Lost in Albanian Alps Tour

Start (Saturday) 06.00am, End (Thursday) 20:00

Lost in Albanian Alps – 6 Day / 5 Nights Tour

Based on our experiences and in your demands, we decided to add to the list of opportunities we offer another tour that will certainly consist on unforgettable experiences.

Itinerary

Tour itinerary and schedule from Tirana to Albanian Alps.

Day 1 (Saturday)
Arriving at the Tirana International Airport, pickup to the hotel. (privat transport & hotel included)
You will have printed a program we suggest you to follow while in Tirana including places to visit, places to eat, or how to move around the city for the best experience. (museums and food expenses not included)

Day 2 (Sunday)
Breakfast at the hotel, Meeting the guide and moving to north. (breakfast & private transport included)
On the way, we will stop to visit the historical city of Kruja, a crucial city of the story of Albania.
We will visit the characteristic Kruja bazaar where you can enjoy and buy the artisanal souvenir, the famous handmade qilim of Kruja, Xhubleta the traditional dress of the north region in the ancient times, (Now UNESCO heritage).
Will visit around the castle of Kruja. (included)
Inside the castle you will have the opportunity to choose if visiting the Skenderbe museum and the ethnographic museum (not included).
You have the opportunity to choose the place for the lunch (not included).
Will arrive in Shkoder after lunch (around 3pm).
Time to settle down at the hotel and you will have free time to spend as you wish, maybe visit the Rozafa Castle, Marubi museum, city center and have dinner (not included) but the guide will be happy to advice you the best places to eat, depending on your preferences, fish, meat, or specific tasty traditional dishes.

Day 3 (Monday)
The hotel will prepare the take away breakfast and a minivan will come to pick you up. (included)
Finally, we’re going to taste a glimpse of paradise!
Arriving to Koman Lake, we will take a boat navigating through the Komani Lake and then to Shala river, the little “Thailand of Albania”. (included)
There you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the nature and those rocky mountains, swim in the limpid turquoise water, kayaking, zipline and have lunch (expenses not included).
On the afternoon, around 3pm, the boat will drop us to Fierze and a private car will be waiting for us.
We will drive through the city of Bajram Curri, the central city of the Tropoja region.
Will stop to take pics on the most beautiful views that offers Valbona river.
Arriving in Valbone we will stop to visit the Xhema’s  lake, from the limpid green color and the Water Millstone, the only one of the village. (included)
Will arrive at the guesthouse, after the warm welcoming of the owners, will settle down to our rooms.
Time to rest/have showers and will have dinner all together, tasting the most delicious dishes of the region, bio fresh homemade food. (included)
After dinner maybe will have the chance to hear the locals play cifteli (traditional musical instrument of the region) or learn Albanian folk dances. (all included)

Day 4 (Tuesday)
Will have traditional breakfast, and prepare a picnic for the hike. (included)
A private car will drop us to the starting point of the hike. (included)
During our hike, will find two spots to rest and have drinks (not included), will enjoy and take lots of pics as you will be amazed by the views that the Dinaric Alps offers.
In the afternoon will be in Theth where a private car will be waiting for us at the finish point of the hike and drive us to Nderlysaj, will enjoy the view and the natural cave bathtubs.
Straight after will keep hiking for a little more to get to the Blu Eye, natural fountain from a deep blue color forming an eye shape stream.
Will come back to Nderlysaj, where the car will be waiting for us to drive us to the guesthouse.
We will settle down to our rooms and come all together to have dinner, tasty fresh traditional dishes.
(all included)

Day 5 (Wednesday)
Breakfast at the guesthouse. Right after we leave to visit the Isolation Tower and learn about the Kanun of Lek Dukagjini (the first written constitution, used in the whole northern region). (1,5euro/person not included)
Then will move to visit the amazing Grunas waterfall.
Will come back at the guesthouse as the van will be waiting for us to drive us back to Shkoder. (included)
Lunch in Shkoder included.
Rigth after lunch, the car will drive us back to Tirana hotel and the next day to the airport. (included)

Inclusions

  • All type of transport: public or private; boats from the beginning (Tirana Airport) and back.
  • The guide in English and Italian for the whole tour.
  • All breakfasts starting from Tirana to Theth.
  • Hotels and guesthouses from Tirana to Theth.
  • Dinners in Valbona & Theth
  • Lunch in Shkoder on the way back to Tirana.
  • The last day pickup from hotel to Airport

Exclusions

  • Activities in Tirana
  • Museums and lunch in Kruja
  • Museums and dinner in Shkoder
  • Lunch and activities in Shala River
  • Isolation Tower Museum in Theth

Additional Info

Should know:

  • Due to the traffic jam, the timetable may be change
  • The hike from Valbona to Theth lasts 6-8 hours
  • The tour is available every Sunday from Tirana, from 15th of May to 30 September
  • Not recommended if you suffer any cardiovascular diseases
  • Hiking difficulties level: medium
  • Please communicate your food allergies to the guide as soon as you meet. Also if you are vegan or vegetarian.

