Kukës · 2 days · private
The glacial valley on the far side of the Theth pass.
€580 the vehicle · from €137 each
Photo: Arton Krasniqi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Why go
Valbona Valley & the High Alps
Valbona sits opposite Theth across a walking pass of six to eight hours. We drive round — same mountains, no forced hike. Two days from Tirana.
Valbona is a glacial valley on the far side of the Theth pass. The walking route between the two villages is six to eight hours; we drive the long way round so you arrive by road.
The valley floor is pasture and stone houses under peaks that hold snow into summer. It is the quieter twin of Theth — same range, fewer day-trippers.
On the ground
What the day holds
- Glacial valley floor under the High Alps
- Driven approach — no pass hike required
- Time in the village at your pace
- Driver overnight included
- Private vehicle throughout
Itinerary
Door to door, at your pace.
Day 1 · 07:00
North from Tirana
Long drive via Kukës into the valley. Arrive afternoon.
Day 1 · evening
Valbona
Village, river, peaks. Overnight — guests book their own bed.
Day 2
Valley and return
Morning in the valley. Road home to Tirana.
The price
Built from real costs. Check the arithmetic.
The price, in full
€580
one vehicle · €290 each · cash on the day
€695 by card online · retainer €175 holds the date, €405 cash to the driver
How many of you
One car seats four. Five guests means both cars go out — and both cars are paid for.
| People | Cars | Cash | Card | Retainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | €575 (€575 ea) | €690 | €175 |
| 2 | 1 | €580 (€290 ea) | €695 | €175 |
| 3 | 1 | €580 (€193 ea) | €695 | €175 |
| 4 | 1 | €580 (€145 ea) | €695 | €175 |
| 5 | 2 | €1095 (€219 ea) | €1315 | €330 |
| 6 | 2 | €1095 (€183 ea) | €1315 | €330 |
| 7 | 2 | €1095 (€156 ea) | €1315 | €330 |
| 8 | 2 | €1095 (€137 ea) | €1315 | €330 |
The message writes itself with your dates and party size already in it.
Included
- Private 4x4 and driver for the whole trip
- Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off in Tirana
- All fuel, road and track access
- Bottled water and fruit in the cool box
- Waiting time at every stop — including lunch
- Driver's overnight bed and meals
Not included
- Your food and drinks
- Guests' hotel — two-day prices cover the driver's bed only
- Site entry fees where they apply
- Tips (never expected, always welcome)
Best months: June–September
Questions
Before you reserve
- Do I have to hike?
- No. Every stop on this route is reached by vehicle. If you want to walk, the driver waits — but nothing requires it.
- Is my hotel included?
- No. The driver's overnight is in the price; guests arrange their own lodging.
- How do I pay?
- Cash on the day is cheapest. Card online includes a 20% charge for the processor and currency conversion — that is not our margin. A retainer of 25% of the card price (minimum €30) holds the vehicle; the balance is cash on the day.
- How many people can come?
- Up to eight. One vehicle seats four; five to eight guests means both cars go out, and both cars are paid for. That is the only honest way to price a two-car fleet.
Nearby in spirit
