14 Albania Rafting Tours Worth Flying For

1.Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $61 a head Our pick

Meet Go Outdoors Berat in Çorovoda at 10:30 for a guided Osumi Canyon outing. From February to June, higher water means rafting; from June to November, lighter tubes are used. Guides such as Kristian, Julio, and Chris lead groups past waterfalls, swimming spots, and narrow rock walls, with gear, lunch, and digital photos included.

“The Tubing-Tour was very good! Chris, one of the guides, has a lot of experience and he was very committed :) We made brilliant pictures. It's a great experience. Also good to know: the street from berat to corovoda is all asphalt and good to drive with a rental car.”

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2.Berat Rafting, Kayaking & River Tubing – Osumi Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54 a head Best rated

From Berat, you ride an air-conditioned minivan to Osumi Canyon for roughly two hours on the river. Expect waterfalls, narrow gorge walls, swimming, rock jumps, and professional guides such as Bledi, Enver, or Renato. Wetsuit, jacket, helmet, life vest, and transport are included. Summer water levels can change the outing to canyon exploration.

“A-lot of fun incredible views, great guides and obviously you are going on a rafting trip so be prepared to paddle.”

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3.Permet: Vjosa River National Park Guided Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $49 a head

Join GoRaft Vjosa Albania for a 150-minute to three-hour rafting trip through Vjosa River National Park. Guides such as Emil, Mikkel, Genny, and Orges lead small groups through gentle and faster rapids, with time for swimming, rock jumping, photos, snacks, and river stories. Beginners are welcome, but expect water conditions to shape the level of excitement.

“Mikkel was an excellent captain and tour guide, he made it very fun and engaging for everyone and also had a great sense of humour whilst doing so. Very personable and a pleasure to raft with!”

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4.Përmet: Vjosa River Rafting from Permet or Berat city

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 239 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $44 a head Cheapest seat

Join Albania Rafting Group for a two-hour Class III descent on the Vjosa River. Depart from Përmet or take a day trip from Berat. Guides such as Aldo, Ali, Daniel, Kev, and Ari lead you through clear water, playful rapids, swimming stops, and an optional cliff jump. Equipment, transfers, showers, and lunch options are available.

“Really fun! We were able to swim, jump off rocks and paddle through the rapids. Would 100% recommend. Ari was an excellent guide and was able to give us information on the river too!”

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5.Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54 a head

Meet Albania Rafting Group in Qilarisht near Përmet for a 3 to 4 hour Vjosa River trip. You’ll paddle through calm stretches and rapids, view Langarica canyon, stop for swimming or cliff jumping, and receive wetsuit, thermal jacket, life jacket, and rafting gear. Guides such as Kevin, Aldo, Julio, and others lead in English.

“Beautiful and picturesque scenery. The instructor/captain well knowledgeable about the river and it's surrounding and took also the time to take pictures along the way making it a memorable experience for all the family. The downside was that water level happened to be a bit dry given the unusual extra hot temperatures which took away that little extra thrill.”

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6.Rafting Tour in Vjosa Wild River National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52 a head

Meet Vjosa Explorer in Përmet for a 3.5-hour rafting trip beneath Mount Nemërçka. Guides Irma and Gjeni lead you through turquoise channels, rapids, swimming spots, cliff jumps, and quiet beaches. Equipment, transport, water, and a seasonal local tasting are included, with groups limited to eight.

“Lovely people, top accompaniment. Irma and Gjeni did great! Definitely book through them! They're worth it. Beautiful nature, nice atmosphere and professional guidance!Auto-translated”

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7.From Berat: Osumi Canyon Rafting, Kayak, & River Tubing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 270 minutes - 8 hours · from $51 a head

You’ll explore Albania’s 3-million-year-old Osumi Canyon with certified guides from Albania Rafting Group. Rafting runs from January to June, while kayaking or river tubing suits lower summer water. Choose a half-day start at the canyon or an eight-hour trip from Berat, with equipment, transfers, and lunch included on the full-day option.

“This was a great experience ! Organisation on top ! The whole team was really nice !! And the ride in the canyon was very beautiful !! Thanks Lucas and Iken !!!”

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8.Amazing Rafting Experience at Last Wild Vjosa River of Europe in Permet, Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48 a head

Start at Funky Guest House & Adventures in Përmet, then ride an air-conditioned van to the river. With helmets, life jackets, and English-speaking guides such as Irma and Avenir, you tackle rapids, swim, and enjoy Vjosa National Park before returning to town. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Very good experience. Although the water was quite low and slow, it was great experience, thanks to good guides. We had lot of fun!”

