Explore the Albanian Alps over three days, starting from Shkodër. Cruise Komani Lake, spend time at Shala River and stay in Valbona before crossing the Valbona Pass on foot to Theth. Guesthouse hospitality, mountain walking and village visits give this itinerary a different pace from a day trip.
Departure: Shkodër.
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Tour highlights
Start from Shkodër
Komani Lake and Shala River
Valbona-to-Theth guided hike
Guesthouses and listed meals included
Itinerary
Travel from Shkodër to Koman and continue by boat through Komani Lake to Shala River. Enjoy the riverside lunch before continuing towards Fierza and Valbona for dinner and your overnight stay.
After breakfast, begin the guided hike across the Valbona Pass. The source describes approximately 6–8 hours of trekking. Continue into Theth, with the Blue Eye and Nderlysaj area included in the itinerary, then stay overnight with dinner.
Explore the Lock-in Tower and Grunas Waterfall area before travelling to Shkodër for the included farewell lunch.
Places you will see
✅ What’s Included
- All transportation, including public or private transfers and boat rides from the start of the tour.
- Professional guide fluent in English and Italian throughout the journey.
- Coffee break at Komani Lake.
- Lunch at Shala River.
- Daily breakfasts from Valbona to Theth.
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels and guesthouses in Valbona and Theth.
- Dinners in Valbona and Theth.
- Lunch in Shkoder on the return day.
❌ Not Included
- Activities at Shala River.
Choose your departure option from Shkodër when booking. AlbanianBus will send your exact meeting or pickup arrangements and time before travel.
The source describes a 6–8-hour trek and rates the tour’s difficulty at 6 out of 10. You should be comfortable with sustained walking on mountain terrain.
Accommodation in Valbona and Theth, daily breakfasts during the mountain stay, dinners in both villages, Shala River lunch and the return-day lunch in Shkodër are listed as included.
The listed guide speaks English and Italian, with guiding described from Koman through the mountain itinerary.
Bring hiking shoes, warm layers, swimwear, sun protection, a water bottle and a lightweight backpack. A hiking stick is recommended.
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Booking options
Shared tour prices
Adults €325 · Children €315 · Infants free
📍 Shkodër 06:30
Albania local time. Your exact pickup point will be confirmed before departure.
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Before you travel
What to bring: Comfortable hiking shoes and clothing.; Warm attire for the chilly mornings and evenings in the Alps.; Swimwear.; Hiking stick.; Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.; Water bottle.; Lightweight backpack..
Mountain trekking requires good fitness and comfortable walking on uneven terrain.
