Albania · VJOSA RIVER & BENJA THERMAL BATHS
The 15 best vjosa river & benja thermal baths you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Raft the wild Vjosa in Permet, swim in clear water, and tackle rapids with expert guides on a 3-hour small-group tour for $49.
“good cool guide :) was a very fun bit Safe experience :)”
Vjosa River rafting from Permet or Berat. Class III rapids, clear water, expert guides, full gear, and optional lunch or glamping.
“Aldo was very kind and professional, he explained everything also during rafting. Was very funny.”
Half-day horse trekking near Vjosa National Park in Përmet with small groups, Lengarica Canyon views, and a stop at Saint Maria Church of Leuse.
“Beautiful countryside. Best way to see the terrain - horses well looked after, great hosts and delicious snacks. Great value.”
Half-day Vjosa rafting in Albania’s Langarica Canyon, 3 to 4 hours with wet suit gear, English guides, and stunning cave and sulfur springs.
“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...Auto-translated”
Raft the wild Vjosa in Albania with new gear, swim stops, cliff jumps, and herbal tea, guided by Irma and team.
“We had so much fun with Vjosa Explorer Rafting. Irma is extremely passionted and motivated the group (though it was not necessary) as we were eager to explore Vjosa but they care about every single detail, safety first. We received proper tools, clothes, instructions etc. Also, they served some fruits and cookies during the trip, water was also provided. We got also proper explanation about the river and its newly established National Park. For me it was an unforgetable experience as I wanted to explore and feel the last wild river in Europe! I hope it stays that way, a "homage" to river Vjosa!”
Raft Albania’s wild Vjosa from Përmet with safety gear, English guides, and small-group energy, plus option for morning or afternoon.
“Family fun on the river. The water was a good depth this time of year for easy rapids. The guides were entertaining”
2.5-hour Vjosa rafting from Përmet, Albania. Gear, safety briefing, optional jumps and swims, free photo package, and local fruit.
“Super vibe. An experience that you have to do it. Enjoy until the end. Out guide Luka really good guy and very experienced.”
Guided rafting on Albania’s Vjosa River National Park in Përmet, with English guides, a swim break, photos, and shower after the float.
“100% recommend this. It’s a must do in Albania & the best way to see one of the few natural flowing rivers in Europe. Had the most amazing time with EMIL! His abundant enthusiasm made the trip.”
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.”
Raft or tube the wild Vjosa near Permet. A 3-hour guided adventure with gear, water, and a swim break.
“Emil was een topgits, hij was heel zorgzaam voor de kinderen. De omgeving was super mooi. Zou het zeker aanraden”
4-hour horseback trek in Vjosa National Park near Përmet, with cared-for horses, village stops, snacks, and guide-made photos and videos.
“The Tour was really great! Beautiful landscape and friendly, nice horses. The horses are in good circumstances and you can see they are cared for and like to go on the tours with their Rider. We always felt secure and Avenir was a really good Guide for us with good comprehension of what we need and like. He did a lot of photos and Videos and send them to us. Even with a lot of different experience Levels of riders in our group there was no problem and everybody, riders and horses, got along well. We would definitely book it again and had a wonderful day. Thank you so much!…”
Përmet day tour: class 2-3 Vjosa rafting, a river swim, then Benja Thermal Baths. Guides, gear, photos, $69.
“Heel erg leuk! Goede gids! Gezien we in september zijn gaan raften was de waterstand lager en was het dus rustiger dan wanneer we in het voorjaar waren gegaan, echter maakte de gids er alsnog een hele toch van. Hij legde veel uit over het klimaat en de natuur langs de rivier en maakte veel foto’s!”
Soak in Benja thermal waters, then taste cheese and bread in a bunker while you explore Përmet and canyon views, with guide-led stops.
“Great experience! The thermal bath and food tasting both were amazing! The tour guide Shpendi was very friendly, had great recommendations and explained the history of Albania very well!”
A 10-hour Vlora day trip to cold springs, Gjirokastra stone streets and castle, plus the Blue Eye’s turquoise water.
“We had a really wonderful day. Lots of beautiful places with intersting historical information. Klaudio was very kind and even changed the tour for special wishes. We would give him 10 stars. And we will recommend this tour with him to everybody. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!”
Soak in Benja sulfur thermal baths under an Ottoman bridge, then walk Langarica Canyon on a guided small-group day trip.
“Deze tour was ontzettend leuk en ik zou het zeker aanraden! De thermale baden en de Langarica-kloof zijn prachtig en Klajdi is een ontzettend aardige gids die zijn best doet om het iedereen naar de zin te maken. Zorg wel dat je genoeg eten en drinken meeneemt, want bij de thermale baden zijn geen voorzieningen. Waterschoenen zijn een must. En houdt er rekening mee dat je lang onderweg bent, vanaf Sarandë ruim 2 uur. Dit vonden wij niet erg omdat je onderweg prachtige uitzichten hebt. Het was een hele leuke en mooie ervaring!”
