Albanian Alps Theth - Valbona Hiking Tour

1. Days: Alanya

On the evening of August 5, we depart from Alanya towards Antalya Airport. After completing check-in procedures at 23:00, we board our flight.

2. Days: Theth

We take the SunExpress flight from Antalya to Tirana at 00:25, arriving in Albania at 01:30 local time. No visa is required for Turkish citizens. If you hold another nationality, please verify your visa requirements.

From Tirana Airport, we head to Theth National Park by minibus, with rest stops along the way. After checking into our hotel, we'll take a short walk to get acquainted with the area.

3. Days: Theth

Today’s adventure takes us to Grunas Waterfall with a scenic 45-minute hike—an ideal start to exploring Theth’s stunning nature. We’ll continue our hike towards the mesmerizing Blue Eye, a natural wonder with vibrant blue waters, taking around 3–4 hours to reach. Here, we’ll rest and enjoy the serene surroundings.

4. Days: Valbona

We’ll embark on one of the most iconic hikes in the Albanian Alps: the Theth - Valbona Trail. This 17 km hike, lasting 7–9 hours, offers breathtaking views and mountain passes, including the Valbona Pass, where spectacular vistas await at the summit. After the hike, we’ll settle into our hotel in Valbona to relax amid nature.

5. Days: Valbona

A lighter day awaits as we explore the picturesque Valbona Valley with a 5–6 km hike. We’ll discover natural beauty, traditional stone houses, and local life. The rest of the day is free for leisure and relaxation.

6. Days: Cerem

We’ll set out from Valbona towards Cerem Village, covering approximately 15 km. The trail offers magnificent mountain scenery, untouched nature, shepherds’ huts, and alpine meadows. We’ll spend the night in Cerem, surrounded by nature.

7. Days: Tirana

Early in the morning, we depart for Lake Koman, where we’ll enjoy a 2.5-hour ferry ride, taking in the breathtaking lake views. Afterward, we’ll head to Shkodër and then return to Tirana. In the evening, we’ll complete check-in procedures and await our return flight.

8. Days:

At 02:20, we board our flight from Tirana to Antalya, arriving at 05:10. Our tour concludes with a transfer back to Alanya.