Albania · NATIONAL PARKS
The 15 best national park tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Cross from Corfu to Albania for Butrint ruins, Saranda views, guided history, lunch, and practical tips for a busy 10-hour day.
“Excellent day trip and very interesting site at Butrint. The only thing that let it down slightly was that the meal was not very good, dry and tough chicken”
Raft the wild Vjosa River near Përmet with expert guides, clear-water swims, rapids, photos, snacks, and excellent value at $49.
“The activity was super fun and is perfect for beginners.”
Ride through Permet’s mountain scenery, Lengarica Canyon, villages, ruins, and hot springs on a friendly small-group Albanian adventure.
“Really memorable experience. Avi was a great tour guide who gave us great instructions and confidence while on the horses. Definitely not for the faint hearted. Really fun to trek up into the mountains on the horses.”
Review of Theth National Park from Shkoder, with Blue Eye and waterfall hikes, mountain views, local lunch, culture, and practical tips.
“The guide was excellent, we were a small group, there was always a good atmosphere and the views were stunning.”
Review of Vlore’s speed boat tour to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, secluded beaches, and Grama Bay, with practical tips on music, food, and value.
“Super excursion avec des guide super cool et gentil, une journée super de 1030-19h30 merci à trime.today”
Raft the wild Vjosa near Përmet with expert guides, swims, cliff jumps, mountain views, local tea, and strong safety equipment.
“Hey friends, we had an amazing Raftingtour and a great experience due to our Guide Irma and the Company "Rafting Tour in Vjosa Wild River National Park". So we only can fully reccomand this tour. Don't think twice - do it!”
Review of Theth National Park from Shkoder, with mountain views, Blue Eye and waterfall hikes, local food, guide tips, price and practical advice.
“I visited Shkodra in December and this was an excellent tour. The national park was quiet because of the time of year, but that makes it a great time to visit. Maryam, the guide, was brilliant. He made everything easy and looked after everyone. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and great company for the day. Highly recommended.”
Raft the wild Vjosa River near Përmet with expert guides, mountain scenery, swim breaks, photos, showers, and family-friendly support.
“Had a really great experience on Rafting with Emil as our host. Best time to experience are in the morning and evening. Thanks a lot !!”
Raft the wild Vjosa River near Përmet with certified guides, lively rapids, swimming, photos, and mountain scenery for $57.
“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”
Explore Albania’s Blue Eye spring and Lekuresi Castle from Saranda on a short private tour with transport, views, and family-friendly stops.
“The national park was absolutely beautiful and we loved the hike! However, we were supposed to be picked up at 9:30, at 9:50 I finally called the telephone number and he said they thought it was at 10:30. Somebody showed up, at first his sign said Someone else’s name… Then he came up to us. He didn’t speak any English at all, so on our ride to the park, we asked about a couple of trees, etc. he couldn’t talk to us at all. I was very disappointed, my previous experience with guides is that they could speak English, and they could converse with me. He seems like a very…”
Raft or tube through Albania’s wild Vjosa River near Permet, with rapids, swimming, guides, photos, and mountain scenery for $51.
“It was a great experience and Emil was the best guide.”
Cruise Lake Skadar in a private wooden boat, spot birds and Lesendro Fortress, swim in clear water, and enjoy local wine near Virpazar.
“Wycieczka na 10 punktów. Łódź tradycyjna, kameralne towarzystwo. Pełen spokój, relaks i sielanka. Przewodnik przemiły młody człowiek o imieniu Drakon. Opowiadał ciekawe historie i częstował nas winem. Był to dla nas cudownie spędzony czas na łonie niezwykłej natury. Serdecznie polecam.”
Explore Karaburun by speedboat, from Haxhi Ali Cave to Grama Bay, with swimming stops, snorkeling, guides, and seven hours at sea.
“Bellissima Gita con Edison la nostra guida e guidatore di barca che ci ha spiegato tutto ed è stato bravissimo. Sicuramente una gita completa e consigliata.”
Review of Theth National Park from Shkoder, with Blue Eye, Grunas Waterfall, mountain views, local guides, hikes, and practical tips.
“I had a wonderful day trip to Theth National Park, and it was truly unforgettable. Our guide, Marjan, made the experience even more special. He is an excellent and very safe driver (something I really appreciated in Albania), and he shared so much knowledge about the region. He adapted completely to the group’s pace, always making sure everyone could follow comfortably and offering options for those who felt tired. His positive attitude and energy really set the tone for the whole day and brought the group together. The communication before the tour was also smooth and reassuring, which made everything easy from start to finish. I can highly recommend this…”
Explore Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina Bay, Blue Cave, and Grama Bay on a full-day speedboat trip from Vlore, with swimming and snorkeling.
“We loved it, it is very worth it. Both Captain Nardy and Kola were attentive to the group throughout and were friendly and fun. They gave us food, fruit, drink and equipment to dive. You visit everything important in the area. RecommendedAuto-translated”
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