About Aria Travel Albania

🏆Award‑Winning Excellence in Albania & the Balkans​

About the Company

Aria Travel Albania is a Boutique Tour Operator that specializes in organizing trips and tours in Albania and Western Balkan countries.

Why Choose Aria Travel Albania?

Travel is more than moving from place to place — it’s about connection, comfort, and authenticity. At Aria Travel Albania, we design tours that go beyond the ordinary, offering travelers a deeper, more meaningful way to experience Albania and the Balkans.

Our tours are designed to feel exclusive and personal, yet remain accessible to travelers who value comfort and authenticity without overspending. We believe luxury doesn’t have to mean unreachable — it’s about traveling in comfort, enjoying authentic encounters, and creating memories that last.

Small Groups, Big Experiences

By keeping our groups small — limited to just 6–7 travelers — we offer the intimacy and exclusivity of a private tour, while keeping prices fair and affordable. You’ll travel in Mercedes V‑Class luxury vans, enjoying spacious comfort and premium service. Our certified multilingual guides share stories, answer questions, and adapt to your interests, creating “Ask me anything about Albania” moments that make every journey personal.

Authentic & Premium Touches

Every journey balances premium touches with genuine connections to local people and places. You’ll enjoy lunch at a family home, experiencing Albania through local eyes, and taste beers and wines at the best regional breweries and wineries. Skip‑the‑line museum tickets ensure stress‑free exploration. To make your memories last, we gift you complimentary photos and videos of your tour.

Slow & Hidden Albania

We focus on authenticity and memorability, ensuring that travelers enjoy Albania and the Balkans in comfort, without the crowds or inflated costs. Our Slow Albania philosophy means fewer stops and deeper experiences, while Hidden Albania itineraries take you into villages, traditions, and nature off the beaten path — places big bus tours simply can’t reach.

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Our approach combines exclusivity with affordability: you’ll feel like a guest of honor, not just another passenger. Every tour is designed to support local businesses, families, and artisans, so your travel directly benefits the communities you visit.

Our Promise

We want our tours to be memorable for the right reasons — authentic encounters, comfortable travel, and fair pricing that makes premium experiences accessible. Whether you’re exploring Albania’s beaches, vibrant cities, cultural heritage, or majestic mountains, or venturing into the Balkans, Aria Travel Albania delivers authentic, sustainable, and premium travel experiences.

Dream – Explore – Discover!

Award‑Winning Excellence in Albania & the Balkans

Aria Travel Albania (2025 Winner: Travel & Tourism Awards) – LUXlife Magazine

World Travel Awards – Best Tour Operator in Albania 

Dream – Explore – Discover!

