Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG
Description
Albania Rafting offer the best albanian trip on the Vjosa River, one of Europe’s last free-flowing rivers, is a class II rafting with some rapids of class III . Prepare for waves up to four feet and narrow passages that send the boat shimmying and water gushing over the sides. Vjosa river’s entire 270km course is wild and untamed and adorned with beautiful canyons, braided river sections, islands and oxbows. Meeting point in our Vjosa Albania Rafting Base After the wearings of all the rafting equipments our minivan will pick you up and bring in the starting point onli 35 min from our base. Length of rafting trip Transportation from Rafting Base to starting point 35 min Preparation, instructions and downriver 2,5 - 3 hours Optional tour Kayaking in Vjosa
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Itinerary
The Langarica canyon is surrounded by the forests and mountains of Dangelli and Shqeri and joins further the Vjosa River. The natural panorama along the Langarica canyon is stunning and untouched by the human hand. It changes through the seasons and gives a colorful and expressive scenery of the nature in this area. Inside the canyon there are many caves, a variety of trees and aromatic bushes, and thermal springs formed by sulfur waters which stream from the caves.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(202)
Very fun, tour guide played music for us, however instructions weren’t that clear which led to some confusion and a few of us falling out the raft. Overall super fun and would do again!
I thought it was a very nice experience. Super sweet people. My mentor was Alush He was funny and nothing to charge
We arrived at the base full of nerves and excitement and the trip did not disappoint. As it had been raining for a while, the river was high and very fast… Benji put our minds at rest, kitted us up and explained the trip. Once on the river, it felt exhilarating and although we felt we experienced life or death situations we had an awesome time!!!!! I couldn’t recommend this more highly! Thank you!!!
OMG what an awesome experience and so much fun! even in the cold, they gave us suits to wear which worked well, I even jumped into the water and floated along side the raft, now that was good! The team leaders for each of our rafts were so damn friendly and made us enjoy our experience so much more! they focused on safety but also FUN!! coming from a western country this is sooooooo refreshing!!! recommended~ loved the guides and the water was beautiful Its not very rough so its an enjoyable ride
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌊💙 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed rafting on the Vjosa River, even in the cold — and that you had fun floating alongside the raft! Our team always aims to balance safety and fun, so it’s wonderful to know our guides made your experience extra special. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures on Albania’s wild rivers soon! – Albania Rafting Group Team
It’s a beautiful river, we were very pleased with our guide Kevin whom was very knowledgeable with excellent language skills.
Thank you for your kind words! 🌊 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Vjosa River and had a great time with Kevin. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments — our guides love making every adventure safe, fun, and memorable. We hope to see you again soon for more river adventures! – Albania Rafting Group Team
At the beginning of September 2025 there was clearly too little water in the river, half of the 8 km long route unfortunately had to be paddled. The organization is professional, the cleaning of the equipment (helmet, shoes, neoprene) leaves something to be desired.
Dear Ekkhar! Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your comments and are glad you found our organization professional. We’re sorry that the water levels during your visit in September affected the rafting experience — the flow can vary seasonally and sometimes requires additional paddling. Regarding equipment, we take hygiene and safety seriously and will review our cleaning procedures to ensure every item meets the highest standards for future guests. We hope to welcome you back under better conditions for a fully smooth rafting experience. Albania Rafting Group Team
the landscape was quite nice, early September significantly too little water, little spectacular, water quality does not appear safe due to canal inlets and seepage from agricultural land
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your comments and are glad you enjoyed the landscape. Early September can sometimes have lower water levels, which can affect the flow and overall rafting experience. Regarding water quality, the Vjosa is a wild river and naturally influenced by surrounding land and tributaries. Safety and hygiene are our top priorities, and we always ensure that all activities are conducted under safe conditions. We hope to welcome you again in a season with higher flows for a more spectacular rafting experience. – Albania Rafting Group Team
Tony and Clovis are both great board riders, and Clovis is definitely the guy you want with you for this trip! Good luck, guys, and thanks for the rafting 🫶
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🫶 We’re thrilled you enjoyed your rafting adventure and that Tony and Clovis made it even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to them! We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience on the Vjosa soon! Albania Rafting Group Team
Haldon told us a lot about the area and the Vjosa during the entire trip. At all times he had an eye on all participants and the situation. Due to the current low water, it was a very relaxed ride, in which our seven-year-old was also in good hands and had joy.
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌊 We’re delighted that Haldon and the team made your rafting adventure safe, fun, and educational for the whole family—even for your little one. We hope to see you all again for another adventure on the Vjosa! Albania Rafting Group Team
We had chosen the rafting activity to cool off given the temperatures and to discover the Vjosë River. The guide was very nice. Unfortunately, there were many people and not enough rafting... There were 15 of us (including the guide) in the raft... as much to tell you that we were very tight and not very well installed for the descent of 2 hours, moreover the paddles collided which made the descent less pleasant... Too bad:/
Thank you for your feedback, Audrey! 🌊 We’re glad you enjoyed the Vjosa River and found your guide pleasant. We apologize for the crowded raft—your comments are very valuable, and we are reviewing our group sizes and equipment to ensure a more comfortable and safe experience for everyone in the future. We hope to welcome you back for a smoother adventure soon! – Albania Rafting Group Team
