6-Day Northern Albania Tour from Tirana with Theth and Valbona

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the picturesque landscape of Vermosh
• 02 Marvel at Selca Waterfall and Thethi Waterfall
• 03 Enjoy a boat ride on Koman Lake
• 04 Take a swim in the beautiful Shala River
• 05 Visit the marvellous Gerrla Canyon

Embark on this 6-day journey through the Albanian highlands and discover some of northern Albania's best food and places. Visit Selca Waterfall, one of the biggest waterfalls in North Albania, located at the end of Gerrla Canyon, and explore the picturesque village of Vermosh with its popular attractions. The tour also takes you through Theth and Valbona before a boat ride from Fierza to the Shala River, ending back in Tirana, the capital of Albania.

The tour also takes you through Theth and Valbona before a boat ride from Fierza to the Shala River, ending back in Tirana, the capital of Albania.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Shkoder, Tirana, Theth, Valbonë Valley National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

From Tirana to Vermosh via Shkodër and Lepushë

• Departure from Tirana at 07:00 from Artistic Liceum "Jordan Misja."
• Visit Rozafa Castle in Shkodër.
• Explore the famous pedestrian area of Shkodra.
• Have lunch in Lepushë.
• Arrival and accommodation in Vermosh.
• Enjoy some free time.
• Dinner at the guesthouse.
• Welcome evening with games and wine.

2

Day 02

Vermosh, Selca Waterfall and Onward to Theth

• Breakfast at the guesthouse.
• Explore Vermosh and its picturesque scenery.
• Depart for Theth.
• Visit Selca Waterfall.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Arrival and accommodation in Theth.
• Enjoy free time in Theth.
• Have dinner and play games around the fire.

3

Day 03

Defense Tower, Waterfall, Canyon and the Blue Eye

• Breakfast.
• First, visit the Defense Tower, a historical and cultural site.
• Then visit Thethi Waterfall and the canyon.
• Visit the stone bathtubs.
• The last visit will be to the Blue Eye.
• Enjoy your free time and have dinner later.

4

Day 04

Hike the Theth Pass to Valbona

• Have an early breakfast and then begin the trail pass.
• Break for lunch during the hike.
• Arrival and accommodation in Valbona.
• Enjoy your free time and have dinner later.

5

Day 05

Discover Valbona Valley

• Breakfast.
• Roam around the Valbona Valley.
• Have lunch and enjoy your free time.
• Have dinner in Valbona and play games around the fire.

6

Day 06

Koman Lake, Shala River and Return to Tirana

• Breakfast.
• Departure from Valbona.
• Take the boat from Fierza to the Shala River.
• Time to explore and swim in the Shala River.
• Arrival in Koman.
• Enjoy a special lunch at Mrizi I Zanave.
• Arrival in Tirana.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transport
• All accommodation
• 5 dinners
• 5 breakfasts
• Tour guide
• Transport from Theth to Ndërlysaj
• Ferry ticket to Koman and Shala River
• All entrance tickets to cultural sites

What's Not Included

• Lunches
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Camera
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• 1.5 l of water
• Dried fruits (dried grapes, nuts, etc.), chocolate bars, caffeinated gel packets, energy bars, and granola bars
• 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 only on personal tours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rruga Myslym Shyri 49/1, Tiranë 1001, Albania

Tour start

Tirana, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.