What to bring with you:

  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Comfortable hiking clothes
  • Warm clothes as the morning and evening in Alps gets cold
  • Swim suit
  • Hiking stick
  • Sun’s cream
  • Sun glasses
  • Hat
  • Water
  • Not a heavy backpack

Cancellation Policy

This tour is not refundable

Price

Tour Price : 599 Euro/person

 

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Albanian Alps Tour in 3 days.

Albanian Alps Tour in 3 days.

STARTING FROM €297/PERSON

Albanian Alps Tour in 3 days with guide

This tour is available two days a week (Monday and Thursday) from May 15th to October 15th. The guide is included in the tour, from start to finish. ( from Koman terminal to Shala River, Valbona, Theth and Shkoder).

Itinerary

Day One – From Shkoder to Komani Lake and Valbone

The tour starts every Monday and Thursday morning from Shkodra.
The van and the guide will pick you up in front of Rozafa Hotel from 6:45 am and drop you to Komani. It’s about 1h30mins drive. (If you want to start the tour from Tirana, the departure is at 5.20 am at Gazheli Petrol Station, Zogu i Zi, you should pay an extra fee of 12 euros for it).

Once in Koman, time to take a quick coffee with others peoples and the guide leader, will get in a little boat and navigate through Komani Lake, to get to Shala River ( 75min).

There you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the nature and those rocky mountains, swim in the limpid turquoise water, kayaking ( 10€/p.p, zipline 10€/p.p and have lunch 10/15€p.p (expenses not included).

On the afternoon, around 3pm, the boat will drop you to Fierze and a private car will be waiting for us.

We will drive through the city of Bajram Curri, the central city of the Tropoja region. Will stop to take pics on the most beautiful views that offers Valbona river.

Arriving in Valbone we will stop to visit the Xhema’s little lake, from the limpid green color and the Water Millstone, the only one of the village.

Will arrive at the guesthouse, after the warm welcoming of the owners, will settle down to our rooms. ( private rooms included)

Time to rest/have showers and will have dinner all together, tasting the most delicious dishes of the region, bio fresh homemade food.

After dinner maybe will have the chance to hear the locals play cifteli (traditional musical instrument of the region) or learn Albanian folk dances.

Day Two – Hiking from Valbone to Theth

Will have traditional breakfast and prepare a picnic for the hike.

A private car will drop us to the starting point of the hike ( price of car included )

During our hike, will find two spots to rest and have drinks (not included), will enjoy and take lots of pics as you will be amazed by the views that the Dinaric Alps offers.

In the afternoon will be in Theth where a private car will be waiting for us at the finish point of the hike and drive us to Nderlysaj, will enjoy the view and the natural cave bathtubs.

Straight after will keep hiking for a little more to get to the Blu Eye, natural fountain from a deep blue color forming an eye shape stream. ( price of the car included).

Will come back to Nderlysaj, where the car will be waiting for us to drive us to the guesthouse.

We will settle down to our rooms ( private room) and come all together to have dinner, tasty fresh traditional dishes.

(all included)

Day three – Thethi Valley

Breakfast at the guesthouse. Right after we leave to visit the Isolation Tower and learn about the Kanun of Lek Dukagjini (the first written constitution, used in the whole northern region). (1,5euro/person not included)

Then will move to visit the amazing Grunas waterfall.

Will come back at the guesthouse as the van will be waiting for us to drive us back to Shkoder. We are in Shkoder around 14.00 pm. The end of the tour included the lunch in Shkoder by us!

Inclusions

  • All type of transport: public or private; boats from the beginning.
  • The guide in English and Italian for the whole tour.
  • All breakfasts starting from Valbona to Theth.
  • Hotels and guesthouses from Valbona to Theth.
  • Dinners in Valbona & Theth
  • Lunch in Shkoder on the way back.

