Albania · THETH NATIONAL PARK TOURS IN TIRANA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 theth national park tours in Tirana worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend 13 hours traveling from Tirana, Shkodër, or Lezhë District into the Albanian Alps with an English-speaking guide. Visit Theth Church and its 16th-century Reconciliation Tower, eat North Albanian food, then hike to the Blue Eye, where you can swim in famously cold water.
“Desi was so knowledgeable and very humorous and personable. There were incredible views and we had an awesome day!”
Travel from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Shkoder in a small group with an English-speaking guide such as Kledis, Jeffry, Ardit, or Engjell. Expect mountain views, a moderate 90-minute Blue Eye walk, Theth’s historic tower, local food, and a short Shkoder stop.
“Our guide Dori was amazing! We have been backpacking around the balkans for the past two weeks and doing multiple day trips and Dori was the best guide that we have had so far. She is very knowledgeable about her history of Albania and had answers to all my questions. She is incredibly kind and I would highly recommend a tour with her. The drive is far and the car is a little small if you are on the taller side, but it was very worth it. The views in the Alps are beautiful and there is enough time to swim in the Blue Eye. I wish we had a…”
Travel from Tirana into northern Albania with guides such as Henri, Nolan, Noli, or Mentor. Stop in Shkoder and Boge, walk through Theth to its church and Reconciliation Tower, then hike 2.5 kilometers to the Blue Eye for mountain air, clear water, and time to swim.
“As shown in the pictures, the view of mountains, waterfall was breathtaking. Henry, our tour guide was simply cooperative and answered all of our questions. He bought for all of us watermelon just because I mentioned about my craving having watermelon since 3 days. It’s a little bit exhausting for a day tour as involved 20 -30 (for waterfall) min and 50-1.15 min (for blue eye) trecks. All together the tour time is approx 14 hours and not 10 hours if advertised.”
Join a small English-speaking group from Tirana for Albania’s northern mountains. You’ll cross the 18-kilometer Valbona Pass trail, sleep in local guesthouses, visit Gurnas Waterfall and Theth’s Blue Eye, and travel with guides such as Jozef, Daniel, Gavin, or Redi.
“Had the most fantastic couple of days on this hiking trip with a great little group. Our guide Jozef was amazing, so much energy and humour, and the small group dynamic was lovely from the start. It’s an early morning pickup and a longish travel, but the scenery keeps you very occupied. We had great late lunch on arrival to the first guesthouse, and an afternoon walk for viewpoints in the valley. The huge advantage of going with the tour is how the logistics are all sorted and meals covered - only drinks not included. The climb from valbona to the top is moderately difficult, people of all ages taking…”
Join Marko, Emiljano, or another local English-speaking guide for a full-day SUV trip from Tirana, Durrës, Shkodër, Lezhë, or Shëngjin. You’ll cross mountain roads through Bogë and Qafë Thore, explore Theth, and hike to the Blue Eye Waterfall. Lunch is bought separately.
“It was a great trip, me and my wife enjoyed a smooth drive and sightseeing. The guide was very polite, patient and friendly. He answered all our questions about the place we went to whenever we asked. He even bought us drinks on the way, thanks to that kind heart. We'll definitely contact you whenever we visit Albania.”
Travel from Tirana into northern Albania with a guide such as Bledi, Endri, or Shpetim. Cruise Komani Lake, hike Valbona Pass, sleep in mountain guesthouses, and explore Theth’s church, Grunas Waterfall, and Blue Eye. The hike is moderate but demanding, with transport options to shorten parts of the walk.
“The guide was amazing and had fantastic local knowledge. It was planned really well and the accommodation was great. The views were some of the most stunning that I’ve ever seen: high alpine meadows, towering peaks, ancient forest and wildlife aplenty. Bledi was our guide and he was simply fantastic, he was from the area and gave us so much local flavour and history (he also looked after us really well) 10/10 and well worth the money if you can afford it”
Set out before sunrise with a small group and a guide such as Toni, Klodi, or Ilir for Qafa e Thores, Theth’s Lock In Tower, and the Blue Eye. Hotel pickup from Tirana, transport, taxes, and a 6.2-kilometer hike are included, but the long road day demands stamina.
“Klodian was a wonderful tour guide! Out best day in Albania was on this tour! Words can’t describe how beautiful it is! Our tour guide was fantastic and knew the area very well! He also helped me when I needed it!”
