Albania · ALBANIAN RIVIERA TOURS
From the Llogara pass down through Dhermi and Himara, the coast road is the attraction and the coves under it are the reason to stop. The 15 below cover the drives, the boat days and the beach runs, with prices and how much of each is spent in the van.
A 3-hour Himara boat tour on the Albanian Riviera with photo stops and 3 swimming sessions, including Turtle’s Cave and Pigeons Cave.
“Perfect guide! Web visited the caves and beaches. Everything was nice and perfect. Best boat trip ever.”
Speedboat from Sarandë to Krorezë and turquoise bays, with stops at Gremina, Kakoma, a WWII shipwreck, and snorkel masks.
“To be clear - I enjoyed this so much, so still giving 5 stars. BUT - It's not snorkeling. They provided masks that had seen better days, no snorkels or fins. It was advertised as a snorkeling trip so that's what I expected. I'm really NOT a strong swimmer but with fins and a snorkel I can usually float for days... I would have purchased or brought my own fins and snorkel had I known so that's my advice to you. Do the trip, it was beautiful and you can't beat the views. But bring your own stuff. I used the mask and at a couple of the stops used…”
Sail from Himara to Pirate’s Cave, swim and snorkel in Ionian waters, and hop between quiet beaches and grotto stops in 3 hours.
“Ein absolutes Muss - einfach fantastisch. Wunderschöne, fast unberührte Strände, kristallklares Wasser und beeindruckende Höhlen. Ein kleiner Hinweis: Es gibt keinen Stopp mit Toilette (auf unserer Tour jedenfalls nicht) also besser vorher daran denken - die Tour dauert rund drei Stunden. Der Wein und die Snacks hätten etwas reichlicher und stimmungsvoller sein dürfen. Mein Tipp: Eigene Snacks und Getränke für die Strandpausen mitnehmen.”
Boat tour from Himara with 10+ beach and cave stops, plus long swims in Dove’s Cave or Crystal Bay in clear turquoise water.
“Au top ! Personnel sympa et bateau adapté. Le temps à chaque arrêt et le trajet sont très bien organisé !”
Tandem paragliding near Llogara from Vlorë, with hotel pickup and safety-first pilots, plus video and photos for $117.
“Experience was amazing, really recommend! But there was a delay so I had to wait for the driver 2-3 hours.”
Himara small group boat tour on the Ionian Sea: caves, Gjipe Canyon, snorkeling swims, Pirate's Cave, Porto Palermo. 3.5h.
“I recently took a boat trip in Himarë, and it was one of the highlights of my time in Albania. The coastline is absolutely stunning — with crystal-clear turquoise waters, hidden coves, and dramatic cliffs. The boat was comfortable and well-maintained, and our captain was both friendly and knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts about the area and taking us to spots only accessible by sea. We visited several secluded beaches, including Gjipe and Aquarium Beach, where we had time to swim, snorkel, and relax. The water was incredibly clean and perfect for a refreshing dip. The timing of the trip was well-paced — not rushed at all — and there was…”
A 3-hour Himara sunset boat tour to Goat Beach, Secret and Pigeons caves, Gjipe Canyon, Twin Caves, and Pirate’s Cave, with snorkeling.
“relaxte tocht, precies lang genoeg op iedere stop. medewerker was erg vriendelijk.”
Himara to Gramma Bay boat tour with caves, swim stops, snorkeling, and a homemade snack, guided in English and Albanian.
“Not worth the money. No space on the boat and way too many people (more than 25)”
One day on the Albanian Riviera from Tirana or Durrës, mixing Vlorë, Llogara Pass viewpoints, Dhërmi beach time, and optional coastline boat.
“nn sono soddisfatta della guida. poco socievole, poco informata sui posti, è sembrato ke ci stesse facendo un favore a portarci in giro. durante tutte le ore di viaggio non ha mai argomentato o anche semplicemente fatto una chiacchierata. eravamo solo in 2, di certo non x colpa ns, ci metteva ansia per l ora del ritrovo, mandandoci un msg anke 10minuti prima, nonostante eravamo sempre puntuali. menomale tt questo è stato compensato dai 2posti ke abbiamo visitato. su Valona nn posso commentare perche lui ha consigliato di non andarci, perche per un caffè nn serviva fare un ora d traffico e quindi ascoltando il suo consiglio nn c siamo…”
A 13-hour Albania Riviera day trip from Tirana or Durrës with Llogara views, Blue Eye Spring colors, Ksamil beaches, Sarandë.
“By coincidence we had a fully private tour and it was a great one. The south is definitely worth visiting for amazing views, sea and mountains. Our guide, Erjon, was a pleasant, forthcoming and knowledgeable guide.”
Tandem paragliding in Albania’s Llogara National Park with hotel pickup, a safety briefing, and a take-home flight video, about 45 minutes.
“It is amazing. I had always wanted to go paragliding, and when I finally went I couldn't believe how amazing it is. It's honestly like flying! I personally had almost no adrenaline left; it's really not that scary. But the view! I could see for miles! I love mountains ❤️ Everybody was so far below me. It was also better than an airplane for me because I could feel the wind on my skin and I wasn't confined to a window for viewing purposes. If you like rollercoasters and aren't afraid of heights, I would definitely recommend it! If you are in Albania yes go for this. This crew is…”
3-hour North Coast boat tour from Himara with cave snorkeling at Crystal and Secret Cave, plus Pirates Cave photo stop.
“Great trip with George up the coast with a couple of stops for a swim”
3-day Albanian Riviera tour from Tirana with guided beach stops in Saranda, Ksamil, Himare, Dhermi and Vlora, plus 3-star breakfasts.
“Great trip and tour guide. I enjoyed every moment by the beach. The stays were not bad, people were nice all the time, and prices were a bit pricey comparing to the capital.”
Sunset cruise from Himara with swim stops and snorkeling, Gjipe and Porto Palermo views, cool box, GPS, and guide-led cave spotting.
“Très belle excursion au coucher du soleil. Une belle découverte de petits coins de paradis, rendus possible grâce aux connaissances du guide. Très bon skipper, nous avons passé un agréable moment. Je recommande fortement 😉”
11-hour small-group trip from Tirana to Vlorë, Himarë and Gjipe Beach, with lunch and beach loungers included.
“The scenery on the way to the beaches at Vlore and Himare is absolutely stunning. It was a gorgeous, sunny day but a bit too cool for swimming. We really didn't miss it because of our guides, Erdi and Hertel. We have been on many tours in many countries and this one was the most enjoyable of all. In addition to being very knowledgeable of Albanian history, they were a lot of fun to be with. I highly recommend this tour with or without these guides, but if you get them, it will be your lucky day.”
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