From Tirana: Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike
Description
Walk in the mountains, enjoy the clean fresh air, and see the beautiful Bovilla Lake. Your friendly guide will tell you interesting things about Albania and help you have a fun and easy trip.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your accommodation or meeting point in Tirana and begin our guided hiking tour to Bovilla Lake. Sit back and relax in our comfortable van for a 1.5-hour drive, including a short stop at a local market where you can purchase snacks/drinks and use the restrooms/toilets free of charge.
During the journey, your tour guide will share interesting information about Albania areas. Our first stop will be the Bovilla Canyons, where you can stretch your legs and enjoy the refreshing air and beautiful landscape of the small canyon.
Just 10 minutes from there, we will arrive at Bovilla Lake, where the hike begins. After a short briefing from the guide, we’ll start the hike. As you climb, take in the serene surroundings—the higher you go, the more breathtaking the view becomes! At the famous “Balcony of Bovilla,” you’ll have free time to soak in the stunning panorama. For photography enthusiasts, this is the perfect spot to capture unforgettable shots. If you prefer to relax, find a peaceful corner to sit and enjoy nature. Nearby, there is a bar/restaurant where you can grab a drink while admiring the lake view.
On the way back, we’ll make a stop at the river just below the dam, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim (available from May to September). Please note that swimming in the lake itself is not permitted as it is a protected area. After this memorable experience, we will drive you back to your accommodation or meeting point in Tirana.
IMPORTANT: The hike is around 2 km ( 1 km one way)- easy level- but for some people it might be difficult considering the hot weather in the summer and maybe not used to hike before. Please talk to the tour guide about it before or if you find difficulties on the hike. We are always happy to help. Trail details : Min Altitude : 460 m Max Altitude : 620 m Elevation: 160 m Distance up and down : ~2 km ( ~1 km one way) NOTE: Swimming on the river is available only from: May to September.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PICK UP: Please note that in some cases, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–10 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with knee problems or difficulty walking uphill.
- This tour is not recommended for people who are afraid of heights
Reviews(24)
Great experience and the guide bailey was perfect , funny,she told us some history and recommended places as well The driver was very careful, an excellent one
I really enjoyed the tour. It's a convenient time at 2:00 p.m. and they only took a 5-minute walk from my hotel. A nice young girl guide, very open and positive. The views are gorgeous. It also cost about €20. It's a miracle for your money, I suggest you visit!
It was a great tour; Marilena was amazing. However, some people were making a lot of noise and bothering the rest of the tour members. I wish the guide could step up and make it a better experience for everyone. The admission fee was very reasonable, and the length was about 5 hours.
Well worth the money and time! We didn’t know where to meet until late the night before, but happy to participate.
The trip and our driver was good if you’re fit but our guide Hesiona is terrible. I could tell she’s very inexperienced and kept on repeating the same information over and over again. When she talked about her own country, Albania she read it from her phone and sounded like a robot. This trip is more like “transportation” only without much information and value given by our guide. I had to kind of join other groups to head more information about Bovilla Lake. Now, the company itself is good as I used their service for other tour. This review is more for our guide, Hesiona. I hope she got more proper training.
The Kruija tour was nice and the tourguide Marilena explained everything good.
I want to leave a very positive review for Bailey, the tour guide. She was very attentive to us throughout the visit and always available. Although I didn’t understand English 😅I really enjoyed the tour and I definitely recommend this experience, especially with Bailey as a guide. Thank you ☺️
It was absolutely an amazing experience.Adventure climbing amazing view and a really talented driver on this roads in the mountain and a really kind tourist guide.i highly recommend it
An easy and relaxing hike paired with a short trip, topped off with some really good and satisfying food along the way.
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxing hike, the journey, and of course the delicious food along the way. Hope to see you again soon! 🌄
I recently joined this tour and had a wonderful experience. Paola was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and engaging. The itinerary was well organized, transportation comfortable, and everything ran smoothly. Overall, a memorable experience I would highly recommend to others definitely.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re happy to hear you had such a smooth and memorable experience, and that Paola made the tour even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 🌟
