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Komani Lake and Shala River day trip from Tirana and Shkodra

Pickup is arranged from your accommodation in Tirana, with designated meeting points for those in Lezha and Shkodra. You'll travel comfortably in an air-conditioned van for roughly 1.5 hours to the first stop. Here, you can grab a coffee, snack, use the facilities, or simply stretch your legs. To maintain a relaxed atmosphere, the guide will only provide a brief overview until after this break.

The journey then continues for another estimated 1.5 hours. During this section, the guide will share fascinating insights about Albania, the region, and what's planned for the day while you soak in views of mountains and lakes.

After approximately 3 hours of total driving, you'll reach the Komani Lake dam. Following the guide’s instructions, you'll navigate through a short tunnel to board the boat. A scenic 1-hour boat ride across Komani Lake awaits, offering dramatic mountain vistas, verdant landscapes, and crystal clear water - an ideal setting for capturing memorable photos.

Upon reaching Shala River, you'll have around 3 hours of leisure time. The guide will point out prime spots for swimming, unwinding, grabbing lunch, or sipping a drink by the river. An optional guided hike to the Shala River balcony for panoramic views is also available.

Finally, you'll return by boat and continue back to Tirana by van, making one brief stop for facilities and refreshments.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Tirana
Duration: from 9 hours to 14 hours 30 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Hotel pick up
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll enjoy a round-trip boat tour on Komani Lake and a branch of Shala River
  • It's a chance to get a close look at Shala River's untouched nature and diverse wildlife
  • The journey crosses a series of deep gorges and lakes inside the Albanian Alps
  • There are breathtaking views surrounding you as you hike to a viewpoint

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with walking problems
  • No fitness level required. Guests must be in good health conditions to participate in this tour
  • Minimum age requirement: 4 years

Know in advance:

  • You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour, between 22:30 and midnight. Please check these messages to confirm your final pick-up time
  • Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule
  • On the tour day, all communication will be via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is linked to WhatsApp and you have mobile data/roaming enabled
  • The road is bumpy in some parts due to ongoing construction

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Guided tour
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

Hotel pickup service. You will confirm the exact pickup time and place directly with the local provider. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking. Important: Please walk a short distance (1–10 minutes) to a nearby main street from your hotel. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets that the local provider's buses cannot easily access. If your hotel is outside the urban area, you need to come to a meeting point. You’ll receive the final details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour.

Provider

Smart Tour Albania


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