Albania · Boating

Shala river From Tirana - Saturday or Sunday / Shared tour

14 Hours Round trip from Tirana Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day shared tour from Tirana to Shala River
  • 02 Scenic boat ride across Komani Lake
  • 03 Travel between dramatic mountain landscapes and deep lakes
  • 04 Visit the Shala River, known as the “Thailand of Albania”
  • 05 Free time to relax and enjoy the crystal-clear water
  • 06 Chance to swim in a stunning natural setting
  • 07 Professional Albanian/English-speaking tour guide
  • 08 Includes shared transport, boat ticket, and lunch

Escape Tirana for a full-day adventure to the Shala River, one of Albania’s most scenic natural escapes. Reached by boat across Komani Lake and framed by steep mountain landscapes, this experience combines dramatic scenery, crystal-clear water, and time to relax in a peaceful setting often described as the “Thailand of Albania.”

Travel through the Albanian countryside to Komani Lake, then board a boat for a memorable journey between towering mountains and deep interconnected lakes. Once at Shala River, enjoy the natural beauty, take in the fresh air, and, if you wish, bring your swimwear for a refreshing dip before returning to Tirana after an unforgettable day.

Escape Tirana for a full-day adventure to the Shala River, one of Albania’s most scenic natural escapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Tirana
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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 .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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tirana 1 city · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's 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)

What's Not Included

  • Breakfast x1 ; Dinner x1
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the included section.
  • Drop off (From the meeting point to the Hotel)

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tirana, AL
Tour start
Tirana, AL
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Tirana.

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