Albania · ALBANIA OFF ROAD ADVENTURES
Albania has more track than tarmac and quad and 4x4 days are the honest way to use it. These 13 are compared on route length, whether a licence is needed, and how much of the day is actually driving.
Ride from Tirana, Durrës, Golem, or Qerret in an air-conditioned 4x4 to Bovilla Lake, then hike or drive partway up Gamti Mountain. Guides such as Erind, Jeffrey, and Anest add Albanian history, photo help, and flexible support along the trail.
“Had the time of my life, very nice trip and guide. Would totally recommend 👌 👍”
Ride an open-top Land Rover from Saranda with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. Visit Lekuresi Castle, Porto Palermo, Qeparo, Piqeras, a 4x4-only beach, and the Blue Eye. Hotel or port pickup is available, with optional family lunch and train transport at the spring.
“The tour was amazing! Albania is so welcoming and coming from America we didn’t expect to love Albania so much. The staff was so kind and picked/drop off at the perfect location. My favorite part was probably the off road jeep experience which was a lot of fun! We all stayed together in a large group with 6 jeeps total. The Albanian family style lunch was very good and it was all homemade. We passed by and stopped at multiple places where it is important to go see. It is a very long day but it’s filled with a lot of fun! When I come back I will be doing…”
Drive a 600cc ATV from central Vlora with an English-speaking guide such as Ricky or Dimitri. After a safety briefing and test ride, follow a 30 km route to Narta Lagoon, Zvernec Monastery, and the Porto Novo viewpoint, with drinks, photos, and safety support included.
“We spent a really good time with Ricky, we stopped many times to discover Zverec and the surroundings, where Ricky explain us the history of Albania and take really good photos and videos. We really recommand it !”
Drive a 450cc 4x4 ATV through the countryside around Saranda with Marco or another licensed English and Italian-speaking guide. Expect a three-hour, non-sporting route with sea views, rivers, mountains, olive groves, orchards, and old villages. One or two people can share a quad.
“I’ve never ridden a quad & was very nervous. Marco is an excellent guide - he coached each person through the obstacles & made it an unforgettable experience! I had a smile on my face the entire time ☺️”
Join Marko, Emiljano, or another local English-speaking guide for a full-day SUV trip from Tirana, Durrës, Shkodër, Lezhë, or Shëngjin. You’ll cross mountain roads through Bogë and Qafë Thore, explore Theth, and hike to the Blue Eye Waterfall. Lunch is bought separately.
“It was a great trip, me and my wife enjoyed a smooth drive and sightseeing. The guide was very polite, patient and friendly. He answered all our questions about the place we went to whenever we asked. He even bought us drinks on the way, thanks to that kind heart. We'll definitely contact you whenever we visit Albania.”
Spend about 6.5 hours in a 4x4 exploring Borsh Beach, the Blue Eye, Shen Vasil and other quiet mountain stops. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the rough roads, while lunch, one drink, beach umbrellas, and entry fees are included. Guides have included Xhulio, Erion, Cindy, and Julio.
“So much fun! Totally recommend anyone doing this especially over any other 4x4 tour. Guides were attentive and so much fun. So much included and a great amount of time at each place, never felt rushed. 10/10”
Meet Quad Squad Durres in Durrës 30 minutes early, then ride an ATV toward secluded Kallmi Beach. Expect steep, challenging mountain roads, sea views, vegetation, goats, clean water, and a 90-minute outdoor trip. Every driver must show a valid car driving licence.
“Fantastic experience and easily the best activity in Durrës. The mountain route is challenging and not for the faint-hearted, so if you’re uneasy with dangerous roads, it’s best to ride as a passenger. A valid driving licence is required to operate the quad bikes. This is probably the best quad biking experience in true mountain conditions.”
Leave central Tirana with guides Ed, Nik, or Genti and take the wheel of a 4x4 on rough mountain tracks near the city. You’ll pass forgotten villages, small farms, wild herbs, and steep valleys, with a picnic lunch included. The Lada has a manual gearbox, so stick-shift experience helps.
“Superbe, expérience on n’a pas vu passer la journée, le guide est super sympa, elle nous a donné beaucoup d’informations sur la région et les villages aux alentours aussi. La conduite du Jimmy est incroyable n’ayant pas vu le temps passé, je recommande fortement cela permis de découvrir une autre facette de l’Albanie et de Tirana”
Leave Berat by 4x4 for Qafe Dardhe, then ride with mules through Tomorri Mountain countryside before a 30-minute hike to an old mountain castle. Guides such as Alma, Steiven, Arbri, and Zamo lead the day, with a local picnic and village-family visit included.
“The trip with the mules was beautiful, beautiful nature. And he was dedicated to us as a guide the whole way. It was an amazing experience. I recommend it for both children and adults.”
Ride from Durrës in a blue Mitsubishi Safari car to Bovilla Lake, with an English or Italian guide, rough countryside roads, photo stops, and a 15-minute hike up Mount Gamti. You get 90 minutes at the lake for views, snacks, drinks, or a quiet break.
“Had an amazing jeep safari today. We went to some amazing viewpoints, seen lots of bunkers and was taught a lot of history. The guide was fantastic from the get go, he let us choose our own music, gave us constant updates on where we were going and the history of the area. We even stopped for a quick beer on the way back. 100% recommend this tour for anyone visiting durres or surrounding areas.”
Spend about nine hours exploring Bovilla Reservoir, hiking or riding a van up Mount Gamti, then visiting Kruja Castle and its Old Bazaar. Pickup from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Qerret is included. Guides such as Jetnor and Anest add local stories, while the rough road makes the 4x4 van a sensible choice.
“The guide Anest was super nice and helpful even though I had fear of heights he helped me out and also he was very knowledgeable when we did the tour in Kruja”
Leave Tirana with a guide, learn ATV basics, then ride 14 km through village fields above the Adriatic coast. Finish at Kodra e Kuajve near Durres for views, free time, and an optional horse ride. Transport, helmet, water, and ATV hire are included.
“Heerlijke dag gehad! Mooie bus met goede airco, aardig en enthousiast personeel en een heerlijke lunch en quadtour gehad. Zeker een aanrader!”
Travel by private 4x4 from Saranda or Ksamil to Albania’s Blue Eye and Gjirokaster. Your licensed guide, including guide Rajan on one reported tour, handles the route while you swim, tour the castle, eat, shop, and enjoy time at your own pace.
“Hele vriendelijke jongen die goed Engels praat en ons veel heeft verteld over (het leven in) Albanië en mooie plekken heeft laten zien waar je ook de tijd krijgt om alleen rond te kijken.”
Pick a harbour, a spring or a mountain road.
