Thethi and Valbona on horseback and hiking

2 Nights

Overview

Valbona 1Nts, Theth 1Nts

Three day trip through the beauties of the North of Albania on horseback and by jeep

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Itinerary

Meet & Assist on arrival

Car transfer: Shkodra – Koman; (60 km) Koman –Fierza

In the early morning, drive to the ferry. Ferry has a departure at 9.00 am and it takes us through the spectacular canyon of river Drin. The lake was created, after the construction of the dam of Koman, in the 80-s. After two hours on the water we continue along the beautiful valley of river Valbona (17 km). Trekking with a local guide as far as the village of Valbona. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.

Overnight Stay at Hotel Hotel Rilindja (Option 1) (Meal Plan - Bed and Breakfast)

Breakfast at the Hotel - Hotel Rilindja

Pass of Valbona

After breakfast, we will ride on horseback (for 10 km) to the village of Rragam, where trekking begins. It points to the Pass of Valbona (1966 m a.s.l) and is the classic pass of the Albanian Alps that for centuries linked the two most known valleys of the area, Valbona and Thethi. Several springs of water will make the stops pleasant and refreshing, while admiring the steep and jagged surrounding peaks of Jezerca, Radohima, etc. From there will start the descent towards the village of Thethi (800 m a.s.l), where will stay for overnight after up to 8 hours of walking. Thethi is the best-preserved alpine village in Albania. It has typical houses still roofed with wooden tiles and its location is spectacular. The overnight will be in one of these houses and experience the unforgettable hospitality of the place.

Overnight Stay at Hotel Hotel Villa Gjecaj (Option 1) (Meal Plan - Bed and Breakfast)

Breakfast at the Hotel - Hotel Villa Gjecaj

Thethi’s attractions - Thethi-Shkoder (70 km)

After breakfast, going around in the surroundings of Thethi, one of the most known charming villages of northern Albania, because of its stunning nature and traditional wooden-tiled houses. Start walking downhill from the house, and visit the attractions near by the village,like the Church, the Kulla e Ngujimit (a tower house used in the past by men as a shelter against ongoing vendetta), the Thethi Waterfall, Grunasi Canyon, and the 2007 revelation - cyclopean stone walled terraces dating from the late bronze era! This the trip lasts around 4 hours.

Late afternoon turn back to Shkodra.

Tour Cost

SGL : Single Traveller

DBL/TWIN : Per person in double/twin sharing

TPL : Per Person in triple sharing

CWB : Child with bed

CWOB : Child without bed

Inclusions

Ferry tickets Transport with a A/C 4x4 and local experienced driver Hiking guide Horse and riding equipment Guesthouse/Inn stay for two night BB Local turistic taxes