came, we catch a bus and a ferry at 10:20 to the other dock of the lake. The drive from Fierza to Valbona takes around 45 min passing through the town of Bajram Curri, the gateway to Valbona Valley. After a lunch break in Valbona, we gear up for a little hiking trip in Kukaj. This hike to this very remote area in Valbona Valley where it’s still all about self-sufficient living takes about 1-2 hours and is a great warm-up for the big hike tomorrow. Dinner and overnight in Valbona.

Day 3Hiking from Valbona - Theth

Also called as 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 that 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.

Day 4Theth - Shkoder - Tirana

After breakfast at the guesthouse, the beautiful Gurnas waterfall, located around a 45-min walk from the center of the village, is our last stop before leaving Theth behind. It’s about a 3-hour drive to Shkoder with a lunch stop on the way. You will have free time to explore Shkoder before hopping on our private and comfortable transport to journey onwards to Tirana where the tour ends in the evening.

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Kayaking at Koman & Hiking
  • Kayaking Albania
  • Kayaking tour Albania
  • Kayaking at Shala River
  • Koman Lake ferry
  • Tour of Valbona to Theth
  • Theth Transport
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Linda

Solo Traveller

Just returned from a great trip to Albania with my guide Andi. We enjoyed some fantastic hikes in stunning scenery, and a fun kayak trip, and stayed in some lovely rural cabins.

June 20, 2023

Linda

Solo Traveller

Just returned from a great trip to Albania with my guide Andi. We enjoyed some fantastic hikes in stunning scenery, and a fun kayak trip, and stayed in some lovely rural cabins.

June 20, 2023

Line Gertz

Group Traveller

Vi havde nogle super søde guider. Der er en del transporttid på de fem dage, men der er super smuk natur undervejs! Trekkingturen er også en fed oplevelse og udfordring 😁

October 24, 2021

Amanda Walters

Solo Traveller

Fantastic trip Kevi was a great guide and understanding on the hike as i went so slow! The accomodation, food, landscapes all great and i was added to a group trip we all got on well and share some wonderful memories. I would not hesitate to recommend this company for a tour 😊

August 31, 2021

Rassmuss

Solo Traveller

Fantastisk oplevelse!
Andi (værten) var bedre end jeg kunne have drømt om! Koman Lake og turen fra Theth til Valbona var som at være med i en film. Jeg følte mig som af Frodos efterfølgere.

En kæmpe stor anbefaling.

July 31, 2021
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