Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip from Tirana/Durres/ Shkodra

Tirana, Albania

Explore Shala River & the mountains surrounding Lake Koman. Since it's reachable only by boat, this river tour is the perfect getaway for nature lovers.

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Duration 14 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–30 travelers

Full description

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.

Itinerary

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 .

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.

What’s included

Included

  • Guida
  • Trasferimento
  • Pick up and drop off from the hotel located in Tirana or Durres
  • Meeting point pick up from Shkodra city center and Lezha City
  • English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
  • Digital tour booklet in your selected language
  • Boat ticket at Komani lake
  • Air-conditioned transportation

Not included

  • Foods and drinks
  • Sunbeds
  • Kayaks

Important information

Meeting point

Tirana, Albania

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for people with back problems Not recommended for people with heart conditions Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years old Departure from TIRANA: Pick-up is directly from your hotel, as the tour starts early in the morning. Departure from DURRES OR GOLEM: Pick-up is directly from your hotel, as the tour starts early in the morning. Departure from LEZHA: Pick-up at 07:00am is from a central meeting point — the roundabout on the main street. Departure from SHKODRA: Departure: 07:00 AM from the center of Shkodra city Meeting Point: Pick up from Shkodra city center at Shkodër bus station (in front of Neptun shop) Please be on time, as this is a shared tour and the bus cannot wait for late arrivals.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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