3 independent reviews for Explore Albania small group tour
Reviews for Explore Albania small group tour
Lydie Gardner review 16 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The trip to Apollonia.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be careful where you swim!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes to an extent. Sadly Albania 's rush to embrace mass tourism is having a detrimental effect. Go now before it gets spoilt.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A really fascinating and varied holiday with a helpful knowledgeable guide.Anonymous review 21 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
I really didn’t know anything about Albania but I came away feeling I had learnt a lot about the country, the people, the food and the scenery. Seeing wild tortoises was amazing!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for the driving. There seems to be no rules and you overtake and cut in when traffic is coming towards you. However there never seems to be any road rage. Mountain roads a bit scary. We needed cash in most places rather than cards.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes it provided jobs in tourism. Obviously tourism is very important for this country but seeing all the hotels being built was alarming.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Read the operator's response here:
Thank you so much for your review and for sharing your experience.
You're absolutely right, the local driving can be quite different from what many are used to, and it can feel a bit chaotic. While it may seem like there are no rules, as you noted, it's surprisingly calm with very little road rage! Our drivers are highly experienced and are used to the local conditions and driving. That's why travelling as part of a small group is such a good option for Albania, as a local guide and driver can make the experience much more relaxing.
Gaynor Sinton review 1 Jul 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The mountain scenery. The castles and the Roman remains.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check the accomodation before you go. We had 3 night stay on the coast and had to endure 3 nights of very loud music which started at 8pm and finished at midnight.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not particularly.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a few disappointments as regards accommodation and one trip had not been booked for us. We have used Responsible Travel several times in the past but we didn't feel that this trip fitted the criteria.Read the operator's response here:
Thank you for your feedback and we are sorry that this tour did not always meet your expectations. The tour was tailormade and led by a local Albanian guide with visits to local providers. In high season on the Albanian Riviera it is common for hotels to put on entertainment. This was a small hotel in a quiet area, however we understand that the live band playing until midnight was upsetting.
We are sorry you did not think that the tour benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation. All our local staff including your guide are locally based and employed full time, which is only possible with the support of visitors such as yourself. We include visits to local family run restaurants and businesses such as in Fishte and Dukat in addition the visit to Llogara National Park supports the conservation work in that area.
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