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9.Kayak,Raft,Hiking,Canyon Exploration in Albania -6 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,173 a head

You’ll travel from Tirana into southern Albania for a busy six-day program of rafting, kayaking, canyon hiking, mule riding, village meals, and cave exploration. Guides from Albania Rafting Group, including Alma, Linkest, Arti, and Renato, are associated with the operating team. Expect changing river conditions, shared transport, and a moderate fitness requirement.

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10.From Permet: Vjosa River Rafting and Benja Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 5 hours · from $69 a head

From Përmet, you’ll raft Class 2 to 3 sections of the Vjosa with an English-speaking guide such as Tini or Tim, stopping to swim and take photos in a quiet river cove. Afterward, soak at Benja Thermal Baths beneath an Ottoman stone bridge. Hotel pickup, equipment, facilities, and digital photos are included.

“Super expérience de rafting avec Tini ! Après l'annulation de la réservation de plusieurs personnes, nous nous sommes retrouvé que ma femme et moi, et Tini a tout de même assurer la prestation. Tini nous a raconté l'histoire de la rivière et de l'Albanie avec passion, super intéressant. Nous nous sommes senti en sécurité tout au long du rafting grâce à l'expérience de Tini, merci encore ! Je recommande à 100%.”

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11.Tirana/Durrës/Golem: Vjosa Rafting, Benja Thermal Baths Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $106 a head

You’ll spend a long day in southern Albania, rafting Class 2 and 3 sections of the Vjosa with a guide such as Ledjan, then soaking at Benja Thermal Baths near Përmet. Aurel may lead the road trip, sharing local context in excellent English. Pickup is offered in Tirana, Durrës, or Golem.

“Niesamowita przygoda w niesamowitym miejscu. Kierowca był o czasie i podczas długiej podróży na miejsce opowiadał nam o Albanii. W późniejszej drodze do term, samochód zepsuł się i mieliśmy załatwiony transport zastępczy do czasu aż będzie naprawiony. Rafting miał miejsce na przepięknej dzikiej rzece o kamienistym dnie i plażach. Wszystkie względy bezpieczeństwa zostały zachowane, a przewodnik szczególnie dbał o komfort i bezpieczeństwo mojej ośmioletniej siostry- była bardzo zadowolona. Podczas płynięcia przewodnik opowiadał nam o okolicznych wioskach i kraju w zrozumiały sposób. W międzyczasie mieliśmy krótką przerwę na kąpiel w rzece. Podczas drogi powrotnej niestety poznaliśmy od podszew...”

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12.From Permet: Amazing Rafting Experience at Vjosa River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $60 a head

Meet at Funky Bar in Përmet, then ride to the rafting centre, gear up, and travel upstream to the launch point. English or Albanian-speaking guides lead you through waves, currents, narrow passages, swimming stops, and rock jumps on the Vjosa River. Avenir is praised for his humor, photos, and thoughtful touches such as drinks or ice cream before the trip.

“Un guide au Top, des petites attention comme boisson ou glace avant de démarrer l activité. Un guide qui met tout en œuvre pour que la balade soit mémorable, photos, amusements....”

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13.From Tirana: Vjosa Rafting & Benja Thermal Baths Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $106 a head

Join an English-speaking guide for a 12-hour trip from Tirana to the Vjosa River and Benja Thermal Baths. Expect 2.5 hours of guided rafting through mountain scenery, followed by two hours in warm mineral-rich springs near Përmet. Guides including Mikel and Graciano are praised for clear safety advice and a friendly approach.

“We hadden Mikel als gids tijdens de rafting op de Vjosa-rivier en het bezoek aan de thermale baden. Hij was super vriendelijk, gaf duidelijke uitleg en zorgde voor een fijne sfeer. Daarnaast gaf hij ook leuke tips voor andere dingen om te doen in de omgeving. Echt top!”

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14.Private Tour: Rafting, Off-Road Adventure and Relax in Peshkopia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $177 a head

Leave Tirana at 8:00 am for a private day in eastern Albania. You’ll raft beginner-friendly waters near Gjoricë e Sipërme, relax in Peshkopi’s 40C thermal springs, and ride an off-road vehicle toward Lake Grama at about 2,000 meters. Transport, rafting boats, and 4x4 vehicles are included. Guides’ names are not provided.

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