2 5-Day Experiences in Albania Worth Booking

1.Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $818Our pick

This five-day self-guided route links Theth, Valbona, and Koman Lake with local transport, mountain guesthouses, breakfast, and daily trail instructions. Brikena and the Choose Balkans team provide coordination and regular check-ins, but no tour leader joins the hikes. Expect steep trails, basic lodging, and spectacular Albanian Alps scenery.

“We had great experience with Choose Balkans for this tour. From the beginning when we've booked it till the final moment. The team was always available, everything was perfectly arranged. Special and great thanks to Brikena that made our tour even better.”

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2.Peaks of the Balkans Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,237

You’ll cross Albania’s mountain country with a guide, riding the Lake Koman ferry, hiking to the Blue Eye and Grunasi Waterfall, crossing Valbona Pass, and sleeping in simple local guesthouses. Guides such as Albi, Ervin, and Gerion have been praised for their hiking skill and cultural insight. Expect long, steep days and basic rooms.

“The Albanian Alps is certainly breathtaking and a must see for adventurous travelers. My mountain guide Albi is very knowledgeable in Albanian culture and history so I learned a lot from him during the hike. I am so grateful not only to enjoRead more”

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