Raft, Kayak and Hike in Albania

What a wonderful trip with a fantastic group of people. Everything was superb - the only slight negative was the lack of variety in food as I am pescatarian! But that isn't enough for me to give a lower rating!! if you are thinking of booking - do it!!

Great trip - organisation, accommodation, staff, all very good

Really enjoyed the trip to Albania, hiking, kayaking and rafting. Hotel accommodation was very good and guides were excellent.

We had the best time in Albania. I knew very little of the country before going and I could not recommend this tour highly enough. The Albanian Rafting Team were the perfect hosts. Their expertise, hospitality and knowledge were second to none. The mix of activities proved thoroughly enjoyable without any being too challenging. I couldn't recommend this tour highly enough and will definitely be back.

Such an amazing trip!! It was an incredible way to pack in so much beautiful scenery, culture, and adventure into a few days!! The guides were fantastic; always so encouraging and making sure the group was always having a blast! Can’t go without mentioning how well fed we were - there was plenty of traditional Albanian food to keep us fuelled for the adventures!

Staff were really good at what they do and created an great environment for us to enjoy

Very good trip, it was the guide team that made it that extra bit better.

From the moment we arrived in Tiranë our guides were super helpful and knowledgeable, nothing was ever too much trouble. They were there for us consistently and really made our trip special. I loved learning about Albanian history and culture, enjoying the outstanding culinary delights, (the food was amazing and we certainly didn’t go hungry!) whilst also getting a thrill from the activities we were doing! Special mention to Arti and Endri 🇦🇱 ❤️ I’ll definitely go back the Albania, what a truly wonderful and beautiful country it is.

I would definitely recommend the Albania Rafting group to anyone who likes a holiday full of fun activities this was the best holiday I have ever been on even though it tired me out the most! The staff on the team are so friendly and love to teach you about their country and culture. Definitely do not miss this amazing opportunity and get yourself a holiday booked with the team!❤️

Everything was as billed or better. Guides Arti and Endri (who was on Albania's national rafting team) really made it - they were professional, helpful and fun! The 'glamping' is actually proper cabins with bathrooms - I would happily have stayed there more nights and done more rafting / kayaking on the stunning Vjosa River. There's no chance to get bored, but it didn't feel rushed - long relaxing delicious Mediterranean meals featured 3x a day. It was lovely not to have to make any decisions or do any research - everything is organised. The activities required some fitness but no prior skill / experience.

What a week. So many activities and memories shared. We packed so much in. The team was amazing that took care of us and the food and accommodation was perfect!

I booked this trip 4 days before starting date! Last minute trip indeed but its definitely worth it!! Arti, Endri and the rest of the guides were amazing! I met such amazing people from the UK, Ireland, Australia.

Of Note I am vegan the food were all tasty, perhaps for future add some vegan proteins in the meal? Tofu, beans etc.

The guides were incredible, really friendly. I’ve had an amazing six days. I’ll be going on another trip with you guys soon. For sure!

Great trip, jam packed with activities. There won't be much down time, but it's worth it.

Great trip all round, organiser were great and we loved the hikes. Personally the mountain side picnic was the best!

Take a big water bottle Or camel pack of going in the summer it can get hot.

From the first contact all the way to the last, the team were incredible, you could tell all they wanted was for us to have the best possible time while we were with them.

Everybody who we encountered on the trip was friendly and welcoming, a special shout out has to go to Hendri who went above and beyond for us the whole trip.

Would recommend to anybody.

I wasn’t sure what exactly to expect but went with a group of 5 friends and couldn’t have asked for better. The entire trip was well organised and the guides were spot on. I found the pace of the trip as a whole really relaxed with just enough activity/excitement. A great way to experience Albania. I’d recomend it to anyone.

I can honestly say it was one of the best outdoor experiences I've had, friendly people and well organised activities

The scenery was stunning, and the food was excellent, a great way to see rural Albania

A definite 5 star activity holiday with a laidback pace which I would thoroughly recommend. Be aware though you will not be on the go 100% of the time (not that this was a bad thing for me!). Why go?

• A perfect time to see rural Albania before it gets too touristy.
• Good pace of activities.
• Everyone is so friendly - both the staff at Albania Rafting and the restaurant/villa owners where we had such lovely meals (raising a glass to Villa Goliku and the Albanian dancing after lunch!)
• The food is excellent - didn't have a bad meal either at the hotel / glamping or the meals out.

