One of the unique destinations of its kind in the entire Western Balkans are the Albanian Alps. This alps are part of the Accursed Mountains. Their main beauties can be explored over 3 days. For different groups or individuals, depending on the time available, we offer the most diverse and satisfying options.
Traveling to Albanian Alps
Traveling along the Valleys of Theth, Valbona, or Gërbaja pastures, between Lëpushë and Vuthaj valleys, through the Dobërdoli pastures, which overlook the Gashi River, are among the feelings that are beautifully and deeply sculpted both in human memory and spiritual memory. There are endless people who visit this place and leave a small part of their heart in these Mountains.
Fascinating landscapes everywhere on this itinerary, but among the most special ones is the ferry trip on Komani Lake. A trip that stretches through steep mountain slopes.
Among the many attractions of this area is the Leka Linden Stone destination. This destination is located on the banks of the Shala River, described by foreign visitors as Albanian Thailand.
The itineraries offered to visitors are different and combined depending on the degree of difficulty and preferences of each individual or group. Offering you more physical activity or rest under the company of natural beauties of this area.
Some of the options offered for the trip to the Albanian Alps in just 3 days are as follows:
- Itinerary Koman – Shala River – Valbona – Theth
- Koman – Shala River – Valbona
- Koman – Valbona – Theth
- Theth (Waterfall – Canyon – Blue Eye – Stone Baths) – Mesi Bridge in Shkodra
Check out here some tours offered from Feel Albania in Albanian Alps.
Koman – Shala River – Valbona – Theth
This is one of the most active and intense itineraries. It offers you the possibility to discover the main natural beauties of this area intertwined with the river and the lake.
The valleys and the peaks of the mountains, to fill the heart and an open mind, a fusion with nature and relaxation of body and soul.
From Tirana to Shala River
Usually, the departure from Tirana takes place in the morning around 05.00 AM. Followed by a short stop at one of the agritourism along the lake of Vau i Dejës, to arrive in Koman within 08.30.
The trip is then done by boat, the capacity of which varies from 30-50 seats, which takes you to the banks of Shala River. Depending on the level of the lake it happens that to reach the inns near “Blini i Guri i Lekës” you will need to make a 20-30 minutes walk. Around 3 or 4 hours, staying in this area becomes very relaxing, exploring nature and doing beach. You can also enjoy lunch with organic and local products, is one of the most popular activities of visitors.
From Shala River to Valbona Valley
After this short break, you must take again the boat to Fierza, this time heading to the Valbona Valley. The boat trip lasts around 90 minutes. We are then accompanied by a vehicle booked in advance to the guesthouse in Valbona. Dinner is served at the guesthouse and having a nice relaxing evening to get ready for the next day, which starts with an early breakfast. We then prepare for a hiking day of approximately six hours, including short stops near springs or mountain shelters.
Accompanied by local vehicles to/from the climbing trail and loading luggage on mules are some of the facilities you may use for the trip.
This trip ends around 17:00 AM near the accommodation guesthouse in Theth. Eating dinner in the freshness of Thethi gives you one of the many pleasures you can encounter during this journey.
Thethi Village, the beauty of Albanian Alps
The third day will begin with breakfast at the guesthouse and then continue with the discovery of Thethi’s main attractions.
We visited the Church of Theth and the Lock-in Tower, Thethi Waterfall, Canyon of Grunas, Stone Basins in Nderlysa. Blue Eye of Kaprre is also a “not to miss” destination. After about 5-6 hours of exploring the natural beauties of Thethi, we will make ahead to Shkodra. Where we enjoy a short break at the alpine complex in Qafë Thore and then arrive in Tirana around 21:00 AM.
Be sure that everyone who take this journey will leave with a life experience to carry in as part of that life. The beauty and pleasure that will be felt throughout this three days trip.