Exclusions

  • Lunch and activities in Shala river
  • Isolation Tower Museum in Theth

    Should know:

  • Due to the traffic jam, the timetable may be change
  • The hike from Valbona to Theth lasts 6-8 hours
  • Not recommended if you suffer any cardiovascular diseases

Additional Info

* This tour is available two days a week (Monday and Thursday) from May 15th to October 15th.

* The guide is included in the tour, from start to finish. ( from Koman terminal to Shala River, Valbona, Theth and Shkoder).

*The transport service is offered only from Shkodra, departing from Hotel Rozafa. You must be there before 06:45, the vans are with the Ferry Berisha logo.
If you want to start the tour from Tirana, departure is at 05:00am in front of Gazheli Petrol Station, Zogu i Zi, adding an extra 10 euros.

* The Tour Difficulty: In an average from 1 to 10 is estimated at 6. It is recommended for ages 14-60 who like exploring and have a physic that affords long walks.

What to bring with you:

  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Comfortable hiking clothes
  • Warm clothes as the morning and evening in Alps gets cold
  • Swim suit
  • Hiking stick
  • Sun’s cream
  • Sun glasses
  • Hat
  • Water
  • Not a heavy backpack

Cancellation Policy

This tour is not refundable

Price

297 euro/person

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Life happens on the banks of Shala river.

Life happens on the banks of Shala river.

STARTING FROM €30/PERSON

Life happens on the banks of Shala river.

A branch on Komani lake, Shala river flows from the up valley of Theth along Shalla valley until meets Komani Lake. Just 15 min driving on the river, after you left the lake, for a few kilometers, you will reach this unexpected shore in the middle of nowhere. Tourist has called it Albanian Thailand. A kind of adventurous trip.

The exploring by boat gives you an up-close look at its untouched nature, wildlife, and local traditions. During this full-day trip, you will enjoy the journey by boat on Komani lake and get amazed by the landscape around the lake; swim in the cold waters of the Shala river; have a cold drink relaxing on the shores of the river with great music in the air.

For the most passionate who want to discover the nature can walk along the river, or hike on the trail of Leka’s linden stone.

 

Itinerary

This destination is a unique and isolated place, a small paradise hidden in the corner of Komani lake.

07.00 AM – the departer is  from our office in Shkodra, Eagles Land travel at Bulevard Skenderbeu, 4001, Shkodra. Check on googlemaps. In Komani ferry stop a boat with the same logo brand will be waiting for you. Transport by minivan or private car from Shkodra to Komani ferry stop, 1.5h;

Transport by boat through Komani lake to Shala river, 1.5h;

You will reach the Shala river around 10:30 – 11.00 AM.

Lunch is included, usually on a fish-based menu, at Eagle Land Guesthouse.
Swimming or Trekking activities around the place on your choice;

Enjoying the surroundings or relax hearing the river sounds for a total of 3.5-4  hours;

Return by boat to Komani ferry stop, and back to the city by minivan.

You will reach Shkodra around 18:00 AM

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Boat tickets
  • Transport on a round trip by minivan
  • Hotel Pick-up/ Drop off option on extra charge

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee or Tea
  • Private transport (optional; extra charge)
  • Guide (optional; extra charge)
  • Hotel door pick up
  • Gratuities

Departure & Return

Starting time: 07.00 am

Departure Point

  1. Shkodra, in front of our office of Shkodra (Eagles Land logo brand office), Bulevardi Skenderbeu.
  2. Check on googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Eagles+Land+Travel/

Duration: 11h

Return Details

Returns to the original departure point.

Return time: 18:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date.
  • Sometimes the water level on the river is low and the boat can not go all the way to the end of the river, this means you might have to walk in the water to the shores of Shala river. This is not something we can control or inform you about in advance as it can change within hours.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Price

Price for 1-10 people 50 euro/person;

Price for 11 – 20 people 45 euro/person

Price for 21 – 30 people 35 euro/person

Booking confirmation: the booking will be considered after a previous payment via Paypal at an email address we will provide once you confirm interest.

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Thethi 1 Day Jeep Tour

Thethi 1 Day Jeep Tour

Starting from €60/person

Thethi 1 Day Jeep Tour

Overview

This tour is the response to all those adventurous people who would like not to miss this unique destination during their short stay in Albania. Theth is a gem placed in the heart of the Albanian alps with a few amazing attractions like the waterfall, the canyon, the blue eye of Theth, the Lock-In Tower, the Church of Theth, and the panoramic crown view of peaks around this valley, most of them can be seen within a day. Suitable for small groups, families, or even just one couple.

