Semi-Private Hiking Tour; Komani Lake & Valbona Valley in 3 Days

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About this activity

According to Bradt Travel Guide, the Komani Lake journey is described as “one of the World’s greatest boat trips”. The tour to Komani Lake & Valbona Valley is a special interest hiking and adventure tour program exclusively designed to offer participants the best combination of pristine wild nature, unforgettable ferry ride through the heart of the Albanian Alps, local folklore and traditions. During these three days you will be able to visit most of the attractions of Northern Albania, combining a variety of exciting outdoor activities with plenty of time to soak up the local culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Choose Balkans

Ages: Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ferry ticket Komani Lake to Fierza Dam (and back)
Included: Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Shkoder or Tirana
Included: Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Included: Transport provided by the company from Tirana to Vau i Dejes (and back)
Included: Professional tour leader
Included: Breakfast
Included: Local transport for the bumpy road from Fierza to Valbona (and back)
Included: Accommodation for 2 nights in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse
Included: Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
Included: Local transport for the bumpy road from Vau i Dejes to Komani Lake (and back)

Not included

Not included: Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 -15 Euros
Not included: Souvenirs, Personal spending
Not included: Everything that is not mentioned in the included

Itinerary

Day 1 · Tirana – Komani Lake – Valbona Valley National Park

Vau i Dejes

one hour

Our journey towards Komani Lake begins early in the morning at 05:00 am. Our tour leader

will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana. As we take the turn from the main road

to Vau i Dejës the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and

amazing landscapes. We will stop for a short break by Vau i Dejes Lake, a beautiful and

tranquil setting, and from here on we will experience local transport over bumpy roads but

with a great view.
Komani Lake By Wild Tour Albania

2 hours

We will get on a ferry that will take us through Komani Lake offering

spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages and wild forests. It is

considered by many as an exotic experience combined with the unmatched hospitality of the

locals.
Valbona Valley National Park

2 hours

Our next destination will be Valbona Valley National Park. We will arrive in

Valbona and after we will explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian

Alps. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.

Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.

Day 2 · Valbona Valley – “Primaida 18” – Valbona Valley

Valbona

one hour

The hiking tour of the Albanian Alps gets more intense during this day, however filled with

exciting challenges and breathtaking scenery. Our hiking objective is "Piramida 18",

offering one of the most beautiful views and is located on the Montenegrin–Albanian

border.

“Piramida 18” stands 2000m above sea level, with a total of 15 km hike both ways. To

reach the pass takes around 4h from Vabona Valley National Park and we pass through

Kukaj. The view offers a 360° spectacular panorama of the wild nature of Accursed

Mountains. We will enjoy a picnic lunch from this breath-taking corner of the world. We

will take some time to rest and recharge on the middle of the Alps before starting our

descent back to Valbona Valley. Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.

Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.

Day 3 · Valbona - Tirana

Valbona Valley National Park

2 hours Admission included

Waking up with such a magnificent view of the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay

longer. After breakfast, we will have a few more hours to explore Valbona Valley.
Tirana

Passing by

Later we

will start our journey back to Tirana following the same adventures rout through the

Albanian Alps as the first day.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hotel pick up in Shkoder

End point

Hotel pick up in Shkoder

Pickup points

Cocja Boutique Hotel
Hotel Leonardo
Villa Pascucci
Majestic Hotel
Casablanca Boutique Hotel
Privilege Hotel & Spa
Hotel Ibiza
Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Hotel Tirona
Hotel Baron
Villa Dedej
Elite Palace

and 235 more pickup points

The tour departs from Choose Balkans office at Rr. Reshit Çollaku. On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up from your hotel in Tirana free of charge.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
The accommodation is based in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse/lodge- style or shepherd’s hut with basic bathroom amenities. Each room typically accommodates two to five travelers, and it might be necessary for male and female groups to share a room, unless you book a private room. Private rooms are possible on 35 Euros extra charge per night per person based on availability.