4 Horse Riding in Albania to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Ride for about four hours with Funky Adventures through the hills and valleys near Përmet. Avenir, Avi, and Lilly help beginners and experienced riders follow old trails past Leusë, Lengarica Canyon, stone bridges, ruins, springs, and villages. Snacks, fruit, drinks, wine, helmets, and transport are included.

“WOW! First it was a delight to see such happy and well loved and cared for horses. They are free to roam the countryside when not working. They are strong well cared for animals. Really a highlight of over a month in Albania. The area is stunning and Avi and his partner are excellent guides. Thank you”

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2.Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa NP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $101

Meet Avenir at Funky Guest House for a four-hour horseback trip through Vjosa National Park. Ride beside the wild Vjosa River, pass stone villages and old churches, stop for snacks and local wine, and receive photos and videos afterward.

“Highly recomend this tour! Perfectly organized, friendly horses, exciting trip.”

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3.Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $101

Set out from Nivicë with a friendly Albanian and English-speaking guide for a horseback ride toward Kakome Bay. Calm horses, beginner-friendly instruction, sea views, and small groups make this a relaxed way to see Saranda’s countryside beyond the beach.

“Hele fijne tour. De gids was een vriendelijke man die het goed uitlegde en de paarden onder controle had. Zeker aan te raden”

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4.From Tirana/Durresi : Gjirokaster & Horse Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $100

Travel from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Gjirokaster for its stone lanes, castle, traditional bazaar, and a one-hour guided horse ride in the countryside. The day also includes a stop at Albania’s Blue Eye. English and Spanish guides are available, and Kristi may lead your trip.

“Onze begeleider Kristi was een hele goede begeleider. Hij deelde zijn levensverhalen en zorgde voor een comfortabele rit. Hijzelf was heel respectvol tegenover ons en creëerde een goede balans tussen vrije tijd en begeleiding en paste heel goed aan onze behoeften. In het algemeen was de rit comfortabel, we waren op tijd bij alles. De begeleider was een topper en we raden het 100% aan om met hem een tour te nemen.”

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