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Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from hotels in Tirana. The tour takes you through scenic landscapes, where every turn offers a new breathtaking view.
Upon arrival at Bovilla(1.5 hours), you'll be greeted by the tranquil beauty of the lake, set against the backdrop of towering mountains. Here, a guided nature walk/hike awats. Throughout the day, enjoy breaks at panoramic viewpoints, each offering a unique perspective of the lake's vast expanse and the surrounding natural wonders.
As the tour concludes, you'll carry back not only photos, but a deeper appreciation for the natural and cultural treasures hidden in the Albanian landscape.
!!ATTENTION!!! :
1. THIS IS A REAL HIKE OF APPROXIMATELY 2 KM AND VERY DIFFICULT IN HOT WEATHER. A GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS IS NEEDED FOR THE TOUR!!
2. THE ROAD TO BOVILLA LAKE IS UNPAVED AND REALLY BUMPY
3. TIPS FOR THE DRIVER AND THE GUIDE ARE NOT INCLUDED
4. Swimming in the lake is Forbidden by law
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for kids
Not recommended for people above 65
Not recommended for people who don't have a good degree of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Afte the pick up we will drive for about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach our first photo stop at the canyon. Here the travellers will have a chance to take photos for about 10 minutes.
Lake Bovilla
After the stop at the canyon the next stop will be at the dam of the Bovilla Lake. The hike will start from here.
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WiFi on board
Food, snacks and drinks
Tips for the guide/driver
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Pickup included
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daniel Arturo S,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good experience, we visit a nice lake. And easy transport. There are no to much thing to do on the place. But it's a nice view
ilmi h,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was really nice with a passionate guide who took care of the group especially the ones who were struggling to hike. I reccomend it

adeniyio33,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was an amazing experience. Our guide Artol was so knowledgeable and amiable. He was patient through the hike as well and the views at the end of it all were so beautiful! Definitely give this a try when in Tirane, it’s a good way to spend some time outside the city and see the hidden parts.


Q4427YNrachelm,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Bris was an amazing tour guide. Funny, knowledgeable and safe. The bus ride to the trailhead was fun and the hike was great. We highly recommend this tour and ask for Bris when you book it.

Vianney76,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good driver and very good guide. This excursion was really nice and the scenery amazing. You have to provide hiking shoes.







Juanfrancisco S,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
All right, nice place and exceptional guide. Recommended , very close to the capital ..................
Climber30753573855,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an amazing experience on this trip! Our guide Ilmi was absolutely fantastic — very knowledgeable and super chilled, which made the whole journey so much more enjoyable. He had a great sense of humor that kept us laughing along the way, and he was always patient with our pace during the hike. I really appreciated that he gave us plenty of time to stop, take in the views, and just enjoy the moment without feeling rushed. It was a perfect balance of fun, learning, and relaxation. Highly recommend!

B808HFfabiant,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This trip was a great experience! First of all everything went smoothly (pick up in Tiranna, transport to the mountains with breaks). We would definitely recommend a guided tour as the roads are mostly just narrow dirt roads with large potholes and there is regular oncoming traffic by truck. Our guide Beni was very friendly and incidentally also told a lot about Albania in general as well as the history of the country. The lake is beautiful and in reality looks even more impressive than in the photos! The hike is quite feasible and with each metre of altitude the view becomes more beautiful. Once at the top there is a viewing platform and a small restaurant. Finally, Beni is back with the whole group to the bus and we were dropped off again in Tiranna. On request, Beni even recommended us a restaurant where we then ate very delicious dinner:) 10/10!!
loyst773,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nice trip to Bovilla lake! Good explanation along the way by our guide Endri. After a long hike nice view over Bovilla lake
M8794AQan,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour and great guide. The view was amazing, our guide Aniled was very kind and informative! Good value for money!I suggest to take this tour!
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