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Tour of the Accursed Mountains: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days

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Duration

4 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

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Overview

Number of PersonsPrice / Person
Group 8+540€
Group 2-7 pax675€
Solo Traveler1283€

Join this hiking tour of Accursed Mountains and explore Theth National Park , Valbona Valley and Komani Lake in 4 days starting form Tirana. During these four days you will be spoiled by the amazing views of Theth, Valbona Valley National Park, Koman Lake , combining a variety of exciting outdoor activities with plenty of time to soak up the local culture.

Important information:

* All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.

* 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) and your room occupancy will still be private. We organize small groups up to 8 pax. Please contact us if you are a larger group of participants for a quotation.

* 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.

* Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3-4 hours one way.

* Valbona Pass: elevation up to 1050m, hiking 6 to 8 hours

* Piramida 18: Elevation up to 1706 m, hiking 4 hours one way.

* The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style with basic bathroom amenities. Each room typically accommodates two to five travelers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room. Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability.

* Each accommodation offers a selection of limited food options available to pack before embarking on the next hike. These options include bread, cheese, yogurt, meat, vegetables, and honey. For each meal you can pay in cash at the guest house directly (please make sure to have cash with you as the credit/debit card payments are not possible in the Alps). One meal cost about 12 -15 euros

* 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 the second day, luggage transportation from Theth to Valbona might be possible depending on availability for an additional fee of minimum 110€ (one person) or €55 per person for groups.

* Suitable age 12+.

* The company reserves the right to run this tour under the same conditions with the inverse itinerary.

* 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.

* Private tour is possible on 180 Euros/person extra charge.

* On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Albania or neighbouring countries such as Kosovo, Montenegro or N. Macedonia. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.

* Please note that Choose Balkans needs to receive the net (full) quoted amount. 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 Choose Balkans official channels; email/facebook/whatsapp/phonecall or any other form of communication it means that you have read and agreed to the terms &conditions.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Boge Village
  • Qafa e Thores
  • Theth National Park
  • Blue Eye of Theth
  • The Old Church in Theth
  • “Lock in” Tower in Theth
  • Valbona Valley National Park
  • Pirmaida 18
  • Komani Lake
  • Komani Dam
  • Vau i Dejes Lake

Itinerary

Day 1 Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye – Theth
Day 1 Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye – Theth

Our journey towards the Albanian Alps begins at 06:00 am and our tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Tirana or Shkoder. As we drive along the way towards Northern Albania, you will be see beautiful fields, rivers, lakes and untouched mountains. From Shkoder, we will experience local transport riding at around 7:30 am and as we take the turn from the main road to Theth, the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars. Due to its favorable position this area is famous for cultivating medicinal herbs. On the way to the top, we will pass through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level at Qafa e Thores, the spot with the best view for pictures of the Albanian Alps.
We will have a short break for refreshment and start our hiking journey towards the Blue Eye at around mid-day. Blue Eye was formed by the erosion of the water from the melting snow of the Albanian Alps. The hike from the village is about 3 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 18 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. (If you choose to book local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj, the hike will take around 1 hour each way. The cost for local transportation is between 5-7 euros per person)
This trail is considered easy to moderate, requiring some experience in hiking. You will not be able to take your eyes off this stunning scene of nature with its bright blue and green colours, the temperature of the Blue Eye being just 5 degrees Celsius. Would you dare to dive in? We will go back to the village center and visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history. Overnight in a Traditional Guest House in Theth.

Hiking details (approx.):
Distance: 18km
Elevation gain: 700 m
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Time: 6h
Trail type: Loop

Day 2 Theth National Park – Valbona Pass – Valbona Valley National Park
Day 2 Theth National Park – Valbona Pass – Valbona Valley National Park

Get ready for the highlight of this trip. Trekking from Theth to 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 offers a spectacular view of the Peaks of the Balkans and “Accursed Mountains”. From here you will be able to see at both sides of the valleys, the top viewpoint perfect for a short break to capture amazing pictures of the Albanian Alps.
From Valbona Pass we will start our decent to the next destination, Valbona Valley, another picturesque village surrounded by high mountains. After reaching the village, we will walk towards the traditional guesthouse. Overnight in Valbona.

*You will be carrying all your belongings with you during this trek so we recommend you pack lightly.

Hiking details (approx.):
Distance: 14 km
Elevation gain: 1050m
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 6 -8h
Trail type: one way

Day 3 Valbona Valley – “Piramida 18” – Valbona Valley
Day 3 Valbona Valley – “Piramida 18” – Valbona Valley

The hiking tour of the Albanian Alps gets more intense during this day, however along with the challenge, you will see breathtaking scenery. Our hiking objective is "Piramida 18", offering one of the most beautiful views and is located on the Montenegrin–Albanian border.
“Piramida 18” stands 2000m above sea level, with a total of 15 km hike both ways. To reach the pass takes around 4h from Valbona Valley National Park and we pass through Kukaj. The view offers a 360° spectacular panorama of the wild nature of Accursed Mountains. We will enjoy a picnic lunch from this breathtaking corner of the world and take some time to rest and recharge in the middle of the Alps before starting our descent back to Valbona Valley. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.

Hiking details (approx.):
Distance: 16 km
Elevation gain: 1180m
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Time: 7.5 h
Trail type: Loop

Day 4 Valbona Valley - Komani Lake – Shkoder or Tirana
Day 4 Valbona Valley - Komani Lake – Shkoder or Tirana

Waking up with such a magnificent view of the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer, however we will soon get on a boat that will take us through Komani Lake, offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and forests. It is considered by many as an exotic experience combined with the unmatched hospitality of the locals. Once arriving in the Komani dam we will experience local transport over bumpy roads, however offering spectacular views of Vau i Dejes Lake. From here our driver will take us back to Shkoder or Tirana after an unforgettable experience.

Included/Excluded

  • Breakfast included for all overnights
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/ with basic bathroom amenities. A typical room accommodates two to five travelers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room.
  • Professional tour leader
  • Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkodra
  • Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkodra
  • Transport provided by the company from Tirana to Theth on day 1
  • Local transport for bumpy road from Valbona to Fierza
  • Boat ticket from Fierza Dam to Komani Lake
  • Local transport for bumpy road from Komani Lake to Vau i Dejes or Shkoder
  • Transport provided by the company from Vau i Dejes to Tirana on day 4
  • Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
  • Tourist taxes
  • Road taxes
  • Petrol
  • Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks (One meal costs about 12 -15 Euros)
  • Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability.
  • Local transportation from Theth Village to Nderlysaj (or back)
  • Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
  • Personal spending
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the included
  • * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.

Epic journeys

BB for all overnights
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Local Transport
Personal Tour Guide
Road taxes
Tourists taxes

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