Berat Osum Canyon & Bogove Waterfall Tour
Description
Experience the natural beauty of Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall with our exclusive guided tour. Our professional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to this hidden gem of Albania. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to stop at several viewpoints to take pictures of the breathtaking canyon. You will also walk on top of the canyons to enjoy the magnificent views. Our tour includes a hike through Bogove National Park, where you will have the chance to swim in the cold crystal waters of the stunning Bogove waterfall. You will also make a stop in Polican, a small town founded during the communist time to produce weapons and learn about its history. Please note that during the dry season from July to September, we can make a short exploration of the canyon. However, in the other months, it is not possible to explore the canyon, and the tour will focus on sightseeing. Get ready to discover the natural beauty of our Osum Canyon and Bogove waterfall tour!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet in the morning at our office and drive in the Canyon Direction. Make a stop in Polican, a small town founded during communist times to produce weapons. See the factories from a distance and learn more about their history.
This is a holy place for the Bektashi Religion. Learn more about the Legend of Abass Ali
During the summer, we will embark on an exploration of the second part of the canyon. Accompanied by our guide, we will venture into the depths of the canyon, combining swimming and hiking along its pristine paths. This expedition will take approximately 3 hours round trip. In the autumn, spring, and winter seasons, we will opt for hiking above the canyon, where we can delight in panoramic views of its stunning landscapes.
Take a hike to Bogove Waterfall - the journey to the waterfall goes across the forest of Bogove Park. The stream coming down and the trees make the hike pleasant. Once we arrive at the waterfall, we will have a stop there and for those who dare - to jump and swim in the cold waters of the waterfall.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick-up service for guests over 1.5 km from our office. After booking, please share your pick-up details, and we'll arrange a convenient meeting point near your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(134)
Wonderful trip to the Osum Gorge. Soni guided us excellently and shared exciting information about the country and its people during the ride. The waterfall was okay, but not the highlight of the tour.
Thank you!
Brilliant tour, Soni, the guide was great, shared history and knowledge about Albania and gave an amazing tour
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We’re happy you enjoyed the tour and Soni’s guidance and knowledge about Albania. Hope to welcome you again soon! Vato Team ❤️
We had a great day with our guide Igi, despite a little rain. In addition to the planned activities, he informed us a lot about Albania, answering our many questions. We highly recommend this activity!
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The nature was breathtaking on this tour. We really enjoyed the spring hike. Our guide Soni was super: he told us informative stories and has a great sense of humour. We felt privileged to discover such a beautiful part of Albania.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the breathtaking nature of Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall, as well as the spring hike experience. It’s great to know Soni made the tour even more special with his stories and sense of humor. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in Albania! Warm regards, Vato
The Canyon is simply SPECTACULAR, not to be missed. Conversely, the Bogova waterfall is disappointing. Not bad lunch. The guide, Soni, is very good... a true professional! Do NOT MISS!
Grazie mille per il suo feedback! Siamo molto felici che abbia apprezzato il tour e la sua esperienza. Le sue gentili parole ci fanno davvero piacere. Cordiali saluti, Vato
Soni is a great guide. He is humanly authentic and tells his own story, which of course is the story of the country. He also gives many great tips and funny advice. The tour in general is very round, everything fits, nothing is too long or too short. Lunch was also very delicious. A highlight was the bar in the Usumi Canyon beautifully located and a funny story that there are bars everywhere, really everywhere in Albania. All in all, Soni conveys the love of the country very well. I can only recommend this tour to anyone.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Visit Albania Tour Operator! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Vato and enjoyed your trip. Your kind words about the organization, communication, and service truly mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back to Albania again in the future for another memorable adventure!
A very good tour! Great stories and anecdotes from the very good English speaking guide. The hike in the canyon was well guided and he (Daniele) always paid attention to the safety of everyone. The food wasn't special but OK. The final plunge into the water of the waterfall (really cold) was a cooling conclusion. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Visit Albania Tour Operator! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Vato and enjoyed your trip. Your kind words about the organization, communication, and service truly mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back to Albania again in the future for another memorable adventure!
Soni I is an excellent guide. he took really good care of all of us. we made a few photo stops on the way to the canyon. osumi Canyon is just stunning. we arrived at the point to go into the river. I personally had a little difficulty walking in the river. I'm in my '70s and it was a little difficult for me because the water was a little muddy and unable see the bottom. it was uneven, muddy and rocky at times. but Sunny was great. he held my hand practically the whole time. the water was chilly about 17° c and a few times we had to swim a little bit because it was deep. we walked up River for a while making some stops to take photos. he carried all our cameras in a dry bag. they provide good water shoes that are sturdy. it was a nice experience because the scenery was gorgeous and the only way to see it inside the canyon was to walk through it. Soni knows the river like the back of his hand and able to tell us when we need to start swimming and stop swimming. we reached a certain point and rested for a while. then we turned around and walked back down down current which was much easier. after changing our clothes, we drove to Bogove and had lunch at a nice restaurant near a river. then we went to the waterfall which was very close by. The water at the waterfall was even colder about 6° c. so only one or two people ventured in. you really needed to get in the water to get a good picture of the waterfall. so the angle I was at I was unable to get a decent picture of the waterfall. but it was a pleasant experience. thank you Soni for a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Visit Albania Tour Operator! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Vato and enjoyed your trip. Your kind words about the organization, communication, and service truly mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back to Albania again in the future for another memorable adventure!
Nice tour with good cozy tour guide. Know a lot about Albania and the surrounding area! And tell it with humor! The activities were definitely fun to do. Walking and swimming through the Canyon was a fun experience, the waterfall itself was not that spectacular, but very refreshing to take a dip in. Highly recommended!
Very nice day with our guide Soni who made the excursion very interesting. The canyon is worth a visit and we swam there and walked in water at about 18 degrees, it refreshed us and in addition the guide provided us with very comfortable plastic shoes. Lunch in a local restaurant was good and drinking water was available However, the waterfall was full of people, impossible to swim in, we found no interest But the canyon is worth a visit and thanks again to our guide Soni
