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Self-Guided Tour: Hiking of Komani Lake & Valbona Valley in 3 Days

3 days
Start and end in Tirana
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 2 to 90
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Highlights

  • Enjoy the freedom of exploring Albania independently with this self-guided tour
  • Start your adventure with a scenic journey from Tirana or Shkodra to the stunning Komani Lake
  • Spend a day in Valbona Valley, immersing yourself in nature and hike to “Primaida 18”
  • Benefit from the expertise of the Choose Balkans Team, who will assist you before, during, and
  • after your journey.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tirana / Shkodra – Komani Lake – Valbona Valley National Park
  2. Day 2 Valbona Valley – “Primaida 18” – Valbona Valley
  3. Day 3 Valbona – Shkodra / Tirana
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

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Number of tours

93

Age Range

2 to 90 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Cherie
    · June 10th, 2025
    My companion and I have been fortunate to travel extensively and we both agreed Albania is one of our favorite destinations. This tour was a wonderful introduction to Albania and we enjoyed every aspect of it. Our guide, Elton, was excellent. He patiently answered all our questions and even shared locales that weren’t on the itinerary. His commentary made the trip interesting and informative. We highly recommend visiting Albania before it becomes overrun by tourists.
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  • Elena
    · June 9th, 2025
    Loved every minute of it! The itinerary was exciting, the guide was exceptional, and the memories will last a lifetime. Definitely a highlight of my travels
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  • Anouk
    · June 9th, 2025
    Fantastic from start to finish! I felt safe, engaged, and completely taken care of. Great value, great vibe, great people
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Dates & Availability

3 days
Self-Guided Tour: Hiking of Komani Lake & Valbona Valley in 3 Days
From Tirana to Tirana

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  • B

    Bruce

    Asked on April 29th, 2025

    I am travel agent here, I have a group of 10 person who is interested in tour of Albania

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten April 2025

      Do you already know your travel dates for this tour? Do you wish to book this tour as a private tour or are you open to other travelers being on this tour? Do you need visas to visit Albania?

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    Jasmine

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Will my hotel be there? Will a driver from the hotel come to pick me up?

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    Transport
    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten April 2025

      The tour starts from day one at 06:00 am and we pick up form your hotel in Tirana. If you arrive one day early we can arrange for your airport pick up and hotel for pre tour on extra charge.

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    Chloe

    Asked on April 9th, 2025

    Do you also offer a Tour with Komani, Valbona and Teth?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten April 2025

      This three-day adventure is a perfect blend of rural villages, wild nature and a scenic ferry ride. You will experience a serious shot of adrenaline while hiking from Theth to Valbona. We are happy to inform you that we can assist with this tour but please note that this tour on end of May might be subject to weather conditions. With today's global warming you never know what to expect. The trail from Theth to Valbona might be closed due to the snow. If in any case the trail is not doable, please be aware that we will never put you on risk so we will adjust the itinerary of only staying in Valbona instead.

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    Kyle

    Asked on October 1st, 2024

    We are a team of nine people and want to come visit Albania through your travel agency. how to get a tourist invitation from you. We are interested in Albania and would like to come in November 2024.

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten October 2024

      Unfortunately we do not offer invitation letters or any other visa related procedures. If you book any of our services, we do provide you with an official reservation confirmation specifying type of service, dates of booking, amount paid.

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    Wayne

    Asked on September 28th, 2024

    Is this hike okay to do by solo? Is there other hikers end of October as well? Is the weather conditions mostly good end of October?

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      During October we have departures. Temperatures usually range from the mid-teens to low 20s Celsius, while nights can be cooler, often dropping to around 10°C. Rainfall can be more frequent as the month progresses, especially towards the end, so it's a good idea to be prepared for some wet weather. There are hikers during this period of time.

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      Wayne

      TravelerWritten September 2024

      Is this tour's starting price of 230€ the final price or are there other costs as well? I know this doesn't include lunch, snacks, dinner, guide. Would it be possible to start from Tirana?

    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten September 2024

      The 'from' price is for a group of 8 people booking together. For a solo traveler this is 420 euro and includes accommodation with breakfast plus tickets to the transport buses.

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    Anna

    Asked on April 28th, 2024

    What is the accommodations like on this trip? I am unfamiliar with what a guest house is

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    • Choose BalkansOperatorWritten April 2024

      Guesthouses are rural/private homes that have been converted for the exclusive use of visitor accommodation. They are owned by the families of the area. They do have basis facilities and amenities.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 269576

  • Currency
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  • Plugs & Adapters

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Choose Balkans. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 67 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Choose Balkans will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Choose Balkans" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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