Rafting, Tubing, Swimming & Lunch

Rafting, Tubing, Swimming & Lunch, 3.5-7 hours, rated 4.7 across 82 traveller reviews.

Overview

The water activity changes with the season: rafting from March to June when the river is high, and tubing from June to October when levels drop. Either way, the route runs through Osum Canyon, where limestone walls rise 80 metres above the water and the current shifts between calm stretches and Class III rapids.

The day starts with a meeting near Tomorri Stadium in Berat at 8:20 AM, where free parking is available. From the meeting point, a vehicle and guide take the group on the drive to Skrapar, through terraced hillsides and stone villages, with a break along the way. At the operator's riverside base there are changing rooms and hot showers, and all gear is provided: wetsuit, life jacket, thermal jacket, helmet and paddle. After a safety briefing, the group spends about two hours on the water, with stops at waterfalls and optional rock jumps into cold pools. Back at the base, participants shower and change before a sit-down lunch of traditional Albanian food at a local restaurant. Those on the transfer option are back in Berat by late afternoon, while those meeting at Camping Myzyri return there after the activity.

The tour suits beginners, since no rafting experience is needed and only a basic level of fitness helps. It is not suitable for pregnant travellers or people with serious back problems.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Tomorri StadiumThe group meets near Tomorri Stadium in Berat at 8:20 AM, where free parking is available. An alternative meeting point at Camping Myzyri in Corovode is used for one booking option.
2. Drive to SkraparA vehicle transfer of about 1.5 hours heads towards the Skrapar district, passing terraced hillsides and stone villages.
3. Break in SkraparA 20-minute break on the way to the canyon.
4. Rafting or tubingRoughly 2 hours in Osumi Canyon, with a photo stop at the viewing point, a guided stretch on the water, waterfall stops and optional cliff jumps.
5. LunchA 1-hour sit-down lunch of traditional Albanian food at a local restaurant. This is included only for participants with transfer from Berat; those meeting at Camping Myzyri do not get lunch.
6. Return transferA drive of about 1.5 hours back, with drop-off at Tomorri Stadium or Camping Myzyri depending on the option booked.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day go more smoothly, from footwear to how the season shapes the water.

• Footwear matters. Waterproof shoes or secure sandals are required, and flip flops are not allowed.
• Wear swimwear. The listing asks participants to wear their swimsuit under the provided wetsuit, and to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Changing rooms and hot showers are available at the base before and after the water.
• No experience needed. The operator states that no rafting experience is required and that a basic level of fitness is helpful. Reviews describe the programme as not too dangerous, workable for groups with different appetite for adrenaline.
• Photos are included. The guide photographs the day and the pictures are sent to participants free of charge. Many reviewers mention this as one of the highlights, so there is no need to risk a phone on the water.
• Season changes the activity. Rafting runs from March to June and tubing from June to October, depending on river levels. One reviewer who visited in low water wished they had returned when there was more water for rafting, so timing matters for what the day feels like.
• Lunch depends on option. The traditional Albanian lunch is included only for participants with transfer from Berat. Those meeting at Camping Myzyri should plan their own food. Drinks and gratuities are never included.

Common issues. The honest limitation is the water itself: in late summer the level drops and the current slows, and one reviewer marked down value for money for exactly that reason. The activity can also change or be adjusted based on weather and safety conditions, so what runs on the day may differ from what was pictured. The lunch inclusion depends on the booking option, which is easy to miss. Some travellers also felt the listing could be clearer about rafting versus tubing and expected water levels. Minimum age depends on water levels, and the tour is not suitable for pregnant travellers or people with serious back problems.

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