On night one you'll stay at the Artistic Tirana Guesthouse, a newly refurbished building in the heart of the city.

Tirana

On nights two and three you’ll stay at Hotel Nika in Vlore, located just 150 metres from the nearby beach.

Vlore

On nights four and five you’ll stay at Hotel Castle Park, set in a quiet area of woodland around 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Berat town.

Berat

On night one you'll stay at the Artistic Tirana Guesthouse, a newly refurbished building in the heart of the city. 

On nights two and three you’ll stay at Hotel Nika in Vlore, located just 150 metres from the nearby beach.

On nights four and five you’ll stay at Hotel Castle Park, set in a quiet area of woodland around 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Berat town.

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No previous experience is needed but you should be in relatively good shape and a confident swimmer. 

Albanian food is hearty and healthy, usually based around meat and vegetables, much of which is seasonal and sourced locally. Popular dishes include turkey, lamb or goat Pershesh, served with a local bread known as Kulac, a meat and leek pie made with thin pastry called Byrek and freshly caught fish served in a Mediterranean style. Fish dishes are often flavoured with white vinegar and olive oil grown in Southern Albania and many dishes are served with wine from one the local vineyards.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance.

Seafood Albania

Kayak, Snorkel and Hike the Canyons of Albania

Albania dining

Snorkelling in Albania

Kayaking Albania

Osumi

Albania sea cave

Any time on Day 1 your host will arrange your transfer from the airport to the hotel in Tirana.
On Day 6 you'll be dropped off at the airport in time to catch any flight leaving after 19:30.
If you are arriving or departing outside those days your host can arrange private airport transfers for an small extra cost. See Optional Extras for details.

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4 nights in small local guesthouses and hotels

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Munch on traditional local cuisine throughout

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4 nights in small local guesthouses and hotels

Munch on traditional local cuisine throughout

To and from the airport and everything in between

Everything you need for kayaking, rafting and snorkelling 

Head for Albania's colourful capital city of Tirana, home to a thriving café culture and check into your guesthouse in the heart of town. Get to know your travelling companions over a night of traditional Albanian food at one of the best restaurants in town.

Tirana, Albania

Discover Tirana

Day 1

Paddle on the clear, blue waters of the largest lagoon in the Mediterranean Sea. This protected reserve offers a chance to see the endangered and extremely rare Dalmatian Pelican. After a delicious fish lunch you'll also get the chance to walk to a stunning lookout out across the Adriatic sea.
After lunch, head to the historic city of Vlora on the Adriatic coast, founded by the Ancient Greeks in 600BC and check into a locally owned hotel for the night.

Lake Ulza

Albanian meal

Kayaking at the beautiful Karavasta Lagoon

Day 2

Explore the beautiful Karaburun Peninsula by speedboat and then snorkel in the Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park – the only reserve of its kind in the country. If you’re lucky you might see seals, turtles and dolphins. Visit the mysterious cave at Haxhi Aliu, used by traders and smugglers for millennia, then sunbathe on an untouched beach and have a picnic lunch on the sand. In the afternoon, return to Vlore and enjoy a delicious dinner of locally caught fish and seafood.

Protected waters, mysterious caves

Day 3

Visit the ancient, fortified city of Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and then enter the Osumi Canyon - one of the most spectacular natural attractions in Europe. You’ll swim in a natural pool, raft or river hike (depending on the water level) along the River Osum, explore local landmarks like the Crocodile Head, Love Waterfall and Devils Gate, surrounded by the canyon’s unique, ecosystem that stays lush and green all year round.
From there you’ll return to Berat and check into your guesthouse, after which you’re free to explore the town and eat in any of the local restaurants.

Osumi Canyon, Albania

Albania waterfall

Albania canyoning

Enter the Osumi Canyon

Day 4

Trek through the Tomorr Mountains, one of the last wild sanctuaries for wolves and bears left in Europe and a spiritual place for the Albanian people. Enjoy the views from Tomori, one of country’s most magnificent mountains, then unwind in the Nurellari winery and taste some of the local wine, cheese and olives. On the subject of food, save room for dinner at the Castle Park Hotel - one of the best restaurants in the Berati area.

Mountains of Albania

Albanian mountain view

Hike the Tomorr Mountains

Day 5

Descend into the mysterious Cave of Pellumbas (360 metres) and check out the huge stalagmites and stalactites (be sure to watch out for low flying bats). After lunch in one of the local villages, you’ll return to Tirana for a guided tour around the city centre before heading back to the airport and home.

Skanderbeg Square, Tirana

Albanian food market stall

Return to Tirana

Day 6

Head for Albania's colourful capital city of Tirana, home to a thriving café culture and check into your guesthouse in the heart of town. Get to know your travelling companions over a night of traditional Albanian food at one of the best restaurants in town.



Paddle on the clear, blue waters of the largest lagoon in the Mediterranean Sea. This protected reserve offers a chance to see the endangered and extremely rare Dalmatian Pelican.  After a delicious fish lunch you'll also get the chance to walk to a stunning lookout out across the Adriatic sea. 

After lunch, head to the historic city of Vlora on the Adriatic coast, founded by the Ancient Greeks in 600BC and check into a locally owned hotel for the night.


Explore the beautiful Karaburun Peninsula by speedboat and then snorkel in the Karaburun-Sazan National Marine Park – the only reserve of its kind in the country. If you’re lucky you might see seals, turtles and dolphins. Visit the mysterious cave at Haxhi Aliu, used by traders and smugglers for millennia, then sunbathe on an untouched beach and have a picnic lunch on the sand. In the afternoon, return to Vlore and enjoy a delicious dinner of locally caught fish and seafood.

Visit the ancient, fortified city of Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and then enter the Osumi Canyon - one of the most spectacular natural attractions in Europe. You’ll swim in a natural pool, raft or river hike (depending on the water level) along the River Osum, explore local landmarks like the Crocodile Head, Love Waterfall and Devils Gate, surrounded by the canyon’s unique, ecosystem that stays lush and green all year round.

From there you’ll return to Berat and check into your guesthouse, after which you’re free to explore the town and eat in any of the local restaurants. 


Trek through the Tomorr Mountains, one of the last wild sanctuaries for wolves and bears left in Europe and a spiritual place for the Albanian people. Enjoy the views from Tomori, one of country’s most magnificent mountains, then unwind in the Nurellari winery and taste some of the local wine, cheese and olives. On the subject of food, save room for dinner at the Castle Park Hotel - one of the best restaurants in the Berati area.


Descend into the mysterious Cave of Pellumbas (360 metres) and check out the huge stalagmites and stalactites (be sure to watch out for low flying bats). After lunch in one of the local villages, you’ll return to Tirana for a guided tour around the city centre before heading back to the airport and home.


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Berat to Tirana Airport

Tirana Airport to the hotel in Tirana

Kayak on protected waters, wild swim in natural pools and trek into the spectacular, permanently green ecosystem of the Osumi canyon

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Trek the rugged Tomorr Mountains and summit Mount Tomori (2416m) - possibly the best view in the whole of Albania

Kayak the clear waters of the protected Karavasta lagoon - home to the Dalmatian Pelican.

Raft the green waters of the unspoilt Osumi Canyon - one of Europe's most spectacular natural attractions - and wild swim in natural pools along the way

Trek the rugged Tomorr Mountains and summit Mount Tomori (2416m) - possibly the best view in the whole of Albania

Kayak the clear waters of the protected Karavasta lagoon - home to the Dalmatian Pelican.

Raft the green waters of the unspoilt Osumi Canyon - one of Europe's most spectacular natural attractions - and wild swim in natural pools along the way

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