Rafting in Vjosa River from Berat

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Discover the wild beauty of the Vjosa River — Europe’s last wild river and Albania’s first riverine National Park. This full-day tour includes rafting, breathtaking landscapes, and a short cultural stop in Përmet

Overview

Discover one of Albania’s most extraordinary outdoor adventures: rafting on the Vjosa River, the only Wild River National Park in the country and a protected UNESCO site. Known as the last wild river in Europe, the Vjosa flows freely for 227 km from the Pindus Mountains in Greece, carving through untouched landscapes and sustaining more than 110,000 species, including 50 endangered ones.

The Albania Rafting Group, pioneers who introduced rafting to Albania in 1999 and founders of the Albanian Rafting Federation, organizes daily departures from Berat. Over the years, the team has transformed the Vjosa region into a thriving hub for adventure tourism, offering 10 outdoor activities including rafting, kayaking, packrafting, hydrospeed, SUP, river tubing, e-bike tours, and canyon exploration.

Our 1-hectare adventure base also features Safari tent accommodation, perfect for those who want to extend their nature experience

What to Expect

Vjosa River Rafting – Day Trip from Berat

Meeting – 08:45

Meet your guide at Castle Park Hotel (free parking) or the Hanging Bridge, Gorricë.

Depart with our minibus along the newly improved scenic road that now connects Berat and Përmet in 1,5 h . Enjoy panoramic views, mountain ridges, and abandoned villages like Tërpan, Buz, Ballaban, with a brief stop in Gllava.

Arrival & Preparation

At our adventure base, gear up with: neoprene suit, thermal shirt, helmet, life jacket, and wetsuit shoes.

A short 15-minute transfer takes you to the rafting start point.

Rafting on the Vjosa National Park

Enjoy a fun and safe descent on Europe’s last wild river. Navigate playful rapids, swim in crystal waters, and admire the dramatic landscapes. Our certified guides share stories about the river’s nature and culture throughout the journey.

Optional Lunch

Relax under our Safari tents and enjoy a fresh regional lunch.

Optional: 17 € per person

Return to Berat

Arrive back in Berat around 17.00, following the same scenic route.

If you would like to stay at Castle Park Hotel—well-known for its excellent service, traditional food, and as the home of Slow Food in Berat—the price is 40 € per person, including breakfast.

Accomodation

Optional tour

River hiking in Lengarica Canyon and Thermal Baths of Benja (35 Eur/person)
VIP Rafting Experience – Exclusive Full-Day Adventure on the Vjosa River with lunch
Glamping in Safari Tent
Kayaking or Packrafting in Vjosa river
E-Bike Tour around Vjosa river
3-6 Multi Day Kayaking Trip with camping from Greek border till in Tepelena
Hiking in Sopoti Waterfall and picnic lunch
Multi Day Trip -6 Days (Berat -Permet -Tirana)

Attention

Rafting trips in Albania do not provide high level of difficulty, but every visitor should consider:

Be healthy and have consulted the doctor during the year.
In absolute terms, the person should not have diseases and complications following:
Cardiac disease of any kind
Hypertension
Flake out or lose of feeling of any kind
Problems of the spine and muscular system that reduce the physical possibility of safety.
Problems with breathing apparatus
Nerve Problems
Pregnancy
Problems with eyes (severe myopia, retinal detachment, glaucoma)
Be under the influence of pharmaceutical drugs, drugs, alcohol.
There are no limits of age and weight for the low levels: Class II (May – June)

You should have worn:

Swimming suit
Very sport light wear (short trousers and t-shirt)
Sandals / sneakers for walking, strong and non-slippery
A smile

You should take with you:

Sunlight protection cream
An extra pair of underneath
Extra shoes
Waterproof bag

Flexibility

Our guests are our priority.
Our trips are scheduled and well organized, but we can adapt to your needs and schedules as giving you the best experience is crucial to us. We also can be forced to make some changes to our trips depending on weather condition and availability. In case of special needs let us know and kindly complete the form below.

Not Included

Everything that it is not mention on the scheduled trip is not included, such is: coffee, other kind of drinks or other foods. Although you are going to feel like tipping the guides at the end of a beautiful trip, we don’t want you pulling out the wallet every minute.