8-Day Albania Hiking Tour with Valbonë, Theth and Komani Lake

• Land in Tirana at Tirana International Airport "Mother Teresa." You will be welcomed by the guide and accompanied to the hotel.
• A city visit may be planned, depending on your arrival time.

Overnight in Tirana.

• After an early start, head towards the splendid Albanian mountains in the Valbonë Valley.
• First, cross Komani Lake by ferry. This is a great experience, a journey in the heart of nature with magnificent landscapes often compared to the Norwegian fjords.
• After a 2.5-hour ferry trip, take the bus for about 1 hour towards Valbonë Valley.
• Once you arrive, settle into the guesthouse.

Optional: In the afternoon, for anyone interested in hiking, the Sheepfold of Zic is a great opportunity. (Hiking 4-5 hours)

Night in a guesthouse in Valbonë.

• Today, head towards the sheepfold of Rama, which lies at an altitude of 1,800 m.
• During this hike of about 5 hours, you will once again be immersed in nature, in the heart of the mountains of Albania.
• Once there, as a reward for your efforts, you will have the opportunity to taste fresh sheep products while admiring the beautiful landscape of the Albanian Alps.

The rest of the day is free at your disposal.

Night in a guesthouse in Valbonë.

"I think any place in the world trodden by man never gave me a grandiose feeling of isolation" - thus Edith Durham, a British journalist, described Theth in the 1900s. Located in the heart of the Albanian Alps, the national park covers nearly 2,300 hectares.

• Start today's hike in the Valbonë Valley and walk to the village of Theth, passing through Valbona's Neck. This walk of about 6-7 hours, through a landscape with postcard-like views, will leave you speechless.
• During your hike, you will be accompanied by a mule, which will carry your luggage.

Night in a guesthouse in Theth.

What's on today? More fantastic landscapes!

• Today, discover Theth and its surroundings. Continue exploring this region with its canyons and waterfall.
• Explore the natural water source called the Blue Eye, a natural site of great beauty, with the possibility of swimming in the cold 10-degree water.

Night in a guesthouse in Theth.

• Today, drive towards the city of Shkodër, on the border with Montenegro. This town is a symbol of harmony between all the coexisting religions in Albania. You will see Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, and Bektashi monuments.
• Then leave for Krujë, a very important historical city as well as the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg.
• Learn more about this great 15th-century leader by visiting the museum named after him, the "Skanderbeg Museum." The ethnographic museum is also an opportunity to discover the local culture, lifestyle, and family traditions.
• Finally, have a stroll among the stalls of the old market, located on a charming square with cobbled streets, ideal for picking up some souvenirs.

Overnight in Krujë.

• Head in the direction of Tirana. Depending on your schedule, you may continue with your visits in Tirana.
• During the afternoon, you may continue exploring Tirana and its nightlife as well.

Overnight in Tirana.

• You will be accompanied to the airport according to your flight schedule.