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Semi - Private Tour; Peaks of the Balkans - Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake

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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

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

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup in Tirana or Shkoder
    • Scenic drive through Northern Albania
    • Local transport from Shkoder to Theth
    • Hiking to Blue Eye spring (approximately 3 hours one way)
    • Visit Old Church in Theth
    • Visit Lock-in Tower in Theth

    Optional Activities

    • Local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj (5-7 euros per person, reduces Blue Eye hike to approximately 1 hour each way)
    • Luggage transportation service (minimum 110€ for one person or 55€ per person for groups)
    Landmarks
    Blue Eye
    Qafa e Thores
    Old Church, Theth
    Lock-in Tower, Theth
    Shkodra Lake
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  2. Day 2

    Theth

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Grunas Waterfall (approximately 1 hour each way)
    • Visit Grunas Waterfall natural monument

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploration of National Park
    Landmarks
    Grunas Waterfall
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  3. Day 3

    Theth to Valbona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Theth to Valbona Pass
    • Descent from Valbona Pass to Valbona Valley

    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
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  4. Day 4

    Valbona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Piramida 18)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Piramida 18 viewpoint
    • Picnic lunch at Piramida 18
    Landmarks
    Piramida 18
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  5. Day 5

    Valbona to Tirana/Shkoder

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

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey through Komani Lake
    • Local transport from Komani Dam to Vau i Dejes
    • Hotel drop-off in Tirana or Shkoder
    Landmarks
    Komani Lake
    Vau i Dejes Lake
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  • Semi - Private Tour; Peaks of the Balkans - Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake reviewer 1
    July 22nd, 2025
    5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day hiking tour! Spectacular views, great hospitality, interesting people, intense but...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Monique, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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    July 21st, 2025
    5
    It was a wonderful tour with great views.
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Sven, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • A
    July 21st, 2025
    5
    This tour was a dream! Our guide was incredible, full of interesting facts and stories, and the small group setting...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Argita, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • Semi - Private Tour; Peaks of the Balkans - Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake reviewer 4
    October 26th, 2024
    5
    The mountain guide Albi is very knowledgeable of the Albanian culture and history. I enjoyed not only the hiking...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so glad you had an enjoyable time in Albania and got to experience the warm and wonderful hospitality our country has to offer. Albi also enjoyed taking you on your hiking adventure and we really hope to welcome you back again some day! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • C
    September 1st, 2024
    5
    This was a great tour! We loved the hikes we did, especially Valbona pass and the hike into the mountains from our...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Christine, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience in the Albanian Alps! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the hikes, especially Valbona Pass and the trek from Valbona. Albi is indeed one of our best guides, and we’re delighted that you had such a positive experience with him. We appreciate your understanding regarding the long journey back to Tirana. Returning from these remote areas does involve extended travel, and we’re grateful for your patience. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for choosing Choose Balkans. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
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  • Semi - Private Tour; Peaks of the Balkans - Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake reviewer 6
    June 29th, 2024
    5
    Excellent comprehensive tour. I fully recommend it. Our tour guide Ilir was excellent and very accommodating.
    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Parissa, it was a pleasure having you on the Pearls of Albania tour with Ilir and we hope you took away some wonderful memories of your time here. Hope to see you again, Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • C
    June 29th, 2024
    5
    We had such a wonderful hike. Beautiful cournty and nature. We had fun, but it was hard, but we enjoied it so much....
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hi Charlotte, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time hiking the Peaks of the Balkans and enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of Theth, Valbona, and Koman Lake. It’s great to know that you had fun despite the challenge of the hike and that having Ervin a s a guide made your experience even more special. We enjoyed the photo updates from the North and we hope to welcome you back for more exploring some day. Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • A
    June 28th, 2024
    5
    We had such a wonderful hike. Beautiful cournty and nature. We had fun, but it was hard, but we enjoied it so much....
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time on your hike. It's great to know you enjoyed the beauty of the countryside and nature, and we're so glad Ervin made your experience even more memorable. His knowledge and care for guests truly make a difference, and it's fantastic that you felt safe and supported throughout the journey. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon! Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
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  • M
    June 17th, 2024
    4
    Klei our guide was excellent. Informed and sensitive to our needs. I found the itinerary difficult to understand at...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Dear Mary and Gavan, It was so lovely to meet you both and getting to show you through the North of Albania! It is great to hear our tour leader Klei was supportive and met your needs during the hike. We really appreciate your feedback and will do our best to address your concerns around the itinerary and accommodation as we always wish to improve. Nevertheless, we are glad you got to leave with wonderful memories and some great meals here. Look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
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    December 7th, 2023
    5
    It was a very fun experience and everything was well organized. The tour guide was very informative and pretty...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Choose Balkans
    Hello Christian A big thanks for such wonderful feedback! We are glad that you have enjoyed your tour with us and we are glad to have been part of your adventure. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind Regards Choose Balkans Team
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    Lesley

    Asked on December 5th, 2025

    Do you have any packages? We're going to be a group of 6 guys. We like adventure, so we don't want to stay too much in the cities.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten December 2025

      During this time of the year this tour is not open, due to snow fall the trail from Theth to Valbona is close. We would suggest another tour of only Theth National Park or only Valbona.

