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Choose Balkans

Choose Balkans

Headquarters in Tirana, Albania

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Number of tours
93
Age Range
2-90
Number of reviews
517
Rating
4.9/5
Response rate
96%
Response time
5 hours

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Transportation
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Guide
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  • Semi-Private Tour Central Europe & the Balkans from Vienna to Athens / Corfu reviewer 1
    Choose Balkans made my trip unforgettable! Everything was organized to perfection, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure a great experience. Comfortable…
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  • Small Group Tour; Albanian Riviera from / to Corfu in 5 days reviewer 2
    Hi, after completing the tour my thoughts are as follows. Ardit was an excellent guide throughout. I feel a night in Ksamil would have been nice rather than …
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  • Small Group Tour; Montenegro, Albania, N. Macedonia, Kosovo & Bosnia from / to Dubrovnik reviewer 3
    The tour was described as all ages welcome. This is completely inaccurate. You will spend many, many hours each day in a car (typically over 5 hours plus driv…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Mibsy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations and hope that, in general, you were still able to enjoy the beauty and culture of the Balkans during the beginning of your journey. As soon as you informed us that you were not satisfied with the electric vehicle, we immediately replaced it with another car to ensure your comfort. We have been using environmentally friendly electric vehicles on this same itinerary for over two years, and they have consistently performed well. Their use is part of our long-term commitment to sustainability. We understand, however, that preferences vary, and we can always tailor our tours in advance based on guests’ needs — including vehicle type. Regarding travel times, during the high season roads and border crossings can be busy, which unfortunately can result in longer hours in the car. This is something we work to manage as best as possible, but some delays are beyond our control. Additionally, the entire Balkan region has been experiencing extreme heat recently, which might have contributed to the overall travel experience. We would also like to mention that our staff and guide did their utmost to assist you throughout the trip despite facing disrespectful and raised-voice interactions from your side. We take pride in treating all guests with courtesy and respect, and we expect the same in return. Despite these challenges, our team remained committed to providing you with a smooth and enjoyable experience, supported by one of our most experienced guides. We value all feedback as it helps us improve, and we wish you many pleasant travels in the future. Kind regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • Small Group Tour of Albanian Riviera; Saranda, Ksamil, Himara & Dhermi reviewer 4
    Very well executed tour with our guide Ilir!
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We look forward to welcoming you again in our tours. Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • GD
    Written on July 31st, 2025
    Gifted my sister this trip for her 30th birthday. She had never hiked before, but loved it! The scenes were amazing and the hikes were definitely worth the effo…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Gustav, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are happy to hear that your sister loved the trip, especially since it was her first hike. The views and challenges definitely make it all worthwhile! We’re glad everything went smoothly with the planning, and it’s great to know the team at Choose Balkans (especially Brikena) helped make the logistics seamless. We hope to see you both back for another adventure soon! Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • N
    Written on July 31st, 2025
    Would strongly recommend Brikena and Choose Balkans. Everything was organised for us and Brikena was very responsive throughout our trip whenever we had any enq…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Neeraj, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you had such a great experience. It’s fantastic to know that the organization of the trip allowed you to fully enjoy the stunning hikes and authentic guesthouses. Albania really does offer a unique and beautiful experience. Thanks again for recommending us! Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • KV
    Written on July 31st, 2025
    This was an excellent tour with very helpful and responsive staff. Brikena in particular was amazing. She regularly checked in on us and also went out of her wa…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Khushaal, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a memorable experience. We’re so glad everything went smoothly for you, and we really appreciate you recommending the tour. Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • Small Group Tour; Explore Kosovo, Europe's Youngest Country reviewer 8
    Valon our guide and driver was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. Very enjoyable experience
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are happy to hear that our guide Valon provided excellent service and made your experience enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you again in our tours. Best regards,Choose Balkans Team
  • Small Group Tour; Peaks of the Balkans – Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake reviewer 9
    We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day hiking tour! Spectacular views, great hospitality, interesting people, intense but doable hiking and such an enjoyable experien…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Monique, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • SB
    It was a wonderful tour with great views.
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Sven, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team

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About Choose Balkans

“Choose Balkans” is a tourism company specialised in the inbound tourism toward the Western Balkans. Our aim is to support and promote adventure and geo tourism attractions that characterise Albania and the Balkan region. Since 2009 we have been offering to our guests, coming from around the world, the best flavours of a Balkan experience in adventure, cultural, historical and Geo tourism. To achieve our goals we operate with traditional standards and values of the region, including direct customer contact and a high level of personalised customer service.

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Professional partners - we support traditional family-run local businesses
Passionate staff - Young, highly motivated
Happy clients - Our clients’ happy faces and their positive feedback is our reward.
Tour Guides - local tour guides with irreplaceable knowledge and experience of the region or professional tour guides who have studied and mastered their knowledge on the local culture.

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