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Cave of Pellumbas, Canyons & Castles Hiking Tour: Full Day Exploration with Lunch Included
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Pellumbas
Embark on a full day hiking tour in Albania, exploring the Cave of Pellumbas, canyons, and castles. Enjoy a swim in the Erzen River, indulge in a delicious lunch, and visit the famous Petrele castle. Hotel drop-off included.
Embark on a full day hiking tour in Albania, exploring the Cave of Pellumbas, canyons, and castles. Enjoy a swim in the Erzen River, indulge in a delicious lunch, and visit the famous Petrele castle. Hotel drop-off included.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Cave of Pellumbas - Upon arrival, there is a moderate hike to reach the cave, situated 500 meters above the Adriatic Sea. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is highly recommended. Visitors will have the chance to explore the cave, also known as the “Black Cave.” The cave extends approximately 360 meters deep, featuring impressive stalagmites…
- The Cave of Pellumbas - Upon arrival, there is a moderate hike to reach the cave, situated 500 meters above the Adriatic Sea. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is highly recommended. Visitors will have the chance to explore the cave, also known as the “Black Cave.” The cave extends approximately 360 meters deep, featuring impressive stalagmites and stalactites within its darkness. Headlights will be provided for the exploration.
- The Cave of Pellumbas - After the cave exploration, the group will hike back to the village café for a lunch that includes locally produced foods. Lunch is included in the tour.
- Canyons of Erzen River - This is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Tirana area. The Erzen River, flowing through rocky terrain, has carved out these spectacular canyons over centuries. The crystal-clear water and the depth of the canyons offer unique and breathtaking views. There are pools in front of the waterfall at the canyons for those who wish to swim during the summer months.
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Petrela Castle - After a day of exploration, the tour concludes with a short drive to Petrela Castle. Perched on a hill, it offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and Tirana in the distance. Guests can enjoy a drink at the charming restaurant located at the top, rebuilt from the old castle. There might even be an opportunity to catch the sunset.
The tour concludes with a drop-off at the hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Wear walking shoes
- swimwear if desired
- Weather dependent, if cancelled a full refund will be offered
- Wear walking shoes
- swimwear if desired
- Weather dependent, if cancelled a full refund will be offered
Additional Information
Full-Day Explorer Tour with Lunch Included
Experience the stunning landscapes of Albania with this immersive tour. Begin with a one-hour hike each way to the locally renowned Black Cave, where headlights will be provided for your exploration.
Marvel at the breathtaking views of the canyons, followed by a hike to the Erzen River, where you can…
Full-Day Explorer Tour with Lunch Included
Experience the stunning landscapes of Albania with this immersive tour. Begin with a one-hour hike each way to the locally renowned Black Cave, where headlights will be provided for your exploration.
Marvel at the breathtaking views of the canyons, followed by a hike to the Erzen River, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim during the summer months.
Lunch is provided. Conclude your day of adventure with a visit to Petrele Castle, where you can enjoy a cold beverage and explore one of the region’s most famous castles. A drink of your choice is included. The tour concludes with a convenient hotel drop-off.
Location
The Cave of Pellumbas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(17 Ratings)
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Markdhv
Sep 14, 2024
A must when visiting the Tirana area - The tour was quite an experience. The owner of the agency, Mario, guided me and two other tourists himself, and his English was fluent. The people were great, and the places we visited were practically all for ourselves—not crowded at all. You can see bats in the caves, and if you are lucky, you might spot tortoises during the tour through the mountains as we did. The final stop at the canyons is very beautiful and perfect for swimming. This water that is a bit further then the first you will see is a bit warmer due to the reservoir above, where the sun can reach it. Very unexpectedly, on our way back through the forest, the weather became crazy, with heavy rain, hail, and lightning. Unfortunately, visiting the castle was no longer possible due to safety concerns. It turned into a very long day, but Mario was amazing and made sure we reached our destinations for the night. I would definitely recommend this trip! Thanks, Mario!
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Eileenpe6321hr
Jul 8, 2024
Amazing activity - Jimmy is great guy and a very patient guide. We can see that he knows his job very well.
The views were amazing and swimming in the canyon was really good too. The local food in the restaurant was great.
Hiking is not that hard except if you have asthma problems.
