Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra
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Shala river & Komani lake -Day trip departure from Tirana/Shkodra
By Smart Tour Albania
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Ages 1-75, max of 50 per group
Duration: 13–15 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation Tirana - Komani lake - Tirana
- Boat ticket
- Pick up and drop off from the hotel located in Tirana
- Entry/Admission - Komani Lake
- Entry/Admission - Shala River
What's not included- Foods and drinks
- Tips for the tour guide & driver
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111719P22- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111719P22
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- danielravivd0 contributionsVisit to TrujaThe guide picked me up from the hotel on time. He was really good and spoke when driving about the area and history. The specific area is beautiful. Is enough for a full-day trip. I definitely recommend this!Written 6 December 2024
- boilingu0 contributionsWe booked a bee taxi and we've been here with some friends. This place is spectacular. One of the best places to visit iWe booked a bee taxi and we've been here with some friends. This place is spectacular. One of the best places to visit in Albania. The lake view is crystal clear and impressive.Written 6 December 2024
- carynek20210 contributionsErvin was a great tour guideErvin was my tour guide. He is very conversant and knowledgeable, no details was missed I enjoyed learning the history of Albania from him. He is incredible gave me recommendations of good spots to get great food and anything else we would need. Gave me room to ask questions and he answered them with confidence. Also dropped me off to the airport after the tour. My experience was great I’m definitely coming back and highly recommend him.Written 3 December 2024
- carynek20210 contributionsAlbania is magicalErvin was my tour guide he is great with what he does he gave us great tour as well as explanations. I would greatly recommend him all the time.Written 3 December 2024
- NatoPotato0 contributionsEngaging and Informative Kruja Tour with Erwin!"Erwin gave an incredible tour of Kruja that was both entertaining and deeply informative. His storytelling brought the history and culture of the area to life, making every stop along the way engaging and memorable. He has a fantastic sense of humor and a natural way of connecting with everyone in the group. I highly recommend his tours for anyone looking to explore Kruja in a fun and insightful way!Written 2 December 2024
- liz_a-f20200 contributionsA great day tripGreat tour - thank you! Prompt (early) pick up and drop off at my accommodation, great communication, guide was happy to answer all my questions, great value for money. Berat is beautiful - and the lake. We had a good balance between guided tour and free time for snacks / to see Berat centre. Thank you Nic and team! :) I had a lovely day!Written 30 November 2024
- 432chengm0 contributionsDesi Ismailaj is a good guideDesi is our guide and he is great! The trip is a bit short but at least the guide explains everything clearly with genuine manner.Written 27 November 2024
- Sheemah K0 contributionsAlbania - Bovilla Lake and Gamti MountainThis is a very good day out if its sunny outside and you want to do something active but not too strenuous. The drive from Tirana to Lake Bovilla is nice, and the Bovilla Lake is worth it for the view. The friendly guide told the group it was open for swimming but some other sources said that wasn't the case. From Bovilla Lake to the top of the Gamti Mountain it is at most 400 meters, and has one steep section. The last 100-150 meters are rocky steps and/or man made iron/steel stairs bolted onto the cliffside, which lead to a metal platform overhanging the mountain - a great place to take photos with Bovilla Lake and the hills in the background. The top is flat so you can eat a packed lunch there while looking at the view, or go down the 100-150 meters to the restaurant (but it gets quite busy). Recommended!Written 24 November 2024
- B2520ASmanuelap0 contributionsGreat Experience!!!!!I had a great time in Albania with my friends; this tour was amazing. The staff was caring and good, and the tour was very well organized! I would do it again 100%!Written 22 November 2024
- marziotelli0 contributionsGreat adventure in a beautiful placeI had my trip tour Berat and it was great. Our guide, Kalejdi, was amazing. I discovered so much about Berat and Albanian culture, but it was so friendly as well. It was like having a trip with an old local friend showing you around. Well done, I will be back for sureWritten 22 November 2024
