Price From
enjoy theth in all its splendour
944€
Category
Hiking
Destinations
Theth
Difficulty
T2
Duration
5 Days
Group Size
4 – 6
Trip Code
ALP01
Why join this tour?
- Small group hiking tour – industry-leading guest-to-guide ratio of not more than 6:1
- Discover the traditional city of Shkodra – the center of north Albania
- Enjoy the scenic drive through the Albanian Alps
- Enjoy hiking through untouched landscapes of the Albanian Alps National Park
- Hike to the Grunas waterfall and Dënellë Meadow
- Take a dip into the crystal water of the Blue Eye Source
- Explore the traditions of a hidden corner of the Dinaric Alps
- Enjoy the guided visit of the capital city – Tirana
The right tour for you?
- This is a hiking tour, so a moderate level of fitness is required. We kindly ask you to read our daily trip descriptions which give detailed information about: terrain, technical difficulty, estimated walking times, and ascent/descent in meters.
- Please read the packing list carefully and bring all essential items with you, especially the right walking shoes.
- Being prepared to cope with the weather conditions is an important factor to consider before you travel. Be prepared for all elements – rain, wind, heat and cold.
- Most of the time there is no shade, so remember to bring a hat and sun protection
- This trip involves some long travel days. The vehicles are modern and air-conditioned.
- The accommodation in Theth is planned on a multi-share basis and meals are served family style. Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
- Packed meals are provided where it is impossible to have a meal at a restaurant or guesthouse.
- Please bring a day pack/bag to carry clothing, water, packed meals, a camera etc. for the day trips.
- This journey starts in the afternoon on the arrival day. If you arrive in the evening of this day, it is impossible to participate in activities scheduled for day one.
- We are strongly committed towards responsible and sustainable travel. We please you to follow our guidelines regarding sustainability.
Day 1: Shkodra, the center of north Albania
In the afternoon, you will meet your guide at the hotel in Shkodra.
Shkodra is the cultural, economic and political center of northern Albania. With an over 2400-year-old history, it is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Albania. Numerous people, countries and cultures have left their traces on this city of culture. Many places, sights, monuments, memorials, statues and ruins, bear witness of this eventful history. After a brief exploration of the city, we will have dinner in a traditional restaurant. Accommodation is provided in Shkodra.
The price includes:
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Shkodra
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Day 2: Scenic drive to Theth & Ndërlysë and hiking to the Blue Eye: T2, 2h, ↑150m, ↓150m, 4km
The day begins with a scenic drive to Theth and from there to Ndërlysë. On the way, the visit the mill of Kolaj, a small structure which is put to work by a stream of water diverted from the river, is planned.
The glacier mills of Ndërlysë offer a unique nature spectacle. The water squeezes itself through a narrow approach that has arisen over the millennia. Rounded and sharp rocks, half dipped into the shimmering colors of water and all-around green vegetation will surround our path. The hike continues up to the “Blue Eye of Kaprre”, a spellbinding natural pool with amazingly blue water in a jungle-like environment. After a short break, we will follow the same path to Ndërlysa, where the vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to the guesthouse.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Theth
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Day 3: Hike to the beautiful Dënellë Meadow: T2, 5h, ↑900m, ↓900m, 13km
The day begins with the hike northeast up to the neighborhood of Ulaj. Then we will continue through a scree path into the beech forest and along a trail, which gets increasingly steep, up to Dënellë Meadow, 1600m above sea level. It is surrounded by a chain of high mountains from where the view of the Valley of Theth is very beautiful. After a short break, we will follow the same route back to the guesthouse.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
• Accommodation in a guesthouse in Theth
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Day 4: Theth and surroundings: T1, 2h, ↑200m, ↓200m, 7km
For today is planned a less demanding hike through the forest. The walk begins from the village with a visit to the “Isolation Tower”. Then the hike continues to the Waterfall of Grunas and from there to the Grunas Canyon that is 30 meters in height and one meter in width. After a short break, we will follow the same trail back to the guesthouse to start our journey towards Tirana. A stop is planned in the city of Shkodra, where you will have enough time to enjoy lunch by yourselves.
Then follows the transfer to Tirana, where a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant is planned.
