Semi – Private Hiking Tour; Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days

Semi – Private Hiking Tour; Theth & Blue Eye in 3 Days

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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

The three-day tour of Theth is a special interest hiking tour programme exclusively designed to offer participants the best combination of pristine wild nature, an unforgettable view of the heart of the Albanian Alps, local folklore and traditions. During these three days you will be able to visit most of the attractions of Northern Albania, combining a variety of exciting outdoor activities with time to soak up the local culture.

Activity location

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- Rruga Reshit Collaku, Tirana, Albania, Shk. 7, Kat. 1, Ap. 1
- 1001, Tirana, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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- Twin Towers, Tower 2 Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit
- 1001, Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small Group Tour

3d
English

Small Group Tour
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:00 AM

Price details

AU$1,689.03 x 1 AdultAU$1,689.03

Total

Private

3d
English

Private Tour
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:00 AM

Price details

AU$1,271.06 x 2 AdultsAU$2,542.12

Total

What's included, what's not

Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Transport provided by the company from Theth to Tirana or Shkoder on day 3
Professional tour leader
Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Tirana or Shkoder
Transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth on day 1
Shared accommodation in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse. Room accommodates 2-5 travellers.
Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs, Personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Local transport from Theth Village to Nderlysaj (or back)
Other local transfers not mentioned in the included section
Service charge

Know before you book

Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3 hours one way
Grunas Waterfall: elevation up to 270m, hiking 1 hour one way
Private rooms are possible on 40 Euros extra charge per night per room based on availability

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye - Theth

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.

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Our journey towards the Albanian Alps begins at 06:00 am in the morning. Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana or Shkoder.

Shkoder

As we drive along the way towards Northern Albania, you will be amazed by beautiful landscapes; wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake and rugged untouched mountains. From Shkoder we will experience local transport riding at around 7:30 am.

Theth

As we take the turn from the main road to Theth the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. Due to its favourable position this area is famous for cultivating medicinal herbs, and if you are lucky to travel in May – June you would be amazed by the pretty and aromatic fields of lavender, making you feel like you are in Provence (France). On the way to the top, we will pass through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 1700 metres above sea level at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps.

Blue Eye of Theth

We will have a short break for refreshment and start our hiking journey towards the Blue Eye at around mid-day. Blue Eye was formed by the erosion of the water from the melting snow of the Albanian Alps. The hike from the village is about 3 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 18 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. (If you choose to book local transport from Theth Village to Nderlysaj, the hike will take around 1 hour each way. The cost for local transport is between 5-7 euros per person)

Blue Eye of Theth

2h
Admission ticket included

This trail is considered easy to moderate, requiring some experience in hiking. You will not be able to take your eyes off this stunning scene of nature with its bright blue and green colours, it’s like being inside a postcard. Also, fun fact, the temperature of the Blue Eye is just around 5 degrees Celsius. Would you dare to dive in the blue but very cold water? We will go back to the village centre and visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history. Overnight in a traditional Guest house in Theth. Hiking details (approx.): Distance: 18km Elevation gain: 700 m Technical difficulty: Moderate Time: 6h Trail type: Loop

Day 2: Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Theth

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in a guesthouse in Theth.

Grunasi Waterfall

After breakfast get ready to hike from Theth to Grunas Waterfall. It takes approximately an hour to get the waterfall from the centre of Theth Village. The hike takes you along local villagers daily lives and Kullas (stone houses typical of the Albanian Alps). Once you reach the waterfall you will be amazed by the curtain of white water coming over the grey rocks as if it were being poured from a bucket that never empties. The water tumbles down the hillside in a series of mini-waterfalls. Grunasi waterfall was declared a natural monument since 2002. Take some time to soak in the picturesque landscape of the Albanian Alps. At around midday we get back to Theth. Free afternoon to explore the National Park on your own. Overnight in Theth. Hiking details (approx.): Distance: 6 km Elevation gain: 270 m Technical difficulty: Moderate Time: 3h Trail type: Loop

Day 3: Theth – Shkoder / Tirana

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Shkoder

Waking up with such a magnificent view of the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer. You will have some free time to enjoy the wild beauty of the Accursed Mountains. Latter during the day, we will drive back through a steep sneaky hillside reaching Qafa e Thores. The elaborated zig-zags road through the mountainous terrain smoothens down little by little taking us towards Shkoder or Tirana. You will return home full of the wonders of Albania with a new sense of self excitement to share with those around you.

Location

Activity location

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- Rruga Reshit Collaku, Tirana, Albania, Shk. 7, Kat. 1, Ap. 1
- 1001, Tirana, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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- Twin Towers, Tower 2 Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit
- 1001, Tiranë, Qarku i Tiranës, Albania
Shkodër
- Shkodër, Shkodër County, Albania

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