Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hiking trip from Tirana
Excursions & day trips

Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hiking trip from Tirana

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$23.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour begins with a comfortable van ride from Tirana to Bovilla Canyon
  • You'll have the chance to stroll around the canyon and breathe in the fresh air
  • A short journey later, you arrive at Bovilla Lake where your hiking adventure starts
  • Upon reaching the Balcony of Bovilla, you can soak up the spectacular view or capture memorable photographs
  • Between May and September, there's an opportunity for a refreshing dip in the river beneath the dam
What to expect

Upon collection from your designated hotel or meeting point in Tirana, you'll embark on a 1.5-hour journey in a comfortable van. A brief stop at a local market provides an opportunity to purchase snacks, utilise the complimentary facilities and stretch your legs before continuing.

The first destination is Bovilla Canyon, where you can take a leisurely stroll, breathe in the fresh air and admire the petite canyon. A short 10-minute journey later, you'll arrive at Bovilla Lake, marking the commencement of your hike. The tour guide will outline the plan and provide assistance as needed. The hike spans approximately 2 km in total (1 km uphill and 1 km downhill). While not overly strenuous, the summer heat can intensify the challenge. Should you require assistance or feel fatigued, simply inform the guide. Upon reaching the "Balcony of Bovilla", you'll have some free time to soak up the spectacular view. Whether you choose to capture the moment with photographs or sit quietly and relax, it's entirely up to you. There's also a small bar/restaurant nearby offering refreshments accompanied by a splendid lake view.

Following the hike, you'll return to the van for a final stop at the river beneath the dam. Here, between May and September, you can take a refreshing dip - please note that swimming in the lake is prohibited due to its protected status. At the conclusion of this memorable day, you'll be transported back to your original pick-up location in Tirana.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
  • x_not_included Food and beverages
Where
Meeting point:
You'll be picked up from your accommodation. You will confirm the exact pickup time and place directly with the local provider. Furthermore, you will find the contact details on the voucher after booking. If your hotel is outside the urban area, you need to come to a meeting point. You’ll receive the final details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with walking problems
  • The hike is easy level, but not recommended for people with knee problems or afraid of heights. Participants should have a basic level of fitness

Not allowed:

  • Children under 4 years old

Know in advance:

  • This tour runs bilingual in English and Italian
  • Please note that the road to Lake Bovilla is bumpy in certain parts and resembles a rural, unpaved road with plenty of potholes
  • On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled
  • You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 10.30 pm and midnight. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check the message of the local operator. If you’re asleep when they send the info, just check it in the morning to confirm your pick-up time
  • If you select the hotel pick-up option, 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 buses cannot easily access
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Provider
Smart Tour Albania
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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