The Bee Park Experience is a 2-3 hour, family-friendly visit (€25/person) to a traditional apiary in the foothills above Përmet, Albania, within the Vjosa Wild River National Park region. Visitors don full protective suits to safely observe active hives, learn generations-old Albanian beekeeping traditions from a local family, and finish with a tasting of organic mountain honey paired with local cheese. Suitable for all ages, the experience pairs naturally with a visit to the nearby Gliko Tasting workshop, which showcases another local food tradition of the Përmet Valley.
Delve into the sweet side of Përmet's ecosystem. Visit a local, family-run Bee Park in the scenic foothills. You will learn the fascinating, generations-old traditions of Albanian beekeeping.
Don a protective suit to safely observe the hives up close, understand the crucial role of bees in our environment, and indulge in a premium tasting of organic mountain honey.
Welcome to the apiary with a fresh herbal tea.
Put on protective gear and inspect the hives.
Sample various honeys paired with local cheese.
Purchase organic products and return to the city.
The Bee Park sits in the foothills above Përmet, a short drive from the town center within the Vjosa Wild River National Park region. Our team picks you up from our base camp in Përmet and provides round-trip transport directly to the family-run apiary — no personal vehicle is needed. The route winds through small villages and orchards typical of the Vjosa Valley. Many visitors combine the Bee Park with a stop at the Gliko Tasting workshop, since both experiences showcase the traditional foods crafted by families in the Përmet area, and the two locations are only minutes apart by road.
The Bee Park welcomes visitors from April through October, when the bees are most active and the hives are full of fresh wildflower honey. Late spring (May-June) is especially rewarding, as the meadows around Përmet bloom with wildflowers that give the honey its distinctive flavor, and the hillside near Leusa Church is at its greenest. Summer brings the richest honey harvest and the warmest weather for a relaxed outdoor visit, while September and October offer a quieter atmosphere as the bees prepare for winter. The Bee Park typically pauses during the colder months (November-March), when the bees are dormant and there is little to observe.
Beyond sunscreen and a good appetite for the honey tasting, we recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes and lightweight clothing, since you'll be walking among the hives in a full protective suit (provided) during warmer months. A hat and sunglasses are useful, as much of the visit takes place outdoors in open meadows near the apiary. If you'd like to purchase honey or other local products to take home, bring a small amount of cash, as the family-run apiary may not have card payment available. A camera is also worthwhile for photographing the hives, the surrounding orchards, and the views toward the Vjosa Valley.
After your visit to the Bee Park, the Gliko Tasting workshop is just a short drive away, where local families prepare traditional Albanian fruit preserves using the same orchards that feed the bees. The historic Leusa Church, a Byzantine-era church with panoramic views over the Vjosa Valley, sits on a hillside above Përmet and makes a peaceful stop on the way back to town. For a more active addition to your day, the Sopoti Waterfall is a hidden cascade tucked into the mountains above Përmet. All three sites combine naturally with the Bee Park for a relaxed cultural and nature-focused day in the Përmet area.
Highly unlikely. Full protective suits are provided.
Yes, children love the suits and the honey!
Yes, directly from the producers.
The Bee Park is open from spring through early autumn (April-October), when the bees are most active and the wildflower honey harvest is in full swing.
Let us know in advance if you have a bee-sting allergy. Stings are extremely rare thanks to the protective suits, but we recommend bringing any personal medication and our guide will take extra precautions.
We pick you up from our base camp in Përmet town center and provide round-trip transport directly to the family-run apiary in the foothills — no personal vehicle is needed.
Morning visits (around 10:00 AM) are ideal, when the bees are calm and active after the cool overnight temperatures, and the herbal tea welcome is especially pleasant. Visits can also be arranged in the late afternoon during the hottest summer months.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and lightweight clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and a camera. Protective beekeeping suits are provided for everyone, so no special gear is needed — just come with an appetite for fresh honey.
Yes — the Gliko Tasting workshop and Leusa Church are both close to the Bee Park and combine naturally into a single half-day cultural itinerary in the Përmet area.
Make the most of your trip with these nearby natural wonders
