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The 15 Best Albanian Alps Tours & Treks

35 tours  ·  from $62

Theth, Valbona and Lake Koman only connect properly in summer, and the ferry timetable decides the shape of the trip. The 15 below range from a single long day out of Tirana to guided traverses over the pass, priced and honest about the walking involved.

Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra - The Komani Lake boat ride through mountain gorges
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Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra

1.Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 13 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Spend a long but rewarding day traveling from Tirana, Shkodra, or Lezha to Komani Lake and the Shala River. You’ll ride by boat through mountain gorges, swim in clear water, enjoy about three hours by the river, and optionally hike to a fine lookout. Guides such as Arber, Bledi, and Edi are praised for keeping the day organized and fun.

“We’ve spent an amazing day in Shala River, views are insane and the boat trip is beautiful. Bledi our guide made everything feel so smooth and organised! Thank you!”

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Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour from Tirana - Boge viewpoints and the first mountain payoff
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Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour from Tirana

2.Albanian Alps and Theth Village Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Tirana through Shkoder and Boge to Theth Village and the Blue Eye. Expect winding mountain roads, a 2.5 km hike, a short visit to the Church of Theth and Reconciliation Tower, and up to two hours beside the cold blue pool. Guides may include Henri, Nolan, Noli, or Mentor.

“Henri was an amazing tour guide, he was very interactive & showed us around great! He also made us feel really safe as the roads there aren’t the greatest. Would recommend booking this excursion. Definitely worth seeing theth in Albania!!”

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Hiking Tour of Valbona, Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days from Tirana - The Valbona Pass, the trip’s big day
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Hiking Tour of Valbona, Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days from Tirana

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

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

Leave Tirana before dawn for Koman Lake, then hike through Albania’s northern mountains from Valbona to Theth. You’ll share local guesthouses, eat home-cooked meals, visit Gurnas Waterfall and the Blue Eye, and return through Shkodër. Guides may include Jozef, Daniel, Redi or Gavin, depending on the departure.

“Well….all I can say is this: DO THIS 2night 3day trek through the most beautiful countryside of Albania. It’s the perfect way to take in all the senses of the “real Albania”. Small group, excellent meals and a wonderful guide- Gavin.”

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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder - Theth village combines history and mountain scenery
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

4.Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $261

Leave Tirana at 6:00 am for Theth National Park, crossing Shkodra and Qafa e Thores before hiking to the cold, brilliant Blue Eye. With a maximum of eight people, hotel pickup, transport, and guides such as Toni, Klodi, Ilir, and Arian, you get mountain scenery and local context in one demanding day.

“Very nice tour that gives you a great overview of the north and Theth. Very beautiful area. I really enjoyed the day.”

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Day Tour of Theth & Hike to Blue Eye from Tirana, Durres/Shkoder - The Blue Eye hike is the main event
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Day Tour of Theth & Hike to Blue Eye from Tirana, Durres/Shkoder

5.Day Tour of Theth & Hike to Blue Eye from Tirana, Durres/Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Tirana, Durres, Golem, Lalez or Shkoder to Theth and the Blue Eye. You’ll cross Thora Pass, visit the village church and Lock-in Tower, then hike for about two hours to a turquoise spring. Guides include Taulant, Fassi, Renato, Redon and Fazlli.

“The whole trip was absolutely amazing! The scenery was magnificent and I will never forget the hike up to the Blue Eye. It was one of our best experiences in Albania. Our guide Fassi was fantastic and as we were the two oldest participants on the trip he was with us every stRead more”

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Day tour of Theth from Tirana - The forest trail to Grunasi Waterfall
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Day tour of Theth from Tirana

6.Day tour of Theth from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $154

Leave Tirana at 7:30 a.m. for Theth National Park with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. You’ll cross Qafë Thore, hike about an hour to 30-meter Grunasi Waterfall, visit the village church and Lock Tower, and stop for a traditional lunch at your own cost. Guides may include Elvis, Visi, or Taulant.

“Amazing, a unreal place, must-see for every nature lover, our guide Elvis was very good, I can recommend it for everyone!”

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Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 8 days - Day 2: Theth to Valbona over the famous pass
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Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 8 days

7.Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 8 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,366

Trek the Peaks of the Balkans across Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo in eight days, staying in homestays and shepherd huts. You will cross Valbona Pass, visit Theth’s Blue Eye and Lake Hrid, and carry your own gear. This is self-guided, with transport, breakfasts, border permits and seven nights included.

“Our guide Ervis was so knowledgeable, informative, interesting, professional, and entertaining! Thank you Choose Balkans.”

