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Hiking tour of Komani Lake & Valbona Valley in three days
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Non-refundable
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3 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Ferry ticket Komani Lake to Fierza Dam (and back)
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- Transport provided by the company from Tirana to Vau i Dejes (and back)
- Professional tour leader
- Local transport for the bumpy road from Fierza to Valbona (and back)
- Accommodation for 2 nights in traditional and simple homestay/guesthouse
- Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
- Local transport for the bumpy road from Vau i Dejes to Komani Lake (and back)
- Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Shkoder or Tirana
- Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks, one meal cost about 12 -15 Euros
- Souvenirs, Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Hotel pick up in Shkoder
Start time
05:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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.
What To Expect
Tirana – Komani Lake – Valbona Valley National Park
3 Stops
Vau i Dejes
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Komani Lake
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.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Valbona Valley National Park
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.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Valbona Valley – “Primaida 18” – Valbona Valley
1 Stop
Valbona
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in a guesthouse in Valbona.
Meals : Breakfast
Valbona - Tirana
2 Stops
Valbona Valley National Park
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.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Tirana
Later we will start our journey back to Tirana following the same adventures rout through the Albanian Alps as the first day.
• Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- 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.
Operated by Choose Balkans
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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