The 9 Best Theth & Valbona Tours

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.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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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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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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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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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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7.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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8.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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9.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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