We offer the possibility to customize it to your needs for families with children or senior groups.

Inclusions

  • Private tour from Shkodra hotel door round trip;
  • Local transfer to Nderlysa village, close to blue eye;
  • Transportation with 4WD
  • Guide/Driver
  • 4 hours hiking/trekking
  • 4 hours drive with stops at panoramic points

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Gratitudes

Departure & Return

Hotel door Pick-up/ Drop off

We pick up from all hotels around the SHKODRA city center in a ray of 3 km.

Departure time: around 07:30 AM

Return time: around 07:00 PM

Duration: 10-12 hours, flexible duration.

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

During this day-tour in Thethi you will visit these attractions:

– Pass by the fields of sage and lavender in Koplik;

– Short photo break at the view glass balcony at Boga valley;

– Short photo break at Qafe e Thores,

– Stop at Edit Durham lapide;

– Blue Eye of Theth

– Stone Groves in Nderlysa

– Grunasi waterfall;

– Grunasi canyon;

– Taste the traditional cousin with local organic products (optional, not included).

– Thethi’s church;

– Lock-in Tower;

Additional Info

Hotel Pickup Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour.

Note: Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local driver to organize pick-up arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Price

Price for 1 person    = 180 Euro

Price for  2   people = 100 Euro/ person

Price for 3   people  =   80 Euro/person

Price for 4   people  =   70 Euro/person

Price for  5 – 6 persons,  = 65 Euro/ person

Price for  7 – 13 persons = 60 Euro/ person

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3 days hiking Tours to Thethi National Park

3 days hiking Tours to Thethi National Park

Starting from €170/person

3 days hiking Tours to Thethi National Park

Overview

Explore all the main attractions of Theth, like the waterfall and canyon, the old Church, and the Lock-in Tower. Do not miss the blue eye source and Valbona pass during these three days around Thethi valley and National Park.  Feel the experience of the Albanian welcoming in person, with an accommodation in traditional guesthouses called ‘Kulla’; have dinner with local homemade and organic food, explore the lifestyle and create a unique experience to take with you back at home.

This is a self-guided tour that aims to be a budget-friendly tour for those experienced hikers with private transfers and all other services. 

Tour customization is always open, on request.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation round trip Tirana – Theth – Tirana.
  • Hotel door pick up 
  • Accommodation x 2 nights
  • Breakfast x 2
  • Dinner x 2
  • Private local transfer in Nderlysa, close to Blue eye source by 4WD round trip
  • Tour customization on demand.

Exclusions

  • Lunch (Lunch box option at the guesthouse, Extra charge: 5 euro).
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • All drinks & coffee
  • Guide x 3 days (100 euro per day extra charge)

Departure & Return

Departure Point:

  1. Tirana, Hotel door pick up
  2. Shkodra, Hotel door pick up
  3. Airport door pick up/drop off (Tirana or Podgorica)

Departure Time

On the guest’s request. The recommended time is the morning hours. 

Drop off: at the guesthouse door in Thethi.

 Return: At the hotel door, airport. 

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirane/ Shkodra – Thethi National Park

 Hotel/ Airport pick up and after around 4-4.5 hours of drive from Tirana, you will reach Thethi valley, guesthouse door. One the way the driver will do some short stops on the panoramic spots.

Stop at: Thethi ValleyStone Groves – Blue Eye

Accommodation at the guesthouse. Drop off the luggage at the guesthouse.

During this first day,  the recommended itinerary is as below described.

Local transfer to Nderlysa village is covered within this package.

The Stone Groves of Nderlysa are some rock formations, rose color, created by the abundant flow of black river water descending from the village of Kaprre in Thethi National Park, are the first attraction we will meet after 20 min drive in the middle of the nature along Thethi’s river. After a short break here, the tour will proceed toward the Blue Eye, for 50 min moderate hiking.

Blue Eye of Theth, placed in Kaprre, is a deep blue water hole in the middle of the woods furnished by the Black River. Until the Blue Eye is a pedestrian route and takes about 40 to 60 minutes of regular walking. This attraction is an unexpected beauty, as described by previous tourists.

Don’t forget to bring your swimming ware because you can swim at both attractions mentioned above.

Duration: 2 hours of total walking time.

Difficulty: easy to moderate

In the afternoon, you may have an easy walk to the down valley to visit the old Church of the valley and the also called ‘Lock-in Tower’.