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Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days - Day two: crossing the Valbona Pass
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Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days

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

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

Join a group of up to 10 for three demanding but rewarding days through northern Albania. You’ll hike to Theth’s Blue Eye, cross the 1,050-meter Valbona Pass, sleep in traditional guesthouses, and cruise Koman Lake. Guides including Albi, Ervin, Parid, and Redon are noted for their patience, humor, and local insight.

“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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Self - Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 7 days - Day 2: from Montenegro back to Theth
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Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 7 days

9.Self – Guided Peaks of the Balkans tour in 7 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,237

This self-guided seven-day trek links Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo by mountain paths, shepherd trails, and border crossings. Choose Balkans arranges transport, guesthouses, and route support, with Brikena Shametaj and Sirma checking in along the way. Expect long hikes, basic huts, shared rooms, and superb views of the Accursed Mountains.

“We loved the 7-day Peaks of the Balkan tour with Choose Balkans. The hikes are challenging but definitely worthwhile. The places you get to visit and sleep are fantastic. Special thanks go out to Brikena from Choose Balkans for arranging thiRead more”

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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days - Day one: from Tirana or Shkodra to Theth
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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days

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

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

This three-day self-guided trip takes you from Tirana or Shkodra through Theth, the Blue Eye, Valbona Pass, and Komani Lake. You hike at your own pace while Choose Balkans arranges shared transport, two simple homestays, breakfasts, the lake boat, and trip coordination. Expect early starts, basic rooms, steep mountain trails, and a light backpack.

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

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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days - Day 2: A shorter walk to Grunas Waterfall
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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

11.Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $818

Spend five days hiking Albania’s Accursed Mountains without a tour leader. Choose Balkans arranges transport, guesthouses, breakfasts, maps, and daily support from Brikena, while you walk to the Blue Eye, Grunas Waterfall, Valbona Pass, Piramida 18, and Koman Lake.

“We had great experience with Choose Balkans for this tour. From the beginning when we've booked it till the final moment. The team was always available, everything was perfectly arranged. Special and great thanks to Brikena that made our tour even better.”

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Theth Albania Jeep Day Tour - Grunas Waterfall takes the first walking hour
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Theth Albania Jeep Day Tour

12.Theth Albania Jeep Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154

Travel from Shkoder to Theth with a driver-guide such as Doni, stopping at Grunas Waterfall, Theth village, the Kulla, Catholic Church, and Lock Tower. Hotel pickup and drop-off, fuel, taxes, and guiding are included. Lunch costs 15 EUR, and the optional Blue Eye hike costs 30 EUR per person.

“Very enjoyable trip with an excellent driver. Beautiful views and well worth the time on the road to get to the mountains. Do not forget your hiking shoes (flip flops just don't cut it -speaking from experience here). If you are heading to Blue Eye and have lunch do ensure that you tell them exactly what you want and how much they will charge for it -otherwise the price may surprise you (staff reactions too). An exciting and long day but well worth it.”

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Albanian Alps Off-Road Adventure :Boge & Theth 1 Day - A short coffee stop in Shkoder
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Albanian Alps Off-Road Adventure :Boge & Theth 1 Day

13.Albanian Alps Off-Road Adventure :Boge & Theth 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $96

Join Guri Tours for a 10-hour ride from Tirana into the Albanian Alps. You’ll stop in Shkoder, Boge, and Qafë Thore, then spend about four hours exploring Theth, including the Blue Eye and village church. Expect an English-speaking licensed guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“It was an amazing day trip with these amazing people.”

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Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days - Day two: a gentler morning at Grunasi Waterfall
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Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days

14.Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,041

This four-day small-group trip links Theth, Valbona, and Koman Lake by mountain roads, hiking trails, local transport, and ferry. You’ll hike to the Blue Eye, Grunasi Waterfall, and Valbona Pass, sleep in traditional guesthouses, and travel with an English-speaking guide such as Parid, Ervin, Sergej, Klei, or Redon, depending on the departure.

“My husband and I have never done a multi day guided tour before, but when researching Albania, I was a little intimidated by the public transportation/bus system so we opted for a guided tour. I am SO glad we did. Every day when I thought there was no way the view or experience could get any more surreal or beautiful, somehow it did! Albania’s beauty is absolutely breathtaking. Our tour guide, Sergej, did such an incredible job at not only getting us from point A to B, but educating us on Albania’s history and customs. He easily connected with us and we felt like we were with a friend instead…”

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Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days - Theth village, its church, and the Lock-in Tower
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Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days

15.Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $501

Travel from Tirana or Shkoder into Albania’s dramatic northern mountains, then hike to the Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall. Your guide handles the winding roads and trail pace, while you spend the night in a simple family guesthouse in Theth. Groups are capped at 10, and private rooms may be available for an extra fee.

“The trip was amazing, our guide Parid took really good care of us and was very accommodating. Theth and surrounding area is simply breath taking”

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