This tour has definitely.
Waring: There is a high chance of personal growth during this experience. On this tour you’ll explore natural wonders such as canyons, natural pools and waterfalls walking along river and a mountain pass. Discover the hospitality of Albanian highlanders and enjoy food, raki and their knowledge about life and nature.
HIGHLIGHTS
– The Blue Eye of Theth and its Natural Pools
– The warm hospitality of rural families
– Koman Lake Boat Ride
– Grunas waterfall and Canyon hike
– The gate-to-the-north town of Shkoder
– Valbona Pass hike
Tirana City Center (Hotel Pickup) Tirana Durres City Center (Hotel Pickup) Durres
We start our journey from Tirana directly to Shkoder. Enjoy amazing views and the fascinating history of the Rozafa Fortress. Stop for a coffee break in the small town of Shiroke well – known by locals for its quietness and natural beauty.
Transfer to Theth, where on route you will stop in the mountain village of Boge and Thore Pass surrounded by mountains. Enjoy lunch with one of the best views there is in the North. Get settled in the guesthouse in Theth and have a relaxing afternoon and a walking guide of the village where a four century old tower used as reconciliation tower and the 100 – year – old, well-preserved church are the highlights, before a rustic dinner with a glass or two of Raki. (For hiking aficionados there is the option of an early morning departure to Theth and going on a hike to one of the many trails in Theth like Valbona Pass, Peja Pass, Denhell)
Spend a day exploring Theth National Park on a leasure hike. Marvel at the view and sound of Grunas waterfall and Canyon. Enjoy a refreshing bath and a picnic lunch at the Natural pools and the Blue Eye of Theth, after hiking through stunning scenery. Return via local transportation in the guesthouse. 9.3km ↗ 465 m ↘ 465 m ⤒ 711 m ⤓ 446 m
Set off on a guided hike through a well-maintained trail suitable also for families and “Sunday hikers”. The route across the Accursed Mountains takes a total of 8 hours with many stops to enjoy, eat (picnic) and take photos of breathtaking panoramas. 14.3 km ↗ 1168 m ↘ 935 m ⤒ 1850 m ⤓ 790 m
Enjoy Valbona’s gorgeous setting, on a wide plain surrounded by towering mountain peaks in the morning. Explore the village of Kukaj or enjoy your morning in Valbone Valley before transferring to Fierze Dam to hop on a boat for a scenic ride passing by rocky mountains and vivid green hills. With its countryside settings in the village of Fishte and its Albanian Slow Food excellence, you will spend a couple of hours visiting the surrounding and tasting the best Albanian food there is. Transfer to Tirana in the afternoon.
Transfer to Tirana and get settled in the hotel. (Hotel accommodation in Tirana is not included on tour)
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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