Join a small group of up to 10 for three demanding but rewarding days in northern Albania. You’ll hike to Theth’s Blue Eye, cross the 1,050-meter Valbona Pass, sleep in traditional guesthouses, and cruise Koman Lake with a guide such as Ervin, Albi, Parid, or Redon.
“We had very good experiences with Choose Balkans. Transport was good and pleasant with Ervis and our guide Ervin was very experienced and easy going. We look back in a terrific trip!”
Set your own pace through Theth, the Blue Eye, Valbona Pass, and Komani Lake while Choose Balkans arranges shared transport, guesthouses, breakfasts, and boat tickets. You hike without a guide, carrying your bag between valleys, with English instructions and support by phone.
“Great hike! The accomodation and transport were well booked and we were well taken care of. Highly reccomend!”
Travel from Tirana, Durres, or Shkoder into Albania’s Accursed Mountains with an English-speaking guide such as Desi. Expect Qafe Thore views, the Nderlysaj baths, a 35-minute hike to the Blue Eye, lunch, Theth Church, and the old blood feud tower.
“Beautiful scenery and amazing views the hike to see the blue eye was slightly challenging. The drive from Tirana made for a very long day.”
Take a self-guided five-day trek from Tirana through Theth and Valbona, with hikes to Blue Eye, Grunas Waterfall, Valbona Pass, and Piramida 18. Choose Balkans arranges transport, guesthouses, breakfast, maps, and daily support from Brikena, while you hike at your own pace.
“The trekking was very well organised. Beautiful hikes, good accommodation and close contact with the travel agency. Brikena did very well!”
Travel from Tirana into northern Albania with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Qafa e Thores before hiking to Theth’s Blue Eye. You’ll also visit the Lock-in Tower and Old Church area. Guides such as Ilir, Eraldo, Sam, and Arian have made this demanding day personal and flexible.
“Hiking through Theth to see the Blue Eye was an unforgettable experience. While the hike was a bit challenging for us as beginners, our guide, Ilir, truly made the difference. He was incredibly attentive, adjusting the pace to suit our group’s abilities and ensuring everyone felt comfortable along the way. What made the experience even more engaging was Ilir's knowledge of the region. As we drove through Albania’s stunning landscapes to reach Theth, he shared fascinating insights into the country’s history and culture. The small group size allowed us to enjoy the hike without feeling rushed, and the lack of crowds meant we could fully appreciate the stunning scenery in…”
This four-day, small-group trip links Theth, Valbona, and Komani Lake with guides such as Parid, Sergej, Klei, and Redon assigned as available. Expect mountain roads, homestays, a demanding Valbona Pass hike, local food, and hotel pickup in Tirana or Shkoder.
“The trip with Ervin was great! We had a very nice time. Some communications issues, due to intermediate English, but that was totally fine. For others I would say that the food in the guesthouses is traditional, so you will eat the same everyday (not very vegetarian friendly). Also it was not timed super well for lunch in some parts of the trip, so I would recommend to bring some snacks that you can eat throughout the trip. I would say you need to be an intermediate/experienced hiker for the trip. All in all it was a great experience and I would recommend Ervin as a guide!”
Leave Durrës or Golem at 6:30 am for Theth National Park with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Qafë Thore, Theth Church, and the Reconciliation Tower, then hike to the Blue Eye and eat in Nderlysaj. Guides including Renate and Renato are praised for care, humor, and local insight.
“I had such a fun day on the one-day trip to Theth and Grunasi Waterfall 😍 The transport was super comfy, and the driver and guide were incredibly caring, helping on tricky trail parts. Renato was friendly, spoke perfect English, and made the tour unforgettable✨ In the evening we had dinner at a beautiful restaurant with mountain views - the perfect ending. The tour is planned to every detail, so you don’t worry about anything, you just enjoy it. Thank you Epic Tours 🫶🏻”
Spend two days in Albania’s northern mountains with Choose Balkans, hiking to the Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall. You’ll travel from Tirana or Shkoder, stay in a simple family guesthouse, and hike with a guide such as Daniel, Mira, Marko, or Toni, depending on the departure.
“Our tour was absolutely incredible. Daniel, our guide, was a brilliant and very knowledgeable, Theth was beautiful, and our guesthouse host was lovely. We were very grateful the tour still went ahead with just us two despite there being no one else on the group tour. It was an incredible opportunity to learn about the culture, history and traditions of Albania whilst getting to see some beautiful sights!”
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