- hannasK5124DD0 contributionsGreat tourI had a great time on the tour with Edi. He was really nice and a good guide. I would recommend the tour, it is a nice little hike with an amazing view!Written 21 November 2024
- Passenger027846564710 contributionsGorgeous vistaEven in November, we had lovely weather. The hike, I felt, could have been a bit more of an actual hike, the spot was very crowded with a lot of tourists shuffling along to get to the nice views, but the tour was otherwise as advertised. Our guide Rai told us a couple of interesting facts, was very friendly and kept a strict schedule. Definitely recommended.Written 18 November 2024
- 668lincolns0 contributionsINCREDIBLE!!! Starts at 9:15am back in Hotel by 3:30pmSo much fun!! Incredible photos and the restaurant on the mountain top is amazing!! Best Lamb I have ever had - they have so many different kinds of food! Prices were super cheap too. They accepted card and have great wifi too at the restaurant. Ervin was an amazing guide! He's also a translator and speaks amazing English. We all got eat family style at the restaurant too because we all wanted to try everyone food - personal group option since the food was big portions.Written 18 November 2024
- Culture8254380 contributionsBeautiful viewsBeautiful views, good communication with our tour guide, Rei when picking us up. Was an enjoyable journey and Rei helped us with any questions we had. Plenty of time allocated to enjoy the views, highly recommend!Written 17 November 2024
- Barath M0 contributionsGreat Hike and Breathtaking ViewsWe had a great experience on this hike. Ervin, our tour guide was very good and proficient. The weather wasn't in our favor but he managed to make it as enjoyable as possible. Had a great meal at the top of the mountain at a restaurant that served local delicacies.Written 16 November 2024
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M.D
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July 2023 • Family
This was one of our favourite parts of the trip.
The entire journey was very smooth and timely with incredibly scenic routes. Our guide in particular was incredibly friendly and funny as he told us about the history of the region as we traveled through it to the river. The entire route was absolutely stunning as we rode through the ravines.
The boat ride itself was a further delight, where we spent a good time being able to take in the amazing natural rock formations and structures. As rode further upstream the waters turned from a deep blue into transparent clear waters where you could see the shadows of the boat on the bottom of the river. Hidden in a little pocket between the mountains there are a host of activities to do including grabbing lunch from the many riverside cafes, or going kayaking, jetskiing, zip lining and hiking.
Overall, I would encourage anyone who travels to Albania to take this tour as it truly is an unforgettable experience.
The entire journey was very smooth and timely with incredibly scenic routes. Our guide in particular was incredibly friendly and funny as he told us about the history of the region as we traveled through it to the river. The entire route was absolutely stunning as we rode through the ravines.
The boat ride itself was a further delight, where we spent a good time being able to take in the amazing natural rock formations and structures. As rode further upstream the waters turned from a deep blue into transparent clear waters where you could see the shadows of the boat on the bottom of the river. Hidden in a little pocket between the mountains there are a host of activities to do including grabbing lunch from the many riverside cafes, or going kayaking, jetskiing, zip lining and hiking.
Overall, I would encourage anyone who travels to Albania to take this tour as it truly is an unforgettable experience.
Written 16 July 2023
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Thank you very much for giving your thoughts and explaining the itinerary according to your experience. It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed any aspect of it and the tour guide was friendly and informative.
Thank you very much for your feedback!
Written 21 July 2023
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Francesco K
Milan, Italy34 contributions
Very nice destination. Organized trip absolutely to do, given the stretch of road now full of potholes.
If I may make a Recommendation, perhaps the experience could be supplemented with more explanations from the Guide (about local history, passing cities etc.). That said the Guide was super friendly and helpful!
If I may make a Recommendation, perhaps the experience could be supplemented with more explanations from the Guide (about local history, passing cities etc.). That said the Guide was super friendly and helpful!
