Karavasta Lagoon Kayaking Tour

Wear comfortable clothes suitable for water activities and secure footwear. Bring sun protection and a towel. Please inform us in advance of any medical concerns.

Meeting Point & Schedule

If you’re staying in Berat, you can meet us at Castle Park Hotel, or we can arrange pickup from a convenient location within the city. Transfers from every city in Albania are available upon request for an extra fee.

For guests arriving independently, the meeting point is the Divjakë–Karavasta Tourist Office at 10:00 a.m.

From there, we travel by 4x4 vehicles for approximately 30 minutes to reach the western side of the lagoon.

The Experience

Once we arrive, there’s time to prepare the equipment before heading out onto the water. The kayaking experience lasts around 2 to 2.5 hours, combining relaxed paddling and refreshing swims in the lagoon.

As you move through the lagoon, you’ll be surrounded by pine forests, sandy dunes, and open views toward the Adriatic Sea. This area is also ideal for birdwatching. The Dalmatian pelican, one of the region’s most iconic species, is often visible nearby. To protect the birds, we remain outside designated sensitive zones while still enjoying close and respectful views.

After kayaking, a one-hour walk leads to the lagoon’s observation point and watchtower. From the top, you’ll enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view over the lagoon and the surrounding landscapes.

Highlights

• Kayaking in the western part of the lagoon, bordered by the Adriatic Sea
• Scenic sightseeing in a protected natural area
• Birdwatching opportunities
• Visit to the lagoon watchtower

Optional Activities (3–4 hours)

• Cycling tour in the southern part of the lagoon – €30 per person
• Lagoon safari (SUV) – €40 per person

For guests who wish an extra experience, accommodation and transfer can be arranged upon request.

You may choose to stay at Castle Park Hotel, a quiet and comfortable hotel located just outside Berat’s historic center. The hotel offers well-appointed rooms and generous breakfasts prepared with fresh, local products, making it a convenient and relaxing base before or after your activity.

For a more nature-focused experience, riverside safari-style glamping is also available. This option offers comfortable tents with proper beds and shared facilities, set in a peaceful natural environment close to the river, ideal for unwinding after an active day.

Both accommodation options are available as optional add-ons and must be arranged in advance, subject to availability.

Meeting point – Divjake Karavasta Tourists Office @ 10 a.m.

SUV trip to the western part of the Lagoon (about 30 min) and preparation to start the kayaking adventure.

2-2,5 hours paddling and swimming into the lagoon and sightseeing the Mediterranean Pine Forest near the    Karavasta lagoon, and it contains one of the most interesting faunas of the country.  Bird Watching. Divjake-Karavasta area provides the special conditions for accommodation of a number of plant communities and animal species, among which many of them are at risk of extinction in the world such as Pelican (Pelicanus crispus Bruch). 

After the kayaking we jump to the car and go to taste e delicious local lunch (fish food based but also meet upon   request). After lunch we go for 1 hour walking to the first observation point of the Lagoon and later we jump to the watchtower to have a sightseeing of the whole Lagoon.

For the present activity you should love the outdoors, own good health condition and have consulted the doctor during the year. Kids over 5 years old are very welcomed.

• Professional guide
• Kayaking equipment
• Binoculars
• Anti Mosquito spray
• Waterproof bag
• Light head

Anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary is not included, such as coffee, additional drinks, or extra food. While guests often feel inclined to tip the guides after a great experience, gratuities are entirely optional. We want you to relax and enjoy the trip without feeling the need to reach for your wallet along the way.

Our guests always come first. Each trip is carefully planned and smoothly organized, while still allowing flexibility to adapt to your needs and schedule whenever possible. Creating the best possible experience is central to everything we do.

Occasionally, adjustments may be necessary due to weather conditions or availability, and any changes are made with your safety and comfort in mind. If you have specific requests, please let us know in advance and complete the form below so we can plan accordingly.

Our trips in Albania are generally easy to moderate and suitable for most people who enjoy spending time outdoors. Participants should feel well on the day of the activity and comfortable with light physical movement.

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, this experience may not be suitable for guests with serious heart, breathing, neurological, vision, or significant mobility conditions, or for anyone who might feel unwell on the day. Participation is also not permitted under the influence of alcohol, recreational substances, or medication that could affect balance or awareness.

If you’re unsure whether this activity is right for you, our team is always happy to help and answer any questions in advance.

Please keep all clothes and personal belongings packed in one backpack, so they can be easily transported in the minivan.