ALBANIA
The Albania Guide.
The 10 hiking & trekking worth booking in Albania, with what each one involves, who runs it and what you will pay.
Hike Gamti Mountain above Lake Bovilla, then enjoy canyon views near Ishëm on a comfy Tirana day trip with local guide stories.
“Extremely beautiful canyon and lake, Bledi was a great and energetic and friendly guide, give this guy a raise. This was my second tour with this same company and both were excellent, highly recommend”
Tirana day trip to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain: round-trip pickup, short guided hike with big views, river time, and photo stops.
“We had Irvi as our guide and he was sensational! I highly recommend. Pickup location was organised and confirmed the night prior to the tour, the bus arrived on time. Irvi brought great energy to the group and the entire day. Views are breath taking and the hike is not that difficult :) Thanks for…”
Half-day Gamti Mountain hike and Bovilla Lake from Tirana on a comfy Land Rover. Small group, fruit picnic, and summit views.
“Izet is both the driver and guide. His experience and excellent driving plus great service and careful attention to detail made this hike a truly exceptional experience for me and my friend. There were only 4 of us in the group. Izet prepared water in an ice cooler bag and cherries for us on plates…”
Day trip from Tirana to Bovilla Lake and Krujë castle and bazaar with hotel pickup, English guide, and free admissions.
“Gjenc provided a fun and informative tour, he takes good photos too. Plenty of time given each stop and food recommendations were delish.”
Private Bovilla Lake hike from Tirana: guided hike, mountain panoramas, coffee break by the water, transport and bottled water included.
“Very disappointing experience! We had a tour booked with Exploringwithgysi (through Viator) which we really excited for, we were at the wrong location (our fault) our tour guide messaged us and said he would wait 5 minutes. The start time of the tour is 9:00am, We were running and would have arrived at 9:05 but…”
Bovilla Canyon, Lake Bovilla, and Gamti Mountain in one day. Small-group hike from Tirana with pickup, guide, and mountain views.
“Absolutely beautiful and the hike was both challenging and rewarding. Highly recommend the trip, guide, and company.”
3-day guided hike from Tirana through Valbona and Theth, ending at the Blue Eye. Guesthouses, meals, and mountain scenery.
“in one word fantastic! everything was well arranged, the guide, the overnight stays, the walking tours, the food, transport. Highly recommended, top organization!Auto-translated”
Day trip from Tirana/Shkoder to Theth and the Blue Eye. Thora Pass views, Church + Lock-in Tower stops, then a moderate hike.
“It was canceled the night before. One star for the company as they could have notified at least 24 hours before the tour (same rule that applies to visitors if we want a refund) Ended up in a different tour that they put together conveniently for 3 people… Two of us had paid fRead more”
Ride 4x4 to Tomor Mountain, continue by mule, hike to castle ruins, then picnic on local food in Albania’s countryside.
“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…”
3 days of Theth, Valbona Pass, and Komani Lake: small-group hiking, traditional lodge breakfasts, and a boat ride through Albania’s Alps.
“The best Experience, everything was on spot. Very organized and well informed regarding the trip we had. Looking forward for the next trip.”
