Albania · THETH & VALBONA ALPINE CROSSINGS
The Alps open in summer and close again with the snow, so timing matters more than price here. These 15 run from a long day in Theth to the three-day crossing over the pass to Valbona, with what each includes and how hard the walking really is.
A full-day Northern Albania hike and swim combo, from Shkoder and Tirana to Theth, Qafe Thore views, and the Blue Eye.
“Absolutely incredible day with a small group of 5 of us (because it’s off season) and our amazing guide Daniel. The hike was gorgeous from start to finish and Daniel was wonderful, chatty, and very knowledgeable about the history of Theth village!”
Day trip from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth: Church and Reconciliation Tower, Blue Eye hike, and a cold-water swim.
“Desi was so knowledgeable and very humorous and personable. There were incredible views and we had an awesome day!”
Small-group day trip from Tirana or Durres to Theth National Park and the Blue Eye, plus Qafe Thore views and Shkodra center.
“Small group of 5 people with a SUV! The whole trip was incredible, food was great. I book the trip from Shkodër, the trip was initially start from Tirana. I have to wait for 1,5 hours at meeting point,but it because of the traffic jam (I'm not complaining). Other than that, everything was smooth and amazing. The guide, Kledis is super friendly and helpful. Totally recommended!”
A small-group day trip from Shkoder to Theth National Park, with hikes to Blue Eye and Grunasi plus church, views, and local lunch.
“Whaaw, what an amazing trip. Nature was spectacular. The hikes were quite heavy but worth it and our guide Marjan was always there when needed. Besides that he is a great storyteller with a lot of passion for his country and culture. Definitely a bestseller!”
Tirana to the Albanian Alps and Theth Village in one long day: scenic stops, Reconciliation Tower, and the Blue Eye hike plus swim.
“This was an AMAZING tour! Our guide, Daniel, was the BEST! He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information! It included a hike to the Blue Eye and, sadly, I did not have the stamina to make it all the way there. Daniel sent me pictures of it and they will be going on my wall! The drive to the trail head and the village of Theth were phenomenal! The absolute beauty took my breath away and completely stole my heart! I would very highly recommend this tour! THANK YOU, DANIEL, for making this an amazing experience and for being so wonderful! Your kindness will not be…”
Valbona to Theth trek with Tirana pickup, Koman Lake ride, guesthouse dinners, Grunasi waterfall, and Blue Eye on day 3.
“This was a great hiking tour - the main hike was truly incredible with amazing views and it was great learning more about Albania. The guest houses were comfortable and food delicious and generous portions. The tour ran very smoothly, we had an injury in our group and the guide went above and beyond to make sure they got back safely. Daniel, our guide, was a very interesting and knowledgable man and truly made the tour unique. I would recommend moderate fitness for the tour as main hike is tough, but well worth it, and you are required to carry your bags (so pack light!)”
Small-group day trip from Shkoder to Theth, with guided hikes to the Blue Eye and waterfall, plus Theth church and tower.
“We had a great time with Marjan who is an excellent driver and guide. The weather was a bit difficult ,it was snowing on the way but Marjan did a great job.”
SUV off-road to Bogë and Theth from Albania’s coast, with Blue Eye hike and swim, village culture, and English guiding.
“Amazing day trip with this agency, highly recommended location! Beautiful Albanian Alps, quite demanding but definitely worth the end point hike. Waterfall Blue Eye will charm you for sure! Guide was telling stories about Albania and was super friendly and helpful. We stopped in Beautiful stops for taking photos. Overall, when you're in Albania, you need to see these mountains. It is therapy.”
3 days in Albania’s Albanian Alps, with a Komani Lake boat ride, Valbona-to-Thethi hike, Thethi sights, and a Shkodra city stop.
“We went in July and we loved the experience, do worth it! We loved our guide, Bledi so much. Super friendly and welcoming, knows a lot and always made sure we were happy. Interesting conversations. Beautiful views and delicious food”
Semi-private day trip from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth, Qafë Thore viewpoints, Blue Eye hike, and Grunas Waterfall with pickup.
“Julian was an awesome guide. He knew all the great spots and was accommodating. I got to see theth. Would definitely book again!”
Full-day hike from Shkodër to Theth for Qafa e Thores views, waterfalls, Blue-Eye swims, and northern Albanian lunch.
“We had THE BEST day! We would highly recommend doing this tour. It honestly made us fall even more in love with Albania. We enjoyed the most wonderful hike, surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. Stopped for coffee and lunch at some really lovely places and enjoyed some delicious food. We went swimming in some beautiful blue lagoons and stopped off at a waterfall. We even got to go zip lining! Theth is stunning and it’s so worth a visit up to the mountains. We met some wonderful people and learned so much about the Albanian way of life. It was truly a magical day from start to finish! We’d…”
Blue Eye, Grunas Waterfall, and Theth village on a 12-hour Alps day trip from Tirana or Durrës, with pickup and park fees.
“This trip was beyond my expectations. I was picked up at my place in Durrës. First we went to the "Albanian Alps", a national park in the north of the country. It was quite a ride, but the the views were just breathtaking. Whenever possible, we did not miss to stop and take pictures. At the first destination we hiked to the lake called "Blue Eye". We were surrounded by stunning nature, passed a waterfall, crossed a bridge and admired the blue lake. Then we went to our next destination which was an impressive, huge waterfall. It was another hike to get there. Finally we went to the lovely village…”
Semi-private 3-day hikes from Theth to Valbona Pass, plus Komani Lake boat views and guesthouse breakfasts in Albania’s north.
“We had very good experiences with Choose Balkans. Transport was good and pleasant with Ervis and our guide Ervin was very experienced and easy going. We look back in a terrific trip!”
Shkoder to Valbona, Theth, or Shala River transfer via Komani Lake ferry, with A/C minivan comfort, scenic breaks, and handy cash stops.
“great trip and very nice drivers etc I would recommend contacting the number before the time of the event to arrange pickup and check pickup location. great trip though, thanks”
A self-guided 3-day hike through Theth, Valbona, and Komani Lake, with shared transport, homestays, and a scenic boat ride from Fierza.
“Great hike! The accomodation and transport were well booked and we were well taken care of. Highly reccomend!”
