Shala river – From Tirana – Saturday or Sunday / Shared tour
Named "the Thailand of Albania", Shala River is definitely one of the most beautiful destinations of Albania. Reachable only by boat and surrounded by mountains, this river is a perfect getaway for those who want to get rid of the mobile connection. The source of
Tour programme
Named "the Thailand of Albania", Shala River is definitely one of the most beautiful destinations of Albania. Reachable only by boat and surrounded by mountains, this river is a perfect getaway for those who want to get rid of the mobile connection. The source of this river is in the Albanian Alps.
Also it is an amazing opportunity to meet with Albanian people during the tour .
Stop 1
We will start our Tour from Tirana at 06:00 . After the coffee/breakfast on the way the first attraction is Komani lake . It was formed when the rugged Drini valley was dammed in the early 1970s, allowing Albania to quickly develop its own industrial base and become an energy exporter. We start the boat trip , who passes between 1000-1500m-high mountains and through a series of deep gorgeous and interconnected lakes, with hardly any signs of human activities on the shores . The way to Shala river is 1h 30 min by boat and the same time back .
Stop 2
Shala’s River is a touristic destination that is described by many visitors as the most beautiful pearl of Koman’s lake, as Thailand of Albania . The hazy color of water and it’s crystal clean water is characteristic of this river. The steep huge rocks, worn by trees and green plants, seem to rise to the sky to protect this beauty that so generously mother nature has offered to our eyes and hearts. Don’t forget to bring your swimming suits with you as some of us will dare to swim in this paradise so called the Albanian Thailand. We get back on the boat to Komani Damn at around 15:30 pm. From here we drive back to Tirana after a long but unforgettable experience.
What is included
Included
Professional tour guide throughout the whole trip ( Albanian/English speaking)
Shared transportation by minivan/bus Tirane - Koman - Tirane
Boat ticket
Bio food at shala river restaurants
Taxi pick up from the hotel to meeting point ( Tirana area)
Not included
Breakfast x1 ; Dinner x1
Everything that is not mentioned in the included section.
Drop off (From the meeting point to the Hotel)
Meeting point and pickup
Skanderbeg Square
Tiranë Tiranë
Pickup is offered in the supplier listing. Confirm the exact pickup location and time for your booking.
Before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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