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Written 22 July 2024
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Milan v
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It was a great excursion. We were picked up from Tirana. This went very smoothly due to the close whatsapp contact with the Guide beforehand. You spend a lot of time on the bus and on the boat. But everywhere the views are beautiful. The entire excursion took us over 15 hours. So excursion is definitely recommended for anyone going to Tirana!
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Written 14 September 2024
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Anne C
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Aug 2024 • Friends
The communication with the tour guide was very nice, beforehand they give good tips on what to bring and they thought along with us where we could be picked up, because we stayed outside Tirana.
The Guide is very friendly and the view is totally worth the bumpy bus ride. We also went ziplining there. All in all a well cared for and fun day!
The Guide is very friendly and the view is totally worth the bumpy bus ride. We also went ziplining there. All in all a well cared for and fun day!
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Written 28 August 2024
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Omar J
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Aug 2023 • Couples
We went on this trip august 2023. Very beautiful boat ride and riverside. Just as in the pictures. Though the best part of this trip was our guide, Klajdi. He paid so much attention to everyone and made sure everyone were okay. He even had aspirin available if you needed it.
We forgot to bring cash and none of the restaurants by the river took card. Klajdi was so kind to borrow us cash. He’s truly a kind and warm person.
We recommend it!!
Best regards Omar and Anna
We forgot to bring cash and none of the restaurants by the river took card. Klajdi was so kind to borrow us cash. He’s truly a kind and warm person.
We recommend it!!
Best regards Omar and Anna
Written 19 August 2023
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Dear Omar and Anna thank you so much for being part of this tour and sharing your experience with us!
Highly appreciate that you took the time to give us your feedback!
Written 6 September 2023
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Malvina b
4 contributions
The lake and the river are two exceptional spots worth a visit. The day at the River with possibility of hiking, swimming, meals on site etc is a real plus, all in a festive atmosphere.
Only negative, the road is VERY long and VERY damaged it shakes for hours, but on arrival fortunately we are not disappointed.
Thanks also to our Guide who was very friendly and warm.
Only negative, the road is VERY long and VERY damaged it shakes for hours, but on arrival fortunately we are not disappointed.
Thanks also to our Guide who was very friendly and warm.
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Written 14 August 2024
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Sumeyra S
11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Chief was top! Bestemming ball! En onze gids Krist was zeer lief en gone! Dankje wel Krist! I was very happy to meet someone who could speak Turkish, and he was very helpful with his language! Thanks Krist!
Written 21 August 2023
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We are absolutely thrilled and delighted that you had such a wonderful time on the tour. We sincerely appreciate your kind gesture in taking the time to share your experience with us, and it brings us immense joy to hear that you had such a positive and enjoyable adventure.
Written 6 September 2023
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Harry S
4 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
Where to begin…Rei our English speaking guide was amazing. Picked us up from the hotel bang on time where we then began the long journey into the mountains. He was so friendly and very knowledgeable! Credit to him as I would not have liked to be the one driving. I have never seen anything like Lumi I Shales in my life, just enjoy the scenery and relax. It’s unbelievable.
Written 6 July 2024
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Martina D
12 contributions
The place is worth it!! It's amazing, our guide Krist was amazing, very friendly and helpful, speaks English well and very clearly. The place is wonderful, quite wild, some attention to organization and services wouldn't hurt, as would a little attention to waste and safety. Be careful when diving from the improvised diving board because the bottom is low and rocky. It would be useful if the catering and accommodation areas were equipped with first aid boxes and the presence of lifeguards would not be a problem.
Written 21 August 2023
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Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are happy that the tour guide was professional and friendly and you enjoyed the tour.
Yes, you are right on your points, of improvements to be made on the local investments. We believe that in the future all these issues will be addressed in the proper way by the local authorities.
Grazie mille!
Written 6 September 2023
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Luca A
13 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Excellent experience to visit the river directly by boat, with a splendid and unique final destination. Kristi was an excellent guide, kind and helpful as well as attentive to detail. However long the drive to the river may have been, the view offered was breathtaking. Complete and very enjoyable tour. Advised!
Written 9 September 2023
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