The 4 Shkodra & Lake Skadar Tours in the North That Earn Their Price

1.Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 13 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Travel from Tirana, Shkodra, or Lezha to Komani Lake and Shala River by minibus and boat. You’ll cruise through mountain gorges, swim in clear river water, and have about three hours for lunch or a short hike. Guides including Arber, Bledi, and Bledjan are praised for their humor, local knowledge, and careful organization.

“Lumi i Shalës is absolutely stunning, very beautiful, totally worth the visit. It is also a good amount of time to stay there and actually be able to enjoy it, but it is a very long trip, so be prepared, especially if you go from Tirana.”

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2.Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $261

Travel from Tirana to Albania’s northern mountains in a group of up to eight. You’ll cross Qafa e Thores, visit Theth’s Old Church and Lock-In Tower, and hike to the Blue Eye, with Grunas Waterfall also possible depending on the day. Guides such as Toni, Klodi, Ilir, and Arian are praised for local insight.

“My friends and I had an amazing time. Our guide was great, explained everything to us and was super friendly. The hike wasn’t too hard and the swim at the end was fabulous”

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3.Day Tour of Theth & Hike to Blue Eye from Tirana, Durres/Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · from $64

Join a small-group day trip from Tirana, Durres, Golem, Lalez, or Shkoder to Theth National Park. You will cross Thora Pass, visit the Church and Lock-in Tower, then hike to the Blue Eye. Guides such as Taulant, Fassi, Renato, Redon, and Fazlli have led this route. Expect about 13 hours, a moderate hike, and a long mountain drive.

“We took this tour with our guide Renato. Everything went well and I recommend taking this trip to Theth and the surroundings because the landscapes and the nature are incredible.”

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4.Semi-Private Day Tour from Tirana; Shkoder & Mrizi i Zanave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $167

You’ll travel from Tirana to Shkoder with a tour leader such as Ardit or Armir, visit Rozafa Castle and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, then tour Mrizi i Zanave farm. The day lasts 8 to 9 hours, includes transport, entry fees, road costs, and hotel pickup, but lunch is extra.

“Just.myself and the wife ended up going and we had Armir. He was excellent. A fountain of knowledge. We learnt a lot about the history of Algeria on the way there, and lots of stuff about Schkoder castle and it's surroundings. Had a decent lunch at the restaurant. Took a walk. Generally had a blast. Definitely recommend and hope you get Armir like we did.”

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