The 5 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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