NATIONAL PARKS · ALBANIA NATIONAL PARK TOURS
The 12 best albania national park tours you can book right now, with the gate fee, the vehicle and the hours in it spelled out. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cross from Corfu to Sarandë by boat, then ride along Albania’s southern coast to Butrint. Choose the guided option for the ancient theater, Roman baths, Venetian castle museum, and lunch. Guides may speak English, French, German, Russian, or Italian. You also get free time for Sarandë’s promenade.
“Had a great trip, the guide was very knowledgeable.”
Join GoRaft Vjosa Albania near Përmet for a 150-minute to three-hour rafting trip on the Vjosa, one of Europe’s last wild rivers. Guides including Emil, Mikkel, Genny, and Orges lead small groups through gentle and lively rapids, with time for swimming, photos, snacks, and cliff jumps. English and Albanian tours are available.
“Emil was a really nice and good guide. We had a lot of fun - it was a cool trip and is very child friendly, at some points we missed some more rafting action 🙂”
Ride for about four hours from Funky Guest House in Përmet with friendly guides such as Avenir, Avi, or Avenira. Expect quiet trails, the Saint Maria Church of Leuse, old bridges, ruins, snacks, fruit, and wine. Routes suit beginners and experienced riders, with thermal baths nearby after the ride.
“Beautiful countryside. Best way to see the terrain - horses well looked after, great hosts and delicious snacks. Great value.”
Spend 11 hours traveling from Shkoder into Albania’s Alps with local guide Marjan or Vilson. You’ll stop at Qafa Thores, hike to the Blue Eye and Grunasi Waterfall, eat at a village restaurant, and visit Theth’s church and Lock-in Tower. The small group, careful driving, and local stories make this a practical way to see Theth in one long day.
“Marjan was a great guide. It was an excellent day - highly recommend.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours speeding along Albania’s Karaburun coast, with stops at Haxhi Ali Cave, the Blue Cave, Grama Bay, and several small beaches. You’ll swim, snorkel, explore caves, and enjoy music aboard a shared speedboat. Guides such as Klejsi and Edison have led highly praised trips, but expect a lively boat, possible crowds, and limited shade.
“Tour to do in Albania to see the most beautiful beaches , incredible experience to enter the caves and swim in a crystal clear sea. The strike teddy then number oneAuto-translated”
Join GoRaft Vjosa Albania in Përmet for a three-hour private rafting trip on Europe’s last wild rivers. Guide Emil is known for clear instructions, local nature stories, and a lively mood. You’ll get gear, photos and videos, a swim stop, snack, parking, changing rooms, and showers.
“Great fun with Emil in a amazing scenery. Perfectly safe (at this waterlevel) for even small kids and beginners. They do the WHOLE tour not only half of it as other companies - so be careful when you book ! Thanx for having us”
Choose a guided raft or river tube on the Vjosa in Permet. Emil and the English-speaking team lead you through gentle and faster rapids, with time to swim, take photos, and hear about the river’s ecosystem and culture. The three-hour outing includes gear, water, photos, parking, and a shower afterward.
“It was a great experience and Emil was the best guide.”
Set out from TripMe.Today by speedboat with an English, Italian, or Albanian-speaking guide. Visit Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina Bay, Brisani, Inglezi, Llovizi, Nezhajve, and Grama Bay, with time for swimming, snorkeling, photos, and music. Captains have included Mathias, Edison, Nick, Tize, and Ade.
“We had an amazing time. What a fun experience and the crew were equally amazing! A must do during your stay in Vlorë”
Travel from Shkoder into Theth National Park with an English, Italian, or German-speaking guide-driver. You’ll stop at 1,700-meter Qafe Thore, hike to the Blue Eye and Grunas Waterfall, see Nderlysaj pools, and visit Theth’s church and lock-in tower. Guides such as Marjan and Renato adapt the pace, but the hikes require proper shoes and fitness.
“Beautiful stops and a full day! Merian was a wonderful guide!! Each stop had a great amount of time to enjoy and relax”
Travel from Shkodra into Albania’s northern Alps with a small group of up to 15 people. Visit Qafa e Thores, hike to the Blue Eye and Grunasi Waterfall, then see Theth’s church and Lock-in Tower. Guide Marjan is known for adapting the day to different hiking abilities. Lunch and zip-line rides cost extra.
“I recommend this trip 100% Everything we saw was beautiful and worth visiting Our tour guide Marjan only made things much better. He was really welcoming and friendly. He adapted happily to our every need. There were older people in the trip, they wanted to go up the hill to see the Blue Eye and he helped them a long way up until it was clear they couldn't do it anymore. He even took his 4x4 to save us half of the hike to the blue eye so that we wouldn't be so tired to do the second hike up to the waterfall. In the end only I wanted to…”
Travel with an English or Albanian-speaking guide from Tirana or Durrës to Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, historic Berat, and Belsh Lake. You’ll walk about 14 km, climb a wooden viewing tower, visit Berat Castle, and have time for lunch in the Old Town. Boat rides, bikes, and the Onufri Museum cost extra.
“Great day with a lot to see! We really enjoyed our day trip. Rei, our guide, was very knowledgeable and provided interesting information about Albania and the stops we made during the day. The views were beautiful and we have enjoyed our day!”
Travel from Tirana to Theth with an English or Italian-speaking guide such as Florian or Leonis. Visit the church and Lock-in Tower, hike 4.5 km to the icy Blue Eye, eat at a local guesthouse, and add Grunas Waterfall if time and energy allow. Expect a full 12 to 13 hours.
“Florian was very supportive and helpful. Provided great advice and the scenery was magnificent.”
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