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Albania Rafting Group
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The Albania Rafting Group is the best choice if you are looking for Albania Tours, as the most experienced adventure tour operator in the country. With us, you can explore active and wild activities such as rafting, canyoning, river hiking, kayaking, off road tours, hydro speed, SUP, snowshoeing, caravan mule, cave exploration and a complete tour to discover untouched beaches, all followed by the best traditional Albania food. Join us to explore Albania adventure tours in a truly experience and discover the hidden treasures of this wonderful country! Albania Rafting Group is the pioneer rafting organisation in Albania, who organises adventure trips in Albania through sustainable tourism principles and activities to protect biodiversity and nature. Albania Rafting Group draws on Albania’s exclusive offerings, including its culture, history, natural environment, and friendly people to create the ultimate experience for the adventure traveller.
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LostAtSea94
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Apr 2023 • Friends
This was our first trip to Albania, and we were unsure of what to expect at first. We booked the 5 night tour with the Albania Rafting company and were pleasantly surprised from start to finish. Upon arrival at Tirana airport, the company had arranged for us to be collected and taken to Berat and laid on an extraordinary lunch. For the next four days we travelled around the south of Albania, rafting and hiking during the day and sampling delicious food and wine with our gracious hosts in the evenings. What an experience! The rafting lessons with Ali and Rarti were fantastic and Arti was an amazing guide throughout our time in Albania. Both Arti and Rarti guided us to and from the rafting points everyday and we felt incredibly safe with them! We also enjoyed the wonderful stories shared by Arti and Rarti about Albanian history and culture, we have all returned from this holiday with a greater understanding of Albania. Anyone looking to book an active and exciting tour, should consider the Albanian Rafting company as they plan all the details from start to finish so that you can make the most of your holiday! We cannot wait to return! Thank you Alma and team for making this week so memorable!
Written April 24, 2023
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AlbaniaRafting
It's fantastic to hear about your amazing experience with the Albania Rafting Group! From the moment you arrived at Tirana airport to the rafting lessons, hiking, and delightful evenings, it sounds like the tour was filled with adventure and cultural exploration. Ali, Rarti, and Arti seem to have made a significant impact, ensuring your safety and sharing fascinating stories about Albanian history and culture.
Your recommendation and enthusiasm for the Albanian Rafting company are sure to inspire others looking for an active and exciting tour. It's wonderful to know that you're already looking forward to returning. If you ever decide to share more travel stories or have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Best regards,
Written November 9, 2023
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0201983
Amsterdam, The Netherlands141 contributions
Jul 2021
We did the cave and tunnel tour with Alma and her team in the beginning of July. Please note we where the very first people ever on this tour, so it had some small things that could be adjusted for a better experience, but we loved it!
Pickup was arranged close to our hotel in Berat, and they even phoned our hotel to see if we were awake on time! We left perfeclty on time, and Alma was kind enough to add some little side tour to the canyon and an old weapon factory on the way to our tour site when I mentioned me being interested in those.
Alma, as well as the driver and the other guide spoke English, and we had a lovely conversation on all kind of different things on the way to the cave (about 1h drive).
Helmets, walking sticks and water where supplied by Albarafting, so we were well prepared for the hike (about 15 to 20 min) up the mountain to the site of the cave. Im not a fit person, but the walk was very doable. The cave itself is best explored by people who are okay with some rappeling/climbing and getting (very) dirty. There is a small slit with a dropoff not too far from the enterance, so you would start crawling and rappeling from there. Since there are a lot of bats living in the cave, so the floor is covered in poop. I would be interested in going back with the appropriate climbing gear and clothing though.
After the cave exploring, and a coffee (yes, they brought coffee and snacks to the hike!!) we walked back to the car, and drove to the storage bunkers. Unfortunately, we could only visit one side of the bunkers, since the bridge was missing the wood planks to walk on. Still the ones we could see where very interesting, and huge! I cant imagine how much ammunition and weapons where stocked here.
After this visit we drove to a small village to have a local lunch and some beer, which was very nice as well.
After the drive back, we where dropped off close to the hotel again.
The crew was lovely, they went above and beyond to cater for our specific needs, and answered all our questions, not just about the tour, but about general life in Albania as well. I very much recommend them!
Pickup was arranged close to our hotel in Berat, and they even phoned our hotel to see if we were awake on time! We left perfeclty on time, and Alma was kind enough to add some little side tour to the canyon and an old weapon factory on the way to our tour site when I mentioned me being interested in those.
Alma, as well as the driver and the other guide spoke English, and we had a lovely conversation on all kind of different things on the way to the cave (about 1h drive).
Helmets, walking sticks and water where supplied by Albarafting, so we were well prepared for the hike (about 15 to 20 min) up the mountain to the site of the cave. Im not a fit person, but the walk was very doable. The cave itself is best explored by people who are okay with some rappeling/climbing and getting (very) dirty. There is a small slit with a dropoff not too far from the enterance, so you would start crawling and rappeling from there. Since there are a lot of bats living in the cave, so the floor is covered in poop. I would be interested in going back with the appropriate climbing gear and clothing though.
