Shala River and Komani Lake Day Trip from Tirana, Durres, or Shkodra
by Smart Tour Albania
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€36Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 13 to 15 hours and includes pickup from hotels in Tirana, the Lezha roundabout, Durres city center, or Shkodra city center. The journey begins with a drive of approximately three hours and twenty minutes from Tirana, with a short stop along the way, to Komani Lake. Komani Lake was created in the 1970s by damming the Drini valley. Upon arrival, participants board a boat to travel through a series of narrow gorges and connected lakes surrounded by mountains. The boat ride lasts about one hour and ends at the Shala River, known for its clear waters and mountain scenery. At Shala River, there is about three hours of free time to swim, relax, or have lunch independently. An optional guided hike is available near the river, lasting approximately 45 minutes round trip, leading to a viewpoint with wide panoramic views. After free time at Shala River, the boat returns to Komani Dam. The tour concludes with a drive back to the original pickup locations. An English-speaking guide accompanies participants throughout the day. Boat tickets and transportation are included, while food, drinks, and tips are not. This tour provides a chance to visit two well-known natural sites in northern Albania, combining land and water travel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Komani Lake and Shala River
The tour begins with a 3-hour and 20-minute drive from Tirana, including a short stop before reaching Komani Lake. This lake was formed in the 1970s by damming the Drini valley. Visitors then board a boat to start a ride through deep gorges and interconnected lakes surrounded by mountains.
180 min
Shala River
After about one hour on the boat, the trip reaches Shala River, famous for its clear water and mountain views. Guests have around three hours of free time here to swim, relax, or eat lunch on their own. An optional hike led by the guide takes about 45 minutes round trip to a viewpoint overlooking the river.
300 min
Return to Komani Dam and Tirana
Visitors reboard the boat to return to Komani Dam. The tour concludes with a drive back to Tirana. The entire trip combines bus and boat travel for a full day of exploring Albania’s natural landscapes.
180 min
Important Information
If hotel pickup is selected, guests may be asked to walk 1 to 5 minutes to a nearby main street due to narrow hotel street access. Final tour details and pickup times are sent by email and WhatsApp the night before, between 22:30 and midnight. Mobile data and WhatsApp are required on the tour day for communication. No special fitness level is needed but good health is required.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Shala River and Komani Lake Day Trip from Tirana, Durres, or Shkodra
by Smart Tour Albania
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€36Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 13 to 15 hours and includes pickup from hotels in Tirana, the Lezha roundabout, Durres city center, or Shkodra city center. The journey begins with a drive of approximately three hours and twenty minutes from Tirana, with a short stop along the way, to Komani Lake. Komani Lake was created in the 1970s by damming the Drini valley. Upon arrival, participants board a boat to travel through a series of narrow gorges and connected lakes surrounded by mountains. The boat ride lasts about one hour and ends at the Shala River, known for its clear waters and mountain scenery. At Shala River, there is about three hours of free time to swim, relax, or have lunch independently. An optional guided hike is available near the river, lasting approximately 45 minutes round trip, leading to a viewpoint with wide panoramic views. After free time at Shala River, the boat returns to Komani Dam. The tour concludes with a drive back to the original pickup locations. An English-speaking guide accompanies participants throughout the day. Boat tickets and transportation are included, while food, drinks, and tips are not. This tour provides a chance to visit two well-known natural sites in northern Albania, combining land and water travel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Komani Lake and Shala River
The tour begins with a 3-hour and 20-minute drive from Tirana, including a short stop before reaching Komani Lake. This lake was formed in the 1970s by damming the Drini valley. Visitors then board a boat to start a ride through deep gorges and interconnected lakes surrounded by mountains.
180 min
Shala River
After about one hour on the boat, the trip reaches Shala River, famous for its clear water and mountain views. Guests have around three hours of free time here to swim, relax, or eat lunch on their own. An optional hike led by the guide takes about 45 minutes round trip to a viewpoint overlooking the river.
300 min
Return to Komani Dam and Tirana
Visitors reboard the boat to return to Komani Dam. The tour concludes with a drive back to Tirana. The entire trip combines bus and boat travel for a full day of exploring Albania’s natural landscapes.
180 min
Important Information
If hotel pickup is selected, guests may be asked to walk 1 to 5 minutes to a nearby main street due to narrow hotel street access. Final tour details and pickup times are sent by email and WhatsApp the night before, between 22:30 and midnight. Mobile data and WhatsApp are required on the tour day for communication. No special fitness level is needed but good health is required.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.