Theth National Park: 3-Day Trip from Tirana

Theth National Park: 3-Day Trip from Tirana

If you’ve ever wanted to forge a deeper bond with a destination, this is your chance. Centered in North Albania, this Jeep safari places you in the heart of the national park of Theth.

You’re free to explore the village, visit the waterfall or discover the 'Blue eye'. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into Albanian life style, you are in the right place. You’ll share the main accommodation with like-minded travelers. Learn about daily life in the mountains from your more-than-welcoming hosts. Prepare to fall in love with Albania.

This is how your trip will look like:

Day 1: Tirane – ShkoderYour tour will start in the morning in Tirana or at the hotel pick up, from there you will be driven to Shkodra, the largest city in the north. Here visit the Rozafa Castle and take in the superb view of Shkodra Lake surrounded by mountains.After the visit in Shkodra, you will be driven through the picturesque National Park of Theth. Then stop at Qafë Thore, a mountain pass that offers spectacular views of the Theth Valley. Drive time in the summer from Shkodra to Theth is about 2:30 - 3 hours, in winter time it will be 5-6 hours.

On arrival in Theth you will spend the day in and around the area enjoying the charm of the village known for its stunning nature and traditional wooden-tiled houses. Depending on how you are feeling, you can walk or be driven downhill from the guest-house and visit the attractions near the village. There will be a chance to visit the local church and the Kulla e Ngujimit, the tower used in the past by men as a shelter from those involved in vendetta known as 'blood feud'.

Day 2 - Theth - Blue EyeOn your second day in Theth you will visit some of the most beautiful natural attractions Albania has to offer. After either a 30 minute off-road drive or 2.5 hour walk, you will visit the famous Blue Eye, a natural phenomenon caused by the extremely cold water that flows up from deep within the ground into the warmer waters of the river.

After some time at the Blue eye, visit the waterfall and the Canyon of Theth. This day of exploring nature and enjoying the outdoors will have you ready for the wonderful dinner and accommodations that await us back at the guest house.

Day 3 - TiranaSpend the half day in Theth. Afterwards return to Tirana. Your travel will be filled with beautiful landscapes of the Theth valley during the way back. Your adventure will finish in Tirana.