Expert Trekking Tour – Conquer the Albanian Alps

Overview

High Peaks, Wild Trails, and a Test of Endurance

This is a high-level alpine adventure crafted for experienced mountaineers seeking real challenge. From the technical ascent of Maja e Thatë to the summit of Maja Jezercës—the highest peak in Albania—this tour demands preparation, equipment, and endurance. With nights spent under the stars and descents through dramatic valleys into Theth, this expedition rewards you with extraordinary panoramas and a profound sense of achievement.

Your journey begins in Shkodër, with a ferry ride to Valbonë, before moving into progressively more demanding terrain. The climb to Jezercë requires focus, stamina, and alpine skill, but offers unmatched views of the rugged Dinaric Alps. Each moment—from sunrise at camp to the quiet descent into Theth’s green valley—is designed for those who thrive in remote, untamed environments.

Ideal for those who crave rugged terrain and high-altitude exploration.

Itenerary

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Day 1 – Arrival in Tirana and Transfer to Shkodër

12:30 – Arrival at Tirana International Airport
13:30 – Drive to Shkodër (approx. 2h 30min)
16:00 – Hotel check-in
17:30 – Optional walk in the city center or visit to the lake/bazaar
Evening at leisure, dinner, and overnight stay

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Day 2 – Shkodër → Lake Koman Ferry → Valbonë + Acclimatization Walk

07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Transfer to Fierzë (approx. 1h 45min)
09:45 – Scenic ferry ride on Lake Koman (2 hours)
11:45 – Arrival and transfer to Valbonë (1 hour)
13:00 – Check-in at alpine guesthouse
13:30 – Free lunch
15:00 – 2-hour light hike in Valbonë Valley for acclimatization
Dinner and overnight stay

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Day 3 – Technical Ascent: Maja e Thatë (1900 m)

07:30 – Breakfast
08:30 – Start technical hike to Maja e Thatë
Picnic lunch during the hike
16:00 – Return to guesthouse
Dinner and overnight stay

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Day 4 – Climb to Maja Jezercës Summit (2,694 m) – Overnight Camp

06:00 – Breakfast
07:00 – Begin alpine trek with technical gear toward the summit
Evening spent in high-altitude tent or mountain shelter
Dinner and overnight in camp/refuge

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Day 5 – Descent to Theth

07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Begin descent to Theth with scenic photo stops
14:00 – Arrival in Theth, check-in at guesthouse
Free lunch
15:30 – Visit Theth Church, Grunas Waterfall, and the Tower of Isolation
Dinner and overnight stay

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Day 6 – Full-Day Trekking in Theth

08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – 7–8 hour hike through Theth Canyon or Valbonë Pass trails
Lunch in the field
Return to guesthouse for dinner and overnight

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Day 7 – Theth → Fierzë → Koman Ferry → Shkodër

07:30 – Breakfast
08:30 – Transfer to Fierzë (approx. 2h 30min)
11:00 – Ferry across Lake Koman (2 hours)
13:00 – Optional 4–5 km hike along “Koman – Vau i Dejës” trail (1.5–2 hours)
15:30 – Picnic lunch
16:30 – Transfer to Shkodër (1 hour)
18:00 – Check-in and free evening

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Day 8 – Shkodër → Tirana – Airport Transfer

08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Departure for Tirana (2h 30min)
12:00 – Free time depending on flight schedule
Transfer to airport

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