After dinner you can have a drink at one of the numerous cafes or trendy bars of the “Blloku” district. Accommodation in Tirana.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
• Farewell dinner in Tirana
• Accommodation in a 4-Star hotel in Tirana
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, it is time to say goodbye to Albania.
The price includes:
• Breakfast
*Please see “Inclusions” section!
Performance level:
Our daily trip descriptions give detailed information about: terrain, technical difficulty, estimated walking times, ascent/descent in meters. We kindly ask you to read these very carefully and consider them while choosing your trip.
The given technical difficulty for each daily trip specifies in any case the maximum difficulty in the course of the corresponding trip. That does not necessarily mean that the whole day trip is technically that difficult.
Abbreviations:
↑ = Ascent in meters
↓ = Descent in meters
Walking time:
Estimated walking times are given for each day. These times do vary, however, according to the day’s weather conditions, and the fitness levels of the tour participants. These times do not include times taken for meals and breaks.
Accommodation:
During this tour you will be accommodated in carefully selected:
• Hotels on days 1 and 4 on a twin-share basis
• Guesthouses on days 2 and 3 on a multi-share basis
The accommodation in hotels will be provided on a twin-share basis. The hotel rooms all have a private bathroom with a shower/bath and toilet. In rare occasions, the accommodation in hotels will be provided in triple rooms.
The accommodation in guesthouses will be provided on a multi-share basis. Bathrooms with a shower and toilet may be shared between multiple rooms. Please note that there may be occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different trips than your own.
In all cases, we pair up solo travelers with other travelers of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports.
Solo travelers:
The tour is suitable for solo travelers.
Luggage transportation:
We take care of the luggage transportation between the accommodations.
Transfers:
All transfers described in the itinerary are included in the price and will be organized by us.
Extensions:
If you wish to extend your journey by a few days, we are at your disposal to further organize your tour according to your wishes. All related services and costs are not included in the tour price and as such will be additionally calculated.
If you wish to start or end your tour from/to a different location, we can pick you up or drop you off against additional charge, enabling your participation in the travel.
Sustainability:
We are strongly committed towards responsible and sustainable travel.
We please our guests to follow our guidelines regarding sustainability:
• Respect the local people, their culture and environment.
• Support locally owned businesses, restaurants and other services: Eat local food and drink local brands and brews.
• Shop from traditional artisans and for locally made products. Favor local products over imported items. This helps in keeping traditional crafts alive. Even a small amount could be extremely important to local producers.
• Always ask first before photographing or videoing people. Send them back copies of photos to help make it a two-way exchange.
• We strongly recommend bringing reusable water bottles. In places where tap water is potable, this eliminates the usage of single-use plastic bottles entirely.
• Bring a water filter. This way you can drink tap water even in places where it is otherwise unsafe to do so.
• We also recommend bringing a reusable straw, reusable camping flatware and a reusable container for packed lunch.
• For the packed meals, you will be provided with the ingredients and will pack the meals by yourself. Please do not pack more food than is necessary, in order to reduce food waste.
Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Our staff and guides are trained and able to advise you in detail about our approach towards sustainability.
Included in the price:
• All trips according to the program schedule
• Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle in day 4
• Local transfers in day 2
• 2 nights’ accommodation in 4 Star hotels
• 2 nights’ accommodation in guesthouses
• Meals according to the program schedule
• Water during the meals and for the hikes
• Luggage transport between accommodations
• Accompaniment by an English-speaking guide during the entire journey
Not included in the price:
• Transfer from and to the airport
• Any type of insurance
• Any beverages
• Meals not mentioned in the “Included” sections
• Other services not mentioned in the “Included” sections or in the itinerary
Essential Equipment:
• Daypack
• Rain cover for daypack
• Hiking boots (category B/C)
• Hiking trousers
• Sweater/Jacket
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• T-shirts/shirts
• Spare socks
• Reusable water bottles (at least 2 liters in total)
• Comfortable shoes for traveling and sightseeing
• Warm hat
• Sunhat
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Blister bandages
• Any prescription medication you might need
• Personal Luggage
• Passport or ID
Recommended Equipment:
• Reusable container for packed lunch
• Reusable straw
• Hydration system
• Slippers
• Personal first aid kit
• Insect repellent
• Trekking Poles
Departure Dates:
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