Day tour of Berat and Karavasta lagoon from Tirana&Durres

Price

95

Duration

1 day

Max People

8

Min Age

7

Tour Type

 

Overview

Experience an unforgettable day exploring Albania’s natural wonders and historic gems! Begin with a serene boat ride through the stunning Karavasta Lagoon, home to endangered Dalmatian pelicans, then step back in time at Berat’s hilltop castle with panoramic views over this UNESCO World Heritage town. With vibrant neighborhoods and iconic architecture, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and culture.

Highlights:

  • Visit the city of “one above another windows”
  • Walk through narrow cobblestone streets of Mangalem and Gorice
  • Boat ride and birdwatching at the largest lagoon in Albania
  • Photoshoot Dalmatian pelicans
  • Small group size

Included/Excluded

  • Professional tour guide/driver
  • Transportation with comfortable car
  • Boat tour in Karavasta lagoon
  • Entrance fee to Karavasta national park
  • Fuel and taxes
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Tour Plan

Itinerary

Kick off your exciting day tour from either Tirana or Durres, where you’ll meet your friendly local guide before heading to the stunning Karavasta Lagoon. As the largest lagoon in Albania, it boasts an impressive 5% of the world’s population of the endangered Dalmatian pelican, making it a must-visit for birdwatching enthusiasts. Glide through the tranquil waters on a boat tour, soaking in the serene beauty and diverse birdlife that calls this unique ecosystem home. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Adriatic coast, keeping an eye out for seasonal migratory birds visiting the national park.

Next, we’ll venture to the iconic Castle of Berat, where you can wander through charming narrow streets lined with traditional houses. Climb to the castle’s heights for breathtaking views of the historic town below, offering a perfect backdrop for unforgettable photos. After savoring a delicious traditional lunch within the castle walls, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the vibrant Mangalem neighborhood, stroll along the scenic Osumi River, and capture stunning shots of the picturesque Gorica Bridge. This authentic area is a key reason Berat is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy some free time to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere before we conclude our adventure and return to your hotel in the afternoon.

FAQs

  • How do I book a tour?

To book a tour directly on our website, simply click the “Boin Now” button at the top-right corner of the page. For our day tours, we provide a convenient "Book Now, Pay Later" option. You can reserve any day tour directly on our website and confirm your booking by making the payment up to 24 hours before the departure date.

  • Is this a private or group tour?

This is a small group tour up to 8 people operating every day.

  • Is the tour departure guaranteed?

Our day tours are guaranteed to depart with a minimum of two participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached up to 24 hours before departure date, we will contact you with alternative travel suggestions.

  • Can I book the tour as a solo traveler?

Solo travelers are welcomed to join this tour.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation more than 24 hours before departure, 100% of the total paid amount is refunded, deducting the transaction fees. Cancellation less than 24 hours before departure, no refund is provided. Please read tour terms & conditions page for more information.

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Laura L
9 September 2025
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Interesting and varied day It is a very pleasant and varied day! Gezim is a fantastic and interesting guide who knows a lot about Albania, incredible! Berat was the highlight of the day for us!
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Sina K
9 June 2024
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Great trip for seeing different sides of Albania It was a great trip, we got to see many different sides of Albania! We were lucky with our amazing guide. He had a lot of knowledge about the different areas of Berat and the Lagoon, and was overall a great guy. Great driver too! The national park was beautiful with many birds. Berat city was also beautiful, especially the castle and old town buildings. If you enjoy both nature and architecture, this trip is highly recommended!
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Max K
7 June 2024
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Trip to Berat and Karavasta Lagoon IT was a very nice Trip , Berat is a stunning City and Karavasta Lagoon is also Worth to See.Tour Guide gezim , was friendly and Had a lot of knowledge , WE were satisfied.
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Maria B
25 May 2024
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A great day We had a wonderful day, Berat is absolutely worth seeing and very fascinating. Our tour guide was very courteous and friendly. It was very pleasant with him. If we come back, we would choose him again. His name is Elvis (Visi).Thank you for the lovely day!!
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Geert D
21 May 2024
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Great trip to Karavasta and Berat Thanks a lot for the perfectly organized tour to the Karavasta lagoon and Berat. We had a super guide who gave a lot of info and showed great care. We were only 2, so this was great. I would definitely recommend!
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Buddhist1986
4 May 2024
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Enjoyable and well planned trip! Taulant is my tour guide, and I enjoyed his company, his friendliness, his knowledge and experience around the places we went. The tour was a small group of 5 people, which i liked as i didn't like those big bus tour which could be chaotic. As a 62 countries traveler, this Lagoon ride was one of my favourite top 10 experiences in my traveling history. Then we went to Berat, walked around in our free time, it was really enjoyable. I would definitely recommend people to take this tour!
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Kieran
22 April 2024
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Excellent We were contacted the day before directly by our driver / tour guide; Taulant.We were provided with very clear instructions where to be picked up from, the driver was bang on time.There were 5 of us on the tour in total, Taulant was very good at making sure everyone was included.We had great weather, John the pelican was magnificent, the boat tour was very enjoyable.Berat was beautiful and managed to get some excellent photos of the castle and the town.Overall an excellent day and would certainly recommend. 10/10 to Taulant.
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Maggie L
18 April 2024
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One of the best tours - Berat / Karavasta We did various different tours whilst in Albania, and this has to be one of my favourite ones! Karavasta Lagoon is so tucked away, so tranquil and the Dalmatian pelicans very exotic to see! We also saw the flamingoes grouping together on the small isles in the lagoon. Taulant, our guide, took us also to a restaurant/bar nearby where the complex had two huge ostriches running around! My kids were enjoying this surprise a lot! The walk to the beach there is also worth it, as there are pretty seashells by water - fun for the kids to collect! Berat is a small town - extremely quaint, clean and provides some amazing views - both from the fortress and by the river bank. Many superb insta opps in Berat! And really tasty ice cream that is one of the cheapest in the country! Taulant is a good, calm and patient guide who is happy to go an extra mile for his customers!
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christhie2018
8 March 2024
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Very nice combination What a great idea to combine a canoe trip on the lagoon with a visit to Berat, well done. Our guide, Taulan, gave us a wealth of information and answered all our questions about life in Albania both under communist rule, during the financial crisis and the current growth prospects, thank you.
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Ronnie Steve H
21 February 2024
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Great experience This tour was impeccably organized, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey. I didn't know what to expect from the lagoon beforehand & was pleasently surprised by the boat trip. Berat was really interesting and picturesque. Also, the guide was very knowledgable and capable of answering every question.

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