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Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days

4 days
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tirana/Shkoder to Theth National Park

    Start point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel pick up in Tirana, 06:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided drive from Tirana or Shkoder through Albanian landscapes to Theth
    • Hike to Blue Eye spring (3 hours one way, 18 km round trip, 700 m elevation gain)
    • Visit Old Church in Theth village
    • Visit Lock-in Tower in Theth village

    Optional Activities

    • Local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj for shortened Blue Eye hike (approximately 1 hour each way; cost 5-7 euros per person)
    • Swimming in Blue Eye spring
    Landmarks
    Blue Eye
    Qafa e Thores
    Theth National Park
    Lock-in Tower
    Old Church of Theth
    Shkodra Lake
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  2. Day 2

    Theth

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Grunas Waterfall from Theth village (6 km, 270 m elevation gain, 3 hours round trip)
    • View Grunas Waterfall natural monument
    • Free afternoon to explore Theth National Park
    Landmarks
    Grunas Waterfall
    Theth National Park
  3. Day 3

    Theth to Valbona Valley National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Theth to Valbona Valley via Valbona Pass (14 km, 1,050 m elevation gain, 6-8 hours, one-way)

    Optional Activities

    • Luggage transportation from Theth to Valbona (minimum €110 for one person or €55 per person for groups, depending on availability)
    Landmarks
    Valbona Pass
    Valbona Valley National Park
    Peaks of the Balkans
    Accursed Mountains
  4. Day 4

    Valbona Valley to Shkoder/Tirana

    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (Hotel Drop off in Tirana, 19:00 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey across Komani Lake with views of Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages, and forests
    • Local transport from Komani Dam to Vau i Dejes Lake area
    Landmarks
    Komani Lake
    Vau i Dejes Lake
    Komani Dam
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4.9
Overall rating based on 12 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    4.1
  • 4.9

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  • B
    September 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Our guide Vojsava was excellent. However Choose Balkans does not have the basic organisational skills for allocating...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Bernard, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour of the Accursed Mountains. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in the Albanian Alps and found our guide, Vojsava, to be excellent. We sincerely apologize for the accommodation issues you faced due to the flooding, which necessitated a change in your reservation for the last night. We are committed to providing a fair and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and your input is invaluable as we work to enhance our services. Thank you once again for your review. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days reviewer 2
    July 1st, 2024
    5.0
    We did this trip in end of June 2024, we had a great time from the first day. Nice hike to the amazing Blue Eye. It...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Thankyou Dawood for your wonderful feedback, we are so glad to see you enjoyed and embraced the beauty of Albania's North. Klei really enjoyed hosting you over the 5 days and we truly hope to see you back again some day soon. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • N
    October 10th, 2023
    5.0
    Thanks to Choose Balkans for making our trip to the Albanian Alps a special experience, we were looked after for the...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Niamh, Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. We hope you carry the memories of your time in the Albanian Alps with you and have the opportunity to explore more beautiful destinations in the future. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. Warm Regards. Choose Balkans Team
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  • A
    June 19th, 2023
    5.0
    We chose this 4-day Accursed Mountains trip because of its challenging and diverse itinerary. Albania and Choose...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Ann, Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. You are always welcome to explore more. Warm Regards. Choose Balkans Team
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  • J
    October 22nd, 2021
    5.0
    I would highly recommend it. The trip on Konami Lake was gorgeous (remember to rug up it gets cold). Valbona is a...
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    Traveled in September 2021
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Jody. Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed this tour . We look forward to seeing you again. Best regards, Choose Balkans team
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  • A
    May 14th, 2021
    5.0
    The tour was great. I enjoyed every moment of it. The guide Ergi was excellent, very kind and professional.
    Traveled in May 2021
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Anastasiia, Thank you so much for taking time and writing this kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
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  • A
    May 29th, 2020
    5.0
    We travel....a lot, and this was an epic adventure! What we saw was amazing but even more impressive was the...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Ali, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
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  • A
    May 29th, 2020
    5.0
    This was an amazing trip! There were so many highlights!!Tour was so organized and insightful! Our awesome trek guide...
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    Traveled in May 2019
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Ari, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
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  • S
    May 20th, 2020
    5.0
    What an incredible experience we had! The trip was perfectly organized, the accommodations great, the food fantastic,...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Sebastian, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in the North! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
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  • Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days reviewer 10
    January 16th, 2020
    5.0
    First i didnt have such high expectations about the place since my friend made me come here and i just refused to...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Ermal, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising the tour for you. :) Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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    Lynn

    Asked on July 29th, 2025

    Is there a way to get the 459 euro price?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2025

      In regards to the pricing the lower price is available if you are a group of 8 people in your party, in this case that it is just you you have to pay with a single supplement and the tour price would be: 1283€

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    Elias

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    What is the age range of travelers on the tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten April 2025

      The average age of travelers is typically between 25 to 40 years old, but anyone can join except children or elderly wishers.

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    Héctor

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

    Is there a guide for the hiking portion of the tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, a professional tour leader will accompany you for guidance throughout the hike.

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    Tara

    Asked on January 4th, 2025

    Are there meals included in the tour package?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten January 2025

      Breakfast is included, while lunches and dinners can be purchased at guesthouses or nearby restaurants.

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    Jean-Baptiste

    Asked on December 24th, 2024

    What currency do we need for on-tour purchases?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten December 2024

      Euros or Albanian Lek are accepted for payments at guesthouses and for meals.

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    Amelie

    Asked on December 15th, 2024

    Is it possible to swim during the tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten December 2024

      There are opportunities to swim, especially in the Shala River during your overnight stay.

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    Stuart

    Asked on November 28th, 2024

    Would it be possible to do this tour but instead of coming back to Tirana at the end, I wld stay up near Komani lake to continue the rest of my travel on my own? Or must I come back with the group to Tirana?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten November 2024

      You can be dropped of in Komani Dam, Tirana or Shkoder, just let us know in advance.

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    Marlene

    Asked on August 4th, 2024

    Is there a group I can join on any of the departures from Oct 8th to 12th? Any would be fine.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2024

      We only have a 5 day hiking tour you can join on 21 October, were your dates flexible at all? Single Supplement: To guarantee tour departure even for one participant we require a single supplement. If other participants join this tour, you will be refunded 50% of the single supplement amount (304 Euros).

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      Marlene

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      My dates can be flexible but not for the 21st. The hike either needs to be the very beginning or the end of my trip, so I could have a departure 8th to 12th, or 24th to 27th.

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2024

      At this stage, we don't have any confirmed hikes for the beginning or end of October however this will change as we get new bookings every week. You are welcome to either check back in or book a tour as a solo traveler and we can recommend other enquiries to join your dates so that everyone will able to share the costs and get the discounted rate.

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    Tatiana

    Asked on July 16th, 2024

    Are walking poles available for rent?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2024

      Walking poles are not available for hire, but you can purchase them in Tirana prior to the trek.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on July 14th, 2024

    I wanted to ask what accommodation was available for 2 adults and a child? Is there a child price? Or discount for 3 people sharing a room? And the child is 10 years old, he is very mature for his age, I wanted to ask if he could join this tour and if there were any activities that wouldn't suit him?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2024

      We have had children join the hikes with their parents in the past, however it really depends on fitness levels as there is a 6-8 hour hike on day 2 for example (about 1050m elevation) in a remote terrain.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 67 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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