Overview
Join this small group hiking tour in Theth National Park and hike to Blue Eye and Grunasi Waterfall in one day
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transport provided by the company
Hotel Pick up and Hotel Drop off in Tirana
Professional tour guide
Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
Souvenirs and personal spending
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
We recommend to tip the tour guide/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office in Tirana
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, 3rd Floor, Tiranë 1001, Albania
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Tirana
30 min
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
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Shkoder
5 min
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.
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30 min
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.
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Theth National Park
1 hour
After arriving in Theth we will visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history.
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Blue Eye of Theth
3 hours
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 1.5 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?
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Shkoder
5 min
We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder
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Tirana
1 hour
We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder. This marks the end of this amazing hiking experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tirane).
Additional Information
- Grunas Waterfall: elevation up to 270m, hiking 1 hour one way.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Can I cancel Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office in Tirana Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, 3rd Floor, Tiranë 1001, Albania Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Transport provided by the company
- Hotel Pick up and Hotel Drop off in Tirana
- Professional tour guide
- Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
What's not included?
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs and personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- We recommend to tip the tour guide/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Shkoder, Theth National Park, Blue Eye of Theth.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Choose Balkans