Considerations if you are on the fence for booking:

• There is a lot of driving between hotel/activity sites - a couple of times in a minibus but mostly in 4x4s on what we would say in the UK are un-made roads (rather than off-roading). They bounce / you're bumping shoulders / you get a coating of dust - however you get access to areas of Albania you wouldn't see in a minibus so embrace the travel.
• If you did each activity in the UK (in 18C heat) I'd describe the physical difficulty as easy. However you are in direct sun and looking at 33 to 35C heat so happy to agree with the moderate difficulty. Take lots of sun cream and be prepared to buy water at every shop / cafe stop. Last advice - even if you only learn to say "Thank You" in Albanian and give it a go in every shop / restaurant it makes everyone's day! Faleminderit!

The trip was one of the best holidays I have ever had. The people were very friendly and the food was amazing. . and there was so. . much. . food!

The scenery was so beautiful and the activities were well organised so there was no worries. We could just take it all in and enjoy ourselves.

I highly recommend this trip!

I would like to thank everyone at MBA for a fantastic adventure in Albania. This was my first solo trip. It was so well organised from the very start and throughout. Our host was brilliant. And made everything easy. I absolutely loved all the activities, and everyone in our group was super friendly and supportive of each other. I honestly can not find anything at all to fault about my trip. Well done MBA. I will definitely be booking another adventure very soon

So well organised and value for money. Loved the canons so beautiful.

I absolutely loved Albania, the culture is wonderful and the people so friendly. The mountains were really beautiful and I loved the hikes although found them both pretty short (although very hilly). The river conditions meant we did rafting 3 times instead of kayaking or river-hiking, we had great guides who prioritised safety. There was some opportunity to explore history and culture but not so much, so those who want to explore this might like to stay a few days before or after - we found it very easy to get a hire car at the airport and explore the coast, and also loved time in Tirana. Some people would probably like to be aware that there is quite some travel-time in this trip, and the road-conditions are not super smooth.

Second trip with MBA, the first being the wild camping on the Norwegian fjords. Based on the first trip being rated as “moderate”, and both my daughter and I finding it to be actually quite challenging, we opted for another trip rated as moderate. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, even with the rivers being judged as too high to safely allow the kayaking (an extra days white water rafting being drafted in its place), the rafting was quite sedate. The 16km hike was a pretty easy stroll, albeit very scenic in places, and fell somewhat short of the 16kms promised. All of that said, Albania was very welcoming, the guides were great and, as it’s really only just catching on to tourists, there were few queues

Great trip with great people

It was my first time rafting, our guides were heaps of fun and made sure we were safe- and the scenery was spectacular! I also enjoyed the 4WD and hiking trip, and the picnic. The food was amazing, and Berat was a really beautiful city.

Really enjoyed my rafting trip to Albania. We didn’t do any kayaking due to weather conditions but enjoyed the rafting which was suitable for beginners like myself. The accommodation was good and the town Berat is beautiful. Albania is a super country and is worth visiting!

First time in Albania and both the country and tour surpassed my expectations. This really is a stunning country with a brilliantly organised tour full of activities

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Just back from the Beret, Albania trip in May 2025 and it was an incredible experience. It was my first time in Albania and, although I’ve done a group trip before, this one really stood out. It’s perfect if you’re after a moderately active adventure with a great group of open-minded, friendly travellers—plus the bonus of having all the planning and logistics taken care of.

One of the highlights was rafting down the breathtaking Vjosa River. The scenery was just like the pictures—truly stunning—and navigating through the dramatic canyons was unforgettable. Our rafting guides were not only great fun, but also super knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights along the way and making sure everyone felt safe and included.

Our guide, Arti, was fantastic—his local knowledge and connections made for a truly authentic experience. Whether you’re new to group travel or a bit hesitant, this trip is really well run and flexible—you can get involved as much or as little as you like. It’s a brilliant way to experience the real, off-the-beaten-track Albania, with a sense of freedom and adventure in a stunning landscape.

Accommodation and food were consistently high quality—plenty of delicious meals, often with Greek and Albanian influences, freshly made by local businesses with real care.

If you come with an open mind and a willingness to push your comfort zone, even just a little, you’ll get so much out of it. I found it more enjoyable than travelling solo as I often do, but here you can have shared moments, unexpected connections and new perspectives as everyone is from different backgrounds. I definitely got some ideas for next adventures having heard about those of my fellow travellers.