Tour Info
About This Tour
The Osumi Canyon Rafting Tour takes place just 60 km from Berat, inside one of Albania’s most dramatic natural landscapes. Formed over more than three million years, the Osum Canyons are best experienced from the river itself, where towering limestone walls, sculpted rock formations, and hidden waterfalls surround you at every turn.
Rafting through the canyon feels like moving through deep geological time. Along the way, you’ll pass iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral, Champagne Waterfall, Devil’s Gate, and the legendary Love Waterfall, where local stories say a kiss beneath the cascade brings lasting love.
Our Rafting Packages
Package 1 – Rafting with Transport from Berat & Lunch
Price: €90 per person (all services included)
Program highlights:
Meeting point at Castle Park Hotel at 8:30 a.m. (or Bachelor Mosque)
Transfer to Osum Canyons (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes)
Scenic stops along the canyon
Arrival at the rafting base
Equipment fitting and preparation (30 minutes)
Safety briefing and professional guidance (40 minutes)
Minibus transfer to the rafting start point
Approximately 2 hours of rafting with scenic pauses
Return to rafting base
Local lunch in the canyon area
Return transfer to Berat
Package 2 – Rafting & Equipment Only
(No transport, no lunch)
Price: €49 per person
Program highlights:
Meeting at Albania Adventure Park at 10:00 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
Equipment preparation (30 minutes)
Safety briefing and professional guidance (40 minutes)
Minibus transfer to the start point
Approximately 2 hours of rafting
Return to rafting base
Optional lunch: €19 per person (after rafting)
Package 3 – Full Option with Accommodation & Dinner
Price: €149 per person
Includes:
Accommodation in a double room at Castle Park Hotel, Berat
Traditional Berat dinner by the Slow Food Community Berat
Rich breakfast featuring fresh local products
Transportation to the canyon, rafting experience, lunch, and return transfer to Berat
Kayak & Packrafting (June–July)
As water levels decrease after June, kayaking and packrafting become ideal ways to explore the Osum River. Glide through clear waters, surrounded by lush vegetation and dramatic canyon walls, guided by experienced professionals who ensure a relaxed and immersive river experience.
Photography Service
While you enjoy the adventure, we capture the highlights for you in some of Albania’s most spectacular settings. Relax and stay present, we’ll take care of preserving the memories.
Price: €3 per person
Google Review Thank-You
If you enjoyed your experience, we’d truly appreciate a Google review. Share your adventure with future travelers, and as a thank-you, your guide will provide your rafting photos free of charge as a token of our appreciation.
Optional tours:
- RIVER HIKING IN THE OSUMI CANYONS, SKRAPAR (ON FOOT)
- HIKING AND VISIT TO PIROGOSHI CAVE,TUNNELS OF PIROGOSHI AND BRIDGE OF KASABASHI
- OFF ROAD IN THE HOLY MOUNTAIN OF TOMORR
- E-Bike in Berat
- HIKING TO SOTIRA WATERFALL
- MULES CARAVAN RIDING IN THE MOUNTAIN OF TOMOR
- RAFTING IN VJOSA RIVER
Important Information & Travel Tips
Payment Instructions:
Please ensure that the website language is set to English when completing your payment. Using other languages may cause errors during the checkout process.
Traveling to Osumi Canyons:
The only fully paved road to the Osumi Canyons is through Berat. All other access routes involve off-road conditions, which may require a 4x4 vehicle and are not recommended for standard cars.
You should have worn:
- Swimming suit
- Very sport light wear (short trousers and t-shirt)
- Sandals / sneakers for walking, strong and non-slippery
- A smile
You should take with you:
- Sunlight protection cream
- An extra pair of underneath
- An extra pair of long trouser, t-shirt
Important Information & Travel Tips
Payment Instructions:
Please ensure that the website language is set to English when completing your payment. Using other languages may cause errors during the checkout process.
Traveling to Osumi Canyons:
The only fully paved road to the Osumi Canyons is through Berat. All other access routes involve off-road conditions, which may require a 4x4 vehicle and are not recommended for standard cars.
"- Meet your guides near Osumi Canyon and receive safety instructions.
- Get equipped with rafting gear provided on site.
- Enjoy a guided rafting experience through canyon landscapes.
- Pass waterfalls and impressive rock formations.
- Finish the tour and change into dry clothes comfortably.
- Optional stay: continue your trip with a stay at Castle Park Hotel in Berat."
Accommodation Options Available on Request
To make your experience even smoother, we can arrange accommodation at two of our trusted bases, depending on your route and travel style.
You can stay at Castle Park Hotel – House of the Slow Food Community, located just below Berat Castle. This boutique hotel combines comfort, history, and local gastronomy, offering a peaceful setting with easy access to the old town. Meals are prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, making it an ideal choice for travelers who value authenticity and quality.
For those who prefer to stay closer to nature, accommodation is also available at our riverside safari-style glamping in Përmet. Set in a quiet natural environment near the Vjosa River, the glamping offers comfortable tents, proper beds, and shared facilities, allowing you to unwind under the stars without giving up basic comfort.
Both options can be added to your tour on request and arranged in advance.
Meeting point – Hotel Castle Park Berat
We can organize the pick up from any other hotel or guest house in Berat and from any other city in Albania upon request.
Length of rafting trip
- Transportation Berat – Osumi Canyons Corovode – Berat 3 – 3,5 hours
- Preparation, instructions and downriver 3,5 - 4 hours
- Local lunch 1 hour
- Professional guide certified from the Albanian Rafting Federation
- Rafting
- Rafting equipment
- Waterproof bag
You can keep all your clothes and personal belongings in a backpack, which can be easily transported on minivan.
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 are our priority.
Our trips are scheduled and well organized, but we can adapt to your needs and schedules as giving you the best experience is crucial to us. We also can be forced to make some changes to our trips depending on weather condition and availability. In case of special needs let us know and kindly complete the form below.
Rafting in Albania is generally accessible and suitable for beginners, especially on lower-difficulty sections. That said, every participant should feel comfortable with light physical activity and confident spending time on the river.
For your own comfort and enjoyment, it’s important to be in good general health and able to move freely. Rafting may not be suitable for guests with certain serious medical conditions, during pregnancy, or for anyone under the influence of alcohol or substances that could affect balance, awareness, or reaction time.
If you’re unsure whether rafting is right for you, we’re always happy to talk it through and help you decide.
For low-difficulty rafting (Class II, typically May to June), there are no age or weight limits, making it a great option for a wide range of travelers.
Important Information & Travel Tips
Payment Instructions:
Please ensure that the website language is set to English when completing your payment. Using other languages may cause errors during the checkout process.
Traveling to Osumi Canyons:
The only fully paved road to the Osumi Canyons is through Berat. All other access routes involve off-road conditions, which may require a 4x4 vehicle and are not recommended for standard cars.
