Albania · BOVILLA LAKE TRIPS IN TIRANA
The good bovilla lake trips in Tirana fill up first and the best of them go weeks ahead. Below are 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Guided Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike from Tirana with panoramic views, photo stops, and round-trip transfers for about $12.
“Our guide Altin was brilliant! He was super friendly and knowledgeable, we really enjoyed our day trip. The trip itself is amazing, great value for many and beautiful views. We would highly recommend, 10/10 experience! Thank you Altin 😊”
From Tirana, hike Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain with a guide, scenic photo stops, panoramic summit views, and pickup for $12.
“This activity is great! The view at the top is amazing. Highly recommended; the tour guide Cimi was really friendly too.”
Tirana day trip to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain, with a short easy hike, canyon views, great photos, and a seasonal river swim.
“This trip was amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable. He even dropped us off at our hostel afterwards because it was raining. 10/10 recommend.”
Hike Gamti Mountain for big views over Lake Bovilla, then see a limestone canyon river near Tirana on a short, flexible day trip.
“Bovilla lake is beautiful, but the tour is very disorganised. Most of the tour is spent in a minivan doing pick up and drop offs. We booked a hotel pick up, but the tour operator asked us to meet in a central location, which we understood to make the pick ups more efficient. We then spent 1.5 hours picking up different passengers across the city. Including a 15 minute stop for one passenger who was in the wrong place. It was then a 1 hour drive to Gamti Mountain/Lake Bovilla, including 30 minutes on a very bumpy dirt track road. The driver was skilled, but it's something potential customers should…”
From Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain, with guided hiking, river-side splashing, round-trip transfers, and big views.
“I had a wonderful time. The lake view is breathtaking. Our guide Irvi was very attentive and helpful. It’s much appreciated that he helped us to climb to the rock for nice photo shots and ensure everyone is safe. The driver drove carefully too although the road condition is rough. Highly recommended.”
Tirana day tour to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain: a 2 km hike, big dam views, canyon photos, and hotel pickup.
“What a fantastic day,experience, from the start our guide for the day Paola was fantastic very welcoming and provided good humour during the drive to the mountains. Being a solo traveller you know what to expect but the group today was great we all interacted and enjoyed the day. Paola provided great detail throughout the journey explaining the different areas the history etc always smiling nothing was too much trouble. We were blessed with a bright sunny day with perfect temperatures for a hike. But I have now realised how unfit I am😳😎. I would highly recommend this trip and hike is all made worthwhile with the absolute stunning views…”
4x4 tour from Tirana to Bovilla Lake and Mt. Gamti. Optional hike, balcony views, and hotel pickup for $45 in 5 hours.
“Amazing experience - Kledis was very informed and told us a lot about Albanian history and was very knowledgeable.”
Tirana day trip that blends the Gamti Mountain hike and Bovilla Lake views with Krujë Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, and Old Bazaar shopping.
“A good journey the only problem is the pick up time. The time set for pick up is 9am however they pick up us like 9:30am. Which make us a bit worried since they called and informed me around 9:20am a bit late as well.But the tour guide is a very nice person and he was really helpful and very kind.. Amazing tour..”
ATV quad bike tour from Tirana to Lake Bovilla with 3 hours of off-road riding, mountain views, coffee, and small-group fun.
“The ATV tour was great, the guide was fantastic. Was very chatty and knowledgeable, he was laid back and really enjoys showing what Albania has to offer. Will recommend to all family and friends!”
Guided 5 hour hike to Bovilla Lake from Durres or Golem. Scenic drive, English guide, transfers and taxes included.
“Everything was perfect. The hike wasn't easy, but it was worth it. The guide Aurel really looked out for everyone in the group. I recommend this experience :)”
Half-day 4WD tour from Tirana to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain, with a small group, fruit breaks, and summit views.
“My trip to Bovilla lake with Izet was amazing. The reservoir is beautiful and definitely worth visiting. Izet was a fantastic guide! He loves nature, knows a lot about the region and was happy to pass his knowledge. Thanks Izet for this unforgettable day :)”
Hike to Bovilla Balcony above Lake Bovilla, then tour Kruje Castle and its 400-year bazaar from Tirana with pickup.
“Our guide Defrim was the most passionate guide we ever had, he guided is through the best places. But on top of this, he had a huge knowledge about the history of Albania. Top rating deserved for him!”
Hike to Gamti and Bovilla Lake, then explore Kruja Castle and Old Bazaar on a small-group day trip from Tirana with pickup and transport.
“As a bit of context, everything that go wrong pretty much did. From cancelled flight and loosing accomodations etc. I though this tour would also lost, but the guide held his end of the deal even though I was the only one for the day, the rest of the people couldn't make it (probably because of the same reasons). It was pretty much a day with a friend showing me around, we made it to all the sites early, had them all to myself and do some extra. Just go on this tour that goes to Kruja also, just the lake seems a bit of a scam-ish.”
SUV day trip from Tirana to Bovilla Reservoir and Gamti Mountain, with a short 2 km climb, panoramic views, optional swim, hotel pickup.
“It was raining but we enjoyed. Our guide endi drove us up to the view point and we had a traditional lunch at the restaurant there😃”
Half-day hike from Tirana to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain with hotel pickup, canyon views, and optional dam-side swim.
“I had the most wonderful experience with my guide Kristi. He was truly amazing. He told me lots about his country, drove safely and took some amazing pictures of me by Lake Bovilla. He also guided me very well to get onto the rock for the best picture ever (and guided me again to get of). After Lake Bovilla he drove to Mount Dajti were we went on the cable car, another fantastic experience. He even helped me out when my phone gave up on me. He drove me into town and accompanied me so that I could buy a new one. So, I would recommend this tour to everybody…”
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