Bovilla Lake And Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip From Tirana
Description
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
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Itinerary
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.
After the stop at the canyon the next stop will be at the dam of the Bovilla Lake. The hike will start from here.
Guided by the tourguide the hike will last between 30 to 45 minutes where the enchanting bovilla lake will be on the background. After reaching the viewpoint the travellers will have free time to rest and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top.
Later we will descend to spend some free time at a restaurant where you will have the chance to swim. This area is located down the dam as swimming, littering, kayaking or any other activity involving the lake is FORBIDDEN.
After we will get in the van/ car and drive back to Tirana to drop you off. The tour ends here
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will contact you with pickup details on the day of the tour
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(94)
We spent more time in the van on the road than "the day at Lake Bovilla and Mount Gamti." Real time: 1 hour on the mountain to reach the viewpoint above the lake, snacking on fries at the restaurant, (no time for a proper lunch).
A little hike. The views were great. Take some water with you. Recommend going there later in the evening when it's not so hot.
Stunning views. The hike was easy and not too much crowd. Road was terrible but put driver was fantastic. Our amazing tour guide Belkisa was very helpful. Overall visiting this place is a must
Totally recommended excursion, with incredible views. Kasie, our Spanish translator, also knows Italian and Turkish, and she made the trip much more enjoyable by sharing interesting facts about the country and taking the initiative to ensure everything went well and to take photos of us. The road to the destination is complicated, with very poor road conditions, bouncing for a large part of the trip. Finally, we were a bit tight on time because we had our flight back to Spain; we had booked for 9:30 AM and they arrived at 10:30 AM, being the first to pick us up, and luckily everything went well, we arrived on time, but that change could have been fatal.
Best important and more prepared was guide Dario, he speak with us , he told us a short history lesson about Albany , he eas helpful and was asking and was waiting about everyone if member group . The driver little worse spieszył się i nie bardzo uważał podczas jazdy but was ok, when we were comming back he change his mind. Thank you
The lake is a beautiful landscape. A lot of greenery with a great view. Those who do not want to hike all the way to the top can take a break in the middle under the trees or in a restaurant with a great view of the lake. A beautiful day trip. Our guide Belkisa was super friendly and shared many interesting facts about the tour, Albania, and Tirana. It was excellent!
It was a beautiful lake and an amazing view. The hike was also very good. Our guide Belkisa picked us up from the hotel we were staying which was very convenient. It was a brisk place to go for a sunny day.
Very nice tour. Although it is strenuous, as there are about 250 meters of elevation gain that are steep in parts, the view compensates for the effort. Good driver (Bledii), very nice guide (Antil).
The guide guys were a bit late, overall it was nice. Weather was super nice also there were not much people.
Great trip with amazing views throughout. Everything was well organised and ran smoothly from start to finish. The guide (Belinda) was friendly, helpful, and communicated clearly the whole time, which made the experience even better. A really enjoyable trip overall.