We spent an incredible day because of Jimmy.
Don't hesitate, this tour is amazing especially with Jimmy the perfect guide 😉.
Jimmy we love you!
Richard and Eileen
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Backpacker267317
Jun 29, 2024
A great day tour! - I really enjoyed this tour and was truly impressed by the cave and its history, dating back to medieval times. Thank you to Jimmy, our tour guide who made the road easier for us and was very helpful and informative throughout the day.
The canyons were just stunning, that for me was a 10/10 experience on my little day trip from Tirana. I also enjoyed our last destination, the beautiful Castle of Petrela, dating back to Byzantine times. Thanks for a great day Jimmy! The tour covers various sites and includes a traditional lunch which was great.
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Silviamatilda_a
May 19, 2024
Perfect cardio - We should first start by saying a big thank you to Jimmy for being such a positive and helpful guide throughout the trip. He was very communicate and offered to carry our heavy bag and was happy to make as many stops as we needed so we can take photos.
The hike to the cave itself is slightly long, however it can be done by people of all ages (as we have seen during the day). Once you get to the cave, you will need to be very careful since the cave itself is very slippery. We followed Jimmy's instructions and with his help we managed to avoid slipping. If possible, we would recommend that you bring a head torch and definitely some shoes with good adherence.
Unfortunately, we could not get to the canyons part of the trips since we were told that it was not safe due to recent flooding, so that was a bit disappointing but understandable. The trip to the castle was fairly short but it was enough to go all the way up and take a few wonderful photos.
Overall, we would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys nature. It is also very close to Tirana.
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72laurynasm
May 13, 2024
Passionate and knowledgeable tour guide that makes you sure you’ve had the best time. - Straight from picking you up, the tour guide was really friendly and well spoken, along with his driver.
He really knew how to make you feel comfortable and had so much knowledge of Tirana with the ability to answer any question you would ask.
Quite possibly the most passionate tour guide of his craft and had the most fun and relaxed experience.
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Alex
May 29, 2023
Wonderful trip! - I had the pleasure of having the guide, Mario, take me around the whole day. All in all an incredible trip. He was incredibly friendly and was able to tell me a lot about the area we were in. The lunch at the restaurant near the cave was amazing and delicious. All in all am incredible trip!
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Kamila_c
Nov 14, 2022
Good experience with room for improvement - Good experience, fantastic driver. Despite not knowing English he would go and pick some grapes and red berries for us to eat. The hike can be difficult at times but was very fun.
I would advise the other travelers to take a lamp and a helmet for themselves when going into the cave as it is tricky otherwise (you can grab it from the restaurant where you will have lunch). The cave also can be slippery. My guide was fun to walk with, I would not mind him being more knowledgeable about the tour though. I would love to know some history behind the caves and the track. Even a few lines would help a lot about each of the stops. Due to the protest happening on the day I was also not dropped off home and after a long day of hiking it did feel like a chore to walk back my my hostel. I would do it again
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Trek20845593455
Sep 28, 2022
Be Ready! It's not Easy - The Hoking experience was Not easy, Enjoyed the nature, the Sun and the great View ,, still the Cave itself it's nothing to see and I don't think it deserved all the effort
Also, the lunch was below average
The Overall experience was Positive
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Chrisd6337
Oct 6, 2023
The trip was well organised apart from the lightning in the cave, which was insufficient . I slipped over twice although no inju - The floor in areas is wet and mixed with the mud makes it very slippy. More lighting is required. But the views inside are stunning. The trek upto and back are also very beautiful views of the mountains
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Donato_scuba
Nov 2, 2022
Not worth it - The expectation was high and we were disappointed. The tour lasted 5h, the guide was young and not very engaging. Departed at 9. At 10 am we were going to the cave that is reached through a nice path along the mountain but then we got in and out, do not expect the tourist caves. Time to arrive 2 h Visit time 5 Min.
The lunch we had at 12, nothing exceptional although the gentleman of the 'restaurant' was hospitable.
Immediately after we went down to the river .. nice maybe only in summer if you want to spend the day there but not to visit.
Lastly, the castle, or rather its ruins. Inside now there is only one restaurant .. even there visit of 10 Min also because beyond the beautiful panorama alas there is nothing else.
Return at 14.
Quality low price high.
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