Albania · CANOES & KAYAKS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 kayak & canoe trips that earn their place in a short trip, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Kayak Sarandë Blue Eye and visit Lëkurësi Castle. Half-day tour with transport, gear, entry, and free time to swim.
“Fantastic day out, Ledjon was very informative on tour and a great host for the day. Everything on time, well prepared and very enjoyable.”
SUP around Ksamil islands with an instructor, coffee included, small groups, and sunrise or sunset departures in Sarandë.
“Great experience. Ari the instructor was brilliant. Very friendly and welcoming. The scenes were beautiful and even though we had never paddle boarded before he took us through the process and by the end we were all confident in standing. He even treated us to a coffee afterwards. Top experience by a top guy”
Raft, kayak, or tube through Albania’s Osumi Canyons, past eight waterfalls (Jan-Jun), with certified guides, pro gear, and transfers.
“The rafting camp location is in poor shape. People are rude when asking for simple drinking water. The guide was so rude. Don't even say the direction properly but whenever you wanna take pictures he screams and scolds. The river is shallow for rafting, most of the places we pushed the boat. The guide took pictures of us but never shared them. Even we asked for it serval times.”
Kayak or SUP the Albanian Riviera from Sarandë, snorkel in clear water, explore Lukova caves, and reach water-only Krorëza Beach.
“Had a great time with Maxime and Vitali, we did 2 separate tours with them, they make sure that everyone is comfortable, learns the basics and has a safe trip. Would recommend definitely re-book with them! Amazing experience”
Paddle kayaks along Albania’s white-rock coast at Lukova and Kroreza, stopping at wild beaches and caves, with snorkeling gear included.
“Eine mega gelungene Kayak Tour! Die vier Stunden lohnen sich absolut! Unser Guide (Timo) war beim Schnorcheln dabei und hat uns Seeigel, Flundern und sogar einen Oktopus gezeigt. Alles in allem hats meeega Spaß gemacht!”
Kayak or SUP Porto Palermo caves, snorkel in clear coves, and view Ali Pasha’s Castle from the sea on a 3 to 6 hour guide tour.
“I had a great time kayaking in Porto Palermo. The guides were amazing. Very friendly and had a lot of knowledge about the area. The sights were beautiful!”
Paddle the wild Vjosa from Përmet with expert guides, gentle rapids, swims, and photo and video, about 3 hours.
“We hebben erg genoten van de rafting tocht. Emil was een goede gids. Hij zorgde voor veel sfeer en gaf vaak informatie over de streek.”
Saranda half-day trip: kayak on a calm lake, walk to Blue Eye spring, and grab Lekursi Castle views in 4-5 hours for $48.
“We had an amazing time on this excursion. The lake we kayaked on was beautiful! We each had our own kayak and had ample opportunity to take photos and learn from our tour guide about the history of the blue eye and surrounding areas. Ledjon, our tour guide, was friendly, informative and very accommodating throughout. He offered to drop us back to our accommodation following the excursion and went out of his way to send us a list of restaurants and taxi contact details should we need them for the remainder of our stay. Would definitely recommend!”
Kayak or SUP Porto Palermo in Albania for 3 hours, passing sea caves and the castle from the water, with snorkeling gear included.
“Went with our adult children. The guides knew the water well and made sure everyone was safe and had a good time. They were knowledgeable of the area and its history. They’re really kind and friendly and very accommodating both in the water and out. This was the highlight of our time in Himare.”
Guided SUP around Ksamil Islands with calm water, photo stops, and a coffee break, led in English by Ari from Kristal Seafood.
“I recently went on a stand-up paddleboard tour in Ksamil, Albania, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The tour was perfect for all skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just a beginner. The guide was super friendly and did a great job of showing us the basics and making sure everyone felt comfortable before we set off. Once we got out on the water, the scenery was absolutely stunning. Ksamil is known for its crystal-clear waters, and they did not disappoint. As we paddled, we could see fish swimming beneath us, and the views of the coastline and the nearby islands were just breathtaking.…”
Jeep safari hike to Mount Tomor, then kayak and paddle on Tomori Lake with a picnic lunch from Berat. Small group, English.
“The views... Holy Moly were they something to behold! The guides were excellent! Very friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. The hike was amazing (the sun was very strong but we managed), after the hike we went to the most picturesque lake I have ever seen. Here we kayaked, swam and paddle boarded for a number of hours, whilst the guides cooked us up a picnick in the shade.”
Kayaking Koman Lake, hiking Valbona to Theth, and ending in Shkodër on a small-group 4-day Albania nature and village tour.
“Wonderful place to visit in albania - Even with rain. The tour guide was very helpful and flexible and made the trip perfect. I would highly recommend this hiking tour”
Shkodra to Komani Lake by bus and ferry for Peace Island views, guesthouse lunch, and optional kayak or trek, for $88.
“the lunch was very nice. unfortunately the trip was disorganized. when we arrived at the ferry terminal tgere were different boats for different trips. this was not explained to us. we didn't know how much time we had before take off. when we got off at our destination, there was no guided hike although we could kayak on our own. We basically had 4 hours at this place with not much to do.”
Sunset kayak or SUP from Shpella Lukova: tiny caves, Pink Beach, optional cliff jumps, and a 2 to 4 hour paddle.
“We did the kayak and SUP sunset tour in Lukovë, and it has been by far the best group tour we've experienced in Albania. The organization was excellent and everything felt truly professional. Watching the sunset from the rocks was simply breathtaking. The price is very reasonable. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and well-run experience on the Albanian coast”
Paddle Lukova at sunset with a small guide-led group, exploring secret beaches and tiny caves from Shpella Lukove.
“We had a great time on the sunset tour. The sunset, cute caves, pink cliffs and beaches were beautiful. Perfect for families, great for children, even for beginners. Lora is an amazing guide. We loved it, thanks a lot!”
