8 Canyon Hikes in Albania to Build a Day Around

1.Hike Gamti Mountain with Bovilla lake view & canyon- From Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,280 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $12Our pick

Travel from Tirana by air-conditioned vehicle to Bovilla Lake, then hike about 40 minutes up Gamti Mountain for wide lake views. Guides such as Paola, Bledjan, Noel, and Arber add Albanian history and humor. Finish near an Ishëm canyon, with seasonal river swimming.

“Beautiful hike and views of the bovilla lake! The tour guide was super helpful and accommodating when we were late for our pick up location. Hike was not difficult and we were back in a timely manner.”

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2.Kayak,Raft,Hiking,Canyon Exploration in Albania -6 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,173

Join a small group of up to 16 for six active days from Tirana, led by Albania Rafting Group guides such as Alma, Linkest, Arti, and Renato. You’ll hike Mount Tomorr, raft Osumi and Vjosa rivers, kayak near Këlcyrë, visit Berat, and explore Pellumbas Cave.

“Our stay at Castle Park Hotel was fantastic! The food and service were excellent. Staying in a castle created a truly special atmosphere. Alma, the owner of Albania Rafting, was always present and personally attentive to her guests. The eRead more”

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3.Hiking to Pellumbas Cave & visiting the Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours

Travel from Tirana to Pëllumbas with an English-speaking guide, hike about an hour to the Black Cave, explore its 70 to 80-meter tunnel by torchlight, then visit Erzeni Canyon or swim in the river from June to September.

“1. Our guide Antonio was, without a shadow of doubt, the best guide we could have. Knowledgeable, funny, and kind. He definitely upped the quality of the tour in its entirety! Antonio, thank you - we had a blast! 2. The cave was worth the trip, but the Erzen Canyon and its river took the spotlight. Tranquil and beautiful. Nature at its best. 3. The hiking trails, albeit a bit rough at times, were a joy to trek on. Bring decent sneakers or, if you don't mind your feet sweating, hiking shoes. It's beautiful from start to end.”

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4.Cave of Pellumbas, Canyons & Castles hiking tour includes lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $118

Leave Tirana for Pellumbas Cave, known as Black Cave, with headlamps, a local lunch, Erzen River Canyon, and Petrela Castle. Jimmy has helped hikers with bags and photo stops. Expect a full 10-hour day, moderate hiking, slippery ground, and a group of no more than four people.

“Troppo caldo! Per il periodo il tour è troppo faticoso, e poi non c’è stato il tempo per vedere i canyon! Guida empatica, disponibile, se non fosse stato per lui avremmo avuto grossi problemi! Era prevista una guida in inglese, ma parlava perfettamente italiano, fortunatamente!”

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5.Tirana Semi-Private Hiking Tour of Pellumbas Cave & Erzeni Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave Tirana at 9:00 for a guided hike to Pellumbas Cave, an ancient shelter above the Erzeni River. You get private transport, entry, hotel pickup on request, and a group capped at 15. Bring sturdy walking shoes, water, snacks, and lunch.

“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!”

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6.Canyon Hiking Tour Berat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Join guides such as Naku or Soni for an active day from Berat to Bogova Waterfall and Osumi Canyon. Swim, jump, climb, explore viewpoints, and enjoy included lunch. Transport and guiding are covered, while drinks are extra.

“Great day with Naku. He did a private tour with the 3 of us, showed us beautiful places and organized a nice lunch with local dishes.”

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7.Canyon Exploration and River Hiking of Langarica Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Spend five hours exploring Lengarica Canyon near Përmet, with a 40-minute van ride, 3.5 hours of guided hiking and river walking, cave views, swimming, and time at Benja’s sulfur springs. Guides such as Ari and Kevi lead the route, while the team supplies gear and photographs.

“Prachtige natuur. Lastig wandelen met waterschoenen over keien. Leerrijke ervaring”

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8.Hiking to Pellumbas Cave & Erzeni Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7h 30m · from $82

Join an English-speaking guide such as Colin or Defrim for a 7.5-hour adventure from Tirana to Pellumbas Cave and Erzeni Canyon. Expect a 360-meter cave, steep trails, a cold river swim, a locally sourced lunch option, and a group limited to four people.

“What a great day, Defrim our guide was great, super informative and suggested a different canyon and wow, it was absolutely amazing, a decent walk into the canyon with amazing scenery and further in and you had to swim to make it to the next section, it was stunning and fun, lunch at the bar/cafe was delicious and then onto the cave, a proper hike to the cave entrance and then it’s 350m in, and what’s on offer inside is literally 1000’s of years old , absolutely amazing, it’s a must do if you’re into nature and don’t mind getting wet and sweaty 👌🏻👌🏻”

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