Albania · HIKING & TREKKING
Gamti above the Bovilla reservoir is a morning; the Valbona pass is a season. These 15 walks span both ends, with the climb, the transport and the months each is actually walkable.
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.”
Hike Albania’s Valbona Pass, Theth, Gurnas Waterfall, and Blue Eye in three days with transport, meals, guides, and guesthouses.
“This was a great hiking tour - the main hike was truly incredible with amazing views and it was great learning more about Albania. The guest houses were comfortable and food delicious and generous portions. The tour ran very smoothly, we had an injury in our group and the guide went above and beyond to make sure they got back safely. Daniel, our guide, was a very interesting and knowledgable man and truly made the tour unique. I would recommend moderate fitness for the tour as main hike is tough, but well worth it, and you are required to carry your bags (so pack light!)”
Review of the $64 Theth and Blue Eye day tour from Tirana, with mountain views, historic sites, a moderate hike, transport, and practical tips.
“Yesterday I joined a group day trip to Theth, and it was an incredible experience. The journey through the Albanian Alps was breathtaking, with stunning landscapes at every turn. Traveling with a group made it even more enjoyable — great company, well-organized logistics, aRead more”
Review of Berat’s Tomori Mountain off-road and mule tour, with a forest hike, ruined castle, Albanian picnic, guide details, and practical tips.
“The drive up and down involves bouncing around in a 4x4 and winding up loose gravel tracks and watching the landscape change as you get higher. The hike is through pine forest and beautiful landscapes, with Mount Tomor looming above impressively. The castle is definitely a ruin, with no standing walls remaining, but the location is very scenic. The lunch is delicious as well, with several Albanian specialties. The guides are happy to answer any questions and have everything well organised.”
Hike from Theth to Valbona, see the Blue Eye, cross the Accursed Mountains, and cruise Koman Lake on a three-day Albanian Alps tour.
“The best Experience, everything was on spot. Very organized and well informed regarding the trip we had. Looking forward for the next trip.”
Review of a self-guided Albanian Alps hike through Theth, Valbona, and Koman Lake, with transport, lodging, costs, and practical tips.
“Great hike! The accomodation and transport were well booked and we were well taken care of. Highly reccomend!”
Review of a five-day self-guided trek through Theth, Valbona, and Koman Lake, with mountain hikes, guesthouses, transport, and practical tips.
“Brilliant trip, can’t recommend it enough. The hikes are beautiful with stunning mountain landscapes. Blue eye was a great swim! The hike over the pass is a trip highlight! Also the last day hike in Valbona as there were very few people on the trail compared with the first 3 days. The homestays were lovely and the hosts so friendly and kind. The food they prepared was delicious and filling! Brikena organised everything so well we always knew what we needed to do and kept in touch with us. We felt well looked after. Thank you!”
Review of Albania’s six-day adventure tour, with rafting, kayaking, hiking, Berat, Tomori, Vjosa River, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“An awesome experience...they really looked after us and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Glamping site is virtually new and was very comfortable. Would definetly recommend.”
Explore Pellumbas Cave, Erzen River canyons, lunch, and Petrela Castle on a small-group hiking tour from Tirana.
“Troppo caldo! Per il periodo il tour è troppo faticoso, e poi non c’è stato il tempo per vedere i canyon! Guida empatica, disponibile, se non fosse stato per lui avremmo avuto grossi problemi! Era prevista una guida in inglese, ma parlava perfettamente italiano, fortunatamente!”
Hike from Tirana to Pellumbas Cave and Erzeni Canyon with hotel pickup, mountain views, a small group, and a helpful English-speaking guide.
“It was great hiking with amazing views. The best part for me was the waterfall, as we were not expecting to see it. Ervin was very supportive and knowledgeable! Thank you for the great experience!”
Water, mountains, stone towns, and the table at the end of the day.
