This four days self-guided tour offers you the best of the Albanian Alps in just three-night and four days. The main destinations of the Albanian Alps included in this tour are: a panoramic trip on Komani Lake; swimming in the cold waters of Shala River; relaxing in Valbona Valley; peaks view from Valbona golf; explore the main attractions of Thethi National Park (Thethi’s waterfall, Canyon, Church & Lock-In Tower).
The unique experience of the two hours boat trip with the views of landscapes; the welcoming atmosphere in the guesthouses in Valbona and Thethi; traditional cuisine tasting; experiencing traditions and cultural laws, like the one where the house is ‘of God and the guest,’ you can in all get a unique experience to take with you after this trip.
Traveler pickup is offered The starting point of this tour is from the hotel door, from early morning 30 minutes before, 05.00 am; The transport is with minivans from Tirana to Komani ferry stop, (4x4car depending on guest request on extra charge). During the transfer to Komani ferry stop usually, get a coffee stop at any Bar during the road.
Stop At: Komani Lake, Koman Albania
TIRANA: – The starting time of this Adventure to Albania Alps is from the hotel door, from early morning at 04.30 am from Tirana, with a taxi which will bring you on time to the starting point on the backside of Gazheli Petrol, Str. Mine Peza.
The transport is done by a shared minivan from Tirana to Komani ferry stop, (4x4car depending on guest request on extra charge). During the transfer to the Komani ferry stop, usually, you will get a coffee stop at any point during the trip.
SHKODRA: – The same pick up is offered from Shkodra at the hotel door from 06.30 – 07.00h, transfer with minivans to the ferry stop.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Shala River, Albania
This destination is a unique and isolated place, a small paradise hidden in the corner of Komani lake. This place has three guesthouses only, a bay shore where you can relax and swim close to the river.
Transport by car from Tirana to Komani ferry stop, 2.5h;
Transport by boat through Komani lake to Shala river, 1.5h;
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a traditional guesthouse. Breakfast is included.
Stop At: Komani Lake, Koman Albania
This day starts from 07.00 is the departure toward Komani lake, ferry stop close to Peace Island. Here you will exchange from boat to ferry trip toward Fierze. From Fierze to Valbona, you will proceed with a minibus transfer organized by the same ferry company.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Valbona Valley National Park, Valbona Albania You will reach the valley around 13.30, and the minibus will drop you off at the guesthouse door. Accommodation and dinner are included.
Free afternoon. You can explore the valley and have short walks.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner Accommodation included:
Accommodation in a traditional guesthouse.
Stop At: Theth National Park
After an early breakfast, the Adventure to Albania Alps continues at around 08.00 am the day will start hiking toward Theth National Park for about 6-7 hours with a mule to carry your luggage and its owner to show you the path.
During this hike, we will go through Rragam village to the golf of Valbona at 1750 mt to proceed then in the Thethi National Park area between the woods and pastures.
Accommodation at the guesthouse around 17.00-18.00 am.
Free evening.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch-box is provided from the guesthouse in Valbona.
• Dinner: Full meal.
• Breakfast Accommodation included: Accommodation with breakfast included in a traditional guesthouse is provided in Thethi valley too.
Stop At: Grunasi Waterfall, Theth Albania 08.00 am.
After the breakfast in the guesthouse, till around 11.30 you can visit on your own:
Duration: 2-3 hours
Stop At: Tower of Nikoll Koceku, Theth 4009 Albania
Here the owner will summarize the story of this place. This was a lock-in tower used accordingly to the ‘Kanun’ low to establish peace between people/ between to sides.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shkoder, Shkoder, Shkoder County
Around 12.00, you should be ready at the guesthouse for the departure toward Shkodra city with a shared minibus.
The tour can end in Shkodra or at the starting point in Tirana. Travel time from Thethi to Shkodra is 2.5 hours. An additional 1.5 hours to Tirana. You will change transportation in Shkodra, proceeding to Tirana with a public intercity bus. You will reach Tirana around 18.30-19.00, depending on the traffic.
Trip Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast No accommodation included on this day.
Note: For tour customization’s of the Adventure to Albania Alps tour please write and we will be glad to do that for you according to your needs.
