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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Named "the Thailand of Albania", Shala River is definitely one of the most beautiful destinations of Albania. Reachable only by boat and surrounded by mountains, this river is a perfect getaway for those who want to get rid of the mobile connection. The source of this river is in the Albanian Alps.
Transportation Tirana - Komani lake - Tirana
English speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off from the hotel located in Tirana
Boat ticket
Foods and drinks
Tips for the tour guide & driver
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Komani Lake, Koman, Albania We will start our Tour from Tirana at 06:00 . After the breakfast on the way the first attraction is Komani lake . It was formed when the rugged Drini valley was dammed in the early 1970s, allowing Albania to quickly develop its own industrial base and become an energy exporter. We start the boat trip , who passes between 1000-1500m-high mountains and through a series of deep gorgeous and interconnected lakes, with hardly any signs of human activities on the shores . The way to Shala river is 1h 30 min by boat and the same time back . 180 minutes
Shala River, Shkoder County, Albania Shala’s River is a touristic destination that is described by many visitors as the most beautiful pearl of Koman’s lake, as Thailand of Albania . The hazy color of water and it’s crystal clean water is characteristic of this river. The steep huge rocks, worn by trees and green plants, seem to rise to the sky to protect this beauty that so generously mother nature has offered to our eyes and hearts.
Don’t forget to bring your swimming suits with you as some of us will dare to swim in this paradise so called the Albanian Thailand. We get back on the boat to Komani Damn at around 15:30 pm. From here we drive back to Tirana after a long but unforgettable experience. 300 minutes
Tirana, Tirana, Albania After the amazing experience to Shala river and Komani lake we travel the same way back to Tirana/Shkodra . 180 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Lucy_S
20 Sep 2024
We received a message during the night that our meeting point was changed from a pickup from our hotel to a roundabout quite a walk away. Also the message informed us that we would need to wade through a knee-deep river for 15 minutes which we were not prepared for and were physically unable to do. Therefore our trip was cancelled at the last minute. This was very disappointing as we had stayed an extra night in Tirana especially to go on this trip.
Onam_E
20 Sep 2024
Fantastic journey through a beautiful region. Sights are stunning, and the tour is refreshingly no-nonsense. To be sure, the vessel is no yacht; boats are noisy and bare-boned.
I was dismayed to see how much trash floated on the surface of this incredibly beautiful lake; I like environmental consciousness.
Tour guides are friendly and helpful, but this is not a tour where they do much talking or instructing. I definitely recommend this tour to any traveler who appreciates the basic, down to earth experience, without frills or embellishments.
Miren_O
18 Sep 2024
El paisaje es único y asombroso, pero el nivel del agua bajo y el barco no pudo llegar hasta el destino por lo que tuvimos que andar por las zonas de piedras e incluso cruzar el río cuando nos cubría hasta la cintura. A pesar de esto, nuestro guía Deo hizo un gran trabajo y nos ayudó y animó en todo momento. Una experiencia inolvidable!
This tour in
Albania
is organized by
Smart Tour Albania
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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