Dinner around 19.30 PM

 Day 2: Valbona Pass or (Peja Golf – optional) 

A full day to explore reThethi National Park.

You can choose between hiking to one of the peaks around the valley or just having a relaxing easy day exploring the lifestyle around the village. Visit a few mills, play with kids close to the river, or just take a relaxing time on the banks of the river.

Valbona Pass for around 6-7 hours round trip is the best hiking option. This is the most famous hiking trail in Albanian Alps and the most trafficked one during the season. Well market and easy to be done on your own. This trail will lead you through the villages of Theth, through the forests and pastures of the National Park to the golf of Valbona pass at 1750 mt. From this point, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the valleys of Valbona and Thethi.

You can decide to consume your lunch box here, at the highest point, or at Zef’s Cottage – Bar, 40 min before you reach the top. This Bar is a pleasant spot where you can meet travelers from all over the world. Return at the guesthouse at the late afternoon. Relax with a cold drink.

Duration: 6-7 hours total walking time

Difficulty: Challenging

Dinner around 19:30 PM.

Day 3: Thethi Waterfall – Grunasi Canyon 

Stop At: Theth, Shkoder County

After breakfast in the guesthouse, starting at 09:00 AM, you can proceed to Grunasi Waterfall and to Grunasi Canyon. On the way back from these attractions, you will relax in Thethi’s meadows and visit Saint John Church, Ethnographic Museum, and the Lock-in Tower.

Doing these attractions you have done all the main attractions in Thethi National Park in three days.

Return to the guesthouse around the afternoon. Departure time back to Shkodra or Tirana to be established from the guest. Travel time from Thethi to Shkodra is 2.5 hours or 4 hours trip in total to Tirana.

Room Check out – immediately after breakfast.

Duration: 2 hours

Difficulty: Easy/medium

Additional Info

  • Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
  • Confirmation will be after a pre-request;
  • Independent tour organization for each request.
  • This tour does not request a minimum number of travelers.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • The best time to travel for this tour is from May to October included.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 1 week in advance of the start date of the experience.

Price

Price for  1  persons         = 490 Euro/ person

Price for  2  persons         = 295 Euro/ person

Price for  3 – 5 persons   = 220 Euro/ person

Price for  6 – 10 persons = 190 Euro/ person

Price for 11 – 15 persons = 170 Euro/person

Note: Tour starting/finish from/in Shkodrawill have 20% discount. 

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3 Days Tour to Albanian Alps

3 Days Tour to Albanian Alps

Starting from €125/person

3 Days Tour to Albanian Alps

In just three days you will have the possibility to enjoy the beauty of the top destinations in Albanian Alps, like Komani Lake – Valbona Valley and Thethi National Park. You will experience the boat trip on Komani Lake, hike the famous trail of Valbona pass, and explore a few of the main attractions of Theth, like the waterfall and canyon, the old Church, and the Lock-in Tower. Accommodation in traditional guesthouses called ‘Kulla’; have dinner with local homemade and organic food, and experience Albanian welcoming in person, a unique experience to take with you back at home.

This self-guided tour aims to be a budget-friendly tour, accessible to everyone, especially to those independent hikers, not missing this amazing area of Albania.

Tour customization is always open, on request. 

Inclusions

  • Dinner x 2
  • Breakfast x 2
  • Lunch-box x 1
  • Accommodation x 2 nights
  • Local transfer to the start of the trail.
  • Transfers with shared minibuses:
    •   Tirana – Koman (cash payment to the driver);
    •   Fierza – Valbona;
    •   Theth – Shkodra (private shared taxi/minibus)
    •   Shkodra – Tirana (shared taxi/minivan)
  • Ferry tickets.

Exclusions

  • Private transportation.
  • Drinks or coffee breaks;
  • Lunch on the first and third day.
  • Mule to carry the luggage or people;
  • Mountain guide/ hostess for the trip.
  • Each of these services can be added on request, extra charge.
  • Hotel pick up

Departure & Return

Starting Point

  1. Tirana, Starting Point: In front of Gazheli Petrol station, end of the street Mine Peza. Be there by 05.10 AM
  2. Shkodra, Rozafa Hotel front side, city center.

Departure Time

Tirana, 5.20 AM 

Shkodra, 06:00 AM 

Return Details

Return to Tirana to Terminal bus station for North Albania, the north gate of Tirana or Zogu i Zi square.