Our Clients' Testimonials

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SALVADOR B
5 April 2026
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Excursión sobresaliente con un guía experto! Un día muy completo. Nuestro guía, Jetmir, todo un profesional. Ya no solo por la excursión en sí, sino por todos los conocimientos que tiene. Un crack! Se nos pasó el día volando.
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KORANTENORA
4 April 2026
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Esperienza fantastica Tour eccellente! Durazzo e Kruja sono due tappe fondamentali in Albania e questa escursione permette di visitarle comodamente in giornata. La guida Berti è stata impeccabile, gentile e preparata, il trasporto comodo e con un buon equilibrio tra visite guidate e tempo libero per esplorare in autonomia. Un'esperienza che consiglio vivamente a chiunque voglia scoprire il cuore autentico di questo splendido Paese!
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NIKKI R
4 April 2026
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Kosovo in a day This day trip is one to remember. Berti’s knowledge and passion for his work really shows. The tour is really nicely paced and Berti was totally accommodating to requests and lots of helpful suggestion’s. I hope to return to Albania soon and enjoy other tours with Aria. Thank you for a fantastic memory of Kosovo.
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BEE B
3 April 2026
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Beer tasting tour It was amazing Good beers and guide Berti was super informative
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TAQI Z
3 April 2026
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A wonderful trip... Had a wonderful and amazing trip. Highly recommend.... the trip will be very memorable - especially done to our amazing guide Berti... a legend.. very knowledgeable and treated us as family.. Thank you Berti, you are a credit to your company
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MAHMOUD ABD EL-MOTALEB
2 April 2026
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Excellent tour guidance Very professional travel agency, booking with them was very straightforward & they could tailor the tours to our needs Special thanks to Endri, our guide who has been super helpful & approachable. He was always keen to make sure that we make the most out of the day
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NAVIJOGE
1 April 2026
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Un viaje genial y muy completo Todo fue sobre ruedas. Otra empresa nos canceló la excursión ese mismo día por la mañana, llamamos a Aria travel y en menos de 1 hora estábamos montados en la furgoneta de camino a Shköder. Jetmir nuestro guía ha sido encantador, muy atento y ha cumplido todos nuestros deseos y espectativas. El viaje ha durado más de lo previsto por culpa del tráfico y otros asuntos y no ha tenido ningún problema en explicar y enseñar todas las paradas de nuestro tour, siempre alegre y cercano. Recomiendo encarecidamente está empresa.
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PATRICIA O
14 March 2026
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Wonderful Balkan Private Tour My husband and I are Canadian seniors who recently completed a private Balkan tour organized by Ara Travel in Albania, and we could not be more pleased with the experience. From the beginning, the company was wonderful to work with. They were very flexible and accommodating, gladly accepting our itinerary and making thoughtful adjustments to ensure everything worked smoothly. Our guide, Albert (“Bertie”), was absolutely outstanding and truly made the trip special. As seniors with some mobility challenges, we deeply appreciated his patience, kindness, and constant attentiveness. He was always ready to help with luggage and bags and made sure we were comfortable at every step of the journey. What really set Bertie apart was his remarkable knowledge. His understanding of the region’s history, politics, and current events was exceptional, and he shared it in such an engaging way that we learned an enormous amount about every country we visited. He also added wonderful personal touches to the trip. Each day he introduced us to local treats and took us to authentic local restaurants, just as we had hoped, giving us a genuine taste of the region. Quite simply, Bertie is one of the best guides we have ever had anywhere in the world. We only wish all of our travel guides could meet his standard. We highly recommend Ara Travel and especially Bertie to anyone considering a Balkan tour. It was a memorable and enriching experience for us.
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ELY L
6 January 2026
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Excursión a Shkoder y kruje Mi experiencia ha estado genial ,lo recomiendo 100%,nuestro guía hablaba español muy bien(el es albanés,se llama Gleni), primero visitamos kruje,después shkoder y comimos comida tradicional albanesa( estava riquísima),todo perfecto.
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SAMAN
23 December 2025
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Anbefaler En av ting alle må prøve når de er i tirana det var gøy opplevelse jeg fant ut at deg var en av de beste ting jeg gjorde tirana .
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Meet our team

Florarta Bushaj

General Manager in Tourism

Experienced and results-driven professional with a proven track record in the tourism industry.

Ela

Gabriela Buzi

Product Manager

Skilled in developing and managing tour packages, collaborating with partners, and ensuring high-quality services for customers.

endri

Endrit Bushaj

Tour Leader

Ready to lead travelers on unforgettable journeys filled with exploration, enrichment, and inspiration.

Kostjan Gjika

Tour Guide

Skilled communicator with a knack for bring history, culture, and hidden corners of Albania to life with captivating narratives.

Marenglen Gjimi

Tour Guide/Driver

Dynamic and knowledgeable tour guide with a passion for sharing captivating stories and insights about destinations.

jetmir

Jetmir Molla

Office/Finance Manager

Proven ability to manage all aspects of the business, from strategic planning and marketing to daily operations and financial oversight.

Albert Celhaka

Logistics Manager/Driver

Dedicated in coordinating logistics, managing diverse groups, and ensuring safety and satisfaction throughout the journey.

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Erges Gjimi

English Driver/Guide

Safely navigate scenic routes while providing engaging commentary and historical insights, ensuring a memorable and informative experience for all.

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