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Choose Balkans

Choose Balkans

Headquarters in Tirana, Albania

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Number of tours
92
Age Range
2-90
Number of reviews
397
Rating
4.9/5
Response rate
100%
Response time
4 hours

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Transportation
5/5
Meals
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Guide
5/5
  • Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana reviewer 1
    Written on December 31st, 2024
    This trip was really great. Eraldo, a skilled and friendly driver, made it even more enjoyable with his social and happy demeanor, turning the journey into a fu…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Thank you Srilakshmi so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience. It’s great to know that Eraldo’s friendly and skilled driving made your journey even more enjoyable. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re so happy you had an amazing trip. Warm regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana reviewer 2
    Our guide Toni was excellent, offering a lot of knowledge and great care. I'm very happy with the experience. Toni provided a lot of historical insight about Al…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Srilakshmi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our guide, Toni, and that you and your daughter enjoyed the trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words about our team. We hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable experiences. Best Regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • Small Group Tour; Pearls of Albania in 8 Days (3 UNESCO Sites) reviewer 3
    Written on December 21st, 2024
    We recently had the pleasure of visiting Albania, and the trip exceeded our expectations. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to explore the stunning na…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your trip to Albania exceeded your expectations. We’re happy to hear that Toni made such a positive impact on your experience with his knowledge and attentiveness. We hope to welcome you on another journey soon!
  • M
    I really enjoyed this tour. The itinerary was perfect and our guide was the best. Would 100% recommend Choose Balkans
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide made your experience special. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with Choose Balkans soon!
  • Semi-Private Balkans Tour; Split to Athens or Corfu in 14 Days reviewer 5
    Written on December 12th, 2024
    A very comprehensive journey of the Balkans, mainly of Albania but touching on other nearby countries.
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Michele, Thank you for sharing your review on the this Balkans Tour! We’re so glad to hear that you had a comprehensive and enriching experience, particularly with your exploration of Albania and the surrounding countries. It’s wonderful to know that the journey met your expectations. We hope you’ll join us again for another adventure in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • YC
    This is an amazing tour to discover 4 countries, its people, history and culture. I’ve learned a lot. Every question was wisely answered by our tour guide Erald…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Yolanda, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience on the tour and that you enjoyed discovering the history and culture of the countries. It’s great to know that Eraldo was able to provide insightful answers and make your journey even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Best regards, Choose Balkans Team
  • A
    Written on November 17th, 2024
    My husband and I had never been on a trip like this one, where we were driven from place to place and guided through the sites. I was excited about the prospec…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear Paula and Robert, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the beauty of the Balkans and the warmth of its people. Your insights are greatly appreciated and help us improve. Starting in Belgrade: Belgrade is a key starting point due to its central location and strong flight connections. While the walking tour is intended as a brief introduction, we understand you had hoped for more time and will review how we communicate this to future guests. Hotels & Breakfasts: We aim to partner with trusted 3-star properties, but we understand some hotels didn’t meet expectations. Your comments on breakfast variety and the Sarajevo hotel are noted, and please rest assured we’ll work with our partners to improve these areas and reassess collaboration. Guidance & Support: We’re thrilled that Ilir’s guidance made such a positive impression on your trip. He is indeed one of our best guides, and it’s wonderful to hear he was such a great match for you. Your feedback about Mario is also incredibly valuable. While we’re pleased to know you found him personable and knowledgeable, we understand that beyond expertise, a guide’s approach must also align with guests’ personalities and expectations. This is why we strive to carefully match customer profiles with the right guides to adapt to individual needs. Your insights into the different guiding styles are especially helpful and will enable us to refine our strategies to ensure every guest feels supported and receives personalized recommendations throughout their journey. We understand this was your first guided tour, and it’s natural not to know what to expect. Please know that we always welcome feedback during the tour itself so we can address any concerns in real time. Itinerary Adjustments: We regret your disappointment in missing Meteora. When you requested to reduce travel time, we provided options, and the decision to skip it was made at that point. As bookings were pre-paid, refunds were not possible, but we’ll review how we can better support mid-tour changes in the future. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. We’re grateful for your perspective and hope to welcome you back in the future for a more seamless experience. Warm regards, The Choose Balkans Team
  • Small Group Tour; Belgrade to Tirana 5 Balkan Countries in 8 Days reviewer 8
    Was rather disappointed with this time for the Balkans. Hotel was not great and we paid a lot more for this trip as compared two two prices we came across for t…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your previous trips to Turkey and the United States with Tourradra, and we truly appreciate your kind words about your guide, Xonathan. We always aim to create memorable experiences for our guests, and it’s great to know that you had a positive connection with him. We understand that the Balkans trip didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate your constructive feedback. We take your comments seriously and will use them to improve our future itineraries and hotel choices. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon and provide you with memories to cherish for a life time. Kind Regards.
  • W
    We loved this tour! It was 10 out of 10!
    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Dear William, thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled you enjoyed your Self Guided Hiking Tour in Northern Albania and hope you took away some wonderful memories in the Alps! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
  • MA
    Written on November 12th, 2024
    Excellent trip through Albania. Our guide Gesi was great, so knowledgeable and gave us an understanding of life in Albania in the past and currently. Our walki…
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    Choose Balkans commented on this review
    Hello Maryann and Gregory, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience exploring the Pearls of Albania with us. It’s wonderful that Gesi could provide such insight into Albania's history and present-day culture. We’re also glad you enjoyed the walking food tour in Tirana with Markel; there’s nothing like tasting local flavors and discovering hidden gems. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! 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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