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Tour of the Accursed Mountains: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days

4 days
Start and end in Tirana
4.9
12 traveler reviews
Tour of the Accursed Mountains: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days - Choose Balkans
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Highlights

  • Embark on a unique hiking tour that combines pristine nature with local folklore and traditions in
  • the Albanian Alps
  • Hike to Grunas Waterfall, a stunning natural cascade nestled in the heart of Theth.
  • Get ready for the highlight of this trip, Trekking from Theth to Valbona for 6-8 hours
  • Enjoy the natural wonders of Valbona Valley, including the unique "Piramida18"
  • Experience the breathtaking beauty of Komani Lake, with a ferry ride in the middle of the
  • Albanin Alps

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye – Theth
  2. Day 2 Theth National Park – Valbona Pass – Valbona Valley National Park
  3. Day 3 Valbona Valley – “Piramida 18” – Valbona Valley
  4. Day 4 Komani Lake – Shkoder / Tirana
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Choose Balkans

Number of tours

87

Age Range

2 to 90 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

100%

Choose Balkans is a leading Incoming Tour Operator offering tourism services in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro and N. Macedonia. Since 2009 we have been delivering high standard services for our Global partners and end customers coming from every corner of the...

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Customer Reviews

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    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
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    4.1
  • Food
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  • BM
    · September 30th, 2024
    Our guide Vojsava was excellent. However Choose Balkans does not have the basic organisational skills for allocating accommodation. And from talking to European fellow hikers, it appears that Australians are charged more per day than others. You need to find a new local opetator.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Bernard, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour of the Accursed Mountains. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in the Albanian Alps and found our guide, Vojsava, to be excellent. We sincerely apologize for the... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Tour of the Accursed Mountains: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days reviewer 2
    · July 1st, 2024
    We did this trip in end of June 2024, we had a great time from the first day. Nice hike to the amazing Blue Eye. It was perfect. And the second day we had hard hike but after we reached our destination we realize it was worth it. We spend the second night in the magical town of Volbona. We loved all the places we went to. and many thanks to Klei, our guid he was very helpful and passionaltely great. He made our journey easy. He done for us more than what he should. We are very happy and thankful
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Thankyou Dawood for your wonderful feedback, we are so glad to see you enjoyed and embraced the beauty of Albania's North. Klei really enjoyed hosting you over the 5 days and we truly hope to see you back again some day soon. Best regards, Choose... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • NO
    · October 10th, 2023
    Thanks to Choose Balkans for making our trip to the Albanian Alps a special experience, we were looked after for the 4 days by Redon who we felt comfortable with from the outset, we were blown away by the beauty of the mountains and the trip exceeded our expectations, well worth booking with tourradar.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Niamh, Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. We hope you carry the memories of your time in the Albanian Alps with you and have the opportunity to explore more beautiful... Show more
    Trip date: September 2023
  • AW
    · June 19th, 2023
    We chose this 4-day Accursed Mountains trip because of its challenging and diverse itinerary. Albania and Choose Balkans delivered: Breathtaking mountain hikes and views, serene lakes, hideaway locations in addition to wonderful local food and guest houses. The logistics were spot on too with timely transportation. In keeping with Albanian hospitality, our guide Redon went the extra mile to connect with each person in our party and ensure everyone had a safe and great time. Make sure you try the plum raki!
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Ann, Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience with us. You are always welcome to explore more. Warm Regards. Choose Balkans Team
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • J
    · October 22nd, 2021
    I would highly recommend it. The trip on Konami Lake was gorgeous (remember to rug up it gets cold). Valbona is a cool mountain village that was a nice introduction to the accursed mountains. The Valbona to Theth hike was beautiful. I found it tough but have done little exercise all over Covid. I wish I was fitter for it so it was less of a struggle but I still thoroughly enjoyed the hike and had a huge sense of accomplishment from making it. I can firmly put my ability to complete the hike with my horrible fitness to the guide Ergi. He was amazing and if he is your hiking guide you are in good hands. I also loved the Blue eye of Theth. I had hurt my knee a bit on the long hike so paid to get a keep to the village near the start of the trail. For me, best money spent ever as I could then really enjoy the actual Blue Eye hike. Overall this is a fabulous tour which I highly recommend.
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Jody. Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed this tour . We look forward to seeing you again. Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: September 2021
  • AH
    · May 14th, 2021
    The tour was great. I enjoyed every moment of it. The guide Ergi was excellent, very kind and professional.
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Anastasiia, Thank you so much for taking time and writing this kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: May 2021
  • A
    · May 29th, 2020
    We travel....a lot, and this was an epic adventure! What we saw was amazing but even more impressive was the logistics behind our travel. Our trip was flawless. Our guide was extremely nice. Wonderfully knowledgeable and went out of their way to make our trip special. I will highly recommend Active Adventure to everyone.”
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Ali, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: July 2019
  • A
    · May 29th, 2020
    This was an amazing trip! There were so many highlights!!Tour was so organized and insightful! Our awesome trek guide who spoiled us with outstanding food and comraderie. The beautiful people of Albania who are so generous with their history and culture. The hiking was challenging but the views made it totally worth the effort. Honestly, I cannot think of a way this trip could have been better. We were so well cared for and it is definitely an active adventure!”
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Ari, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: May 2019
  • SG
    · May 20th, 2020
    What an incredible experience we had! The trip was perfectly organized, the accommodations great, the food fantastic, especially all the Albanian traditional food we had. Ervin was truly a gifted guide, he had an encyclopedic knowledge of every place we visited, was always attentive to the group and had us laughing all the time. Don’t miss this trip!
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Sebastian, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising this tour for you and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in the North! Best regards, Choose Balkans team
    Trip date: September 2019
  • Tour of the Accursed Mountains: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days reviewer 10
    · January 16th, 2020
    First i didnt have such high expectations about the place since my friend made me come here and i just refused to google anything and im so glad i didn't. Komani lake was soo stunning . Our guide always went the extra mile to make us as comfortable as possible. In the end albania made us better people i guess
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Ermal, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure organising the tour for you. :) Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
    Trip date: September 2019

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Tour of the Accursed Mountains: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • What currency do we need for on-tour purchases?

      Euros or Albanian Lek are accepted for payments at guesthouses and for meals.

    • Is there a guide for the hiking portion of the tour?

      Yes, a professional tour leader will accompany you for guidance throughout the hike.

    • Which essentials are recommended for the hike?

      Bring water, sun protection, comfortable hiking shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.

    • What do we do if the weather is unfavorable?

      Tours typically proceed as planned, even with light rain, and alternative activities can be offered if necessary.

    • What happens if there are not enough participants for the tour?

      Tours are guaranteed to run and will not be canceled, even with one traveler, via a single supplement payment.

    • Are walking poles available for rent?

      Walking poles are not available for hire, but you can purchase them in Tirana prior to the trek.

    • How do we carry our bags while hiking?

      Light packing is recommended, and you will need to carry your own backpack during the trek.

    • What should we pack for the hike?

      We recommend packing light with comfortable clothing, water containers, and appropriate footwear for hiking.

    • How do we manage our payments during the trip?

      Remember to bring cash in euros or Albanian Lek for meals and local expenses as credit cards may not be accepted.

    • Is it possible to swim during the tour?

      There are opportunities to swim, especially in the Shala River during your overnight stay.

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