Albania · CANOES & KAYAKS
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These are the 14 kayaking & canoeing we would put in front of a friend flying into Tirana, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the one detail worth knowing before you pay.
Half-day rafting in Albania’s Osumi Canyons from Berat, with pro guides, wetsuit gear, waterfalls, and options if river water is low.
“An amazing expcerience! Kind, helpful guides, beautiful views, and a delicious lunch. My only drawback would be that the waiting time for the vans were quite long, which made the event last longer than what they wrote in their event description.”
Beginner-friendly SUP around Ksamil islands with guide Ari. Choose sunrise or sunset, small groups, coffee included, 1.5 to 2 hours.
“This experience was great! We really enjoyed the sea and the islands…the best way to enjoy the wonderful sea there! Ari was really nice! Actually we had to postpone the tour to the day after, because of bad weather, but it was worth! Remember: don’t book the tour on your last day of holidays, the weather might be bad!”
Kayak or SUP to Lukova Caves near Saranda. Wild beaches, snorkel gear, and crystal-clear blue water in a 4-hour tour.
“Eine mega gelungene Kayak Tour! Die vier Stunden lohnen sich absolut! Unser Guide (Timo) war beim Schnorcheln dabei und hat uns Seeigel, Flundern und sogar einen Oktopus gezeigt. Alles in allem hats meeega Spaß gemacht!”
6 days from Tirana to Berat plus Albania’s wild rivers: rafting Osumi, kayaking Këlcyrë, Class 3 Vjosa, Tomori hike, and Pellumbas cave.
“What a great adventure. Really good value for money and so many activities packed in without feeling rushed.”
Guided kayaking on Albania’s wild Vjosa River to the Blue Eye gorge, with neoprene gear, bottled water, and hotel transfers.
“C’était très beau ! Moniteur très gentil. La descente vaut le coup vraiment ! :) Ça peut paraître long mais le paysage est magnifique. On s’arrête au blue eyes. Juste dommage de pas avoir eu beaucoup de rapide. Ceux qui pense avoir une attraction forte, abstenez vous.”
Jeep safari to Tomor Holy Mountain, then kayak and SUP on Tomori Lake with a picnic lunch from Berat, Albania.
“The views... Holy Moly were they something to behold! The guides were excellent! Very friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. The hike was amazing (the sun was very strong but we managed), after the hike we went to the most picturesque lake I have ever seen. Here we kayaked, swam and paddle boarded for a number of hours, whilst the guides cooked us up a picnick in the shade.”
4 days of Koman Lake kayaking and hikes from Valbona to Theth, with village stays and Shkoder cathedral, departing Tirana in English.
“Wonderful place to visit in albania - Even with rain. The tour guide was very helpful and flexible and made the trip perfect. I would highly recommend this hiking tour”
Kayak or SUP at Saranda sunset, paddle to Bistricë for golden views, then return along the coast under city neon lights.
“It's a great activity to do and the team is super nice. You'll get a beautiful view of Saranda and the sunset while enjoying the sea and the breeze. At the meeting location, you can leave your belongings. They also provide you with a waterproof Read more”
Guided kayaking at Cape of Rodon from Tirana, with an air-conditioned ride, hikes to Skanderbeg sights, and a local lunch.
“Kayaking in Cape of Rodon in Durres it was 😊 Albania Rafting Group pick us up at 9.00 from our hotel in Tirana with a minivan.”
Hike Valbona to Theth, sail Koman Lake, paddle Skadar Lake for birds and flowers, with Shkoder culture in 4 days.
“We had a really wonderful day. The city of Prizren is really amazing and the tour guide a professional one. I also liked the fact that we could customize the route and we profited from it.”
Kayak Narta Lagoon from Vlore for guided birdwatching, herons and flamingos, plus a monastery stop, with transport and gear.
“Great experience. We kayaked for about 3hours and saw lots of herons and some flamingoes flew past. Everything was very smooth and Arnold was a great guide. The lagoon is a beautiful and peaceful place, I would highly recommend it.”
Six days of guided kayaking on Albania’s Vjosa, ending at Permet, plus Kakome Bay kayak and SUP with included gear, lunch, and baths.
“Wonderful experience at Kakome Bay with Albanian rafting group. I was with my family at Kakome and loved the kayak”
Rent a SUP or kayak on Lake Shkodër from Drini Times Shirokë, follow a self-guided route, and explore with great local hosts.
“We had great time, Fast and correct communication. We had a half-day-tour on the lake which was beautiful in the middle of a bird reserve with very nice nature views. It was very windy, so it needed a bit of improvisation to get back in safety. This was all arranged without problem. Very nice, recommended!”
Kayak Divjaka-Karavasta lagoon for birdwatching, fish lunch, and lagoon views. Private half-day tour from Divjake.
“It was a very special adventure and I had a lot of fun. The rafting team were prepared for everything and answered my questions without any hesitation. Everyone who wants to try new experiences should try kayaking in Divjaka Karavasta National Park!”
