From Tirana / Durres: Gamti Mountain and Bovilla lake Day Trip

Overview

What you’ll do

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Albanian countryside on a tour to Gamti Mountain and Lake Bovilla from Tirana , Durres or Golem. Enjoy round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle. Begin your tour with pickup from your accommodation and set out on a scenic drive to Lake Bovilla. Discover the patterns of life in suburban Tirana as you pass through the city on your way to the countryside. As you approach Lake Bovilla, see the lake's impressive dam. Admire the lake's shimmering teal and turquoise waters, nestled at the base of Gamti Mountain. Head up to the hiking track to begin your ascent of the mountain, soaking up the nature atmosphere.

After about 40 minutes of hiking, reach the balcony of the mountain and observe the expansive, rolling forest and hills stretching out before you. At your feet, gaze in wonder at the stunning views of Lake Bovilla. Breathe in the fresh mountain air on your cheeks in a setting of pure natural beauty. Trail details : Min Altitude : 460 m Max Altitude : 620 m Elevation: 160 m Distance up and down : 1.95 km ( 0,97 km one way)

Pause to sip water and chat in the shadows of a mountain cave before descending the mountain along the same route. FREE TIME: During the tour, the guide will give you free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Bovilla Lake. You can use this time to have your own snacks or drinks, or choose to enjoy lunch at the restaurant there.

After the amazing time we transfer back to Tirana and drop you off at the same place we picked you up.

KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE: PICK UP: Even with hotel pick-up, if needed guests may need to walk 1–10 minutes (longer for hotels outside urban areas) to the nearest meeting point that we recommend. IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. MOBILE DATA ROAMING: On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled FITNESS LEVEL: Basic level of fitness, NOT knee problems! ROAD CONDITONS: The road to Lake Bovilla is bumpy in certain parts and resembles a rural, unpaved road with plenty of potholes.