The 15 Best National Park Tours in Albania

Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu - Starting at Corfu port

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

Cross from Corfu to Saranda and explore ancient Butrint, enjoy Albanian coastal views, lunch, and free time on a practical 10-hour day trip.

“A really great day trip, we were concerned about the complexity of getting through the port and onto the boat after reading some other reviews but we arrived early and it all ran very smoothly. The rep met us outside the terminal to give us our passes, the passport control was a little slow, but complete in plenty of time to catch the ferry. The tour of Butrint was fascinating and our guide gave a good tour. The lunch was basic (as expected), but tasty - bread and salad, followed by chicken and a white sauce with vegetable rice (like a risotto). Some time to explore Saranda on the way…”

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Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97Top rated

Ride through Permët’s wild Vjosa region, visit Leusë Church and Lengarica Canyon, and enjoy snacks, wine, springs, and mountain views.

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

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Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

3.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

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

Review of Vlore’s speed boat tour to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, secluded beaches, and Grama Bay, with honest advice on value, music, and safety.

“There were 20 of us on the boat... it’s not a small boat like the pictures, it’s a great speed boat. The music was so loud that we couldn't talk. We had to ask to lower because it would last for 6 hours. Otherwise the landscapes are breathtaking and the water is amazing. I recommend this experience for people who want to party.Auto-translated”

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Rafting Tour in Vjosa Wild River National Park

4.Rafting Tour in Vjosa Wild River National Park

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

Raft through Albania’s Vjosa Wild River National Park with expert guides, swimming, cliff jumps, local tea, gear, transport, and free cancellation.

“This is a great experience. The instructors are top professionals and capture the fun along the way. I recommend it if you’re travelling or away with friends, partners etc.”

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

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

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

Raft the wild Vjosa River near Përmet with expert guides, mountain views, swimming, photos, snacks, and a family-friendly three-hour adventure.

“Had a really great experience on Rafting with Emil as our host. Best time to experience are in the morning and evening. Thanks a lot !!”

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Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Explore Albania’s Blue Eye spring and Lekuresi Castle from Saranda, with mountain views, family-friendly stops, transport, and practical tips.

“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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Tandem paragliding Albania (Llogara)

7.Tandem paragliding Albania (Llogara)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Fly above Albania’s Llogara National Park with hotel pickup, expert instruction, sea views, and a flight video included.

“The Person isl very very friendly and professional and very kind. Extraordinary flight.Auto-translated”

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Day Tour of Berat and Karavasta Lagoon from Tirana&Durres

8.Day Tour of Berat and Karavasta Lagoon from Tirana&Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $113

Review of the Berat and Karavasta Lagoon day tour from Tirana or Durres, with birdwatching, a boat ride, castle views, and practical tips.

“The lagoon was amazing, a unique place. Our guide, Gezim, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Berat town and citadella beautiful. I would recommend this trip”

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Visit The National Park of Blue Eye

9.Visit The National Park of Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye tour: transport, entry, timing, guide service, price, family access, and practical booking advice.

“The same day as the tour I was working from 16:00 local time (from home/the hotel) it was important for me to leave at the earliest option, which was 09:30, in order to return in time. I said this to the travel agent before booking the trip, and before we received the payment link. However on the actual day we were contacted and they said we would leave at 11:30. When I said this was not possible due to my work, they tried to convince me to leave later. After much back and forth, and many discussions on the phone, the tour guide gave in, and arrived 45 minutes late.…”

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Full Day Tour: Butrint National Park, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle

10.Full Day Tour: Butrint National Park, Ksamil, Blue Eye and Lekursi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $132

Explore Butrint, Ksamil, the Blue Eye, and Lekursi Castle from Saranda with transport, a small group, and flexible cancellation.

“Todos os locais visitados são fantásticos! Adorámos! Foi um dia cheio, mas não foi cansativo. E a nossa Guia, a Neida, foi 5 estrelas! Obrigada Neida.”

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Karavasta Lagoon Adventure: Boat & Wildlife Tour from Durrës

11.Karavasta Lagoon Adventure: Boat & Wildlife Tour from Durrës

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review of the Karavasta Lagoon tour from Durrës, with boat ride, birdwatching, Divjakë Beach, guide tips, costs, and honest advice.

“Very nice guy, knows a lot about the country. He also showed us local people.”

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Visit The National Park of Blue Eye and The Fortress of Lekuresi

12.Visit The National Park of Blue Eye and The Fortress of Lekuresi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

See Saranda’s Blue Eye and Lekuresi Castle in three hours with hotel pickup, entry fees, local guidance, and sweeping coastal views.

“Our tour was good we arrived on a cruise ship with limited time to visit these attractions. Our guide was very informative and we enjoyed seeing these sites.”

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Daily Tour to Butrint National Park

13.Daily Tour to Butrint National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $73

Review of Saranda’s private Butrint tour, with Roman ruins, Byzantine mosaics, lake views, practical pricing, guides, and booking tips.

“BEWARE: Worst guided tour and might even be a scam. We booked a guided tour of the Butrint Archaeological Park. The company communicate well, they are punctual but I’m afraid it ends there. We had young Arber as the guide. He scored an A+ in English, he boasts, but knows nothing about history, archaeology nor even has a scant interest in either. All he did was walk us around the site, which is well signposted anyway, offering no more information than pointing them out. “Here is the amphitheatre. It’s very old” When I pushed him for information he floundered, clearly knowing nothing. “The amphitheatre was all covered when it was…”

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Half day Quad Adventure at Vjosa National Park in Permet

14.Half day Quad Adventure at Vjosa National Park in Permet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $52

Ride a quad through Përmet’s mountains, rivers, villages, and churches on a safe, small-group ATV adventure in Albania.

“We (2 couples) had the time of our lives. Marco is a great instructor and we always felt safe under his guidence. We visited an old church in Permet and went over the mountains and through the river to the thermal bads. We highly recommend to do this quad tour with Marco.”

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