Return to Shkodra city center, close to Migjeni Theatre in the center and close to intercity bus station.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana – Komani Lake –  Valbona Valley

Starting from Shkodra is available too.

Starting point: Tirana (or Shkoder as an option)

TIRANA: – The starting time is from early morning at 05.20 am from Tirana, with a private minibus (Driver name is Gjelosh) The driver will pick you up in front of Gazheli Petrol, Str. Mine Peza. Show the online ticket we will provide and pay cash to the driver (only for this transfer within this tour)

SHKODRA: – Pick-up at hotel door is offered from Shkodra from 06.10h, transfer with minivans to Ferry stop – Ferry trip – then again minibus to the Guesthouse Door in Valbona valley.

Stop At: Komani Lake, Shkoder County

During the ferry trip, you can fully enjoy the view of the lake, the rocky slopes, the reflections of nature on the water, and amazing views to remember. On the ferry, you can enjoy even a drink or a coffee from the Bar or have your snacks from a branch.

After two hours of the ferry trip, we will reach the Fierza stop. Here will be another minivan waiting to bring you toward Valbona Valley, and drop you off at the Guesthouse door.

Important note: the ferry seats are not enough for all passengers. People used to stay all around the ferry during the trip.

Stop at: Valbona Valley, Tropoja Country

Accommodation around 13.30 am: at KOL GJONI GUESTHOUSE (optional on availability)

Dinner around 19.30 am at the guesthouse;

Lunch box for the next day.

Free time in the afternoon to have a walk around the valley before dinner time.

 

Day 2: Valbona Valley – Valbona pass – Thethi National Park

Pass By: Valbona National Park, Valbona, Kukes County

After an early breakfast, at around 08.00 am, a local transfer of 15-20 min to the start of the trail will help to ensure you will get the right path.

From the start of the trail in Gjelaj you will start hiking toward Thethi valley for around 6-7 hours, for 12-16 km, to the guesthouse door in Theth.

During this hike, we will go through Rragam and Gjelaj village to Valbona pass at 1759 mt to proceed then in Thethi National Park area between the woods and pastures.

Mule for the luggage can be arranged on request for an extra cost of 50 eur per horse/mule.

Pass By: Theth National Park, Shkoder County

After 30-40 min walk down, on Thethi’s side, there is a cottage used as a ‘Bar’ to have a rest and a refresh. Then proceed toward the down valley for two more hours and get accommodated in the guesthouse in the afternoon.

Usually, it takes 3 hours up and 3 hours down. Duration: 6 hours

Accommodation at guesthouse sometime between 15.00-17.00 am.

Dinner around 19.30 am.

(Guesthouse name in Thethi will be confirmed later with the tour confirmation.)

Day 3: Theth National Park – Shkodra or Tirana.

After breakfast in the guesthouse, you have free time till 10.00 am or 12.00 am to do a walk to the down valley to the St. Mary Church and to the Lock-in Tower, and/or to the waterfall and/or canyon for 1.5-2 hours round trip.

You may choose one of the timetables for the departure and confirm us later. 

Return to the guesthouse before 12.00h and be ready for the minivan pick up to Shkodra. From Shkodra to Tirana you will exchange and get a private shared taxi like a minivan back to Tirana.

Room Check out, immediately after breakfast, before going for the walk.

The tour can end in Shkodra or in Tirana (on your choice)

Travel time from Thethi to Shkodra is 2 hours.

An additional 1.5 – 2 hours to Tirana or more depending on the traffic. You will reach Tirana around 18:30 PM depending on the traffic.

Drop Off in Tirana: The last stop of the intercity bus station North-South TERMINAL or Zogu i Zi square.

Duration: 4.5 hours Thethi – Tirana

Additional Info

  • Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
  • Confirmation will be after a pre-request;
  • Independent tour organization for each request.
  • This tour does not request a minimum number of travelers.
  • The tour can be canceled due to weather conditions in spring or late autumn. (Valbona pass can be blocked full of snow till late spring, or the river may block the trail in the autumn).
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • Not recommended for groups with kids because of the hiking hours and difficulty.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Price

Price for  2  persons,  250 Euro/ persons

Price for  3-4  persons,  230 Euro/per person

Price for  5-8 persons 220 Euro/per person

Price for 9-12 persons 200 Euro/per person

Price for 13+ persons is 200 Euro/per person

IMPORTANT NOTE: Start and Drop off from Shkodra have 20 eur discount from the above price list. 

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