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Hiking Tour in North Albania & Bovilla Lake from Tirana 7 Days
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Day 1: Tirana - Komani Lake - Berisha Village
Stop At: Komani Lake, Koman Albania
Our journey towards Komani Lake begins early in the morning at 05:00 am from Tirana. As we take the turn from the main road to Vau i Dejës the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. We will stop for a short break by Vau i Dejes Lake, a beautiful and tranquil setting.
At 09:00 we get on a small local boat (this destination is only reachable by boat) that will take us through Komani Lake offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests. It is considered by many as an exotic experience combined with the unmatched hospitality of the locals. We arrive at Berisha village at about 10:30 (somewhere at middle of the Lake). Here is where we begin our kayaking exploration of the area along the lake. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse by the lake Koman in a small village called Berishë.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a traditional guesthouse by the lake Koman in a small village called Berishë.
Day 2: Lake Koman - Valbona Valley
Stop At: Valbona Valley National Park, Valbona Albania
Waking up with such a magnificent view of Komani Lake and the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer, however, after breakfast we will have to continue our journey to other astonishing wonders. Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. After a delicious traditional lunch, we explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Day 3: Valbona - Maja e Rosit - Valbona
Stop At: Maja e Thate, Valbona Albania
Waking up with such a magnificent view of Komani Lake and the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer, however, after breakfast we will have to continue our journey to other astonishing wonders. Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. After a delicious traditional lunch, we explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Day 4: Valbona - Theth
Stop At: Valbona Pass, Rruga Azem Hajdari, Bajram Curri Albania
Trekking to Theth from Valbona would be an intense day as the walk takes about 6 to 8 hours (about 1050m elevation) in a remote terrain, nevertheless unquestionably worthy! The Valbona pass to Theth offers a spectacular view of the Balkan Peaks and “Bjeshket e Nemuna”. When reaching on the top of Valbona Pass you will experience a serious shot of adrenaline.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Theth National Park, Rruga Nikgjonaj Rruga Nikgjonaj, Nr.18, Theth 4009 Albania
On our descent to Theth we will pass through some beautiful landscapes and wild forests. Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Day 5: Theth - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Theth
Stop At: Blue Eye of Theth, Kaprre Pusi i Zi, Syri i Kalter, Theth 4009 Albania
Our hiking tour of Theth continues to the natural wonder the so called “Blue Eye of Theth”. The hike lasts 3 to 4 hours one way. The Blue Eye is formed by the erosion of the rocks by the water that descends from melting snow of the Albanian Alps. You will keep your eyes peeled from the iridescent glow of greens and blues colours of this marvel of nature, inviting you to dive in. Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Day 6: Theth - Grunasi Waterfall - Tirana
Stop At: Shkodra Lake, Shiroka, Shkoder Albania
We will enjoy our last traditional breakfast at the heart of the Albanian Alps. We hike from Theth to Grunas Waterfall (about 1 hour hike). On our way back we visit the Ethnographic Museum of Theth, the old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth) and its fascinating story in centuries. We will experience local transport riding through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 900 meters at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps. The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain smoothens down little by little taking us towards Shkodra Lake. Our driver will be waiting for us in Shkodra, taking us back to the modern and dynamic metropolitan capital city of Albania, Tirana.
You will return home full of the wonders of Albania, with a new sense of self excitement to share with those around you.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tirana.
Day 7: Tirana to Bovilla Lake - Tirana
Stop At: Liqeni i Bovilles (Lake of Bovilla ), Hida Rd, Albania, Tirana Albania
We start our hiking adventure towards the beautiful area near Tirana of Bovilla Lake. This destination offers an amazing view of wild mountains mixed with the green colour of the lake, creating a spectacular hiking experience to the rock on the top of Bovilla track. We will enjoy a picnic lunch with the great view. We then start moving towards the Airport of Tirana.
This is where we give you some warm greetings from Choose Balkans team and we wish to see you again next time.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Tirana - Komani Lake - Berisha Village
Stop At: Komani Lake, Koman Albania
Our journey towards Komani Lake begins early in the morning at 05:00 am from Tirana. As we take the turn from the main road to Vau i Dejës the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. We will stop for a short break by Vau i Dejes Lake, a beautiful and tranquil setting.
At 09:00 we get on a small local boat (this destination is only reachable by boat) that will take us through Komani Lake offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests. It is considered by many as an exotic experience combined with the unmatched hospitality of the locals. We arrive at Berisha village at about 10:30 (somewhere at middle of the Lake). Here is where we begin our kayaking exploration of the area along the lake. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse by the lake Koman in a small village called Berishë.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a traditional guesthouse by the lake Koman in a small village called Berishë.
