From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

Did the tour end of August with the guide Erando. Pickup was on time, then we went to other pickup point to get the others traveler. We had a van, I'm tall so I need enough leg room, fortunately this van had the last row with enough leg room for me, but the other seats didn't which would have been problematic if those last row seats weren't available. We went to the lake then climb up all the way up, it was very hot, so it's very important to have comfortable shoes,lot of water, a hat and UV screen. When we arrived at the restaurant level we were close to the top, the path is slippery and kinda dangerous so be careful. On the top there is multiple point of view, and one really dangerous on top of a rock you have to climb to be able to take the best photos. The time allowed on top was 2h, which is a bit too much , 1h30 would have been already plenty enough. There was a restaurant but I didn't eat there, it was crowded, hopefully near it was some trees with shades so I waited there. The van trip was really bumpy and quite uncomfortable near the mountain, and while in Tirana there was lot of traffic jam as usual. The van had fans with cold air , it helped a bit. The guide Erando was funny, shared interesting informations, tried to bond with everyone, and had fun with us from time to time. Drop location was really close to the one in the morning. Overall great value

Very well organized. We received a WhatsApp the day before with a picture of the car and the location where we were to meet. That was a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The guide was very friendly and competent. The lake looked exactly as beautiful as described in the pictures. The hike took about 50 minutes one way. Sturdy footwear is recommended. There is a restaurant on the mountain

Views were unbelievable. Hike was challenging due to the amount of loose rock but totally doable. The reward of course is the view from the top of the hill. Restaurant was a nice way to end the day. The vehicle was kind of shabby, too warm and tight leg room. But you should still try it if that's not a show stopper.

⭐☆☆☆☆ If I could give this tour less than one star, I would. First, although the lake itself is beautiful, I don't think the destination is worth the trip. There are virtually no services around the lake, with only one restaurant located at the far end of the mountain. Overall, the experience did not justify the long journey. Second, I was extremely concerned about safety. The driver openly admitted that he had consumed four shots of rakia that morning before driving. Whether he was joking or not, this is completely unacceptable and should never be taken lightly by a tour operator. Finally, the tour guide, Erando, showed very little concern for the group. During the hike, he walked far ahead at a very fast pace, leaving many participants behind. As a result, several people lost the hiking trail, creating an unnecessary and potentially dangerous situation. Overall, this was one of the worst tour experiences I have ever had. I cannot recommend this tour due to the poor organization, lack of professionalism, and serious safety concerns.

From the first minute we met our tour leader Erando we felt very welcome and at ease. The experience is fantastic and worth the 2km uphill climb. Once at the top of the mountain the view is phenomenal. Erando explainer every single step of the tour and was always of support. I was with two kids and they felt very included as well with his welcoming personality even though most probably my daughter drove him crazy. Highly recommended tour leader Erando and the tour itself

Good and fair Price. The guide Irvi wrote to us and made sure to pick us up on time. Irvi has good humor and is very friendly. We were informed on the plan for the tour, and had a really good experience. Expect a bumpy ride and beautiful view.

Really lovely hike, could be quite a challenge for someone inexperienced or unfit. Sadly no option to take a swim despite the description. Erando our guide was brilliant - sad that some people on the transfer bus felt their own private conversations were more important than listening to all the interesting facts he was telling us

A breathtaking experience surrounded by the beauty of nature! Bovilla Lake was absolutely stunning, with amazing views, peaceful surroundings, and a perfect escape from the city. A memorable journey filled with fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable moments.thanks to Guide Endri for an amazing tour

When we booked a guided hike we had no idea how much fun was in store for us. Our guide Ernando truly brought the trip up from a fun day trip to an amazing day we won’t ever forget. Ernando elevated our adventure with his knowledge of the region and its history, as well as his fun demeanour and enthusiasm to ensure the best experience possible for all guests in his care. We were lucky to be paired with him and share the trip together, would book again 10/10

The lads were great we had Christy at the wheel- avoiding the pot holes, being courteous and navigating narrow roads. They arrived bang on time. Great tunes while we where on route there and the way home. My guide, I cannot remember his name but what an absolute champ! He was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip. At the steps at Gamti everyone was walking down on top of us and the path was too narrow for us all he asked people to hold back and commanded authority so we could go ahead. He took super photos at the two points. He was chatty and tried to make connection with all the group. Pity you cannot swim any more😞😞 So I would like to say to the Dream Team Christy and Co - Go Raibh Maith Agat