15 National Park Trips in Albania Worth Booking

Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu - The guided bus ride along the southern coast: what you get beyond transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 847 reviews · 10 hours · from $68Our pick

A long but smooth day trip from Corfu to Sarandë and UNESCO Butrint, with guided coastal bus touring and optional ruins plus lunch.

“I did not realize the voucher was not all I needed. I never got information about a boarding card. I was a little frazzled for a minute, but it all worked out & Yotta ( I'm not sure of the spelling) came through for me & handed me a boarding pass. You have an excellent team. They took very good care of us. I'm not a history buff, but I thoroughly enjoyed everything I learned today. Thank you, Ursula Hawkins”

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Permet: Vjosa River National Park Guided Rafting Tour

2.Vjosa River National Park Guided Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $49

Raft the wild Vjosa in Permet, swim in clear water, and tackle rapids with expert guides on a 3-hour small-group tour for $49.

“good cool guide :) was a very fun bit Safe experience :)”

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Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

3.Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Half-day horse trekking near Vjosa National Park in Përmet with small groups, Lengarica Canyon views, and a stop at Saint Maria Church of Leuse.

“Beautiful countryside. Best way to see the terrain - horses well looked after, great hosts and delicious snacks. Great value.”

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Shkoder: Theth National Park Day Tour with Local Guide

4.Theth National Park Day Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 11 hours · from $76

A small-group day trip from Shkoder to Theth National Park, with hikes to Blue Eye and Grunasi plus church, views, and local lunch.

“Whaaw, what an amazing trip. Nature was spectacular. The hikes were quite heavy but worth it and our guide Marjan was always there when needed. Besides that he is a great storyteller with a lot of passion for his country and culture. Definitely a bestseller!”

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Boat Trips in Vlore, Cruises & Boat Tours, Karaburun Peninsula & Grama Bay Trips, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vlore Tours & Experiences

Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

5.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87

Speed boat day trip from Vlore to Haxhi Ali and Blue Cave, Grama Bay, and secluded beaches for swimming and snorkeling.

“Perfect Trip if you have a larger group, but still want to be together or you are solo/couple and want a mixed small group of people. Great price for above and beyond beach hopping, caves, drinks, lunch, great music and great energy from the host/ boat guide very friendly, knowledgeable about the local area information, and attentive to different needs of the poeple in the group.”

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Rafting Tour in Vjosa Wild River National Park

6.Rafting Tour in Vjosa Wild River National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Raft the wild Vjosa in Albania with new gear, swim stops, cliff jumps, and herbal tea, guided by Irma and team.

“We had so much fun with Vjosa Explorer Rafting. Irma is extremely passionted and motivated the group (though it was not necessary) as we were eager to explore Vjosa but they care about every single detail, safety first. We received proper tools, clothes, instructions etc. Also, they served some fruits and cookies during the trip, water was also provided. We got also proper explanation about the river and its newly established National Park. For me it was an unforgetable experience as I wanted to explore and feel the last wild river in Europe! I hope it stays that way, a "homage" to river Vjosa!”

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Theth National Park Day Tour from Shkoder with Local Guide

7.Theth National Park Day Tour from Shkoder with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Small-group day trip from Shkoder to Theth, with guided hikes to the Blue Eye and waterfall, plus Theth church and tower.

“We had a great time with Marjan who is an excellent driver and guide. The weather was a bit difficult ,it was snowing on the way but Marjan did a great job.”

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Guided Rafting Tour – Vjosa River National Park – Permet, Albania

8.Guided Rafting Tour – Vjosa River National Park – Permet, Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Guided rafting on Albania’s Vjosa River National Park in Përmet, with English guides, a swim break, photos, and shower after the float.

“100% recommend this. It’s a must do in Albania & the best way to see one of the few natural flowing rivers in Europe. Had the most amazing time with EMIL! His abundant enthusiasm made the trip.”

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Permet: Kayak Experience – Vjosa River National Park Albania

9.Kayak Experience – Vjosa River National Park Albania

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Paddle the wild Vjosa from Përmet with expert guides, gentle rapids, swims, and photo and video, about 3 hours.

“We hebben erg genoten van de rafting tocht. Emil was een goede gids. Hij zorgde voor veel sfeer en gaf vaak informatie over de streek.”

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Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel

10.Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Best value

Private day trip from Saranda to the Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle, with pickup and AC transport. Tickets included for the park.

“The sites we saw were amazing. The tour was very confusing on where to meet, and the driver didn't speak English. The tour guide didn't say anything o the tour about anything, unless we asked him specifically, his English was fine. Maybe they could work on giving some details of the country and sites on the drive. Overall we enjoyed where we went and had a good day. Would recommend the tour but not the tour company.”

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Permet: River Tubing/Rafting at Vjosa National Park

11.River Tubing/Rafting at Vjosa National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $51

Raft or tube the wild Vjosa near Permet. A 3-hour guided adventure with gear, water, and a swim break.

“Emil was een topgits, hij was heel zorgzaam voor de kinderen. De omgeving was super mooi. Zou het zeker aanraden”

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Skadar Lake National Park: Private Wooden Boat Tour & Wine

12.Skadar Lake National Park: Private Wooden Boat Tour & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

A 2-hour private wooden-boat glide on Lake Skadar from Virpazar, with birds, fortress ruins, a swim, and local wine.

“Wycieczka na 10 punktów. Łódź tradycyjna, kameralne towarzystwo. Pełen spokój, relaks i sielanka. Przewodnik przemiły młody człowiek o imieniu Drakon. Opowiadał ciekawe historie i częstował nas winem. Był to dla nas cudownie spędzony czas na łonie niezwykłej natury. Serdecznie polecam.”

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Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

13.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Speedboat day tour from Vlorë to Karaburun’s caves and bays, ending at Grama Bay for swimming and snorkeling.

“We had an amazing time. What a fun experience and the crew were equally amazing! A must do during your stay in Vlorë”

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Theth National Park Guided Day-Tour from Shkoder

14.Theth National Park Guided Day-Tour from Shkoder

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $77

A 10-hour guided day trip from Shkodër to Theth National Park, with hikes to the Blue Eye, Grunasi waterfall, and iconic towers.

“Nos gustó mucho la excursion, es en grupo reducido y la experiencia merece mucho la pena.”

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Boat trip to the National Park and Grama Bay

15.Boat trip to the National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $116

Speedboat day from Vlora to Haxhi Ali Cave and Grama Bay, with snorkeling gear, cave stops, and swim breaks.

“I do not recommend at all, I had booked a quiet tour for 9am without music with my two children and we learned at 9am that our tour had been processed at another agency... As a result, we left at 10:45 for a boat with music at the bottom....! During this 1h45 wait, I was able to chat with several people and it is possible to find private boats on site for a hundred euros! Avoid going through viator, it will be cheaper for you and the money will go entirely to a local without commission for viator!Auto-translated”

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