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- Platinum Operator
- Choose Balkans
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- All Ages Welcome

Highlights
- Embark on a unique hiking tour that combines pristine nature with local folklore and traditions in
- the Albanian Alps
- Hike to Grunas Waterfall, a stunning natural cascade nestled in the heart of Theth.
- Get ready for the highlight of this trip, Trekking from Theth to Valbona for 6-8 hours
- Enjoy the natural wonders of Valbona Valley, including the unique "Piramida18"
- Experience the breathtaking beauty of Komani Lake, with a ferry ride in the middle of the
- Albanin Alps
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tirana / Shkodra – Theth – Blue Eye – Theth
- Day 2 Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Theth
- Day 3 Theth National Park – Valbona Pass – Valbona Valley National Park
- Day 4 Valbona – Komani Lake – Shkodra / Tirana
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services

Operated by
Choose Balkans
Number of tours
99
Age Range
2 to 90 years old
Response time
3 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
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- GDGustav· July 31st, 2025Gifted my sister this trip for her 30th...Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Gustav, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are happy to hear that your sister loved the trip, especially since it was her first hike. The views and challenges definitely make it all worthwhile! We’re glad everything went smoothly... Show moreTrip date: July 2025 - NNeeraj· July 31st, 2025Would strongly recommend Brikena and Choose...Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Neeraj, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you had such a great experience. It’s fantastic to know that the organization of the trip allowed you to fully enjoy the stunning hikes and authentic guesthouses.... Show moreTrip date: July 2025 - KVKhushaal· July 31st, 2025This was an excellent tour with very helpful...Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Khushaal, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a memorable experience. We’re so glad everything went smoothly for you, and we really appreciate you recommending the tour. Best Regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: July 2025
Louisa· July 20th, 2025We had a really great experience! The tour was...Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Louisa, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: July 2025- VVera· September 19th, 2024The tour takes you past some of the most stunning parts of north Albania, it was gorgeous and the guesthouses we stayed at were small and welcoming. The food was really good too (dinner is not included, but available at the guesthouses we stayed in). The self-guided hiking tour was well organized, all we had to do was walk ;). Our tour operator (Brikena) made some changes during our trip, which were always discussed before. Because of that, the tour was far more convenient than having to schedule everything yourself, additionally, we had a short private boat trip which was really funShow more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Vera, it is so wonderful to see you enjoyed this beautiful part of the world with our help on your Self-Guided tour! As you noticed, we are here to support you day to day to ensure you had a smooth and seamless journey with us. We truly hope to... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
Javi· August 14th, 2024We enjoyed a lot this self-guided hiking tour. I'd like to thank Choose Balkans' team and Brikena specifically because of their assistance and kindness before, during and after the tour. We felt really comfortable with them. The whole experience couldn't be better: the hikes and the amazing places we discovered, the accommodation, people we met... The fact of being self-guided gives you much more freedom to organise your time as you wish, without pressure. We would definitely recommend it to everyone! :)Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewDear Javi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the self-guided hiking tour and that Brikena 's assistance enhanced your experience.. We’re glad you loved the hikes, the places you discovered, and the... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
Stijn· August 5th, 2024Perfectly organized tour that takes te worries away from you. The self guided aspect is really nice because you can pace things yourself.Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHello Stijn, we are very happy you enjoyed your Self Guided hiking tour in the North! As you mention, the beauty of these tours is to go at your own pace and take as much time as you need to soak in the nature. We hope to welcome you again some time... Show moreTrip date: July 2024- JVJuul· July 31st, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishIt was a very well organized trip with daily contact with the organization. We had no worries about places to stay. Everything was arranged.Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewHi Juul, Thank you for your great review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the trip to Theth, Valbona, Koman Lake, and Shala River well-organized and that the daily contact with our team put your mind at ease. We’re glad everything went smoothly.... Show moreTrip date: July 2024
Duncan· June 17th, 2024Choose Balkans were excellent before and during the self guided Tour of Theth and Valbona valleys. Brikena and the staff were really responsive during the Tour in answering questions and sorting out issues as they arose. Would thoroughly recommend this tourShow more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback Duncan, we are really glad you had an enjoyable time on your hike and hope to see you all again for some more trekking through the Balkans! Best Regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2024- TBTom· June 17th, 2024The Albanian Alps are a wonderful area to visit, the people are friendly and helpful. CB Tours did a great job of booking accommodation and supporting us throughout the five days. Brikena was very helpful when I left my jacket at a hotel and she arranged for it to be dropped off the following day.Show more
Choose Balkans commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback, we are so glad to hear you had a great time exploring the Albanian Alps! Hope to see you again for some Peaks of the Balkans hiking! Best Regards, Choose Balkans TeamTrip date: June 2024
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