Albania · BOVILLA LAKE AND GAMTI MOUNTAIN HIKES
An hour out of Tirana, a rough track up, and then a reservoir the colour of antifreeze under a limestone ridge. It is the most-booked day in the country and it is also one of the cheapest. These 15 differ on transport, the length of the climb and whether Kruja gets attached.
Hike Gamti Mountain above Bovilla Lake, enjoy canyon scenery, Albanian stories, air-conditioned transport, and excellent value from Tirana.
“Great day tour out of Tirana. The hike was quite short, but with very rewarding views over the lake at the top. Our tour guide, Arber, was fun, helpful and informative.”
Review of Tirana’s Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike, with transport, steep trail, river swimming, guides, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Fantastic views. Not strenuous. We took breaks when anyone needed them. The tour guide was informative and attentive to the group. The driver drove confidently. (16th of June).”
Review of the Gamti Mountain and Bovilla Lake tour from Tirana, with Land Rover transport, scenic stops, hiking details, price, and practical tips.
“A very nice environment. Beautiful lake with amazing viewpoints. The guide was top notch!! A very sweet friendly man!Auto-translated”
Hike to stunning Bovilla Lake, explore Kruja Castle and its old bazaar, and learn about Albania on a well-priced day trip from Tirana.
“We had lucky, and just the two of us were on the trip. Our guide, Gjenc is really a very mice guy. He shared a lot of interesting information and facts about Albania. Also gave us a little picture, how is the everyday life in there. We really enjoyed it! Please choose this company because they are really professional and they take care the nature as well.”
Review of Bovilla Lake hiking from Tirana, with Gamti Mountain views, private transport, guide details, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I bought this tour after reading really good reviews and it really surprised me, because it hasn't been a tour! First of all, the tour guide arrived late to the meeting point, in a transportaton that isn't was the right for the tour, as it said on the tour description (includes transportation in a comfortable 4X4 Mitsubishi Axs). The guide didn't know the path to arrive to the lake, and we lost a lot of time doing the same route 2,3 times, and with him trying to find the way. It was his first time doing the route and was very nervous and impatient. Also, as it say in the…”
Hike Gamti Mountain above Bovilla Lake on a budget-friendly day trip from Tirana, with canyon views, guide commentary, transport, and swimming time.
“The tour was worth it. The guide Aniled speaks really good english and wasn't boring at all. Very well recommended.”
Review of Hey Albania’s Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain tour from Tirana, with canyon views, hiking, lunch, swimming, timing, and value tips.
“The tour was amazing! We loved it, super personalized and learned a lot about Albanian culture. The place is worth a lot. It is a must to do this tour🥰. Berg our guide was the most. If we return to Albania, we will certainly repeat.Auto-translated”
Review of the private Bovilla Lake and Kruja day tour from Tirana, with mountain views, castle history, bazaar shopping, and practical tips.
“Henri was a great guide on this tour. Very friendly and relaxed. Doing this tour privately allows you to drive right up to the Lake restaurant where as minibuses have to stop 600m down a very steep hill. Highly recommend private if your not up for a big walk. Lots of great views on this tour, highly recommend.”
Review of the Bovilla Lake day trip from Tirana, Durres, and Golem, with mountain views, hotel pickup, transport tips, costs, and practical advice.
“With our trip to Tirana being so short, this tour was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Our guide quickly responded to us on WhatsApp, and once he arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the vehicle. What was more impressive was Renatos driving skills since Read more”
Review of a private Tirana day trip to Bovilla Lake and Kruja, with mountain views, a historic bazaar, castle visit, guide, and hotel pickup.
“We had a fantastic day on the tour with Ari! Ari is a kind and experienced guide with a lot of knowledge of Albania and its history. His love and enthusiasm for the country make the experience even better. We visited some of the highlights in the south of Albania, the blue eye, gjirokaster, Vjosa river, thermal baths and Lekursi castle. All these places are carefully selected and you can see why. The tour gives you a mix of beautiful nature, historic sites and incredible views. The traditional lunch was the best food of our trip. I would highly recommend a tour with Ari for everybody who wishes to learn…”
Ride an ATV from Tirana to Bovilla Lake for mountain views, a short hike, free time, and a small-group adventure.
“It was fun and I enjoyed myself .i can’t wait to explore again .The tour guide was really helpful and made the trip easier for us”
Review of the Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain tour from Golem or Durres, with hiking tips, guide advice, costs, and practical details.
“Michael was brilliant .. the most kind and patient tour guide I’ve met .. he picked us from our place and took us the lake .. we headed to Krujë afterwards and had a nice meal together .. visited the old bazar and the castle and headed back home .. this tour would be more enjoyable on a cool weather”
Explore Tirana’s landmarks and hike to Bovilla Lake on a small-group day tour with private transport, a guide, and free cancellation.
“It was indeed an enjoyable trip. My tour guide Aldo was really nice. The highlight of the tour was the lake, the breathtaking view reliefs the 40 minutes hike.”
Escape Tirana for a guided trip to Bovilla Lake, with turquoise water, mountain views, rock access, transport, and a guide for $44.94.
“I had a blast on my day trip from Tirana to Bovilla Lake! Our tour guide Rigert was awesome, and we had so much fun exploring. The lake and scenery were beautiful, and the whole day was just perfect. I definitely recommend it for a great time!”
Escape Tirana for a five-hour Bovilla Lake off-road tour with mountain views, photo stops, local stories, and a small-group ride.
“We were 3 travellers who did the Bovilla lake tour with Tirana Free Tours company and had a really wonderful experience. Rei our driver picked us up at our accommodation and we drove in a comfortable air conditioned car stopping at different spots to take pictures. Rei was very friendly and told us so much about Albania along route. I was so grateful for his help climbing to and from the viewing platform at Bovilla.”
Water, mountains, stone towns, and the table at the end of the day.
