From Tirana: Scenic Hike to Pellumbas Cave and Historic Petrela Castle Tour
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8 Ratings
Pellumbas
Embark on a scenic hike to Pellumbas Cave and explore the historic Petrela Castle on this captivating tour from Tirana. Discover the wonders of nature and Albania's rich heritage in one unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Cave of Pellumbas - Discover the fascinating Pellumbas Cave, also known as the Black Cave, nestled near Pellumbas village in Albania. Our journey begins with a scenic 35-minute car ride from Tirana to Pellumbas village, where we’ll embark on a memorable hiking adventure. The well-marked path, of moderate difficulty, winds through a captivating landscape that includes lush forests, the tranquil Erzen River, the majestic Dajti Mountain, and breathtaking vistas of Tirana city.
As we trek to the cave, soaking in the natural beauty, the journey takes approximately 1 hour. Upon reaching the cave entrance, we’ll pause briefly to catch our breath before venturing inside. The cave’s interior is expansive, resembling an underground mine. Illuminating our way with torches, we’ll marvel at its unique and mesmerizing features. Pellumbas Cave is renowned in Europe for its six well-defined karst galleries, and it sits at an elevation of 350 meters, forming a tunnel that stretches an impressive 70-80 meters in length.
What's Included
- Admission fees included
- Complimentary torch usage
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Comfortable transportation via car or mini-van
- 0.5L bottled water provided
What's Not Included
- Everything not mentioned in the included section
- Food and Drinks
Additional Information
Start your day with a picturesque trek in the mesmerizing terrain of Pellumbas Cave, a place where the allure of the outdoors intersects with the mystery of subterranean wonders. After your journey, relax in a 35-minute drive to Petrela Castle, a historical stronghold situated amidst breathtaking scenery. Our excursion guarantees a distinctive amalgam of thrill, revelation, and the splendor of Albania’s history, gifting you enduring remembrances. Don’t let this chance slip by; reserve your place on our trip today!
Location
The Cave of Pellumbas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(8 Ratings)
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Relax40666980595
Sep 16, 2023
Amazing and refreshing cave experience - It was an amazing experience, my guide Riges was really experienced, generous and fun, we got to see the cave and bath in the river next to the canyon! The hike was quite easy (It was my second or third hike, so I'm a beginner tbh), and we had no problems at all! Just as a reminder, the water is freezing cold 🥶
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426dalaln
Sep 6, 2023
Don't miss it - I needed this adventure for my sole. I would have never done it and felt the joy of discovering without my gentle and smart guide. He used to play in these mountains when he was a child!
A gentle reminder: Just wear your hiking shoes :)
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Cassiem692
Aug 26, 2023
Great hiking experience - Valter was an amazing guide! The hike is a bit arduous - not for beginners but fantastic. Swimming in the canyon was a highlight, along with eating at a local restaurant afterward and chatting with some of the local villagers. Highly recommend this experience. Thank you!!
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Escape30759835028
Jul 5, 2023
Hard but worth it. The fearless guide - Amazing nature, with an amazing and fearless guide. A very hard hike in the heat, not for the fainthearted, but its worth the pain after! We saw waterfalls, the cave, and climbed a lot of rocks.
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N1175bamarcusg
Jun 18, 2023
Best hiking experience ever - I’m gonna try and keep this review short, simple and to the point. I was very ill on the day we began, vomited multiple times, felt like passing at at various stages due to suffering from a bad cold. Our tour guide carried me, made sure I was ok, helped with my sickness and pretty much saved my life, WHILST at the same time making it so enjoyable with the history and facts. We did the whole thing. The guy that took us is a legend.
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Joana_t
Jan 29, 2022
Beautiful natyre and a wanderful experience - I enjoyed every moment. Took a lot of pictures to remind me of it. The tour guide Riges was very polite, fun and knowledgble :)
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Gertineb2023
Aug 31, 2023
Beautiful walking tour - The walk was very nice and beautiful. Our guide adapted well to our pace and we had a lot of fun with him. He also had a lot to say about Albania and almost always had answers to our questions. After walking for an hour we arrived at the cave. We walked in there for a while and it was special to see. The guide guided us well through the cave and helped us where necessary. After getting back to the car, we drove to the river. We didn't swim because it had rained. That was a shame, because it also made the tour shorter. It was really beautiful and fun.
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Tino_s
Apr 5, 2022
Impressive cave surrounded by beautifull scenery - You have a wonderfull (mountains, river) scenery along the path towards (and also backwards) the cave. The cave is impressive in dimension and (rock) formation. Heldi is a great, reliable guide and could tell you quite a lot things about nature and history of albania. He was very helpfull and assisted whenever you asked it. Only he could have gone deeper with into the cave..
Pick up and drop off were prefect.
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