FROM TIRANA, 5-DAY TOUR: PEAKS OF THE BALKANS

5-Day Hiking Tour · Peaks of the Balkans · Komani Lake · Valbona · Theth

The Komani Lake journey is described as "one of the World's greatest boat trips." This special interest hiking tour is exclusively designed to offer participants the best combination of pristine wild nature, an unforgettable ferry ride through the heart of the Albanian Alps, local folklore, and traditions.

🚤 Day 1 — Tirana / Shkodra – Komani Lake – Valbona Valley Our journey begins early at 05:00 am. We pick you up at your hotel in Tirana or Shkodra. As we turn from the main road to Vau i Dejës, the area becomes more rural with wild nature and amazing landscapes. We stop briefly at Vau i Dejes Lake before boarding the ferry through Komani Lake — offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages, and wild forests. We explore Valbona Valley National Park — the Crown of the Albanian Alps. Overnight in Valbona.

🥾 Day 2 — Valbona – Maja e Rosit – Valbona Today's objective is "Maja e Rosit" — one of the Balkan Peaks on the Montenegrin-Albanian border and the highest peak of Mt Bjelic. We pass through Kukaj and trek for about 6 hours to the top. From Maja e Rosit, a 360° panoramic view of Valbona Valley and the Accursed Mountains awaits. Picnic lunch at this breathtaking corner of the world. We rest before heading back down to Valbona. Overnight in Valbona.

🌲 Day 3 — Valbona Valley – Valbona Pass – Theth The highlight of the trip — trekking from Valbona to Theth, about 6 to 8 hours with 1,050m elevation through remote terrain. The Valbona Pass offers spectacular views of the Peaks of the Balkans and the Accursed Mountains. At the top you can see both valleys simultaneously — the perfect spot for photos. We descend to Theth through beautiful landscapes and wild forests. Overnight in Theth.

💧 Day 4 — Theth – Blue Eye – Theth After a traditional Albanian breakfast, we hike toward the Blue Eye of Theth — a natural wonder formed by the erosion of melting snow. The hike is 3 to 4 hours return with a 6km distance. The iridescent blue and green colors of this marvel of nature are absolutely unforgettable. For the brave ones — the water is just 5°C. Overnight in Theth.

🌊 Day 5 — Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Shkodra / Tirana After breakfast we hike to Grunas Waterfall — a curtain of white water tumbling down grey rocks in a series of mini-waterfalls. Our driver then takes us back through the dramatic zigzag roads to Shkodra or Tirana, ending this extraordinary journey.

What to bring:

• Hiking shoes
• Cash
• Changes of clothes
• Sunscreen
• Passport or ID card