Albania · NATIONAL PARKS
Good national park tours fill up weeks ahead, and in August the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cross from Corfu to Sarandë, explore ancient Butrint, enjoy coastal views, and sample Albania on a well-organized 10-hour day trip.
“Great Trip ! Professional local guide and always helpful support by GYG”
Ride through Permet’s wild Vjosa region, visit Leuse Church and Lengarica Canyon, and enjoy snacks, wine, and thermal baths.
“Really memorable experience. Avi was a great tour guide who gave us great instructions and confidence while on the horses. Definitely not for the faint hearted. Really fun to trek up into the mountains on the horses.”
Review of Vlore’s speed boat tour to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, secluded beaches, and Grama Bay, with practical advice on price, music, food, and safety.
“There were 20 of us on the boat... it’s not a small boat like the pictures, it’s a great speed boat. The music was so loud that we couldn't talk. We had to ask to lower because it would last for 6 hours. Otherwise the landscapes are breathtaking and the water is amazing. I recommend this experience for people who want to party.Auto-translated”
Raft the free-flowing Vjosa near Përmet with expert guides, mountain views, swimming, cliff jumps, local tea, and new safety gear.
“We had so much fun with Vjosa Explorer Rafting. Irma is extremely passionted and motivated the group (though it was not necessary) as we were eager to explore Vjosa but they care about every single detail, safety first. We received proper tools, clothes, instructions etc. Also, they served some fruits and cookies during the trip, water was also provided. We got also proper explanation about the river and its newly established National Park. For me it was an unforgetable experience as I wanted to explore and feel the last wild river in Europe! I hope it stays that way, a "homage" to river Vjosa!”
Raft the wild Vjosa River near Përmet with expert guides, mountain scenery, swim stops, photos, showers, and strong family value.
“100% recommend this. It’s a must do in Albania & the best way to see one of the few natural flowing rivers in Europe. Had the most amazing time with EMIL! His abundant enthusiasm made the trip.”
Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle tour, with clear advice on sights, guides, transport, timing, and overall value.
“Good tour and tour guide to the Blue Eye and Lekuresi castel. Aleksia did a good job telling us about the Blue Eye and castel and we enjoyed the rides to both areas. The views from the castel were amazing and the Blue Eye was beautiful.”
Explore Butrint, Ksamil, the Blue Eye, and Lekursi Castle on a 6 to 7-hour Saranda tour with pickup and a small group.
“Todos os locais visitados são fantásticos! Adorámos! Foi um dia cheio, mas não foi cansativo. E a nossa Guia, a Neida, foi 5 estrelas! Obrigada Neida.”
Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle tour, with pickup, entry fees, practical timing, value, and cruise-stop advice.
“It doesn't seem like there are a whole lot of options of things to see in Sarande, so we were glad to do this tour. They were prompt in picking us up off the boat and taking us to the two sights. The sights were both interesting and our tour guide did a good job telling about them as well as life in Albania.”
Ride a quad through Përmet’s mountains, rivers, villages, and canyons on a safe, four-hour Albanian adventure for all experience levels.
“We (2 couples) had the time of our lives. Marco is a great instructor and we always felt safe under his guidence. We visited an old church in Permet and went over the mountains and through the river to the thermal bads. We highly recommend to do this quad tour with Marco.”
Review of Thethi’s 3-day mountain tour, with guesthouse stays, local food, Blue Eye, Grunasi Waterfall, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“We are a retired Australian couple in our late 60s. We were not sure how we would manage a trip to Thiet independently. Thiet Guide provided the right amount of guidance and support for us to have a wonderful experience. The Guest House accommodation was really comfortable and the food was excellent.”
Paddle Albania’s Karavasta Lagoon, spot pelicans, enjoy a fish lunch, and add a bicycle or SUV safari to this private half-day tour.
“Went there with a friend from the city of berat to the small citadel of divjaka, i must say a short and nice drive from the city to the forest wich i enjoyed. The thing i liked most is the quietness of the area the kayaking was great the pelikans were minding their own business aRead more”
Explore Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg’s old town, and Qafeshtama National Park on a private, flexible day trip from Tirana.
“A very pleasant & memorable tour. Kruja & the NationalPark were gorgeous. Leo my tour guide was knowledgeable, professional & his English was very good. I definitely recommend this tour when traveling to Tirana, Albania.”
Review of Tirana and Dajti National Park tour, with city sights, Bunk’Art 1, cable-car views, lunch, hiking, price, and practical tips.
“Great experience and we really appreciated every moment being with friends.”
Explore Albania’s Theth and Valbona in four days with hikes, Koman Lake, local food, small-group guiding, and mountain scenery.
“I went on a private tour with my fiancé, and it was amazing. I’m originally from Albania, but I had never visited the north. I had heard a lot of good things, but this exceeded my expectations. A big part of it was our tour guide, Flori. We spent 4 dRead more”
Review of Qafshtama National Park’s private hike from Krujë, with pine forests, Red Mountain Peak, waterfall, transport, price, and tips.
“Amazing nature and adventour tours that meet every kind of nature experience. Just 1 hour from Tirana and the road is good.”
Water, mountains, stone towns, and the table at the end of the day.
