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User Image Review submited by Starodubovs

The places tourists don't see

Reviewed February 22, 2018

Arben is not a simple guide. He is a true patriot, who takes extreme pride to show Albania to his guests. But he doesn't only show the tourist sights, he can show you the real life of the country with the pluses and minuses.

As we didn't want to see the standard sighseeing places and had very specific goals and interests, Arben was the only guide out of 6 I've contacted who could organize the events we were interested in. He also added some features into our program which fitted ideally, but which we couldn't research earlier.

The organized tour was mesmerizing and hit 10/10 on all scales. I truly believe Arben should become a teacher for young guides.

Can't reccomend high enough!

Travelled in with friends

User Image Review submited by Helga Maria

From Iceland to Albandi

Reviewed February 17, 2018

In August 2017 I went to the Albanian Alps with 17 others. We spent a week there hiking and exploring and then a day in the capital - Tirana.

We were so lucky to get Arben (Ben) as our guide! Ben has a lot of knowledge about his country and is eager to share it. He is easy going and always smiling and very helpful in every situation. What makes him such a great guide is that he really wants you to enjoy Albania and your holiday.

You can trust that with Arben you will have a great holiday in Albania!

Travelled in as a large group

User Image Review submited by Jaana Keinänen

Spirit of Albania

Reviewed February 16, 2018

In September 2017 Arben (Ben) was our guide in southern Albania hiking tour.  In addition to the outdoor exercise, he offered us cutural, historical, culinaristic and esthetic experiences. He is an expert in every scene.  The tour could’t have been better thanks to Arben!

Travelled in as a large group

User Image Review submited by Van

Experience of a lifetime

Reviewed February 14, 2018

In February 2018 my boyfriend an I were on week in Albania. It was our first time in this country and we were blown away by all the beautiful nature, amazing history and espacially the people! The scenery was beautiful and it was a relieve to walk in such a quiet and peaceful environment.

Arben was and excellent guide, very flexible and therefore he deserves a special thanks.  He made us feel at home and he is a true sample of a genuine tour guide!

Faleminderit Arben!

Travelled in as a couple

User Image Review submited by Matthew

Adventure and Fun Albania

Reviewed February 3, 2018

In October 2017 my girlfriend and I were on a 6 day tour of Albania booked through Adventure and Fun Albania.  We were expecting it to be a tour group (6+ people) but turned out to be just the two of us who had signed up!  Ben was our guide, we found him to be friendly, knowledgable and accommodating.  There was a bit of a personality clash as we are fairly quiet and like to keep to ourselves, whereas Ben is very communicative and out going.  This would have been great in a big group as we'd been expecting when we'd booked the tour.  This isn't a criticism of Ben, more that it wasn't our ideal situation and he would have been perfect leading a large group or a private tour for more outgoing travellers.On one day my girlfriend was feeling very unwell and Ben was extremely helpful, taking her to hospital, getting medicine and adapting the tour - making sure she was okay and we still had a good time.  We were really grateful for his help on that day in particular, he went above and beyond what was expected.One important thing of note is he was a very good driver.  We felt safe and comfortable irrespective of whether we were on a motorway, on one of the older, poorly maintained roads or in the crazy Tirana traffic! 

We would definitely recommend Ben, especially if you are looking for a tour guide with energy and enthusiasm, who definitely loves Albania and is a great conversationalist. 

Travelled in as a couple

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Arben Kola's response to the review

February 4, 2018

Thanks my friend for the good time in Albania. Hope to see again in the coming years