Rafting Vjosa River Gjirokastër Albania ARG

Overview

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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

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Use of rafting equipment,wet suit,thermic jacket,safe jacket,scafandra,

Air-conditioned vehicle

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Lunch

What To Expect

Benja Thermal Baths

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Rafting Vjosa River Përmet

Duration: 2 hours: Only rafting activity lasts at least 2 hours.Preparation,wearings,transport from our base to starting point(40 min).
Minivan: The transfer from the rafting base which is 10 min from Permet lasts 40 min and we do it by minivan.

Reviews

4.78

199 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

174

The people are great! the company is fun! Jump in and enjoy floating down the river next to the raft!
jazzventures,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
Rafting
Paul T,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It’s a beautiful river, we were very pleased with our guide Kevin whom was very knowledgeable with excellent language skills.
you can make, you don't have to make
EkkehardA2,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
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.
you can make, you don't have to make
EkkehardA2,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
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
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Scenic00681678200,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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 🫶
Great variety for sightseeing with children from about 6 years
N5029WHsandrah,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
We chose...
Audrey I,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
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:/
Must-have a Allows
philippe34090,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Superb activity to do in Permet. After 15 minutes of mini bus , the ride starts 8 max per boat with swimming stops, great guide who makes a lot of photos.
Excellent rafting experience!!
Y5517MIrachels,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We've been whitewater rafting many times across the US, and this trip on the Vjosa was at least as good if not better!! Even in July it was a super fun river and our guide Kevi was amazing (and most importantly, safe!!) - our family of 4 went (including kids ages 10 & 14) and we all had a fantastic time. Great river, great rafting company!! Would 100% recommend and hope we can come back soon!!
Good.
Emmanuelle M,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
A little mixed by the experience. The boats are top and safety assured. The setting is very beautiful: the river has a beautiful color. The boat is advancing without touching the bottom. What disappointed me: we were accompanied by kayaks that go slower and we had to constantly wait for them. It got boring in the end. No sensation no quick stunt. The river is very quiet so besides not going fast to wait it was long...