Day 2: Lake Koman - Valbona Valley
Stop At: Valbona Valley National Park, Valbona Albania
Waking up with such a magnificent view of Komani Lake and the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer, however, after breakfast we will have to continue our journey to other astonishing wonders. Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. After a delicious traditional lunch, we explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Day 3: Valbona - Maja e Rosit - Valbona
Stop At: Maja e Thate, Valbona Albania
Waking up with such a magnificent view of Komani Lake and the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer, however, after breakfast we will have to continue our journey to other astonishing wonders. Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. After a delicious traditional lunch, we explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Day 4: Valbona - Theth
Stop At: Valbona Pass, Rruga Azem Hajdari, Bajram Curri Albania
Trekking to Theth from Valbona would be an intense day as the walk takes about 6 to 8 hours (about 1050m elevation) in a remote terrain, nevertheless unquestionably worthy! The Valbona pass to Theth offers a spectacular view of the Balkan Peaks and “Bjeshket e Nemuna”. When reaching on the top of Valbona Pass you will experience a serious shot of adrenaline.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Theth National Park, Rruga Nikgjonaj Rruga Nikgjonaj, Nr.18, Theth 4009 Albania
On our descent to Theth we will pass through some beautiful landscapes and wild forests. Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Day 5: Theth - Ndërlysaj - Blue Eye - Theth
Stop At: Blue Eye of Theth, Kaprre Pusi i Zi, Syri i Kalter, Theth 4009 Albania
Our hiking tour of Theth continues to the natural wonder the so called “Blue Eye of Theth”. The hike lasts 3 to 4 hours one way. The Blue Eye is formed by the erosion of the rocks by the water that descends from melting snow of the Albanian Alps. You will keep your eyes peeled from the iridescent glow of greens and blues colours of this marvel of nature, inviting you to dive in. Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.
Day 6: Theth - Grunasi Waterfall - Tirana
Stop At: Shkodra Lake, Shiroka, Shkoder Albania
We will enjoy our last traditional breakfast at the heart of the Albanian Alps. We hike from Theth to Grunas Waterfall (about 1 hour hike). On our way back we visit the Ethnographic Museum of Theth, the old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth) and its fascinating story in centuries. We will experience local transport riding through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 900 meters at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps. The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain smoothens down little by little taking us towards Shkodra Lake. Our driver will be waiting for us in Shkodra, taking us back to the modern and dynamic metropolitan capital city of Albania, Tirana.
You will return home full of the wonders of Albania, with a new sense of self excitement to share with those around you.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tirana.
Day 7: Tirana to Bovilla Lake - Tirana
Stop At: Liqeni i Bovilles (Lake of Bovilla ), Hida Rd, Albania, Tirana Albania
We start our hiking adventure towards the beautiful area near Tirana of Bovilla Lake. This destination offers an amazing view of wild mountains mixed with the green colour of the lake, creating a spectacular hiking experience to the rock on the top of Bovilla track. We will enjoy a picnic lunch with the great view. We then start moving towards the Airport of Tirana.
This is where we give you some warm greetings from Choose Balkans team and we wish to see you again next time.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 6x Breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Professional tour guide throughout the whole trip
- Hotel pickup in Tirana
- Transport from Tirana to Koman
- Ferry Ticket Koman to Berisha Village
- Kayaking Equipments in Koman Lake
- 1 overnight in Guesthouse in Bersha village
- Ferry ticket from Berisha to Fierza
- Transport from Fierza to Valbona
- 2 overnights in Guesthouse in Valbona
- Guided Hiking Tour in Valbona
- Guide, which shows the trekking from Valbona – Theth
- 2 overnight in Guesthouse in Theth
- 1 overnight in Tirana
- Transport form Theth to Shkoder
- Transport from Shkoder to Tirana
- Transport Tirana to Bovilla and back
- Entry/Admission - Komani Lake
- Entry/Admission - Valbona Valley National Park
- Entry/Admission - Maja e Thate
- Entry/Admission - Valbona Pass
- Entry/Admission - Theth National Park
- Entry/Admission - Blue Eye of Theth
- Entry/Admission - Shkodra Lake
- Entry/Admission - Liqeni i Bovilles (Lake of Bovilla )
Not included
- Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included section.
- Please note that prices are calculated on triple or quadruples room occupancy.
- The Triple/Quadruple room occupancy means you might share the room with other
- travelers and/or the tour guide (whom could be males or females).
- Double or single room occupancy is possible on extra charge.
- Double room occupancy is possible on 10 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- Single room occupancy is possible on 20 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- * Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip
- the tour guide/driver 5 - 6 Euros per day/person as an international practice to tip good service.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note that prices are calculated on triple or quadruples room occupancy.
- The Triple/Quadruple room occupancy means you might share the room with other travelers and/or the tour guide (whom could be males or females).
- Double or single room occupancy is possible on extra charge.
- Double room occupancy is possible on 10 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- Single room occupancy is possible on 20 Euros extra charge per night per person.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Sport
65%
Tourism
20%
Cultural
15%
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