Blue Eye Kayak , Walking Tour & Lekursi Castle
Overview
Available languages
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Start with pickup in Saranda and relax in a comfortable and air-conditioned van on the transfer to the hilltop Lekuresi Castle. Have free time to explore and enjoy panoramic views of the Ionian Sea.
Embark on a thrilling adventure to one of Albania’s most mesmerizing natural wonders—the Blue Eye.After arriving near the national park, we take a scenic 3-minute walk to the kayak dock, where you will receive all the necessary equipment and a brief introduction.
Our journey begins as we paddle through the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Eye Lake, surrounded by untouched nature and breathtaking landscapes. You'll have plenty of time to soak in the serenity of the area, take a refreshing dip in the pristine waters, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Once we anchor the kayaks, we continue our adventure on foot, following a picturesque trail leading to the famous Blue Eye spring. You'll have free time to capture stunning photos, enjoy a coffee, or simply take in the magical surroundings.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Kayak
English guide is also the driver
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Meals
What To Expect
The Blue Eye
Start with pickup from a meeting point that is convenient-located in the city center of Sarande. Hop onboard a climate-controlled van and take in the beauty of the Albanian countryside on the scenic drive to the Blue Eye spring parking area. Have plenty of free time to take the 15-minute walk to the spring, walk along the edge of the turquoise water,and soak up the verdant natural surroundings. Spend your time dipping your feet in the refreshing water,purchasing a cup of coffee to sip, or capturing pictures. Return to your meeting point in Sarande withunforgettable memories of Blue Eye spring.
From there we can create an idea how big is the city of Sarande. Great view for pictures.
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Blue Eye Kayak , Walking Tour & Lekursi Castle
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with beautiful locations and great hosts.
A6067KMphilipk,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful tour. The castle is nice and the views are amazing. The blue eye lake is beautiful and kayaking is very fun. Great hosts for the tour as well. Very fun trip definitely worth the money.
Great trip to the Blue Eye
azvacay,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, well organized. Nice stop with some history to explore the outside of Lekursi castle (inside is a restaurant now) followed by kayaking the river near the Blue eye. Short walk after kayaking to visit the Blue eye, which is spectacular! Train ride back to the van. Lots of free time at each spot to relax or explore on our own.
Recommended. A really nice half day trip.
gundulag2024,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip is definitely worth his money. The organization is top, schedule is adhered to. Our guide was easy to understand in English and had interesting information. The castle, which is not to be visited anyway because it is now only used as an event location, is only kept for half an hour for the view and photos. The real highlight we found the leisurely kayak ride. The Blue Eye is a natural spectacle worth seeing. It's a shame some people don't follow the bathing ban. We were there on a weekday in mid-September when the crowd of visitors was not so strong.
Eye Eye
Denise W,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Very nice driver and guide. Castle view is excellent. Kayak experience ok but no life jackets. Getting in and out of kayak hard and the berries are not safe. Lovely views. The bridges around the Blue Eye need to be repaired as some have wooden blanks missing where a child or adult could trap their foot. The concrete road and train sort of spoil the beauty of the Blue Eye making it just another money making tourist attraction with tacky gift shops and men getting g you to pay for a scooter to get to the attraction. Blue Wye is a 5 minute attraction with hoards of people trying to climb up dangerous steps to a platform to take a picture.
Awesome experience!
Leyla T,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A super fun excursion that takes you to almost all the sights in the area. Just the right amount of time is allocated for each spot. The kayaking is especially fun! There's almost no current, making it a fun activity for (almost) everyone. And not to forget: a super fun and excellent guide!
Super fun
798valmirm,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience visiting Blue Eye by kayak,we started with a short visit of Lekursi Castle followed by Blue Eye lake and than BlueEye spring visit. Worth it.
Blue eye
Sightseer56920777133,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience kayaking on crystal clear waters of Blue Eye lake. Everything was perfect from departure till in the end of activity.Guide and driver were all time there disponible. Highly reccomend this activity if you would like to see Blue Eye in a diffrent way.
Super activity
vjosanam2025,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cool experience on blue eye Lake.Guide was very inforamtive and a great host for the day.Everything on time,very enjoyable.
Nothing beats a jet2 holiday
SaskiaH486,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Would not recommend the experience, the blue eye itself is swarmed with tourists and not worth the trip. Think about the ‘nothing beats a jet 2 holiday’ videos. The kayaking itself is very short and bascially you will float around for 40min contemplating your life decisions. Guide was trying his best but had as much enthusiasm as a damp tea towel. It does include a little train ride down which was waaaay better than walking. So if you like small trains, this is for you.
It was a beutiful trip...
Botond B,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beutiful trip and the guide was very helpfull. We had a great day with our family, they loved jumping in the crystal, cold lake.
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