Albania · Hiking

3-Day Theth to Valbona Hike in Albania with Lumi Shalës Boat Ride

3 Days Round trip from Theth Moderate pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy boating to Lumi Shalës
  • 02 Go for an exciting hike from Theth to Valbona
  • 03 Visit the Blue Eye and the stone bathtubs near Ndërlysaj
  • 04 Explore Theth's Defense Tower and Thethi waterfall

Embark on this journey to witness virgin nature and the unexplored, unique mountains of northern Albania. Enjoy hiking and exploring two of the most attractive pearls of the Balkans, Theth and Valbonë National Parks, including one of the region's most attractive trails from Theth to Valbona. Sail along the mighty Drin River to Lumi Shalës and encounter open-armed locals, for whom travellers are still a novelty.

Sail along the mighty Drin River to Lumi Shalës and encounter open-armed locals, for whom travellers are still a novelty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tirana, Theth, Valbonë Valley National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tiranë to Theth, Stone Bathtubs and Blue Eye

  • Depart from Tirana at 06:00 from the Jordan Misja Artistic Lyceum.
  • Stop for a coffee break on the way.
  • Arrive in Theth and settle into your accommodation.
  • Take local transportation to Ndërlysaj, which takes nearly 35 minutes.
  • Walk from Ndërlysaj to the Blue Eye, which takes nearly 1 hour. Free time for lunch.
  • Return to Theth.
  • Take a short walk to the Defense Tower and Thethi waterfall.

Dinner.

2
Day 02

Theth to Qafa e Valbonës and Valbonë

  • Have an early breakfast.
  • At 07:00, get ready for a hike lasting 6-7 hours (optimal time: 6 hours).
  • During the hike, there will be short breaks along the way and two longer ones.
  • Arrive in Valbonë for a traditional lunch.

Accommodation in the guesthouse.

Free time. Dinner.

3
Day 03

Valbonë, Lumi Shalës and Return to Tiranë

  • After breakfast, explore the village.
  • Depart from Valbonë.
  • Arrive in Fierzë.
  • Take a boat ride to Lumi Shalës.
  • Enjoy free time to explore the area and swim in the river. Free time for lunch.
  • Arrive in Tiranë at 21:30.
Blue Eye, stone bathtubs near Ndërlysaj, Thethi waterfall, Lumi Shalës boat ride

Where this trip takes you

Blue Eye, stone bathtubs near Ndërlysaj, Thethi waterfall, Lumi Shalës boat ride

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Theth 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transport
  • Accommodation
  • All dinners
  • All breakfasts
  • Second-day picnic lunch
  • Tour guide
  • Defense Tower ticket
  • Ferry tickets to Koman Lake and Shala River

What's Not Included

  • First- and third-day lunch
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Backpack

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Smoking inside the vehicle is prohibited.
  • Eating inside the vehicle is prohibited.
  • Most travellers can participate.
  • Pets are allowed միայն on personal tours.
  • The private tour price is on a per-person basis.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rruga Myslym Shyri 49/1, Tiranë, Albania
Tour start
Theth, Albania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Theth.

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