The 4 Off-Road Safaris in Albania That Earn Their Price

1.Saranda Jeep Safari 4×4 a Castle, Secret Beach and Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

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…”

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2.Sarandë Sea Safari: Speedboat to Hidden Coves & Wild Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $33Best value

Board a modern speedboat in Sarandë with a local skipper and head north to Kakome Bay, Soldier Bay, Krorez Beach, sea caves, and a World War II wreck. Swim, snorkel, take photos, or stop for lunch. Captain Eri is praised for clear English, good communication, and entertaining stories.

“Excellent tour and communication with captain Eri who speaks really good English and has lots of stories to share. Highly recommended”

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3.Off-Road 4×4 Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 6h 30m · from $84

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”

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4.Bovilla Lake & Mount Gamti Expedition by 4×4 Safari car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours · from $58

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.”

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