Albania · HIKES IN TIRANA
The good hikes 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.”
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…”
Private guided hike from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain, with transport, bottled water, fruit, and photo/video.
“We liked most the different views, walking on the mountain, and sitting on the restaurant on the mountain.”
Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain day trip from Tirana, with guided hikes, big viewpoints, small-group transport, and a swim stop.
“Man muss eine halbe Stunde recht steil aufsteigen. Schuhe mit Profil empfohlen. Tolle Aussicht und Landschaft.”
Guided 3 day trek from Tirana to Valbona and Theth, with Koman Lake, guesthouses, and the Blue Eye picnic, plus pickup and meals.
“Had the most fantastic couple of days on this hiking trip with a great little group. Our guide Jozef was amazing, so much energy and humour, and the small group dynamic was lovely from the start. It’s an early morning pickup and a longish travel, but the scenery keeps you very occupied. We had great late lunch on arrival to the first guesthouse, and an afternoon walk for viewpoints in the valley. The huge advantage of going with the tour is how the logistics are all sorted and meals covered - only drinks not included. The climb from valbona to the top is moderately difficult, people of all ages taking…”
SUV to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Ridge in Albania, with an English guide and a short, steep stair climb for panoramic views.
“The hike was amazing, although a somewhat steep climb it was so worth it. Our guide Belkisa was so lovely and very informative!!”
Pick a coast, a canyon, a castle or a kitchen.
