2 days Tour to Theth National Park

This tour was thought and offered by local people of Thethi, who will not provide you just a guide, but you will dive into this local lifestyle and have a unique experience from this remote wild area of Thethi National Park, part of the Albanian Alps. Wild because nature is still untouched, unexplored, and unbeaten paths. In two days you will have the possibility to relax, enjoy the beauty of the main destinations of Thethi, like the waterfall and canyon, the Blue Eye and Stone Groves, the church and the lock-in tower, the accommodation in traditional guesthouses called ‘Kulla’; have a dinner with local homemade and organic food and experience Albanian welcoming in person.

• Dinner x1
• Breakfast x1
• Accommodation x 1
• Private transportation Tirana hotel door to Thethi guesthouse door
• Local transfer to blue eye x 1

• Lunch
• Entry ticket to Lock-in tower (extra 2 eur/person)
• Gratuities
• Drinks
• Local guide (optional on extra charge 100 eur x 2 days)
• Everything else not mentioned above

• Departure Point:
  1. Tirana, from Hotel Door.
  2. Shkodra, from Hotel Door.

• Departure Time

• 07.30 AM – Tirana

  08.00 AM – Shkodra  

  Drop off: at the guesthouse door in Thethi.

  Return: At the last stop in Tirana, at Zogu i Zi square.

   

Day 1: Tirane – Shkodra – Thethi National Park

The departure from Tirana is from 07:30 AM. After around 4 hours of drive, you will reach Thethi accommodation around 10:30 AM.

Pass By: Qafe e Thores

On the way to Thethi an optional stop could be at Qafe e Thores, at the highest point of the way to Thethi at 1700 m, where you can enjoy the view of the high peaks around.

Stop at: Thethi Valley – Stone Groves – Blue Eye

Accommodation around 10:30 AM. Drop off the luggage at the guesthouse.

Meet and greet with the host and continue alone to the attractions as proposed in this tour itinerary.

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 valley, are the first attraction we will meet after 90 min easy walking in the middle of 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 from the Black River. Until the Blue Eye is a hiking route and takes about 40 to 60 minutes of regular walking. This attraction is an unexpected beauty.

Don’t forget to bring your swimming ware because you can swim at both attractions explained above. 1.5 hours way back at the guesthouse by walking. A local transfer is arranged by us.

Duration: 6-7 hours of total walking time

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Dinner around 7.30 PM

Day 2: Thethi Waterfall – Grunasi Canyon – Lock-in Tower – St. John Church

After the breakfast in the guesthouse, starting at 09:00 AM, you may visit Grunasi Waterfall and Grunasi Canyon. On the way back from these attractions, you will relax in Thethi’s meadows and visit Saint John Church, and the Lock-in Tower (extra charge ticked).

Return at the guesthouse at around 12.00 and be ready for the minivan pick up to Shkodra/Tirana. 

Room Check out – immediately after breakfast.

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Easy

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• 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 moderate 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.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

For a full refund, cancel at least 5 days in advance of the start date of the experience.

Prices € 260.00/person  – Starting from 2 people

Prices € 220.00/person  – group of 3 – 4 people

Prices € 180.00/person  – group of 5-6 people