Transport

Transport provided by the company from Tirana or Shkoder to Theth (and back)

Accommodation

BB (Accommodation and Breakfast) for all overnights in family-run traditional guest houses

Guide

Professional tour leader

Others

Hotel pick up in Tirana or Shkoder Hotel drop off in Shkoder or Tirana Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites Tourist taxes Road taxes Petrol

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Flights

Others

Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks Souvenirs Personal spending Everything that is not mentioned in the included Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.

Insurance

All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance.

Optional

* On request this tour may also depart from other cities of Albania or neighbouring countries such as Kosovo, Montenegro or Macedonia. Please contact us for more information on the extra costs.

Meals

Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks not included

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Day 1 Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye - Theth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye - Theth

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. 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. 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 favorable 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 meters above sea level at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps.

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 is about 3 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 6.2 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. 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 center 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.

Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3-4 hours one way.
Day 2 Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Theth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Theth

After breakfast get ready to hike from Theth to Grunas Waterfall. It takes approximately an hour to get the waterfall from the center 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

Grunas Waterfall with an elevation up to 270m, hiking 1 hour one way.
Day 3 Theth – Shkoder / Tirana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Theth – Shkoder / Tirana

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.

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Hiking Tour Of Theth & Blue Eye In 3 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Hiking Tour Of Theth & Blue Eye In 3 Days

Tirana / Shkoder – Theth National Park – Blue Eye - Theth

Theth – Grunas Waterfall – Theth

Theth – Shkoder / Tirana

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