Full-Day Lake Bovilla Hiking Tour from Tirana with Reservoir Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike to Lake Bovilla, one of the closest mountain escapes from Tirana
• 02 Take in fabulous views over the Bovilla Reservoir and surrounding landscapes
• 03 Enjoy fresh air and natural scenery between two mountain ranges
• 04 Choose a route in an area known for both simple and more challenging climbs

Sign up for this full-day tour to Lake Bovilla, which lies between two mountain ranges on the northeastern side of Tirana. It is one of the closest areas to the capital for hiking and rock climbing, with routes that vary in difficulty from simple to more challenging. Enjoy fresh mountain air, beautiful natural scenery, and rewarding views over the reservoir and its surroundings.

Enjoy fresh mountain air, beautiful natural scenery, and rewarding views over the reservoir and its surroundings.

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 Tirana

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lake Bovilla Hike from Tirana

• Depart from our office at Rruga Myslym Shyri 7, Tiranë, near Intersport, at 10:00.
• Travel by car for nearly 1 hour to reach Bovilla Reservoir, the main water source for Tirana, located 20 km northeast of the capital.
• Stop for a few minutes to enjoy the nature and fresh air of the area. Use this time for your final preparations before the climbing session, including warm-up exercises.
• Start the hike, which will take nearly 1 hour. At the end, enjoy the fabulous views of the surroundings and some free time for lunch.
• Begin the descent back to Bovilla Reservoir.
• Return to Tirana full of memories and with a smile.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport
• Tour guide
• Entry/Admission - Bovilla Climbing Area
• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Everything not mentioned above

What to bring

• Don't forget your camera.
• Wear comfortable hiking shoes.
• Bring 1.5L of water.
• Bring dried fruits (dried grapes, nuts, etc.), chocolate bars, caffeinated gel packets, and energy or granola bars.
• Bring your lunch if you want to have a picnic.
• Bring a backpack.

Know before you go

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Smoking inside the vehicle is prohibited.
• Eating inside the vehicle is prohibited.
• Most travellers can participate.
• Pets are allowed only on personal tours.
• This experience does not require a minimum number of travellers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rruga Myslym Shyri 49/1, Tiranë 1001, Albania

Tour start

Tirana, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.