Gems of the Alps

5 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
View all 5 photos
Video not provided by operator
5/5 Excellent
29 reviews  
100%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
none
Cancellation Policy
Small Group Tour
An exceptional trip designed for the adventurous ones that want to experience something different. This tour will give you the chance to visit the 3 gems of the Alps: Theth, Valbona Valley and Shala River. A perfect combination between adventure, history, culinary and relaxing during the ride through Komani Lake. During all our trip you will be accommodated...
19%
$1,661
From$1,350
See departure dates

Member Savings

Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Alps of the Northen Albania

What's this trip about?

    An exceptional trip designed for the adventurous ones that want to experience something different. This tour will give you the chance to visit the 3 gems of the Alps: Theth, Valbona Valley and Shala River. A perfect combination between adventure, history, culinary and relaxing during the ride through Komani Lake. During all our trip you will be accommodated in guesthouses having the chance to live 3 beautiful days at a mountain village, being welcomed by local people.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTirana
End CityTirana

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Albania

Attractions

  • Tirana

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Tour guides
    • transport

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1

Arrival at the airport 12.00 Departure from the airport to Shkoder 13.30-15.30 Lunch at Mrizi i Zanave 17.00 Transfer in Theth Check in 19.00 Dinner

- Your pick up will welcome you at the airport to head then to Mrizi I Zanave agrotourism restaurant, the best p...

Day 2

07.00 to 09.00 Breakfast Hiking trip to visit Waterfall of Grunasi, Canion of Grunasi, Stone Baths Lunch at Stone Baths Visit at the Blue Eye 17.00 Return with local transport to Theth 19.30 Dinner Theth is one of the most known villages in Albanian Alps. The fact th...

Day 3

07.00 Breakfast Starting the hiking to pass from Theth to Valbona Valley Lunch with local food brought with us from the guest house Arival in Valbona around 15.00 Time to relax Visit in Valbona Valley 19.30 Dinner If you wanna experience the Alps and really enjoy the...

Day 4

07.00 to 09.00 Breakfast Departing to Shala River Visit in Bajram Curri Starting the trip to Komani Lake with the boat at 12.00 Arrival in Shala river at 14.00 Free time for lunch and to explore Departing at 17.30 Arrival in Tirana The third gem of this trip is Shal...

Day 5

Breakfast Transfer at the airport Departure At the final day we will prepare for departure at the international airport.

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $1,350
Price per day$270
Last Updated: 4/21/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Aman Tours.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Aman Tours Reviews & Ratings

5/5  Excellent
Excellent
29
Great
0
Average
0
Disappointing
0
Terrible
0
N

Nicholas

Aug 2022

Written on

Five stars

The most amazing peaks I have seen. Nearly a fairytale!!

L

Leo

Jul 2022

Written on

Great guide

Our guide was one of the most knowledgeable and considerable people we have ever met! He made sure that every detail was perfect from the vegan meal options to the h...

E

Eleni

Jul 2022

Written on

Amazing

Would take the trip again!!

A

Alice

Jun 2022

Written on

Great tours

As a female solo traveller, I especially appreciated Aman’s special tour in the North of Albania. My flight arrived a bit later than expected but the tour guides was...

J

Jun

Jun 2022

Written on

A really enjoyable trip

A really enjoyable trip with stunningly beautiful scenery in Albania. There was a good variety of hiking, exploring mountain villages interspersed with boat trips in...

Write a Review

Other Aman Tours Reviews

A

Andrea

May 2023

Written on

Best of Montenegro

Although not a master in skiing this tour met all my expectations for...

L

Lucy

May 2023

Written on

Best of Ohrid

Coming from USA to Albania and North Macedonia it has always been a an anxious experience so we decided to book with Aman. We had heard about Ohrid from someone who ...

E

Emma

May 2023

Written on

Great

We had a family trip of 5 of us and we absolutely loved the Alb...

Write a Review

Tour Operator

Aman Tours

none
View Profile

At Aman, we exist with the philosophy that everyone can find his own distinctive journey. Born from the passion of man to discover the world and create unique memories we go an extra mile to select unique itineraries that disclose the best of countries, sometimes by connecting many regions together. Our travelers can choose group travel or private customized journeys. Whether it is about hiking, sun and bath tours, romantic or another holiday with the family, we are adaptable to meet all expectations of our travelers. Our groups size can vary from 4 to 10 people by selecting local accommodation that preserves the cultural heritage of countries and we continuously invest in the green economy. We empower local women and make our contribution in renovating architecture under risk and reduce carbon footprint indicating that we are a proud contributor of the green economy.

Why Aman?

  • Unique Tours – our experts can design the best of your trip
  • Responsible Travel – our commitment to a green economy
  • Professional guides- professional perspectives
  • Local accomodation – it will always be local
  • Eager to explore – in the fingerprints of unknown

History

We are a challenger tour operator in Southern Europe, born from the inquisition of man to discover the world and the locals to proudly tell their culture. We operate in Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Corfu and Cappadocia.

Values

On every trip we operate we have a compass of values that drive us in our journeys:

  • Unique – We are driven by creativity
  • Responsible – Our local partners matter
  • Excellence – We strive to offer our best
  • Hospitality – We proudly open the countries
  • Passion – We grow from the enigma of discovery

 

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

What's excluded

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Personal expenses
Cancellation policy

Cancellations should be informed much in advance of the trip and we may not be able to refund tips. 

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

Breakfast included

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
amanto-amanto-GeOfThAl

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!