Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel
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Is Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel worth booking?
Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel is a 3-hour experience in Saranda, Albania, from $24 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 46 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (46)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $24 per person
On this tour we will explore The National Park of “Blue Eye,” and The Fortress Lekuresi. Both sites are attractive tourist places, both rich in history and beauty. It’s a very picturesque area, where crystal clear water
What you get
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
On this tour we will explore The National Park of “Blue Eye,” and The Fortress Lekuresi. Both sites are attractive tourist places, both rich in history and beauty. It’s a very picturesque area, where crystal clear water gushes out from within the mountain Mali i Gjërë. This actual spring is the largest and a most interesting source among the other 18 springs that flow from Mali i Gjërë. It has been declared a Natural Monument and has an oval shape similar to the shape of an eye. The spring has great depth, which goes up to 50m, and it’s surrounded by dense and lush vegetation. All in all, the area offers a great time out for adults, as well as for children.
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Lunch
- Train ticket in Blue Eye
What you'll see and do
The Blue Eye
As unexpectedly spectacular as the coast of Southern Albania is (and it is magnificent!) what you would expect to see there are sights reminiscent of the Mediterranean more so than the tropics. Yet, as we know by now, Albania is the land of the unexpected! The country hides its small tropical paradise, aptly called the Blue Eye (in Albanian: Syri i Kaltër). Perhaps the most breathtakingly beautiful sight in Albania, the Blue Eye is located about a 30-minute drive away from the coastal city of Saranda on the road to Gjirokastra (all places to see, by the way!). Surely, the surprise factor adds to the beauty of the entire experience. To find the tropics in Albania is no small feat! Perhaps describing the multidimensionality and depth of this surreal beauty is futile, but one must try! The landscape leading to the Blue Eye uncovers this anomaly of nature as you will find yourself surrounded by palm trees, wild ferns and tropical plants, as well as dense, mountainous forest vegetation of oaks and sycamores, all at once! This vegetation is kept lush and glorious by the spring flowing down the mountain into the Bistrica River. A total of eighteen springs are dispersed along the site! The freshwater spring from the Gjerë (in English: Wide) Mountain flows into the Blue Eye and creates a natural pool with depths of about 50 meters. Or, so they say! The actual depth has not yet been determined. Many divers have tried to get to the bottom of it, to no avail.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Lekuresi Castle
Visit for views over Saranda town and the Ksamil Islands from its perch on a mountain. All that remains of the castle are its ancient walls, but a small restaurant located inside has converted a part of the ruins into a restaurant terrace. From this cafe take in views of the sea and the town below as you sample the traditional cuisine. You may have to approach the bar to order during the busy peak season. Admission to the castle is free and you can roam around the stone walls, but wear appropriate hiking shoes to protect your feet from the brush and rocks. With our online itinerary creator, Saranda attractions like Lekuresi Castle can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Saranda
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Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Leka Tours & Car Rentals
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 46 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
46 verified traveler reviews for Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience, Perfect Organization
Great visit, Perfect organization a excelent guide, I recommend this tour 100%
via Tripadvisor
Super nice guide
Excellent guide. Good spacious car with aircon. Everything was as agreed and Halil, our guide, was super
via Tripadvisor
If in Sarande, MUST book with Leka Tours!
I called to book a day tour to Lekursi castle, Blue Eye and Gjirokaster last minute. Leka Tours were able to give me a tour the next day. Customer service is excellent, they communicated to me swiftly. The lovely female tour guide was extremely knowledgable and informative. She was also kind and friendly. I learnt a lot about Albanian history, geography and culture from her. It was also a hot day, the minivan was comfortable, had AC and charging ports. If you are in Sarande I would highly booking a day tour with Leka Tours. Thank you to Leka Tours for accommodating me. Also a big special thank you to the lovely and sweet Tour Guide for showing me the beauty of Albania. I am sorry I do not remember your name. You were very kind and hospitable. This was an experience that I will remember because of you.
via Tripadvisor
Top service!!☺️👏🏽
Halil top guide, great service, friendly staff, and a wonderful experience overall. The place was beautiful Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
via Tripadvisor
Blue Eye tour with Halil
Our tour of the Blue Eye with Halil was incredible. There were no extra costs and he was so knowledgeable about the history of every site he took us to. The tour lasted around 2 hours, and Halil was so lovely and accommodating to our requests. We would come back just for halil
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Saranda.
How much does Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel cost?
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Prices start at $24 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Saranda usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Saranda is not rushed.
Is Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 46 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Saranda, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel?
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Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Saranda can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Saranda and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Visit The National Park of Blue Eye & Lekuresi castel start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Saranda within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Saranda?
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On Outty we rank every Saranda experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sarandë: Small-Group Boat Tour with Swim Stops, Drinks & Parasols, Tour Gjirokaster,Blue Eye & Lekursi Castle, Saranda Boat Tour to Kakome,Hidden Cave and Beaches with Snorkell. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Saranda?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Saranda?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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