Full-Day Gramsh Tour with Banja Lake and Holta River Canyon

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ride a boat on the crystal-clear waters of Banja Lake
• 02 Explore the majestic Holta River Canyon near Kabash village
• 03 Meet and interact with the locals in Gramsh town
• 04 Visit Gramsh's daily marketplace to see local goods and products

Sign up for an exciting day excursion to Gramsh to explore Banja Lake, formed by controlling the Devolli River stream and building a hydropower plant for electricity production. Continue to the Holta River Canyon, a river canyon a few kilometres long, shaped by erosion and earthquake activity. This tour combines scenic lake views, local life in Gramsh, and a unique canyon exploration experience.

Enjoy photo stops along the shore and, if you wish, take an optional boat trip on the lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Gramsh

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Banja Lake, Gramsh Market and Holta River Canyon

• Depart from your hotel and meet your tour guide at the specified meeting place for the transfer to Banja Lake, where the program begins.
• Enjoy photo stops along the shore and, if you wish, take an optional boat trip on the lake.
• Drive towards the town of Gramsh for a short visit to the daily marketplace, where you can see locals selling their goods and products. The town was home to a military weaponry factory during the communist regime.
• Have lunch, and afterwards drive towards the Holta River near Kabash village, where you will prepare to explore the canyon. It will be a unique experience.
• In the late afternoon, head back to the pier or your hotel to end the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable A/C car, minivan, or van
• English-speaking Albanian tour guide/driver
• Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees, wherever needed
• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Boat trip on the lake

What to bring

• Swimming suit
• Proper shoes or sandals

Know before you go

• Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement made in advance for visits by large groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Gramsh, Albania

Tour start

Gramsh, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.