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Hiking Tour of Valbona & Theth in 3 Days from Tirana -small Group

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Duration

3 days

Group Size

1 to 5 people

Ages

18 - 85 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

With the magnificent mountain scenery as your backdrop, you’ll be traveling on Lake Koman and do one of the most panoramic hikes in northern Albania on a historic trail from Valbona to Theth, a path that has been used for centuries for trade and exchanging goods. To add to your authentic experience of Albania, you stay at traditional, family-based guesthouses where you usually get welcomed not as a customer, but rather as a family guest.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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What's included

Lunch: 2

Dinner: 2

Breakfast: 2

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Tirana – Koman Lake – Valbona

We will leave Tirana at 5:00 am to drive toward the Koman Lake and depart at 9:00 am to the other side of the lake, Fierza.

Traditional Guesthouse. Shared or Private Room

Lunch: Traditional Lunch at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Dinner: Traditional Dinner at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Day 2: Hiking from Valbona – Theth

Also called as the Big Day of the tour, we now set off on the thrilling hike from Valbona to Theth following the ancient path that the locals have been using for years. Back in the day, it was only possible to travel from Valbona to Shkoder on foot taking two full days of walking! Walking on this path we will pass through the oldest part of the village where people are still living in their more than 100-year-old stone houses that are remarkable remnants of the past. The 18-km trek offers spectacular views of long rocky valleys and lush green forests. We stop for lunch at one of the traditional cafés along the way but do stock up on snacks just in case.

Traditional Guesthouse. Private or Shared Room

Breakfast:

Lunch: Traditional Lunch at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Dinner: Traditional Dinner at the Guesthouse. Appropriate also for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Day 3: Theth – Shkoder – Tirana

After breakfast at the Guesthouse, the” Gurnas” Waterfall is the next attraction. Around 45 minutes walk from the center of the village the round to their pass through most of the village into soft hilly terrain.

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (18 - 85 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 5