15 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.Rafting the Last Wild River of Europe , Vjosa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50 a head

Raft the Vjosa River for about 2.5 hours from a riverside center in Përmet. You’ll receive safety gear, ride upstream, then follow the river with guides such as Luka, Rico, or Ledio. Expect easygoing rapids, swimming stops, optional cliff jumping, mountain views, fresh fruit, and a free photo package.

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10.Guided Rafting Tour – Vjosa River National Park – Permet, Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45 a head

Meet Emil, Ari, or another English or Italian-speaking guide at the Vjosa River base camp near Përmet. After safety instructions and gear-up, you’ll raft gentle and faster rapids, pause to swim and snack, then return by air-conditioned vehicle. Thermal suits, showers, photos, and video are included.

“100% recommend this. It’s a must do in Albania & the best way to see one of the few natural flowing rivers in Europe. Had the most amazing time with EMIL! His abundant enthusiasm made the trip.”

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11.Osumi Canyon Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54 a head

Join Miri, Dino, and the Flow Albania team for a six-and-a-half-hour rafting day from Berat to Çorovodë. You’ll travel through the 12 km Osumi Canyon, paddle past waterfalls and cliffs, swim or explore caves when conditions allow, then sit down to lunch. No rafting experience is required.

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12.Permet: River Tubing/Rafting at Vjosa National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $51 a head

At GoRaft Vjosa Albania, you can choose an active rafting trip or a relaxed tube float on the Vjosa River. Guides including Emil and Mickael lead the 2.5-hour outing, with rapids, swimming, photos, snacks, and time to enjoy the river’s rare ecosystem. Gear, water, parking, and a shower are included.

“It was a great experience and Emil was the best guide.”

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13.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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14.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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15.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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