Albania · KOMANI LAKE & THE SHALA RIVER
11 reviewed
These are the 11 komani lake & shala river trips we would put in front of a friend flying into Tirana, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the one detail worth knowing before you pay.
Komani Lake boat ride and Shala River swim, plus an optional balcony hike, with early pickup from Tirana or nearby cities.
“Very good trip, the view was stunning! The guide was very helpful and friendly!! I totally recommend to go with this company.”
A small-group 3-day trek through Theth and Valbona, ending with a Komani Lake boat ride and northern Albania mountain views.
“The best Experience, everything was on spot. Very organized and well informed regarding the trip we had. Looking forward for the next trip.”
Self-guided 3-day hike in Albania’s Alps, linking Theth, Valbona Valley, and Komani Lake, with homestays, boat ride, and practical logistics.
“Great hike! The accomodation and transport were well booked and we were well taken care of. Highly reccomend!”
5-day Albania Alps hike from Theth to Valbona, with Blue Eye and waterfalls, Piramida 18, and Komani Lake boat rides with guesthouses.
“The trekking was very well organised. Beautiful hikes, good accommodation and close contact with the travel agency. Brikena did very well!”
Semi-private 4-day Theth, Valbonë and Koman Lake trip with guesthouses, hiking, scenic ferry, and pickup from Tirana or Shkoder.
“The trip with Ervin was great! We had a very nice time. Some communications issues, due to intermediate English, but that was totally fine. For others I would say that the food in the guesthouses is traditional, so you will eat the same everyday (not very vegetarian friendly). Also it was not timed super well for lunch in some parts of the trip, so I would recommend to bring some snacks that you can eat throughout the trip. I would say you need to be an intermediate/experienced hiker for the trip. All in all it was a great experience and I would recommend Ervin as a guide!”
4 days of Koman Lake kayaking and hikes from Valbona to Theth, with village stays and Shkoder cathedral, departing Tirana in English.
“Wonderful place to visit in albania - Even with rain. The tour guide was very helpful and flexible and made the trip perfect. I would highly recommend this hiking tour”
5-day Albania Alps hike through Theth and Valbona, plus Komani Lake ferry and Shkodër. Guided treks, simple guesthouses, real mountain life.
“The Albanian Alps is certainly breathtaking and a must see for adventurous travelers. My mountain guide Albi is very knowledgeable in Albanian culture and history so I learned a lot from him during the hike. I am so grateful not only to enjoRead more”
Tirana day trip to Shala River and Komani Lake with early pickup, scenic drives, a 1-hour boat ride, and free river time.
“Although it was cloudy most of the day, the beauty of the lake and river is unmatched.”
Day trip from Tirana to Koman Lake and Shala River with a long boat crossing, swim time, and an English-speaking guide.
“Local lindo, paraíso. Nosso guia Armand foi ótimo, nos auxiliou e ajudou em tudo. Só poderia buscar no hotel, buscaram em um local 1,2 km do hotel.”
A 3-day Albanian Alps circuit with Komani Lake ferry, Valbona hikes, Theth waterfalls, and Blue Eye, guided and transport-heavy.
“I traveled from New York to North Albania with a group of friends where we were met with a beautiful nature, friendly people and amazing food.”
4-day self-guided Albania Alps route with Theth and Valbona hikes, homestay stays, and a scenic Komani Lake boat ride.
“We had a wonderful trip with Choose Balkan, and Brikena was a great help all the way and we feld super save and in good hands. We decided to stay one more night in Shala River and Brikena from Choose Balkan was a great help with rescheduling all the transportation and took care of the communication with drivers who mostly spoke Albania.”
