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.
“Bledjan was amazing! Super engaging and very knowledgeable about Albanian history. He is also a BOMB photographer. The hike was short but steep. It was moderate to advanced difficulty.”
Tirana day trip to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain: round-trip pickup, short guided hike with big views, river time, and photo stops.
“It was our first mountain hiking experience. And it was a woderful experience. The guide "Irvi" was excellent. I left my hat in the bus and he returned it me. I really appreciate that.”
Half-day Gamti Mountain hike and Bovilla Lake from Tirana on a comfy Land Rover. Small group, fruit picnic, and summit views.
“Had an amazing day exploring the beautiful Mt Gamti and Bovilla Lake with Izet. He is an amazing guide, he took me to additional stop along the way to make sure I got all the great spots to take photos at. He also acted as my personal photographer for the day, he knew all the…”
Day trip from Tirana to Bovilla Lake and Krujë castle and bazaar with hotel pickup, English guide, and free admissions.
“We received great communication from the tour guide prior to the day itself. A full explanation of the day ahead was given to us on our way to Bovilla Lake, so we knew what to expect. We were also given a lot of information about Albania and its history and were given the opportunity to…”
Private Bovilla Lake hike from Tirana: guided hike, mountain panoramas, coffee break by the water, transport and bottled water included.
“Very kind and service minded tour guide. He listen to the group whishes. Everything that the tour promised it delivered with 110 percent accuracy. During the car drive he made everyone gets to know each other and to feel included and to be a team. Highly recommend the tour! I will try to join some…”
Bovilla Canyon, Lake Bovilla, and Gamti Mountain in one day. Small-group hike from Tirana with pickup, guide, and mountain views.
“Bledi was a very knowledgeable guide who shared a lot about Albanian life/culture during the ride. The hike itself was a bit challenging for a beginner, but was very worth the views!”
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.
“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”
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.”
