The Vjosa River is one of the last wild rivers in Europe. It enters Albanian territory at the Tre Urat border point and traverses the south of Albania for 192 km until it flows into the Adriatic Sea. This section of the river offers excellent opportunities for rafting and other water sports activities. The Vjosa Valley is characterized by numerous natural features such as rapid flows, canyons, water springs, islands, and turns that create marvelous meanders, offering unique panoramic landscapes, characteristic villages, and more. All these features harmoniously intertwine, placing tourists in direct contact with the untouched nature of the valley, with the people, history, traditions, and undoubtedly with the rich and diverse cuisine of the area.
The rafting tour is offered to all those passionate about wild nature and who enjoy adventure, adrenaline, and outdoor sports.
Technical Sheet of the Trip
• Trip: Rafting on the Vjosa River
• Type: Rafting with a 6 or 8-seater raft, accompanied by a professionally certified guide at the European level (guides speak Albanian, English, Italian, German, Greek, Romanian).
• Difficulty Level: Medium
• Price: 50 Euros/person
• Price Includes: Transportation, personal rafting equipment, rafting guide
• Price Does Not Include: Transportation to the meeting point, drinks, and food
• Period: April-October (off-season requests are also accepted)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Time Spent on Water: 2 hours
• Allowed Age: 10 years + (minors must be accompanied)
• Meeting Point: In the city of Këlcyrë, as per the client\'s preference
• Note: Participants, group with at least 4 people
Package Includes:
• Transportation from the meeting point to the launch point
• Preparation of the raft, equipment dressing, and training by the professional guide regarding the basic rafting rules
• Rafting for about 9 km on the Vjosa River, Këlcyrë Gorge
• Stops at designated places for swimming in the river, cliff jumping, etc.
• Arrival at the exit point from the river
• Transport back to the meeting point
Necessary Information:
• Difficulty Level: The Vjosa River is categorized for rafting at level II-III (fast flow with small waves) without significant risks or pronounced difficulties in navigation.
• Experience: No prior rafting experience is required; before starting the trip, the professional guide will explain the basic rafting rules.
• Instructions for Participants: Participants must know how to swim and be in good health. People with heart problems, respiratory issues, or other health problems incompatible with sports activities are not recommended to participate in rafting. In case of known pathologies, the responsibility declaration form must be signed.
What to Bring:
• Swimwear
• Sportswear
• Sandals or sturdy sneakers for walking and to use during rafting if necessary
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Dry clothes to change after the trip
• Sunglasses and a hat (optional)
\"Kelcyra Rafting Team\" Provides Personal Rafting Equipment, Including:
• Neoprene suit
• Water socks
• Life jacket
• Helmet
• Waterproof jacket
• First aid kit
• Extra materials as requested
The packages are flexible according to the schedules and requests of the clients; it is also possible to create customized packages according to requests and extra services such as additional transport, accommodation in tents or in structures we collaborate with, traditional lunch in a village home, tastings, live music with a folkloric orchestra, etc.
** Minimum of 4 people.