After the cave exploring, and a coffee (yes, they brought coffee and snacks to the hike!!) we walked back to the car, and drove to the storage bunkers. Unfortunately, we could only visit one side of the bunkers, since the bridge was missing the wood planks to walk on. Still the ones we could see where very interesting, and huge! I cant imagine how much ammunition and weapons where stocked here.
After this visit we drove to a small village to have a local lunch and some beer, which was very nice as well.
After the drive back, we where dropped off close to the hotel again.
The crew was lovely, they went above and beyond to cater for our specific needs, and answered all our questions, not just about the tour, but about general life in Albania as well. I very much recommend them!
Written July 27, 2021
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Gijs
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Jul 2023 • Couples
My girlfriend and I participated in a 6-day guided tour that involved river hiking, kayaking, rafting, and cave exploration. Without a doubt, it was one of the best vacations we've ever had. Albania is a stunning country, and we truly believe that we wouldn't have been able to explore these (sometimes off-road) locations without the guidance provided.
The organization of the tour was great, especially considering the size of the group (16 people). While there was a slight issue with the first hotel not having a room available for us, the tour organizers quickly arranged a nearby, equally pleasant hotel where we were dropped off and picked up the next day.
Overall, we were pleased with the meals arranged for us throughout the tour, although I must admit that I enjoyed the breakfast at the hotel in Përmet a little less than the others. Nevertheless, it was convenient not having to worry about where to eat after each activity.
We enjoyed every day of the tour and we would definitely recommend this trip to others.
The organization of the tour was great, especially considering the size of the group (16 people). While there was a slight issue with the first hotel not having a room available for us, the tour organizers quickly arranged a nearby, equally pleasant hotel where we were dropped off and picked up the next day.
Overall, we were pleased with the meals arranged for us throughout the tour, although I must admit that I enjoyed the breakfast at the hotel in Përmet a little less than the others. Nevertheless, it was convenient not having to worry about where to eat after each activity.
We enjoyed every day of the tour and we would definitely recommend this trip to others.
Written August 4, 2023
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Hello Gijs,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed and wonderful review of your 6-day guided tour with the Albania Rafting Group! We're thrilled to hear that it was one of the best vacations you've ever had.
Exploring the stunning locations of Albania through river hiking, kayaking, rafting, and cave exploration sounds like an incredible adventure. We're glad our guidance added value to your experience and allowed you to explore sometimes off-road locations.
We appreciate your understanding regarding the slight issue with the first hotel, and we're pleased that our team swiftly arranged an alternative and equally pleasant hotel. Ensuring our guests' comfort is a top priority, and we're happy we could address the situation promptly.
It's great to know that overall, you were pleased with the organization of the tour and the meals arranged for you. Your feedback about breakfast in Përmet is duly noted, and we'll use it for continuous improvement.
We're overjoyed that you enjoyed every day of the tour, and your recommendation means the world to us. If you ever decide to explore more adventures or if you have friends seeking a similar experience, we'd be honored to welcome you back.
Thanks again for choosing the Albania Rafting Group, and here's to more incredible journeys in the future!
Best regards,
Written November 9, 2023
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kleart m
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Mar 2021 • Friends
We were 4 friends doing this in Osum canyon for the first time this March. Contacted this group because we heard it is certified and the best in Albania for this experience. Indeed, Albanian Rafting Group is very serious about safety. The guides are well prepared and will ensure to fully equip you for the journey. We had no difficulties following their instructions. I fully recommend this group.
Now, when it comes to nature. When you enter Osum canyon it feels like you enter a tropical jungle. It is like nothing else in Albania. Combined with the adrenaline and the fun you get from rafting you don't want this experience to end.
Now, when it comes to nature. When you enter Osum canyon it feels like you enter a tropical jungle. It is like nothing else in Albania. Combined with the adrenaline and the fun you get from rafting you don't want this experience to end.
Written April 24, 2021
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Thank you for your evaulation I hope to see again next year
Written June 4, 2021
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Anduela Shoferi
Genoa, Italy4 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
I am not one of the most adventurous people in the world. My idea of adventure is the SPA, so for me trying rafting and canyoning with them, was the best idea ever. The staff were so reassuring and so professional that I never felt in danger anywhere, anyhow. This experience will be repeated for sure and if I’ll be back in Albania, I’ll join them again, that’s granted. Maybe I’ll try the hydrospeed😅
Written July 29, 2020
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Hello Andi
Thank you for your review and we are so glad that you liked and enjoyed all.
Come again to explore wild Albania through adventure together.
Bests
Albania Rafting Group Staff
Written August 7, 2020
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Dr.O
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Jun 2021 • Couples
Amazing location with great and helpful staff. Our guide Endri was very cooperative and made the whole experience fun !
Driver Beni was also great and drove out if his way to drop us back to hotel.
