Tirana Small-Group Shkoder, Theth, Blue Eye Tour
See the Blue Eye —among many more of Albania’s natural wonders—on this small-group day tour from Tirana. Travel through the Qafa e Thores pass, visit the Lock In Tower, and hike to waterfalls and scenic spots in Theth National Park. This moderate hiking tour includes hotel pickup and offers a personal experience with a small group.
Highlights
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
- ✓A small group means a more personalized experience
- ✓Hike safe mountain trails to the Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall
- ✓Visit historic Lock In Tower and explore scenic Qafa e Thores pass
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our journey towards the Albanian Alps begins at 06:00 am in the morning. Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana
- ✓As we drive along the way towards Northern Albania, you will be amazed by beautiful landscapes; wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake and rugged untouched mountains. From Shkoder we will experience local transport riding at around 7:30 am.
- ✓As we take the turn from the main road to Theth the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. Due to its favorable position this area is famous for cultivating medicinal herbs, and if you are lucky to travel in May – June you would be amazed by the pretty and aromatic fields of lavender, making you feel like you are in Provence (France). On the way to the top, we will pass through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps.
- ✓After arriving in Theth we will visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history.
- ✓We will have a short break for refreshment and start our hiking journey towards the Blue Eye at around mid-day. Blue Eye was formed by the erosion of the water from the melting snow of the Albanian Alps. The hike is about 1.5 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 6.2 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. This trail is considered easy to moderate, requiring some experience in hiking. You will not be able to take your eyes off this stunning scene of nature with its bright blue and green colours, it’s like being inside a postcard. Also, fun fact, the temperature of the Blue Eye is just around 5 degrees Celsius. Would you dare to dive in the blue but very cold water?
- ✓We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder
- ✓We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder. This marks the end of this amazing hiking experience.
What's included
- ✓Transport provided by the company
- ✓Hotel Pick up and Hotel Drop off in Tirana
- ✓Professional tour guide
- ✓Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
What's not included
- ✓Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- ✓Souvenirs and personal spending
- ✓Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- ✓We recommend to tip the tour guide/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
This tour departs early in the morning; thus, we would recommend you to eat breakfast before the tour departure or to take some food with you.
Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3-4 hours one way.
Grunas Waterfall: elevation up to 270m, hiking 1 hour one way.
On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up at 6:00 am from your hotel in Tirana free of charge. Pick up form other cites is possible at an additonal cost
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Tirana Small-Group Shkoder, Theth, Blue Eye Tour
See the Blue Eye —among many more of Albania’s natural wonders—on this small-group day tour from Tirana. Travel through the Qafa e Thores pass, visit the Lock In Tower, and hike to waterfalls and scenic spots in Theth National Park. This moderate hiking tour includes hotel pickup and offers a personal experience with a small group.
Highlights
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
- ✓A small group means a more personalized experience
- ✓Hike safe mountain trails to the Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall
- ✓Visit historic Lock In Tower and explore scenic Qafa e Thores pass
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our journey towards the Albanian Alps begins at 06:00 am in the morning. Our tour leader will come and pick you up at your hotel in Tirana
- ✓As we drive along the way towards Northern Albania, you will be amazed by beautiful landscapes; wild fields, rivers, Shkodra Lake and rugged untouched mountains. From Shkoder we will experience local transport riding at around 7:30 am.
- ✓As we take the turn from the main road to Theth the area becomes more rural, with fewer cars but more wild nature and amazing landscapes. Due to its favorable position this area is famous for cultivating medicinal herbs, and if you are lucky to travel in May – June you would be amazed by the pretty and aromatic fields of lavender, making you feel like you are in Provence (France). On the way to the top, we will pass through a steep sneaky hillside reaching up to 1700 meters above sea level at Qafa e Thores. They say this is the spot with the best picture – perfect view of the Albanian Alps.
- ✓After arriving in Theth we will visit the Old Church and the “Lock in” Tower (symbol of Theth). The stories behind these buildings take up centuries full of history.
- ✓We will have a short break for refreshment and start our hiking journey towards the Blue Eye at around mid-day. Blue Eye was formed by the erosion of the water from the melting snow of the Albanian Alps. The hike is about 1.5 hours one way, with a hiking distance of 6.2 km both ways and about 700 m of elevation. This trail is considered easy to moderate, requiring some experience in hiking. You will not be able to take your eyes off this stunning scene of nature with its bright blue and green colours, it’s like being inside a postcard. Also, fun fact, the temperature of the Blue Eye is just around 5 degrees Celsius. Would you dare to dive in the blue but very cold water?
- ✓We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder
- ✓We will go back to the village center and here we drive back to Shkoder. This marks the end of this amazing hiking experience.
What's included
- ✓Transport provided by the company
- ✓Hotel Pick up and Hotel Drop off in Tirana
- ✓Professional tour guide
- ✓Tourist taxes, Road taxes, Petrol
What's not included
- ✓Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- ✓Souvenirs and personal spending
- ✓Everything that is not mentioned in the included
- ✓We recommend to tip the tour guide/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour requires some hiking experience and good physical condition.
This tour departs early in the morning; thus, we would recommend you to eat breakfast before the tour departure or to take some food with you.
Blue eye: elevation up to 789 m, hiking 3-4 hours one way.
Grunas Waterfall: elevation up to 270m, hiking 1 hour one way.
On request (at least 12 hours before tour departure) we can pick you up at 6:00 am from your hotel in Tirana free of charge. Pick up form other cites is possible at an additonal cost
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.