The 14 Best Waterfall Tours in Albania

1.Bogove Waterfall and Osumi Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $79Our pick

Join Beratbackpackers Tours at 8:30 am for a full-day trip to Bogove Waterfall and Osumi Canyon. You’ll hike through forest, swim in cold water, wade through canyon pools, and stop for a traditional lunch. Guides such as Miri help with photos and the river route. Water shoes, transport, coffee, tea, and lunch are included.

“The canyon and waterfalls were both beautiful. Tour guide very knowledgable and ideal group size. Lunch was lovely also, nice traditional meal at local tavern.”

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2.Osumi Canyons and Bogova Waterfall from Berat – Tour by 1001 Albanian Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $72

From Berat, you’ll visit 20-meter Bogova Waterfall, walk and sometimes swim through Osumi Canyon, and stop at Kasabashi Bridge, the Bride’s Hole, and Abaz Aliu’s Footprint. Guides such as Genti add local history, geology, and photography. Private transport, water, and swimming jackets are included.

“Our tour began with a short walk from our hotel to the 1001 Albanian Adventures office. When we arrived we saw others getting water shoes from inside the store and my girlfriend asked for some but I was not offered any. However, that did not matter too much in the end (although, definitely would recommend). We departed Berat at roughly 9:10am and started our journey to Bogova Waterfall, we then stopped for coffee in a small town and then took a trip to the top of Osumi Canyon for some spectacular views. Following this, we then came down the canyon and went into it. Before heading into the canyon we…”

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3.Berat Osum Canyon & Bogove Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

From Berat, travel through Poliçan to the Bektashi shrine of Gjurma e Abaz Aliut, then hike or swim through Osum Canyon and walk to Bogove Waterfall. Guides such as Soni, Igi, Ervis, and Randi add local context. Summer brings canyon swimming; cooler seasons favor viewpoints above the gorge.

“Had a wonderful time at the Osum Canyon. Igi, the guide was absolutely amazing and made all the difference”

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4.From Berat exploring Bogova waterfall & Osumi canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join Piro, also referred to as Pirens, for a private 6 to 8 hour outing from Berat to Osumi Canyon and Bogova Waterfall. Expect canyon viewpoints, swimming in cold mountain water, optional cliff jumping, fruit, coffee, biscuits, and a traditional lunch. Pickup is near Berat’s new bridge in the Gorica neighborhood.

“Great experience with Piro. I had a private tour, just him and me in his Fiesta. We had a great time. He had good tips on the waterfall and in the canyon we went cliff jumping, great fun. Lunch with the locals, great experience. I came as a customer and left as a friend! Absolutely recommendable, all around.”

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5.BOGOVA WATERFALL & WINERY TOUR from Berat by 1001 AA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

From Berat, your guide drives you about 35 kilometers to Bogova Waterfall, where a 40-minute forest hike leads to a 20-meter cascade and swimming pool. On the return, visit Nurellari Winery for Pules and Debina wines, seasonal fruit, and local snacks. Guides such as Geraldo and Orest add local history and personal attention.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour thanks to the amazing guide, Geraldo. We learnt a lot about the regions history and culture. The walk to the waterfall was easy and the water cold and refreshing. The winery was really good. We opted to have lunch there and feasted on local food. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Berat.”

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6.Osumi Canyons and Bogova Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Join Discover Berat for a private day trip from Berat to cold-water Bogova Waterfall and the dramatic Osumi Canyon. Guide Ervis may lead your group through canyon water when conditions allow, along with viewpoint walks, the Abaz Ali shrine, a traditional lunch, coffee, and bottled water. Pickup from your hotel or guesthouse is included.

“Instead of rafting we did this tour. We were lucky enough to be together with 1 tour operator Ervis.”

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7.Dajti Mountain & Shengjergj Waterfall Day Trip on Land Rover

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Tirana at 9:00 AM in a small Land Rover group of up to six. With a personal English-speaking guide, you’ll hike 20 to 30 minutes to Shengjergji Waterfall, pause for photos or a swim, then visit Dajti National Park and Gurra e Perrise restaurant before returning. Hotel pickup may be arranged in advance.

