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From Tirana: Komani Lake & Shala River Speedboat Day Trip

Komani Lake view with surrounding green cliffs during Tirana tour.
Woman hiking near Shala River in Tirana, surrounded by lush green mountains.
Sunbathing chairs with straw umbrellas by Shala River, surrounded by lush greenery.
Shala River beach with loungers, umbrellas, and a wooden bridge in a lush green valley.

Duration

13 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Pickup available

    • Spend a full day outdoors in Northern Albania, with scenic travel from Tirana and plenty of time to unwind beside the water.

    • Begin with an early hotel pickup around 5:30am, then travel by road to Komani Lake to meet your group and board the boat.

    • Cruise across Komani Lake with your English-speaking guide, passing dramatic mountain scenery on the way to the remote Shala River valley.

    • At the Shala River, enjoy free time to swim, relax by the shore, take photos, or join the optional guided hike to a natural balcony viewpoint above the valley.

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tirana

    • Boat cruise on Komani Lake

    • English speaking guide

    • Guided hike to a natural balcony viewpoint (optional)

    • Liability insurance

    • Food & beverages

    • Other optional activities

  • TOTAL DURATION13 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERSpeedboat
    Timeline
    Map
    Tirana
    Start point

    Tirana

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    3 hr 20 min
    150 km
    Komani Lake Ferry Terminal

    1. Komani Lake Ferry Terminal

    The main access point to Komani Lake, surrounded by dramatic mountains. Arrival here marks the start of the scenic lake journey into Albania’s wild north with a short break before boarding the boat.

    60 min
    20 km
    Komani Lake

    2. Komani Lake

    60 min
    2 activities
    Shala River

    3. Shala River

    3 hr
    3 activities
    Natural Balcony Viewpoint (Shala River)

    4. Natural Balcony Viewpoint (Shala River)

    45 min
    2 activities
    60 min
    20 km
    Komani Lake Ferry Terminal

    5. Komani Lake Ferry Terminal

    60 min
    20 km
    Tirana
    End point

    Tirana

    Get direction

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Sunscreen, swimwear and personal towels for swimming activities.

    • Comfortable walking shoes for the optional nature hike.

    Accessibility

    • Involves moderate physical activity and is not suited for people with mobility issues.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags or luggage are not allowed.

    Additional information

    • Depart at 5:30am and arrive back to Tirana at around 6:30pm.

    • The boat tour is suitable for all, however, children must be accompanied by an adult.

    • All visitors are protected with liability insurance.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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