3-day Komani Lake and Valbona Valley Trek (Selfguided)

This tour starts very early in the morning from Tirana or Shkodra. You will travel to Northern Albania by shared transport arranged by us. Please make sure you are at the meeting point in time to catch the transfer. (More details after booking).

As you leave the main road towards Vau i Dejës, the area becomes more rural with fewer cars but more wild nature and stunning scenery. We will stop for a short break at Vau i Dejës Lake, a beautiful and tranquil setting. From here, you'll travel by local transport over bumpy roads but surrounded by great views. You’ll take a ferry across Lake Komani for spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages, and wild forests. Many consider this an exotic experience combined with the unrivaled hospitality of the locals.

Your next destination is the Valbona Valley National Park. Upon arrival in Valbona, you will have some time to settle into your guesthouse. In the afternoon, you can explore the area and admire the so-called Crown of the Albanian Alps. You can do a 2-hour loop hike through the breathtaking Valbona Valley, a stunning part of the Albanian Alps known for its dramatic landscapes and vibrant flora. After the walk you can return to Valbona to spend the night in a guesthouse in the village.

The hiking tour of the Albanian Alps gets more intense on this day, filled with exciting challenges and breathtaking scenery. The main goal of today’s hike is to reach "Piramida 18," which offers one of the most beautiful views and sits on the Montenegrin–Albanian border.

"Piramida 18" stands at 2000m above sea level, with a total hiking distance of 15 km round trip (up to 1706 meters). Reaching the pass takes around 4 hours from Valbona Valley National Park, passing through Kukaj. From the top, you’ll be rewarded with a 360° spectacular panorama of the wild beauty of the Accursed Mountains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in this breathtaking corner of the world, taking time to rest and recharge in the heart of the Alps before descending back to Valbona Valley. Overnight stay in a guesthouse in Valbona.

Waking up to such magnificent views of the Albanian Alps will make you want to stay longer, but you will board a boat that will take you across Lake Komani, offering spectacular views of the Albanian Alps, waterfalls, rural villages, and wild forests. Many consider this an exotic experience, enhanced by the unmatched hospitality of the locals. Arriving at the Komani Dam, you’ll experience local transport on bumpy roads, with incredible views of Lake Vau i Dejes.

Returning to the vibrant city of Shkoder or Tirana after this unforgettable journey marks the end of your self-guided tour. In Tirana/Shkoder you'll be dropped off at the bus station, from where you can make your own way to your hotel by bus or taxi (not included). You'll return home full of the wonders of Albania, with stories and memories to share.