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Lake Bovilla Adventure: Scenic Hike & Views
4.9
349 Ratings
Tirana
Escape to Bovilla Lake and Mountain Gamti from Tirana. Experience Albania’s natural beauty, relaxation, and adventure in one unforgettable day tour.
Escape to Bovilla Lake and Mountain Gamti from Tirana. Experience Albania’s natural beauty, relaxation, and adventure in one unforgettable day tour.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Tirana - Discover Albania’s Natural Wonders: A Day Trip to Gamti Mountain and Lake Bovilla
Escape the city and delve into the stunning beauty of Albania’s countryside with a guided day trip from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain. The journey begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Tirana, followed by a scenic drive…
- Tirana - Discover Albania’s Natural Wonders: A Day Trip to Gamti Mountain and Lake Bovilla
Escape the city and delve into the stunning beauty of Albania’s countryside with a guided day trip from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain. The journey begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation in Tirana, followed by a scenic drive through charming landscapes, featuring rolling hills, quaint villages, and vast fields.
- Lake Bovilla - Arrive at Lake Bovilla, where the serene beauty of its crystal-clear waters and the impressive dam await. Take a moment to admire the pristine surroundings before embarking on your guided hike. Walk along the peaceful lakeside, inhaling the fresh mountain air as your guide shares insights about the local flora, fauna, and the area’s cultural significance.
- Gamti Mountain - Set off on the hiking trail towards Gamti Mountain, where each turn offers breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding countryside. The hike includes occasional breaks to rest and take in the scenery. After about 40 minutes, reach the summit to enjoy a panoramic view of the expansive lake and encircling mountains. This is the ideal spot to capture stunning photographs or simply enjoy the moment.
- Bovilla Canyon - Descend along the same path and, upon reaching the base, visit the river’s shore. Here, you can splash and paddle in the cool waters or relax in the shade of a mountain cave. If you wish to swim, note that swimming in Lake Bovilla is prohibited; however, swimming in the river is always an option.
- Tirana - Conclude your day with some free time to enjoy a meal at a nearby restaurant (at your own expense) or savor a snack you’ve brought along. After a day filled with adventure and natural beauty, return to Tirana, where you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation, leaving with a deeper appreciation for Albania’s extraordinary landscapes.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips for the guide
- Lunch
- Tips for the guide
Additional Information
This day trip from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain offers a perfect blend of nature, relaxation, and exploration. Begin with a scenic drive through the Albanian countryside to reach the serene Lake Bovilla. Enjoy a guided hike around the lake and up Gamti Mountain, where you’ll take in stunning views of the landscape. The hike includes breaks…
This day trip from Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain offers a perfect blend of nature, relaxation, and exploration. Begin with a scenic drive through the Albanian countryside to reach the serene Lake Bovilla. Enjoy a guided hike around the lake and up Gamti Mountain, where you’ll take in stunning views of the landscape. The hike includes breaks for rest and photography, and once at the summit, you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding mountains. After descending, you can relax by the river, with an option to swim, before returning to Tirana.
Location
Tirana
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(349 Ratings)
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Odyssey655999
Nov 18, 2025
Nice trip near Tirana - Very nice experience! The view was beautiful and the guide, Irvi, was very helpful and nice, giving explanation and support if needed. Really recommended! Only point, the road to reach the lake is not so good, but the driver was very careful
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Jankd648mz
Nov 15, 2025
Bovilla lake day trip - We did a tour to the Bovilla lake and it was great. Our guide Irvi took good care of us and guided us smoothly through whole trip.
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Larrysm2718lz
Oct 30, 2025
A nice hike with breathtaking views of bovilla lake - It was a nice hike with great views of lake bovilla and only a short drive from tirana. Recommended day trip for anyone with an interest in nature!
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Camper476650
Oct 14, 2025
Unforgettable Hike to Mount Bovilla – Thanks to Desi! - We had an incredible experience hiking Mount Bovilla and soaking in the stunning views of the crystal blue lake below — truly breathtaking! What made the day even more special was our tour guide, Desi. We've been on many tours before, but Desi went above and beyond anything we've experienced.
He was not only professional and punctual with clear communication from start to finish, but also incredibly kind, funny, and genuinely passionate about making sure everyone had a great time. From the smooth pickup and drop-off to guiding us the entire way with energy and care, he made the whole trip seamless and unforgettable.
Highly recommend this tour — especially if you get Desi as your guide! He's the best.
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Selenevassallo
Oct 6, 2025
Amazing Experience! - My colleague and I had the pleasure of joining this tour, and it was an incredible experience. The scenery was breathtaking, and our tour guide, Irvi, did a fantastic job! He was entertaining and thoughtful toward those hiking at a slower pace. Midway through the hike, he let us rest to catch our breath while sharing an interesting story about Tirana and the artificial Bovilla Lake.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who appreciates nature and stunning views!
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Altheeaa
Oct 4, 2025
A wonderful day trip and great value!! - We had a great day out and highly recommend this trip. Be prepared for a proper hike but you will he rewarded with amazing views and a lovely restaurant after your hike. Our guide Irvi was fun, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
10/10 and highly recommend!
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Vanessa_l
Sep 27, 2025
Great day out in nature! - We had Irvi as our guide and he was sensational! I highly recommend. Pickup location was organised and confirmed the night prior to the tour, the bus arrived on time. Irvi brought great energy to the group and the entire day. Views are breath taking and the hike is not that difficult :) Thanks for an amazing day out.
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Vicki_s
Sep 21, 2025
A must do for Tirane - I had a wonderful time. The lake view is breathtaking. Our guide Irvi was very attentive and helpful. It’s much appreciated that he helped us to climb to the rock for nice photo shots and ensure everyone is safe. The driver drove carefully too although the road condition is rough. Highly recommended.
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Melodymc7237xt
Sep 19, 2025
Amazing Hiking Tour to Lake Bovilla and Mount Gamti! - I had a fantastic experience on this hiking tour! The scenery around Lake Bovilla and Mount Gamti was absolutely breathtaking — a perfect blend of nature, fresh air, and stunning views.
Our guide, Irvi, made the entire experience even more memorable. He was fluent in English, incredibly helpful, and very caring throughout the hike. He shared a lot of interesting and informative insights about the area, which added a lot of value to the journey.
At one point, I became too tired to continue the full hike. Irvi was extremely understanding and made sure I was safely settled at a mid-mountain restaurant while the rest of the group continued. That level of care and attention meant a lot and made me feel very well looked after.
Highly recommend this tour — especially if you get Irvi as your guide!
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Curious35785772835
Sep 22, 2025
Poor communication - By changing the pick-up location less than 24h before the start time, we were waiting as described to our hotel (especially this hotel chosen from their own list!) . We noticed that the pick-up location had changed a 10 minutes before departure. When we arrived 5 minutes after the changed location they had already left and we were completely left to our own devices without notice from the person in charge of our tour.
No refund was given.
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