11 Albania Rafting Tours Worth Flying For

1.Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

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

Float or raft through Albania’s Osumi Canyon with an English-speaking guide, safety gear, swimming stops, waterfall views, photos, and lunch. Rafting runs with higher spring water, while summer and autumn use lighter tubes. Guides such as Xhulio, Kristian, and Julio are praised for their care and good humor.

“The river tubing was amazing! The staff are so friendly and run a very organised day trip. They’re understanding, fun and very good at hosting a trip. The tubing was amazing through the breathtaking canyon and it was very worth the money! We were in Albania for 10 days and this was the perfect ending to our trip.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

From Berat, you’ll travel to the Osumi Canyons for about two hours on the river, passing waterfalls, cliffs, and a cathedral-like rock formation. Guides such as Bledi, Enver, and Renato have led groups here. Equipment, safety gear, and minivan transport are included.

“Lovely scenery. Great guide. The drive to the canyon can make you feel sick, So many turns... But it is worth it.”

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3.Permet: Vjosa River National Park Guided Rafting Tour

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

Spend 150 minutes to 3 hours rafting the Vjosa near Përmet with guides such as Emil, Mikkel, and Genny. Expect safety coaching, rapids, swimming, cliff jumps, river facts, snacks, and guide-shot photos and videos.

“we had a wonderful time, the guide was professional and had a lot of knowledge beyond rafting and it was nice this added value. thank you all”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 239 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $44Best value

Raft the free-flowing Vjosa River with Albania Rafting Group, choosing a Përmet departure or a Berat day trip. Expect two hours on the water, Class III rapids, swimming, optional rock jumps, full equipment, and guides such as Aldo, Ali, Kevin, and Daniel.

“It was our first time rafting and the difficulty level was alright, perhaps too easy, we had a stop along the way to jump off a cliff into the water which was fun, our guide took mamy photos of us and we felt very safe”

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5.Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG

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

You’ll raft the Vjosa River near Përmet for about three to four hours, with equipment, wetsuit, thermal jacket, and transport supplied. Expect clear water, forested canyon views, gentle rapids, swimming, and optional cliff jumping. Guides including Kevin, Aldo, and Julio lead in English.

“Could have been more swimming spots because of the hot weather but overall a good rafting experience.”

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6.Rafting Tour in Vjosa Wild River National Park

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

Meet Vjosa Explorer in Përmet for a 3.5-hour rafting trip through Vjosa Wild River National Park. Irma, Gjeni, and their team provide safety gear, transport, river instruction, swimming stops, cliff jumps, photos, and seasonal local tastings.

“100% top experience, friendly, helpful, beautiful nature, top experience. Safety above all else in a beautiful setting, highly recommended!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

You’ll travel from Berat to the 3-million-year-old Osumi Canyon with certified guides, including Lucas and Iken on some departures. Rafting runs mainly from January to June, while lower summer water suits kayaking or river tubing. Expect waterfalls, cliff views, gear, a safety briefing, and an optional local lunch.

“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

Meet Irma, Avenir, and the Funky Adventures team in Përmet for a three-hour rafting trip on the Vjosa River. You’ll get transport, a helmet, swimming gear, and a life jacket, then paddle through rapids, narrow passages, and clear water in Vjosa National Park.

“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

Set out from the riverside center in Përmet for about 2.5 hours on the Vjosa River. Guides such as Luka, Ledio, and Rico lead beginners through easygoing rapids, swimming stops, cliff jumping, and photo breaks, with hotel pickup, gear, fruit, and photos included.

“Rafting Vjosa Albania Center offers the best rafting in Albania – professional guides, safe equipment, and breathtaking views of the Vjosa River.”

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

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

Spend about three hours rafting the Vjosa River near Përmet with guides such as Emil and Ari. You’ll receive equipment, safety instruction, photos, video, bottled water, a riverside swim and snack stop, plus a shower and refreshments after the run.

“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

Join guides Miri and Dino for a beginner-friendly 12 km rafting trip through Osumi Canyon near Çorovodë. Expect about 6.5 hours total, including transport from Berat, swimming and waterfall views, safety gear, and a traditional lunch afterward.

“Really fun experience, I would highly recommend giving it a try.”

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