Blue Eye Spring Tour Saranda: Guided Walk Albania's Wonder

The spring produces thousands of liters of fresh water every second from deep underground.

Blue Eye Natural Park tour departing from Saranda or Ksamil takes you to one of Albania's most powerful water sources, where icy water bubbles up to create a deep sapphire pool surrounded by turquoise water and forest. An English-speaking guide leads the walk through nature trails and across wooden platforms overlooking the spring. Transport, entry and a three-hour itinerary are included. You choose your pickup location at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Blue Eye Natural Park

• Drive from Saranda to Blue Eye
• Walk nature trails around the spring
• Relax on wooden platforms
• Take photos of the spring and forest

The experience

Blue Eye sits a short drive from Saranda, and the tour handles the transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive, the guide leads you through peaceful forest trails where the spring emerges from underground, creating the pool the park is named for. The water is cold and runs constantly, thousands of liters per second, so the color stays vivid and the flow never stops. You'll walk on wooden platforms built out over the water, which gives you a close view without wading in.

The three-hour tour is built around the walk itself and the time to stand still and take photographs. There's no rushing between stops. The focus stays on the spring and the forest around it. The guide speaks English and can answer questions about how the spring works and what you're seeing, but the real draw is the landscape itself: the contrast between the sapphire center and the turquoise ring, the sound of water moving, the quiet of the trees.

Choose pickup from Saranda if you're staying in the main town, or from Ksamil if you're based on the coast nearby. Either way, the vehicle collects you and brings you back after the walk is done. Entry to the park and the guide are both included. Bring water and wear shoes with grip since the wooden platforms can be slippery.

What’s included

• The tour includes an English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned transport from Saranda or Ksamil.
• and entry to Blue Eye Natural Park.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup from SarandaGuide in English · 09:00, 10:30, 12:30 and 15:00Meeting points: Pizzeria Alfa restaurant, https://maps.app.goo.gl/5m4q4yg8W8uwXKqr7?g_st=ipc, Bilal Golemi, Sarandë 9701, Albania; or Sheshi Kosova, Saranda, Albania

Pickup from KsamilGuide in English · 08:30, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:30Meeting point: Planet Market 5 Ksamil, Rruga Kristal, Ksamil 9706, Albania

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (17 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (10 to 16 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Rei Tours

Is this one for you?Choose Saranda pickup if you're staying in the main town, or Ksamil if you're based on the coast. The three-hour walk suits anyone who wants to spend time at the spring itself rather than rushing between multiple stops, and the wooden platforms let you get close to the water without needing to swim or wade.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 16 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Blue Eye spring and why is it famous?

Blue Eye Natural Park is a natural spring where icy water bubbles up from deep underground, producing thousands of liters of fresh water every second. It's known for its deep sapphire-blue center that resembles a human eye, surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise water and lush forest: one of the most powerful water sources in the Balkans.

How long does the tour take and what do I actually do?

The tour runs three hours. You walk through forest nature trails, stand on wooden platforms built out over the spring, and have time to photograph the pool and the surrounding landscape. The guide leads the walk and explains what you're seeing.

Is the tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. However, it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the price and what should I bring?

The tour includes an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport from your chosen pickup point, and entry to Blue Eye Natural Park. Food and drinks are not included, so bring water and snacks. Wear shoes with good grip since the wooden platforms can be slippery.

Can I choose where to be picked up?

Yes. You can select pickup from Saranda or from Ksamil when you book. The vehicle collects you from your chosen location and returns you there after the tour.