Shala River from Tirana Private Tour
Visit the hard-to-reach Shala River with ease on this private tour from Tirana. Depart in a private car from Tirana and make your way to Lake Koman. Travel by boat across the lake and enjoy the views of the Albanian Alps. Receive personalized attention from your guide and learn about the region. Take plenty of time to explore the area around Shala River.
Highlights
- ✓Hassle-free pickup from your Tirana hotel
- ✓Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide
- ✓Travel comfortably by private car and boat
- ✓Access a hard-to-reach part of Albania
What you'll see & do
- ✓We will pick you up from your accommodation in Tirana (for Durres, Golem, Lezha and Shkodra there is a meeting point). Relax in a comfortable van for a 2 hours drive until our first stop for coffee, snacks, stretching your legs, and free toilets. Since it’s an early start, you can also take a nap during this part of the ride. To keep it peaceful, the guide will only share a short itinerary until after the break.
- ✓It’s about another 1.5 hours of driving. During this part, your guide will share interesting information about Albania, the area, and the tour itself while you enjoy the mountain and lake scenery. Please note that part of the road is under construction and can be a bit bumpy. After around 4 hours in total, you will reach the Komani Lake dam. Following the guide’s instructions, you’ll walk through a 7-minute tunnel to reach the boat. Enjoy a 1-hour boat ride across Komani Lake with stunning views of mountains, greenery, and crystal-clear waters—a perfect time for photos!
- ✓Once at Shala River, you’ll have your free time. The tour guide will show you the best spots to swim, relax, have lunch, or enjoy a drink by the river. You will also have the option to join a short guided hike to the Shala River balcony for another amazing view.
- ✓Afterward, visitors will return to the boat and head back to the Komani Dam, followed by a drive back to Tirana. Overall, this tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors to explore the stunning natural beauty of Albania's Komani Lake and Shala River, making it an excellent option for nature lovers and those looking for adventure.
- ✓KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE: PICK UP: Please note that in some cases, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–5 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour start. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. MOBILE DATA ROAMING: 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 FITNESS LEVEL: No fitness level required. Participants must be in good health conditions to participate in this tour.
What's included
- ✓Meeting point pick up from Shkodra city center and Lezha City
- ✓Pick up and drop off from the hotel located in Tirana or Durres
- ✓English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
- ✓Air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Boat ticket at Komani lake
- ✓Digital tour booklet in your selected language
What's not included
- ✓Foods and drinks
- ✓Sunbeds
- ✓Kayaks
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years old
Departure from TIRANA: Pick-up is directly from your hotel, as the tour starts early in the morning. Departure from DURRES OR GOLEM: Pick-up is directly from your hotel, as the tour starts early in the morning. Departure from LEZHA: Pick-up at 07:00am is from a central meeting point — the roundabout on the main street. Departure from SHKODRA: Departure: 07:00 AM from the center of Shkodra city Meeting Point: Pick up from Shkodra city center at Shkodër bus station (in front of Neptun shop) Please be on time, as this is a shared tour and the bus cannot wait for late arrivals.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Shala River from Tirana Private Tour
Visit the hard-to-reach Shala River with ease on this private tour from Tirana. Depart in a private car from Tirana and make your way to Lake Koman. Travel by boat across the lake and enjoy the views of the Albanian Alps. Receive personalized attention from your guide and learn about the region. Take plenty of time to explore the area around Shala River.
Highlights
- ✓Hassle-free pickup from your Tirana hotel
- ✓Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide
- ✓Travel comfortably by private car and boat
- ✓Access a hard-to-reach part of Albania
What you'll see & do
- ✓We will pick you up from your accommodation in Tirana (for Durres, Golem, Lezha and Shkodra there is a meeting point). Relax in a comfortable van for a 2 hours drive until our first stop for coffee, snacks, stretching your legs, and free toilets. Since it’s an early start, you can also take a nap during this part of the ride. To keep it peaceful, the guide will only share a short itinerary until after the break.
- ✓It’s about another 1.5 hours of driving. During this part, your guide will share interesting information about Albania, the area, and the tour itself while you enjoy the mountain and lake scenery. Please note that part of the road is under construction and can be a bit bumpy. After around 4 hours in total, you will reach the Komani Lake dam. Following the guide’s instructions, you’ll walk through a 7-minute tunnel to reach the boat. Enjoy a 1-hour boat ride across Komani Lake with stunning views of mountains, greenery, and crystal-clear waters—a perfect time for photos!
- ✓Once at Shala River, you’ll have your free time. The tour guide will show you the best spots to swim, relax, have lunch, or enjoy a drink by the river. You will also have the option to join a short guided hike to the Shala River balcony for another amazing view.
- ✓Afterward, visitors will return to the boat and head back to the Komani Dam, followed by a drive back to Tirana. Overall, this tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors to explore the stunning natural beauty of Albania's Komani Lake and Shala River, making it an excellent option for nature lovers and those looking for adventure.
- ✓KNOW BEFORE YOU RESERVE: PICK UP: Please note that in some cases, you may be kindly asked to walk a short distance (1–5 minutes) to a nearby main street. This is usually due to certain hotels being located on narrow streets where our buses cannot easily access IMPORTANT: You’ll receive the final tour details via email and WhatsApp the night before the tour start. Pick-up times may slightly change depending on the schedule, so it’s very important to check our message. MOBILE DATA ROAMING: 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 FITNESS LEVEL: No fitness level required. Participants must be in good health conditions to participate in this tour.
What's included
- ✓Meeting point pick up from Shkodra city center and Lezha City
- ✓Pick up and drop off from the hotel located in Tirana or Durres
- ✓English-speaking guide throughout the entire tour
- ✓Air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Boat ticket at Komani lake
- ✓Digital tour booklet in your selected language
What's not included
- ✓Foods and drinks
- ✓Sunbeds
- ✓Kayaks
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kindly note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years old
Departure from TIRANA: Pick-up is directly from your hotel, as the tour starts early in the morning. Departure from DURRES OR GOLEM: Pick-up is directly from your hotel, as the tour starts early in the morning. Departure from LEZHA: Pick-up at 07:00am is from a central meeting point — the roundabout on the main street. Departure from SHKODRA: Departure: 07:00 AM from the center of Shkodra city Meeting Point: Pick up from Shkodra city center at Shkodër bus station (in front of Neptun shop) Please be on time, as this is a shared tour and the bus cannot wait for late arrivals.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.