The 13 Three-Day Trips in Albania That Earn Their Price

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

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

Guided 3 day trek from Tirana to Valbona and Theth, with Koman Lake, guesthouses, and the Blue Eye picnic, plus pickup and meals.

“Had the most fantastic couple of days on this hiking trip with a great little group. Our guide Jozef was amazing, so much energy and humour, and the small group dynamic was lovely from the start. It’s an early morning pickup and a longish travel, but the scenery keeps you very occupied. We had great late lunch on arrival to the first guesthouse, and an afternoon walk for viewpoints in the valley. The huge advantage of going with the tour is how the logistics are all sorted and meals covered - only drinks not included. The climb from valbona to the top is moderately difficult, people of all ages taking…”

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

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

Small-group 3-day hike from Theth to Blue Eye and Valbona Pass, plus Komani Lake by boat. Pickup, guesthouses, and transport included.

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

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

Self-guided 3-day Albanian Alps hike: Theth to Valbona Pass, then Komani Lake boat ride. Homestays, transport, English support.

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

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4.Albanian Riviera in 3 Days;Semi – Private Tour with Tour Leader&Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,213

3-day Albanian Riviera tour from Tirana with guided beach stops in Saranda, Ksamil, Himare, Dhermi and Vlora, plus 3-star breakfasts.

“Great trip and tour guide. I enjoyed every moment by the beach. The stays were not bad, people were nice all the time, and prices were a bit pricey comparing to the capital.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $506

3-day trek from Tirana to Valbona, Theth and the Blue Eye, with small-group hikes, guesthouses, meals and lake ferry in Albania.

“It was a very nice trip - our guide explained a lot about the culture and we have seen everything important. Would be great to have one more night in shkodër as well and make it a 4 day trip because the drive of the last day was quite long and shkodër is very beautiful to spend the evening. But the rest was great! I loved it.”

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6.3-Day North Albania: Kruja, Theth, Blue Eye, Shkoder Shala River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $457

3 days in North Albania linking Kruja, Theth, Blue Eye, Shkoder and a Shala River boat ride with guided culture.

“Lately we had an amazing tour in Albania with Local Friends. We started in Kruja, where the castle and its history really set the tone for the trip. Afterward, the landscape shifted dramatically as we made our way into Theth, a charming mountain village surrounded by stunning peaks and waterfalls. It felt like stepping into a different world, and the hiking trails were unforgettable.”

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7.Montenegro, Kosovo & North Macedonia in 3 Days from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $776

A max-8 small-group 3-day road trip from Tirana through Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, with hotel breakfasts and key sights included.

“The tour was perfect in all aspects. Our tour guide, Engjell was very knowledgeable about about the history, economy and culture of the region and I was amazed by the detailed information he provided. In addition, we were very lucky that he was a non-smoker, in contrary to most people in the region.”

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8.Koman Lake – Valbona – Theth 3 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days · from $565

3 days in Albania’s Accursed Mountains with a Komani Lake boat ride, guided Valbona-Theth hike, and optional Blue Eye in Theth.

“This tour was sensational! One of the best things I've done in my life! The guide was amazing - so friendly and informative. The scenery is astonishing! Highly recommend”

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9.Semi – Private Hiking Tour; Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $808

3-day semi-private hike from Tirana to Theth: Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall, old church and lock tower, homestay breaks, guide.

“Theth was a small but lovely village with lots of history and nature. Me and my family had an unforgettable tour. We really enjoyed as an experience and defenitly will be back again, thanks also tour tour guide Ervin.”

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10.Balkans in 3 Days;Semi – Private Tour Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $945

3 days from Tirana with UNESCO Berat and Ohrid, Matka Canyon, Skopje’s bridges and bazaars, plus Kosovo Prizren and Sinan Pasha Mosque.

“- The trip was intense and pleasant. Guide Erald was attentive and drove well. The transport car was comfortable. I recommendAuto-translated”

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11.Tour of Komani, Valbona, Thethi, Blue Eye in three days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $591

3-day Komani Lake, Valbona and Theth hikes to Blue Eye, with ferry ride and hotel pickup. Breakfast included, English guide.

“An amazing experience, the tour guide is very thoughtful. The nature is wonderful, wild and full of life.Can't wait to join again😁”

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12.Visit the Balkans in 3 Days Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $692

3-day Balkan tour from Tirana: Ohrid, Saint Naum, Matka Canyon, Skopje, Prishtina, Prizren, Kruja. Hotels and guided sights included.

“This 3-day Balkan tour was an amazing experience! Everything was well organized and we managed to see so much in a short time. The landscapes, cities, and cultural insights were impressive. Our guide Noli was outstanding, very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, which made the journey even more enjoyable.”

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13.3 Days-Tour Exploring the Best of Thethi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $322Best value

3-day Thethi National Park tour from Shkoder with 4WD, kulla guesthouses, Kanun sites, Blue Eye swims, and Grunasi waterfall hike.

“We are a retired Australian couple in our late 60s. We were not sure how we would manage a trip to Thiet independently. Thiet Guide provided the right amount of guidance and support for us to have a wonderful experience. The Guest House accommodation was really comfortable and the food was excellent.”

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