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4 Days
Daily Tour
8 people
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Enjoy a magnificent ferry boat ride through Komani Lake, admire the beauty of the Albanian Alps and visit the city of Theth on this 4-day tour of North Albania. This tour is designed for the ones that want to visit the Albanian Alps for a few days while being in Dubrovnik (pick up also possible from Kotor).
* This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
* This tour departs early in the morning; thus, we would recommend you to eat breakfast before the tour departure or to take some food with you.
* Valbona Pass: elevation up to 1050m, hiking 6 to 8 hours
* Grunas Waterfall with an elevation up to 270m, hiking 1 hour one way.
* Mule or horse caravan, to carry heavy luggage from Valbona to Theth, is available on request with an extra charge of 80 Euros per horse/mule.
* Single Supplement: To guarantee tour departure even for one participant we require a single supplement of 594 Euros. If other participants join this tour, you will be refunded 50% of the single supplement amount. We organize small groups up to 8 pax. Please contact us if you are a larger group of participants for a quotation.
* Please note that prices are calculated on double/twin room occupancy. Single room occupancy is possible on extra charge.
* Single room occupancy is possible on 30 Euros extra charge per night per person.
* All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.
* Suitable age 12+.
* Choose Balkans reserves the rights to add other participants in and during the tour program. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us for a quotation.
* On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Montenegro/Croatia or neighbouring countries such as Albania, Macedonia or Kosovo. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.
* Please note that transaction and payment fees are on the sender (you in this case). We will notify you with a print screen of the amount received at our account as soon as we receive your down payment.
* Please note that Credit/Debit card payments are possible at our office in Tirana and apply a 5% bank commission.
* If you confirm to book this tour or any other service offered by Choose Balkans, via email/Facebook/WhatsApp/phone call or any other form of communication it means that you have read and agreed to the terms & conditions..
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Supplement | 1 | 1 | -594 |
| 2 | +1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Our tour guide will come and pick you up at your hotel in Dubrovnik \. Pick up is also possible from Kotor. We will cross the border to Albania and visit the city of Shkodra. The city is situated in the north-western part of Albania, giving its name to the biggest lake in the Balkans. The oldest wall of the Shkodra castle dates from the 1st millennium B.C. We will visit Rozafa castle offering a tremendous scenery of the lake and the three rivers melting all together in the Adriatic Sea. The city’s architecture is highly influenced by the Venetian style. Most of the guests are surprised to learn that most of the Venetian masks are handmade and produced in Shkodra. The city’s favourable geographic position has always been an important trading tie through the centuries, making it possible for different civilisations to encounter. Overnight in Shkodra.
Our journey towards Komani Lake begins early in the morning at 06:00 am. As we take the turn from the main road to Vau i Dejës, the area becomes more rural with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. We will stop for a short break by Vau i Dejes Lake, a beautiful and tranquil setting, and from here on we will experience local transport over bumpy roads but with a great view.
We will get on a ferry that will take us through Komani Lake offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests. It is considered by many as an exotic experience combined with the unmatched hospitality of the locals.
Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. We will arrive in Valbona and we will explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Trekking to Theth from Valbona will be an intense day as the walk takes about 6 to 8 hours (about 1050m elevation) in a remote terrain, nevertheless unquestionably worthy! The Valbona pass to Theth offers a spectacular view of the Balkan Peaks and “Bjeshket e Nemuna”. When reaching the top of the Valbona Pass, you will experience a serious shot of adrenaline. On our descent to Theth, we will pass through some beautiful landscapes and wild forests. Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
We will enjoy our last traditional breakfast at the heart of the Albanian Alps. We will hike from Theth to Grunas Waterfall (about 1-hour hike one way). On our way back, we will visit the old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth) and its fascinating story that goes back centuries. At around midday, we will experience local transport riding through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 1700 meters at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps. The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain smoothens down little by little taking us towards Shkodra Lake. Our driver will be waiting for us in Shkodra, taking us back to Kotor and Dubrovnik. Here we will arrive late in the evening. You will return home full of the wonders of Albania with a new sense of self excitement to share with those around you.