Highly recommended !
Driver Beni was also great and drove out if his way to drop us back to hotel.
Highly recommended !
Written June 17, 2021
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Piotr W
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Jun 2021
Rafting in Vjosa canyon was an excellent adventure. It was fun, trilling, and pictoresque. Staff is professional and helpful. For me organization od the trip was perfect. Overall it was a great time spent in an active way in the beaufitul river. Stronly recomment this experience.
Written June 29, 2021
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Florinex
Brasov6 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
I was "rafting" with my girlfriend in April 2014 with Albania Rafting Group on Osumi river. It was supposed to be very good, much adrenaline, I've seen some videos on youtube in the past and we went to Berat especially for this. At the beginning it was very well and after
10 minutes they said it's not safe because the water is too high and dangerous and we were taken out the canyon and let to do the rafting long after the canyon ended. we were told that safety is very important and I understand that but I think we shouldn't pay the full amount(50 euro each) for something we didn't do.maybe they will learn from this review.
10 minutes they said it's not safe because the water is too high and dangerous and we were taken out the canyon and let to do the rafting long after the canyon ended. we were told that safety is very important and I understand that but I think we shouldn't pay the full amount(50 euro each) for something we didn't do.maybe they will learn from this review.
Written September 18, 2014
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Morgan B
Wellington, New Zealand31 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Unfortunately, we were not able to complete the rafting course we had signed up for. The weather had been poor, but we had been told that the water levels had been assessed and were fine for rafting. However, after 5 minutes of amazing Grade 3-4 rafting we were told "now we will hike". We were given very little explanation, but were briefly told that this was because there was a section of the canyon where the water was too high.I assumed that we would be hiking past the troubled section to resume the rafting at that point. The "hike" ended up being a walk to the main highway where we were picked up by a mini-bus and were driven (despairingly) right past the canyon. We resumed rafting in a calm, wide, slow section of the river where we essentially floated around for a while. While I completely understand the need for safety, I would have preferred better communication and to have been able to decide whether we still wanted to pay for something that we didn't really want to do. Had I been given the option, I would have opted out. Then, when we confronted the only English-speaking quide about the situation, we were lambasted for having questioned her and ended up in an argument!
I am sure this would have been enjoyable for the older Albanians who were in our group, but for younger travelers seeking an adrenaline rush, I would not recommend this group.
I am sure this would have been enjoyable for the older Albanians who were in our group, but for younger travelers seeking an adrenaline rush, I would not recommend this group.
Written May 23, 2014
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Tristan Pollock
San Francisco, CA357 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Rafting the Osumi Canyon was the most beautiful thing my wife and I did while in Albania for our honeymoon. We've rafted over 10 times around the world from Costa Rica to North America and the canyon was the most awe-inspiring place we've been on a river. It was also far from any city and still wild without development. The founders of this company have worked hard to keep it that way and even prevented a hydroelectric dam from being built there and flooding the entire canyon. It's a true tale in environmental preservation, courage, and love of the river life. Don't miss it.
Written July 16, 2018
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Czy rafting jest atrakcją caloroczną
Albania Rafting
Tirana, Albania8 contributions
Hello
First of all thank you for contacting us.
Yes rafting in Vjosa river is a year long activity , while rafting on Osumi Canyon starts from the middle of the March and end at the End of September.
Please feel free to ask about everything.
Bests
Angelo and Albania Rafting Group
Sarah
Fairport, NY8 contributions
Why do your guides take lots of pictures of their guests but then not share the pictures when contacted about the pictures? Frustrating and disappointing! Our guide said he would send a few pictures but never did. :(
Gørli
Oslo, Norway
Can we go rafting with our 14 year old twin boys?
Gørli from Norway
Albania Rafting
Tirana, Albania8 contributions
Yes. During summer months can participate kids over 5 years old. You are welcome :)
Daniele P
Bologna, Italy345 contributions
Volevo chiedere a chiunque abbia fatto questa stupenda esperienza,dove poterla prenotare...da Internet e dove...oppure in albania stesso tramite qualche agenzia?grazie spero possiate ridpondermi
Albania Rafting
Tirana, Albania8 contributions
Ciao Daniele. Organizziamo tutti i giorni rafting. Mandateci un info con il numero delle persone e il pachetto che desiderate. Vi aspettiamo. Tanti Saluti :)
tothlevente
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Mennyibe kerül fejenként? Augusztusban van-e elég víz a raftinghoz? Gyerkőccel lehet-e raftingolni?
Tünde B
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Kedves Levente! Mi nem tudtunk raftingolni, pedig most volt víz a folyóban. Egyszerűen nem fogadtak minket számunkra érthetetlen okból. Nulla a szervezés. Erre nem lehet programot építeni. Augusztusban amúgy se sok víz lehet benne. Ha gyerekkel jót akarnak raftingolni, akkor menjenek a Tarára. Az nem túl erős és kitűnő a szervezés, az ellátás és a hangulat is. Üdv, Tünde
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