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    Barry

    Asked on August 25th, 2025

    Do you offer luggage support? I am hiking then headed to business meetings and will have a carry-on suitcase.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2025

      You will be carrying your belongings with you during the trek so we recommend you pack lightly. For any excess luggage you will need to book excess luggage transportation or pre arrange luggage storage in Tirana/Shkoder On your own. On the third day, luggage transportation from Theth to Valbona might be possible depending on availability for an additional fee of minimum 110€ (one person). A horse or mule carry up to 30-40 kg.

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      Barry

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Does the tour start and end in the same location in Tirana? Would I be able to leave my suitcase somewhere there?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2025

      You can either use any of the luggage storage in tirana, you can do this on your own or ask your hotel if they can collect them.

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    Holly

    Asked on August 14th, 2025

    Is it all full packages and pick and drops from the airport as well. And accomodations.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten August 2025

      This tour includes the pick up and drop off from Tirana and from the airport is possible on extra charge of 25 euro one way. Alternatively we can book you in a private tour.

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    Marilyn

    Asked on July 22nd, 2025

    We are planning a trip to Albania in September 2026. We are keen on the Small Group Tour, Peaks of the Balkans, Theth, Valbona and Koman Lake. Is this hike/tour offered in September each year. We want to travel after the busy northern hemisphere summer season.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten July 2025

      We are happy to inform you that this tour is also available in September each year, so you are welcome to join during that period as well. The price of this tour as a standard one with the option of others to join is: 813 euro per person x 2 = 1626 euro for both of you based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style with basic bathroom amenities.

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    Tina

    Asked on June 19th, 2025

    Is it possible to join this trip as a solo traveller and share the accommodation with someone in the group that I do not know? And therefore join at the lower, shared price?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten June 2025

      Price for you as solo traveler will be: 1545 € based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style with basic bathroom amenities. At the moment, we do not yet have a confirmed departure on your requested date.

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    Kathryn

    Asked on June 12th, 2025

    I am writing to inquire about your tour guide services for an upcoming visit to Albania. I plan to arrive in July 2025. and am very interested in exploring your beautiful country with the assistance of a professional guide.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten June 2025

      We would suggest you to join our best selling tour of Albania Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites). Price for a solo traveler: 2945 euro for a solo traveler.

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    Hayley

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    I am travelling alone. The price is more than double if I want to book for 1 person. I don't mind to share a room with another traveller but I would like to join for the price of 650 €. Is there a possibility to let me share a room with someone, so I only pay the price of 650 €?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten March 2025

      Standard solo traveler price: 1544 euros. Special price: 691 Euros per person. Private room is possible for 160 euros for private room.

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      Hayley

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Is there a possibility to arrange transfer to the airport by your organisation? How late are we brought back to Tirana on 21th of july?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten March 2025

      We can organize airport transfer for 25 euros one way. On that day you can arrive back in Tirana around 19:30 -20:00 as it depends on traffic too. We would highly suggest to fly the next day just in case.

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    Madeleine

    Asked on January 3rd, 2025

    Can you clarify the visa requirements for this tour?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten January 2025

      Make sure to check your specific visa requirements based on your nationality prior to travel.

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    Joseph

    Asked on October 4th, 2024

    I wish to book a tour with your company but I haven't been granted a visa yet, I was ask to submit an invitation letter from the tour agency when I tried to fill the evisa application form. How can I get the invitation from your company.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten October 2024

      Unfortunately we do not offer invitation letters or any other visa related procedures. If you book any of our services, we do provide you with an official reservation confirmation for the services you have booked with us, specifying type of service, dates of booking, amount paid.

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    Denise

    Asked on September 4th, 2024

    I am looking for a hike starting around the 15th. I am a bit confused about the fact that the price is double if i am only booking for 1 person, while the description says the accommodation is on shared bedrooms - but the price is double the one that you would get for 2 people. Is it possible for you to clarify it for me?

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      Denise

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      I understood it now that some money will be returned in case there are more people in the group and that the rooms will be private anyways.

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, you are correct, if and when others join, then you will receive back the single supplement as some costs can be shared amongst the group.

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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 May 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 21st, 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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