Albania · THETH & VALBONA HIKES

The 15 Best Theth & Valbona Tours

27 tours  ·  from $62 a head

The Accursed Mountains are a ferry ride and a mountain road away, which is exactly why they are worth the planning. The 15 below cover the Koman crossing, the Shala river and the Theth–Valbona pass, with seasons and prices.

Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra - The Komani Lake boat ride through mountain gorges
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Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra

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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Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour from Tirana - Boge gives you the first great view
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Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour from Tirana

2.Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Tirana into the Albanian Alps with an English-speaking guide such as Henri, Nolan, or Noli. Stop in Shkoder and Boge, walk from Theth’s church to its Reconciliation Tower, then hike 2.5 kilometers to the Blue Eye for mountain scenery, clear water, and time to swim or relax.

“Such a great tour! Perfect combination of hiking and swimming. Henri was an amazing guide (rain or sun!)”

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Hiking Tour of Valbona, Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days from Tirana - Day one: a 5:00 am start and the Koman Lake crossing
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Hiking Tour of Valbona, Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days from Tirana

3.Hiking Tour of Valbona, Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $524

This three-day small-group trip links Tirana with Koman Lake, Valbona, Theth, and the Blue Eye. You’ll cross the 18-kilometer Valbona Pass trail, sleep in local guesthouses, eat included home-style meals, and travel with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Jozef, Gavin, or Redi.

“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!)”

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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder - The 6 a.m. pickup and road north
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

4.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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Day Tour of Theth & Hike to Blue Eye from Tirana, Durres/Shkoder - Theth village, stone homes, and mountain life
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Day Tour of Theth & Hike to Blue Eye from Tirana, Durres/Shkoder

5.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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Day tour of Theth from Tirana - The one-hour walk to Grunasi Waterfall
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Day tour of Theth from Tirana

6.Day tour of Theth from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $154

Leave Tirana early for Qafë Thore, Theth National Park, Grunasi Waterfall, the village church, and the historic Lock Tower. A guide such as Elvis, Visi, or Taulant may lead the drive, with pickup from your hotel, a small group of up to eight, and lunch at your own cost.

“I had an amazing tour from Tirana to Theth. Our guide, Visi, was wonderful; he was flexible in what we wanted to see, and he was a great driver on the mountain roads. I would definitely recommend this tour. Louise from Atlanta, USA”

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Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days - Key points before you book
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Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days

7.Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $751

Join Choose Balkans for a demanding but rewarding three-day trip from Tirana or Shkoder through Theth, Valbona, and Koman Lake. Guides such as Ervin, Albi, Parid, and Redon lead small groups of up to 10. Expect mountain roads, traditional guesthouses, a possible Blue Eye hike, and the six-to-eight-hour Valbona Pass crossing.

“The best Experience, everything was on spot. Very organized and well informed regarding the trip we had. Looking forward for the next trip.”

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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days - Day two: crossing Valbona Pass
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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days

8.Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $492

Travel from Tirana or Shkodra into northern Albania, hike to Theth’s Blue Eye and across Valbona Pass, then cruise Komani Lake. Choose Balkans arranges transport, guesthouses, breakfasts, tickets, and trip instructions, while you set your own hiking pace. Expect basic shared rooms, early starts, and one demanding mountain day.

“Great hike! The accomodation and transport were well booked and we were well taken care of. Highly reccomend!”

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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days - Day 3: The main event, crossing Valbona Pass
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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

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

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

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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Theth Albania Jeep Day Tour - Grunas Waterfall: your first major stop
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Theth Albania Jeep Day Tour

10.Theth Albania Jeep Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Travel from Shkoder into Albania’s mountain country on an approximately eight-hour Theth jeep tour. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the road, pickup, and return, with stops at Grunas Waterfall, Theth village, the Catholic Church, and the Lock Tower. Lunch and Blue Eye hiking cost extra.

“Our tour turned out to be a personal tour with our guide and driver Doni. Doni was very professional and kind to tailor it to our needs and requirements. Very knowledgeable guide and a very safe driver. overall a very memorable experience.”

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Albanian Alps Off-Road Adventure :Boge & Theth 1 Day - Boge brings the first serious mountain views
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Albanian Alps Off-Road Adventure :Boge & Theth 1 Day

11.Albanian Alps Off-Road Adventure :Boge & Theth 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Tirana to Theth with a licensed guide in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Shkoder, Boge, and Qafë Thore. You’ll walk to Theth’s Blue Eye, visit its historic stone church, and enjoy mountain views with a maximum of 10 people. Pickup is available, and the tour runs about 10 hours.

“It was an amazing day trip with these amazing people.”

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Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days - Day two: Grunasi Waterfall and a slower afternoon
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Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days

12.Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,041

You’ll travel from Tirana or Shkoder into Albania’s Accursed Mountains with a guide such as Parid, Ervin, or Klei, depending on departure. Expect traditional guesthouses, the Blue Eye, Grunasi Waterfall, the 14-kilometer Valbona Pass trek, and a three-hour Koman Lake ferry ride. Pack light and bring hiking experience.

“We had an incredible 4-day trip through Theth, Valbonë, and Komani Lake with Choose Balkans. Everything was well-organized, and our guide Parid was fantastic—knowledgeable, kind, and always making sure we were taken care of.”

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Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days - Theth village, the church, and the Lock-in Tower
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Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days

13.Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $501

Travel from Tirana or Shkoder into Albania’s dramatic northern mountains with a guide, hike to the Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall, and sleep in a simple Theth guesthouse. Guides may include Daniel, Parid, Marko, Mira, Elton, or Ervin, depending on the departure. Expect early starts, shared rooms, steep paths, and memorable mountain scenery.

“We were picked up promptly and Marko was a great guide for our private 2 day hike. He was knowledgeable and informative. His driving around the narrow, windy roads was good and extremely competent. He set an ideal pace for the hikes.”

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Explore Thethi, the unknown part of Albania in two days - The one-hour walk to Grunasi Waterfall
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Explore Thethi, the unknown part of Albania in two days

14.Explore Thethi, the unknown part of Albania in two days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $337

Leave Tirana early for Lezha, Thore Pass, and Theth National Park. Your private guide, such as Leo, Flori, Endri, or Mimi, handles the mountain roads and local details. Sleep in a village guesthouse, visit Theth’s tower and church, hike to Grunasi Waterfall and the Blue Eye, then return through Shkodra.

“This journey was amazing and one of the highlights of our trip to Albania. Our guide Mimi, made sure we were comfortable, informed and satisfied with the tour at all times. My husband and I love to take pictures and Theth is one of the most beautiful sites we have ever captured around the world. The hikes we did were moderate and the landscape was just breathtaking. I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking to get away from the city for a couple of days and be ready to be impressed by the gorgeous Albanian Alps.”

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Kayaking and Hiking at Koman Lake, Valbona and Theth in 4 Days Tour from Tirana - Kayaking on Koman Lake
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Kayaking and Hiking at Koman Lake, Valbona and Theth in 4 Days Tour from Tirana

15.Kayaking and Hiking at Koman Lake, Valbona and Theth in 4 Days Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $842

Spend four demanding but rewarding days traveling from Tirana to Koman Lake, Valbona, Theth, and Shkoder. You’ll kayak on Koman Lake, stay in local accommodation, hike through Kukaj and across the historic Valbona to Theth trail, visit old stone tower homes and Gurnas Waterfall, and return to Tirana with meals, transport, park fees, and a tour host included.

“Wonderful place to visit in albania - Even with rain. The tour guide was very helpful and flexible and made the trip perfect. I would highly recommend this hiking tour”

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