Albania · RIVIERA TOURS IN VLORA
A trip here runs out of days before it runs out of country. These 15 riviera tours in Vlora justify the slot they take, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
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.”
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)”
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”
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 😉”
From Tirana and Durrës to Vlora, Narta Lagoon, Llogara National Park, and Dhërmi beach time, with a small group guide.
“A great trip with a native Albanian who showed us places through his own eyes. He took us to a quiet, less crowded beach where you can relax and swim. He told us interesting stories about the history of his country. On top of that, he drove the car really well, so the journey was very comfortable. I definitely recommend it! Thx for the coffee :)”
Small-group day trip from Vlora to Tepelene springs, Gjirokaster UNESCO town, and the Blue Eye, with a guided castle visit and flexible stops.
“Despite everything our guide showed us some very nice spots for beautiful pictures.. Excursion taken for the blue eyes lagoon that we have not seen...Auto-translated”
3-hour Himara party cruise to Pirate’s Cave and more, with DJ music, swimming stops, secret and pigeon caves, and turquoise bays.
“We did a boat trip - great experience. Good value for money, our guide / driver was super helpful and knowledgable and nice stops - beautiful part of the world”
8-hour small-group Riviera trip from Lukovë to Borsh, Porto Palermo castle, and Himarë, with swims and a local driver-guide.
“Bel excursion pour découvrir ces villes en même temps.”
Llogara Pass views, Himara Castle photos, Porto Palermo swim time, and a Himara Bay break in a small-group day tour from Vlorë.
“I can highly recommend this tour. Berg did not only show all of the beautiful countryside, castles, view points and beaches between Vlora and Porto Palermo, he made me understand the Albanian history, culture and mentality, gave food recommendations, arranged time for a short snorkeling stop and answered all my endless questions. Thank you so much!”
Half-day guided tour from Vlore to Llogara Caesar’s Path, Orikum Archaeological Park, and Marmiroi Church, with pickup and refreshments.
“I can't recommend this tour highly enough. The tour guide and driver arrived promptly in the morning to collect us. The car was very comfortable. Albanian countryside is lusciously green and the layers of history are fascinating. Very good value for money and great to experience such a diversity of historical sites. Absolutely loved this trip.”
Pick a coast, a canyon, a castle or a kitchen.
