Shkoder to Komani Lake Day Trip and Shala River Boat Trip
Shkoder, Albania
Shkoder to Komani Lake Day Trip and Shala River Boat Trip
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Shkoder, Albania
- 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4,6
based on 80 reviews
Amazing day trip! Place was amazing and it was quite organized (for Albania standards), they left a bit earlier than the scheduled time and it is good to be aware because they wont check the number of people after you are in the bus. The trip by boat was stunning, the nature is so beautiful. Also in the river you have time to swim or to walk around. I really recommend. It took around 10 hours and a half. But it is super worthy!
The boat ride and the river were beautiful. However, the ride to get to the boat was extremely long and bumpy in an over-crowded van. The road was being worked on for nearly the full length of the journey, making it even more bumpy and uncomfortable. The communication by the tour company was non-existent. We weren't provided any instruction or direction upon arrival. There was very little communication about the weather or places being closed due to it being the shoulder season at the destination. This could be a beautiful experience with a bit more communication provided by the tour company, so travelers know better what to expect.
What a fun-filled day, from the beauty of the lake to the refreshing river. Our driver was very safe on the twisting roads from Theth to the Lake. The river visit is very touristy, but then again that's what we are.
If you are in Shkoder this is a 'must do' trip. The destination is both stunning and unique in our extensive travel experience, a small piece of paradise away from it all.
The journey is long but the reward is worth the effort.
The guys work hard to get you there as soon as possible and support you along the way.
The Komani Lake, the Dam and Shala River are a photographers dream. Don't miss it . Tc
An amazing day spent in the Albanian Alps.
The guide was very kind and professional.
The transport was comfortable and the views on the way to Thethi were breathtaking.
First, I would say that, if you have been to Thailand and have few days in Albania and are not staying near the river, do not take the tour. It is more than 6 hours, almost 7 hours of travel time for only 3 hours at the location. Regarding the organization of the company trip, I thought it left a lot to be desired. They sold more tickets than the bus could hold. Some people stood up. We have the feeling and the fear of getting lost on the way there and back. Extremely disorganized. The places are beautiful, but I don't think it's worth so much work for so little time. Furthermore, the boat did not have any life jackets.
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In advance, scenically, it was the most beautiful part of Albania. The Shala River is truly fantastic.
The excursion itself generally has no guide, is therefore rather mediocre to poorly organized. The driver(s) to whom you are handed over do not speak a shred of English and generally cannot help with questions at all. The way to the ferry port via a mogul/gravel track, adventurous. Arrived at the ferry port, chaos. You get, among hundreds of other people, transported to some free boat and off you go. Another hour by boat to the destination, this way and also at the destination, as I said beautifully, worthwhile in itself.
Once there, prices prevail as in Central Europe for food, drink and sunbeds. The quality of everything, underground. On the spot you have 4 hours before the chaos and the 3 hours return trip start again. Exhausting (and I am 37 years old).
Conclusion: Scenic, on the way and on site, beautiful. Organization mediocre. Think carefully if you want to take a total of 6 hours of transport to this place for 4 hours, with tens of other people. Mass tourism has arrived here, which can also be seen in the amount of waste generated.
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