Vala & Maja
Day trips, lake cruises and mountain transfers departing daily from Tirana, Durres and Shkodra, with guides and local experiences.
Shala River Tour from Tirana
Known as the “Thailand of Albania”, Shala River is an isolated gem in the Albanian Alps, accessible by boat. This full-day trip combines round-trip minibus transport, a cruise through the emerald gorges of Lake Koman and leisure time for swimming, walking to viewpoints, zip-lining or a traditional meal at riverside guesthouses.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Hotel pickup
Pickup in Tirana between 05:00–06:00; official group departure at 06:00.
Day 1 · Drive to Komani Lake Terminal
A scenic drive north to the terminal.
Day 1 · Fjord cruise across Lake Koman
Approximately 1 hour by boat through gorges and limestone cliffs.
Day 1 · Free time at Shala River
Approximately 3–4 hours for swimming, relaxing on pebble beaches, walking or lunch at mountain restaurants.
Day 1 · Return to Tirana
Return by boat across Komani Lake and transfer to Tirana, arriving in the evening.
What’s included
- Round-trip transportation from Tirana
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lake Koman boat cruise tickets
- Full-day guided excursion
- 3–4 hours of free time at Shala River
What’s not included
Not specified in the supplied data.
All supplied tour offers
| Tour / departure | Duration | Supplied price | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovilla Lake Tour from TiranaTirana | Day trip · guided | €25 / person | View tour |
| Private Tour from Tirana to Bovilla LakeTirana | Private group · exclusive | €120 / group | View tour |
| Shala River Tour from TiranaTirana | Boat included · full day | €55 / person | View tour |
| Komani Lake Tour from TiranaTirana | Scenic ferry · full day | €55 / person | View tour |
| Berat UNESCO Heritage & Belshi Lake TourTirana | Historic city · day trip | €30 / person | View tour |
| Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye TourTirana | Riviera trip · full day | €35 / person | View tour |
| Montenegro: UNESCO Kotor & St. StefanTirana | International · day trip | €35 / person | View tour |
| Bovilla Lake Tour from DurresDurres | Day trip · guided | €25 / person | View tour |
| Private Tour from Durres to Bovilla LakeDurres | Private group · exclusive | €170 / group | View tour |
| Shala River Tour from DurresDurres | Boat included · full day | €55 / person | View tour |
| Komani Lake Tour from DurresDurres | Scenic ferry · full day | €55 / person | View tour |
| Berat UNESCO Heritage & Belshi Lake TourDurres | Historic city · day trip | €35 / person | View tour |
| Saranda, Ksamil & Blue Eye TourDurres | Riviera trip · full day | €35 / person | View tour |
| Montenegro: UNESCO Kotor & St. StefanDurres | International · day trip | €35 / person | View tour |
| Shala River TourShkodra | Boat trip · full day | €35 / person | View tour |
| Komani Lake TourShkodra | Scenic ferry · day trip | €35 / person | View tour |
| Shala River Tour from Komani LakeKomani Lake | Boat trip · half day | €20 / person | View tour |
| Private Boat Tour to Komani Lake & Shala RiverShkodra | Private group · exclusive boat | €200 / group | View tour |
| Shala River Tour from FierzeFierze | Half day | €20 / person | View tour |
| 3-Day Alps Trip: Komani Lake, Shala River & Valbona to Theth HikeShkodra | Multi-day · hike | €65 / person | View tour |
| 3-Day Alps Trip: Theth to Valbona Hike & Komani Lake, Shala RiverShkodra | Multi-day · hike | €65 / person | View tour |
| Theth Guided Tour from ShkodraShkodra | Mountains · guided | €50 / person | View tour |
| Transfer from Shkodra to ThethShkodra | Duration not supplied | €12 / person | View tour |
| Round-Trip Transfer: Shkodra – Theth – ShkodraShkodra | Duration not supplied | €24 / person | View tour |
| Transfer from Shkodra to Valbona via Shala RiverShkodra | Duration not supplied | €50 / person | View tour |
| Transfer from Shala River to ValbonaShala River | Duration not supplied | €30 / person | View tour |
| Trip from Shkodra to Tirana by Visiting Shala RiverShkodra | Transit tour · full day | €55 / person | View tour |
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Profile
“We offer Day Tours in Albania. Departure Everyday from Tirana, Durres and Shkodra. Guided Tours, Local Experience.” “Discover Albania with day trips, lake cruises and mountain transfers.”
Shala River departure
06:00; hotel pickup in Tirana between 05:00–06:00.
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Offer notes
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