Sazan 360° Snorkeling Island, Caves & Karaburun Coast

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Vlorë

  Stop 1 — Departure from Vlorë Hotel Bologna → Sazan Island | 20 minutes Meet your guide at the tourist harbor near Hotel Bologna in Vlorë and board our boat for a scenic ride toward Sazan Island. As we leave the bay, enjoy views of the Karaburun Peninsula, the open sea, and the changing colors of the Marine Park. What to expect: Scenic boat ride · Karaburun views · Start of the marine park adventure

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Sazan Island

  Stop 2 — Sazan Island Western Coast & Devil’s Gorge Coastal exploration + snorkeling | 1 hour We begin exploring the wild western side of Sazan Island, navigating close to the coastline and entering dramatic gorges, sea caves, and hidden rock formations. This section includes the Treasure Cave of Haxhi Aliu, located on Sazan Island’s western shore. This is different from the famous Haxhi Aliu Cave in Karaburun. We then stop for snorkeling at Hell’s Gorge, one of the most scenic and untouched areas of the island. What to expect: Western Sazan coastline · Treasure Cave of Haxhi Aliu · Hell’s Gorge snorkeling · Cape of Seagulls · Devil’s Gorge

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Sazan Island

  Stop 3 — Sazan Island Landing Free exploration or beach time | 1 hour We land on Sazan Island, where you have one full hour to choose your experience. You can follow the Ghost Town Trail and explore bunkers, abandoned buildings, forest paths, and traces of the island’s military past. Or, if you prefer to relax, you can stay near Saint Nicholas Bay for swimming, snorkeling, or beach time. What to expect: Abandoned village · Military history · Bunkers · Saint Nicholas Bay · Free time on the island

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Stop 4 — Haxhi Aliu Cave, Karaburun Peninsula Crossing + cave visit | 30 minutes After Sazan Island, we cross the Mezokanal Strait toward the Karaburun Peninsula. The crossing takes around 15 minutes. We then visit the famous Haxhi Aliu Cave, one of the most iconic landmarks of the Albanian Riviera. We enter the cave by boat and spend around 15 minutes inside, giving you time to admire the massive sea cave, blue reflections, and natural rock formations. What to expect: Mezokanal Strait crossing · Haxhi Aliu Cave · Photo stop · Pirate legend Note: Cave access and bathing depends on sea conditions and local authority regulations.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  Stop 5 — Karaburun Coast & Saint George’s Bay Coastal excursion + beach/snorkeling stop | 45 minutes After visiting Haxhi Aliu Cave, we continue along the Karaburun coastline. We navigate close to the cliffs for around 15 minutes before arriving at Saint George’s Bay, where we stop for approximately 30 minutes. Here you can swim, snorkel, relax on the beach, and enjoy the crystal-clear water of this quiet bay. What to expect: Karaburun coastline · Saint George’s Bay · Swimming · Snorkeling · Beach time

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Vlorë

  Stop 6 — Return to Vlorë Karaburun Peninsula → Hotel Bologna | 20 minutes After the final beach stop, we return to Vlorë by boat. This completes the full Sazan 360° experience, covering almost 30 nautical miles around the Karaburun–Sazan Marine Park. What to expect: Scenic return ride · Marine park views · Arrival back near Hotel Bologna

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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