Tirana · BOVILLA LAKE & GAMTI MOUNTAIN HIKES
16 reviewed
The turquoise reservoir under Gamti Mountain is the closest proper hike to Tirana and the one that fills camera rolls. The Bovilla and Gamti trips below spell out how hard the climb really is, how long you’re on your feet, whether transfer and a guide are included, and what each one costs.
Hike Gamti Mountain from Tirana with Lake Bovilla views, a limestone canyon river stop, and air-conditioned comfort for $12.09.
“It was a great trip exciting. The guide Noel was very knowledgeable and experienced. We had a great moment. Will highly recommend this tour.”
Guided hike from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain with round-trip transfers, steep summit views, and river splash time.
“This tour was well organised, with central pick up points in Tirana. The bus ride towards the mountains was a bit bumpy but fine; the ground is naturally rugged. The trek to the top of the mountain was enjoyable and doesn’t take too long, but rewarded by the spectacular views at the top. Irvi was a fantastic guide in leading the group up the mountain and also helping to take photos for the people who wanted this. There is also a restaurant where food/drinks are available, just before where the trek starts; if anyone doesn’t fancy the trek to the top, they can wait there. I really enjoyed this tour…”
Half-day Luxe Land Rover hike from Tirana to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain with a small group, great viewpoints, and Izet’s photo stops.
“Izet was the most amazing guide! Excellent communication leading up to the visit, arranging pick up well ahead of time. Bovilla lake was the most stunning place, with a great amount of time to see the lake and hike up the mountain. I would 100% recommend this trip whilst visiting Tirana!”
Tirana day trip to Lake Bovilla and Krujë: hotel pickup, short steep hike, castle views, bazaar strolls, and guide-led history.
“The views and tour were amazing, but the tour guide made it absolutely wonderful! Would 100% recommend this tour!”
A private hike from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain, with transport, a bilingual guide, bottled water, and a coffee view stop.
“Very disappointing experience! We had a tour booked with Exploringwithgysi (through Viator) which we really excited for, we were at the wrong location (our fault) our tour guide messaged us and said he would wait 5 minutes. The start time of the tour is 9:00am, We were running and would have arrived at 9:05 but I got a message from the guide saying they had left at 9:04. Contacted the tour company and they refused to offer any refund (full or partial) They did offer us another tour next time we were Albania but as we live on the other side of the world the offer is basically useless. Badly…”
Hike Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain from Tirana: small-group transport, scenic photo stops, and an English guide for $14.48.
“Top marks due to Artol being a great guide. Learned the history of Albania within 2/3 hours whilst enjoying beautiful views of the countryside, Bovilla lake and Gamti Mountain…highly recommend”
Cape of Rodon day trip from Tirana with hotel pickup, guided hike, Skanderbeg castle, Saint Anthony’s church, bunkers and beach time.
“Lovely place to hike in! Really enjoyed it, great organisation in accommodating the pick and drop off too :)”
Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain from Tirana with pickup, small-group vibes, included hike and lunch, plus time to swim.
“The tour was amazing! We loved it, super personalized and learned a lot about Albanian culture. The place is worth a lot. It is a must to do this tour🥰. Berg our guide was the most. If we return to Albania, we will certainly repeat.Auto-translated”
Private day from Tirana to Bovilla Lake and Krujë: mountain views via Gamti, Ottoman bazaar, Krujë Castle, and Sari Salltik viewpoint with pickup.
“We had a great day with Henri. He was very flexible and adapting the tour based on what we were most interested in (e.g. whether we drove or walked up the mountain, and whether we wanted a guided tour of Kruje or a bit of freedom). After picking us up from our apartment at a time of our choice, we started the drive, and Henri told us about Tirana. We saw the amazing view at Bovilla Lake and we had plenty of time to explore the summit and take in the views over a coffee. Then we went to Kruje where we also had time to explore. Everything was booked…”
Bovilla Lake viewpoint walk, mountain roads, and lakeside breaks from Tirana and Durres. Pickup, WiFi, $64, about 5 hours.
“This tour didn’t quite meet my expectations. Even though the person who picked us up was very polite, professional and punctual, he was more of a “driver” than a guide. For the price we paid, I expected the tour to include a tour guide who would give us at least some infRead more”
Small-group hike from Tirana to Pellumbas Cave, Erzen canyon pools, and Petrela Castle, with headlamps and lunch included.
“Good experience, fantastic driver. Despite not knowing English he would go and pick some grapes and red berries for us to eat. The hike can be difficult at times but was very fun. I would advise the other travelers to take a lamp and a helmet for themselves when going into the cave as it is tricky otherwise (you can grab it from the restaurant where you will have lunch). The cave also can be slippery. My guide was fun to walk with, I would not mind him being more knowledgeable about the tour though. I would love to know some history behind the caves and the track. Even a…”
Semi-private hike from Tirana to Pellumbas Cave and Erzeni Canyon for big views, cave history, and a small-group feel.
“It was great hiking with amazing views. The best part for me was the waterfall, as we were not expecting to see it. Ervin was very supportive and knowledgeable! Thank you for the great experience!”
A smooth Tirana day trip to Lake Bovilla and Kruja, with a scenic hike, Old Bazaar shopping, and Kruja Castle views.
“Booking a male driver overseas with 4 females can be overwhelming and worrisome but we had the best day with Ari. If you’re on the fence use this as your sign to book with Ari and see real Albanian culture and countryside. He’s the best photographer dancer historian and driver we could have ever asked for!”
Guided trip from Tirana to Lake Bovilla for turquoise views, rock access, and mountain air in a small group. 4–5 hours.
“I had done the Bovilla tour with my friends but decided to do it once more to fill my day off. But it was totally a different experience with "Discover Albania". They were professional, funny, the trip were comfortable and they also made games tRead more”
From Tirana, hike Pellumbas Black Cave and visit Petrela Castle with pickup, lights, and entrance fees on a small-group day trip.
“I enjoyed every moment. Took a lot of pictures to remind me of it. The tour guide Riges was very polite, fun and knowledgble :)”
