13 National Park Trips in Albania to Build a Day Around

1.Day Trip to Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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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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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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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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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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8.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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9.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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11.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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12.3 Days-Tour Exploring the Best of Thethi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $322

Explore Thethi National Park in three days with local guides, mountain walks, guesthouse meals, the Blue Eye, waterfalls, and village life.

“We are a retired Australian couple in our late 60s. We were not sure how we would manage a trip to Thiet independently. Thiet Guide provided the right amount of guidance and support for us to have a wonderful experience. The Guest House accommodation was really comfortable and the food was excellent.”

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13.Albania Birdwatching, Kayaking, Bicycle National Park Divjaka Karavasta(ARG)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $63

Kayak Albania’s Karavasta Lagoon, watch pelicans, enjoy a fish lunch, and explore Divjaka National Park with a private guide.

“Went there with a friend from the city of berat to the small citadel of divjaka, i must say a short and nice drive from the city to the forest wich i enjoyed. The thing i liked most is the quietness of the area the kayaking was great the pelikans were minding their own business aRead more”

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