Rafting & Tubing, 2-3 Hours

Rafting & Tubing, 2-3 Hours, 2-3 hours, rated 5 across 1 traveller review.

Overview

This trip puts you on the Osum River with a team of guides who grew up around the canyon. Depending on water levels and the season, you go rafting or tubing. Either way, the route runs between high canyon walls, with stops to swim, look at waterfalls, and, if you want, attempt optional cliff jumps.

The whole thing runs two to three hours from the meeting point in Çorovodë, in the Skrapar municipality. Equipment is covered: a neoprene wetsuit, a sun-protective shirt, a life jacket, and a helmet, plus changing rooms and parking at the base. A guide leads the run and shares stories about the canyon and the area as you go. Photos and video are included too.

It suits first-timers as much as seasoned adventure seekers, and families are welcome, though a strong level of physical fitness is recommended. Transport from Berat and a traditional local lunch can be added depending on the option selected at booking. Groups run to a maximum of 20 travellers.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the meeting pointMeet at Rruga Pasho Hysi in Çorovodë, Skrapar Municipality, 15 minutes before the scheduled start. Bring swimwear, a towel, water shoes or secure sandals, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.
2. Transfer to the riverRound-trip transfers run from the meeting point to the rafting start and back after the activity.
3. Osum Canyon river runRafting or tubing through Osum Canyon, 3 hours per the itinerary, with swimming, waterfall stops, and optional cliff jumps along the way.
4. Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the meeting point, where changing rooms are available.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the day smoother, from what to wear to how the group works.

• What to wear. Bring swimwear, a towel, water shoes or secure sandals, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. The wetsuit, sun-protective shirt, life jacket, and helmet are all provided, so you only need what goes underneath and after.
• Fitness level. The listing asks for a strong physical fitness level. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Group feel. Groups run to a maximum of 20 travellers. The operator describes them as small and friendly, led by local guides from the canyon region.
• Food and drink. A sandwich and a personal water bottle are included. A traditional local lunch is available as an option, depending on what you select when booking.
• Getting there. The meeting point is in Çorovodë, and the listing notes it is near public transportation. Optional transport from Berat can be added depending on the option selected.
• Photos. Photos and video are included with the trip, so there is a record of the run without needing to arrange anything extra.

Common issues. The rafting-versus-tubing decision depends on water levels and the season, so you cannot guarantee which one you will get. The activity requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for that reason you are offered a different date or a full refund. People with heart problems and anyone who has been drinking alcohol are not permitted, and the trip is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. Transfers cover only the stretch between the meeting point and the river start, so if you are coming from Berat you need to select the transport option or make your own way to Çorovodë.

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