Albania · THETH & VALBONA VALLEY
The two valleys are joined by a footpath, not a road, which is why almost every option here is a two- or three-day loop with the Koman ferry on one leg. The 15 below list the walking hours, the guesthouse nights and the months the pass is actually open.
Small-group day trip from Tirana/Shkoder to Theth: Qafe Thore summit views, Nderlysaj baths swim, Blue Eye hike, village church.
“This tour is an unforgettable experience, the drive through the Albanian is a stunning scenery. The trail to the Blue Eye is another experience and recommend doing it. Our guide Daniel was very informative and made our day enjoyable.”
Spend a full day in Theth Village and the Blue Eye, with guided hikes, mountain views, and a cold-water swim from Tirana or Shkoder.
“Our guide Desi was great. Was very knowledgeable and ensure the group stayed together. Its a long day but Theth and the Blue Lake are incredible. Its cold so he be prepared for the shock, but you will regret not giving it a go. Great day over all !”
Small group Albania tour from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth National Park, Blue Eye, Qafe Thore views, and a Shkoder city stop.
“The trip was fabulous! My Guide Mentor was amazing, he is so knowledgeable and made my tour soooo relaxing. He introduced me to all the amazing tourists spots and clicked some beautiful pics and videos for me which made my trip more memorable. Will 100% recommend the tour. I was contacted a day before on WhatsApp with all the tour details. The communication was great with the guide and he picked me up exactly on time from the hotel and we were off to a memorable adventure to the alps.”
Small-group Theth day tour from Shkoder. Alpine drive, Blue Eye swim hike, Grunasi waterfall, local lunch, and Church of Theth.
“Great day out with a great tour guide. Marjan picked us up on time and communicated well throughout. He clearly loves his job! We loved the day trip and would recommed it to anyone!”
Day trip from Tirana to Shkodër, Theth Village, and the Blue Eye with a real mountain hike, small group size, and English guide.
“Landscapes were out of this world in October. Rain and clouds didn’t break our trip, but I can imagine we would not enjoy it that much if we had heavy rain as the hike is rocky and steep (no complain, worth it!) Our driver Noli was a very good driver and fun to hang out with during the day. The lunch was very good. We had vegetable omelette, chicken and veal meat, vegetable salad, chips, olives with yogurt and bread. All delicious. We felt a bit rushed during the hike, but we understood it was to squeeze all that is planned into our itinerary. The church of Teth is just…”
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…”
Thеth National Park day tour from Shkoder with Blue Eye hike, Grunasi waterfall, and Theth village sights. Small-group English pickup.
“Incredible tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. The views were fantastic and there were plenty of opportunities for pictures!”
Off-road SUV to Bogë and Theth from Tirana, with the Blue Eye hike and swim, village stops, and English guided driving in Albania.
“Amazing day trip with this agency, highly recommended location! Beautiful Albanian Alps, quite demanding but definitely worth the end point hike. Waterfall Blue Eye will charm you for sure! Guide was telling stories about Albania and was super friendly and helpful. We stopped in Beautiful stops for taking photos. Overall, when you're in Albania, you need to see these mountains. It is therapy.”
Hike Valbona to Thethi, sail Komani Lake, then hit Grunas Waterfall and the Blue Eye, with hotel pickup and breakfast included.
“This 3-day hiking trip was exceptional. Our tour guide, Bledi, a local, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and knew the best stops. He was engaging, easy to talk to, and well-versed in the history of Albania. Although our taxi driver, Bertie, didn’t speak English, he was very passionate about Albania and dedicated to ensuring I had a great time. The hike from Valbona to Thethi wasn’t too difficult. I packed lightly, bringing just the essentials, which made the experience manageable. However, the gravel can be slippery at times, so good hiking shoes are a must. The peak of the hike was stunning, with an astounding view of the valley.…”
Semi-private day trip to Theth and the Blue Eye from Tirana, with small-group hiking, Qafa e Thores views, and village culture.
“This tour exceeded our expectations. It was a very simple trip you could do solo, but our guide Klodi made the trek an incredible experience. He made a point to stop at the best photo spots, introduced us to the locals, and shared the town’s history with us. We stopped for lunch back in Theth and overall had an amazing experience. It was extremely laid back. The hike to the waterfall might be a little rough for some but it’s not technical, just steep in some spots.”
Full-day private tour from Shkodër to Theth in Albania, with church, reconciliation tower, north Albanian lunch, waterfalls, Blue Eye swim.
“This trip was amazing! Elson was an incredible guide, patient, informative, interesting!”
12-hour tour from Tirana, Durres, and Golem to Theth with Blue Eye spring, Grunas Waterfall, and mountain village stops.
“This trip was amazing! Our driver/guide for the day was very attentive to our every need, we stopped for lots of pictures, enjoyed the zipline and visited so many beautiful sites. Highly recommend this trip to anyone in the area :-)”
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.”
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!”
AC minivan plus Komani Lake ferry transfer from Shkoder to Valbona with Alpine views, breaks, and cash stop in Bajram Curr.
“Good transport to valbonna, the indication were good and the drivers very kind”
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