“You should definitely book this. The guide is friendly, interesting, tells a lot of informations about everything we'll see. I'm glad I did this trip!”

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8.Visit Benje Thermal Baths & Kelcyra Waterfall & Langarica Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Saranda by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide for a 6 to 8-hour outing to Benja Thermal Baths, Langarica Canyon, and Kelcyra Gorge. You get hotel pickup, two hours at the hot springs, a stop at the 80-meter Rrepet e Këlcyrës Waterfall, and a small group capped at eight people.

“Excellent tour. Our guide was really friendly and helpful. We had the best time on the tour and the mini van was really comfortable and air conditioned.”

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9.Berat Guided Trip to Mount Tomorr and Bogove Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100

Travel from Berat into the Tomorr Mountains with an English-speaking guide and private 4x4 transport. Choose a drive or hike toward the 2,416-meter summit, learn about Bektashi traditions, swim at Bogove Waterfall, stop in communist-era Poliçan, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Guides may include Daniel or Randy, with Dike among the drivers.

“We really appreciated seeing some of Albania's unspoiled nature. Tomorr Mountain is impressive and Bogov Waterfall is beautiful (and very cold!). Our guide Daniel was very engaging and knowledgable and we had an excellent driver in Dike. Both were very friendly and we felt really well looked after.”

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10.Osum Canyon and Bogove Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $93

Travel from Berat to Poliçan, Bogove Waterfall, the Abaz Ali footprint, and Osum Canyon with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hike through forest, hear communist-era and Bektashi stories, enjoy a picnic lunch, and swim in the canyon during summer. The group can include up to 17 people.

“Superbe expérience, nous avons passé une excellente journée, beaux paysages, belle promenade dans le canyon, accessible à tous. De la fraîcheur bien agréable Le repas était bon, frais.”

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11.Shen Gjergji Waterfall & Tirana Sunset Included Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Leave Tirana for Shëngjergji Waterfall, reached by a roughly 20-minute walk through lush mountain scenery. Then enjoy pizza, a drink, and sunset views over the city at Ballkoni i Tiranës. Hotel pickup, refreshments, transport, and a local guide are included. Groups are limited to four people.

“Had a great time! Very beautiful and Really Sweet guides. A beautiful waterfall and a great view over the city with pizza!”

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12.Full Day Tour to Albanian Alps Theth, Grunas Waterfall, Blue Eye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Travel from Tirana into Albania’s northern mountains with a guide and a maximum of six people. Visit Shkodra, Boge, Nderlysaj, Theth, Grunas Waterfall, and the Blue Eye. Expect steep mountain roads, a long hiking section, church and village history, and time for photos or a swim.

“The whole Albanian Alps day tour experience was spectacular. I loved everything! Our guide Albi took perfect care of us and our safety.. Thank you very much . We are absolutely impressed with his driving skills and his knowledge about Albania.If you are considering: 100% experience worth having and we would totally recommend it to anyone. Show me Albania are very helpful and responsive.”

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13.Waterfalls and wine flows – Bogova waterfall and Alpeta Winery Winetasting tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $104

Travel from Berat to Bogova Waterfall for a 40-minute forest hike, a 20-meter cascade, and a possible swim. Then visit Alpeta Winery for local wine, cheese, olives, fruit, and dried fruit, with family members explaining the winemaking story. Guides may include Eri, Geri, or Erilda.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! We were lucky enough to have the company and guidance of Eri and Geri and saw many beautiful sights and learned more about Albanian culture.”

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14.SOTIRA WATERFALL HIKING/TREKKING from Berat by 1001 Albanian Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $98

Leave Berat at 8:00 a.m. for Sotirë Waterfall, where one cascade drops from above and another bursts from the rock. A private 4x4 and accompanying local guide handle the long mountain approach. Expect roughly four hours on the road and two to five hours on foot, with spring offering the strongest flow.

“We had a nice trip. Despite the low water level in the canyon, the guides made it a wonderful experience. The canyon is most beautiful from the inside, so a canyon hike is t he best option on the summer. After the trip we also had an extended lunch.”

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