Vlore Speedboat Tour to Sazan Island & Haxhi Ali Cave
Description
A tour that weaves the mysteries of Sazan island, the allure of Haxhi Ali cave and the pristine beauty of Karaburun. Our tour begins with a 1 hour trip to Sazan island, embraced by wild nature and a great history. Spend an enchanting hour on the island, choosing between enjoying its splendid beach or walk 30 min to reach on the historical inhabited part and ancient ruins of Sazan island. But the adventure doesn't stop there!A visit 20 min to Haxhi Ali cave,a natural wonder waiting to be explored.The magic of underwater exploration and admiring the cave's natural wonders with great history will amaze you. We head to St.Vasil beach on the Karaburun peninsula where you will spend your free time in the blue crystal waters for 1 h 30 min. But that's not all, take 10 minute walk to discover the hidden gem of St.Koli bay, two small, beautiful and wild beaches with a lovely and relaxing nature. A seamless blend of nature, history and excitement awaits Reserve your spot today.
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Itinerary
First we visit the Sazan Island the trip to the island last about 1 hour. You will stay on the island for 1 hour, which you can decide how to spend it, staying on the beach of the island or visiting the old inhabited part of Sazan island, strategically fortified during the communist dictatorship with military bases, bunkers and underground tunnels. Even the Italians have left their architectural traces on this island during the Italian occupation with residential buildings, military buildings and even entertainment building such as cinemas or theater.
Haxhi Ali cave with its greatness and history will give you an unforgettable feeling and experience. Made by nature with wild shapes and colorful stalactites. You can swim and dive into the crystal blue waters to explore the underwater world that this cave offers.
You will admire the wild natural beauty of Karaburun, composed of this range of limestone rocks with different shapes created by nature.
Enjoy you free time at St. Koli bay, composed of two small wild beaches with blue crystal water, an amazing underwater world and pristine nature. You have to walk for 10 minutes to reach this untamed beauty.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for infants
- Not recommended for people prone of sea sickness
Reviews(13)
Best experience ever with Hélio the guide
Helio was very nice Guide Best experience
Respect for the benefit paid. We had to make the trip in a boat of 12 people by the Olympic agency. We found ourselves on the dock having to board a boat packed with 45 people... well packed. The program was not respected. 25 minutes on sazan instead of the scheduled time. Despite our arrival at the agency very early, no one warned us of the change. A small boat trip was well planned (we saw the boat with its Olympic flag) but it was full. We were too many. We paid €45 for this trip while the passengers of this boat of 45 people paid €18. It’s just theft and contempt.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify several important points to ensure the information is accurate. First, the boat you booked and traveled on was not a 45-person boat. The vessel used for your tour was a 12-meter boat with 3 Yamaha engines (350 HP each), with a maximum capacity of 25 passengers, fully compliant with safety regulations. At no point were there 45 passengers on your boat. The boat you mention seeing with the Olympia flag was indeed one of our boats, but it was assigned to a different tour, and yes of course it was already full booked. As you traveled in August, the peak of the season, it is completely normal for all boats to be fully booked. Guests who prefer fewer passengers or extra space always have the option to choose a *private tour*, which we clearly offer. Regarding the itinerary, it was followed as planned. The stop at Sazan Island was made in accordance with the schedule and operational conditions of the day. Stop durations may vary slightly due to port traffic, weather, or maritime regulations, always prioritizing safety and overall tour flow. As for the price, there seems to be a misunderstanding. You paid €45 in total, which consists of: €18 per person x 2 travelers = €36 €9 for 4 drinks, which you selected and paid for as an extra option This pricing was clearly stated at the time of booking and matches exactly what was delivered. We sincerely apologize that the experience did not match your personal expectations. However, we respectfully ask you to reconsider the use of terms such as “theft”, as they are incorrect and do not reflect the reality of the service provided. We remain committed to transparency, safety, and professionalism, and we thank you again for your feedback.
All great. That's nice. An unforgettable experience with beautiful landscapes and great and professional people.
Great experience had lots of fun thanks to our guide Steven.He was very helpful and attentive and helped us a lot for everything we needed
WARNING! Worst possible organizer. The description of the tour does not match what is offered. Stressed "guides" who told us to dip quickly on the island of Sazan instead of promised guided walk. Terrible boat trip where they did not take into account high waves that made the tour very unpleasant. Dropped at a beach where it cost 20 Euro for sun lounger, otherwise pebble beach was offered. Said they offered drinks but it was never offered. Very unpleasant attitude from the crew who also wanted to force us to write good reviews. Choose another organizer if you want to do this tour.
Overall had a fun time on this tour! I recommend bringing extra water and water shoes to walk over the rocky beaches. The tour is challenging if you have mobility issues, so consider well if you're able to cross a floating pier and feel comfortable getting in and out of the boat. Service was good!
The experience was excellent, the places visited incredible; At this time it’s not yet very busy, which makes this outing even more personal. In small groups and in a musical and friendly atmosphere on board the boat, my sister and I were able to enjoy the good humor and the explanations of our guide. I highly recommend !
Wonderful day with friendly and knowledgeable guide Jermal. Amazing beach and magical cave experience good music and nice drinks.Definitely worth the money.
Fantastic experience.Santi our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly he explained everything about the area.Definitely the best experience we had in Albania
