Rafting in Albania

Our partner – Albania Rafting Group (ARG) offers tourists to take part in rafting tours and expeditions together with professional instructors in the canyons and mountain rivers Osum and Vjosa. Here are some facts about Albania Rafting Group:

• • • ARG is the first association of rafting sport in Albania, licensed in 1994
  • • ARG is founder of Albanian Rafting Federation
  • ARG is participant of World Cup Rafting 2012

Program 1. Rafting in the Osumi canyons

Travelers wishing to embark on the Osumi Canyon trip should arrive in the morning at Berat City. The drive to the Canyon is 60 km and takes about an hour and a half. After arriving at the Canyon, the guides will assist you in preparation for the adventure. This trip will provide magnificent scenery as you float by the Canyon walls and will certainly make for a memorable experience. Eight waterfalls, a cathedral, the unspoiled nature, and the soothing sounds of running water combine to create a truly unique trip. A packaged lunch is prepared in advance and will be served under the blue waterfall. The river trip lasts about 2.5-4 hours, and depends largely on the water level. Departure from the Canyons. Difficulty level grade – III. Period: February – June.

Package prices (per person):

• • • Rafting + transfer (Berat-canyon-Berat) + local lunch = 80 eur
    • Rafting + transfer (Berat-canyon-Berat) + local lunch + accomodation in hotel with traditional dinner and breakfast = 120 eur

Program 2. Rafting in Vjosa, Permet

Rafters wishing to embark on the Vjosa’s River trip should arrive in the morning at Permet City. After arriving at the river edge the guides will assist you in the preparation for the adventure. This trip will provide a great adrenaline as you float by the crystal river and will certainly  make it an unforgettable experience. The river trip lasts about 2—4 hours, and depends largely on the water level.  After or during the trip the group will enjoy a packaged lunch, really delicious. Difficulty level grade – III.Period: March – November.

Package prices (per person):

• • • Rafting + transfer (Permet-canyon-Permet) + local lunch = 65 eur
    • Rafting + transfer (Permet-canyon-Permet) + local lunch + accomodation in hotel with traditional dinner and breakfast = 120 eur

Program 3. Canyon of Skrapar exploration

The present expedition is offered by ARG, during July, August and September. The canyon exploration lasts 4 to 5 hours, depending on the pace and on the experiencing of the group, and there is described 14 km of the most beautiful part of Osumi-s Canyon, Skrapar.

The canyon has a unique ecosystem that you should not lose without exploring at least once. During this group, accompanied of guides of ARG, you experience different adventures such as water hiking along the river bed between the slopes of the canyon; swimming in the natural piscine of Osumi River; climbing on some of the canyon trails. During the expedition it is enjoyed a packed lunch, offered from Albania Rafting Group. Period: July – October.

Package prices (per person):

• • • Canyon exploration + transfer (Berat-canyon-Berat) + local lunch = 70 eur
    • Canyon exploration + transfer (Berat-canyon-Berat) + local lunch + accomodation in hotel with traditional dinner and breakfast = 110 eur

To order rafting tour/expedition or to ask a question please fill in the form below:

Additional information

Albania Rafting Group will provide all the rafting equipment (white water rafts, neoprene suits, cages, life jacked, helmets, paddles) and other means for a safe trip.

Each visitor should have:

– bath suit  + one pair of warm clothes to be changed
– sport’s wear (T-shirt, sportive trousers)
– old sneackers or sandals (+one extra pair to be changed at the end of the trip)
– towel

Attention! Rafting trips in Albania do not provide high level of danger, but every visitor should consider:

• Age over 16-70 years (persons under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.)
• To know swimming
• Be healthy and have consulted the doctor during the year.
• Have a weight no heavier than 100 kg
• In absolute terms, the person should not have diseases and complications following:
• Cardiac disease of any kind
• Hypertension
• Flake out or  lose of feeling of any kind
• Problems of the spine and muscular system, that reduce the physical possibility of safety.
• Problems with breathing apparatus
• Nerve Problems
• Pregnancy
• Problems with eyes (severe myopia, retinal detachment, glaucoma)
• Be under the influence of pharmaceutical drugs, drugs, alcohol.