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Shala river is one of the most beautiful destinations in Northern Albania, described as a “natural wonder” by the many tourists who were fascinated by the pure and crystalline water of this wonderful little paradise
The Shala river is located in the middle of the Koman lake, it can be a destination for a wonderful day in company swimming in its crystal clear waters or a small stop along the navigation on the Koman lake to reach the Valbona national park.
In addition to beautiful nature, there are also some Guesthouses in Shala where you can spend pleasant nights and leave with our transport service at the end of your stay, towards Koman
Bus from Shkoder - Koman, Departure at 6:30 AM
Boat from Koman - Shala River, Departure at 9:00 AM
Boat Shala River - Koman, Departure at 14:00 PM
Bus from Koman - Shkoder, Departure at 15:45 PM
Drinks, Food, Guide
Start at 06:45:00
Duration: 11 hours
Explore one of the most stunning natural destinations in Northern Albania — the Shala River, known for its crystal-clear waters and untouched beauty.
The journey begins with a boat ride from Koman to Shala River. Upon arrival, you can swim in the refreshing waters, relax by the riverbanks, or enjoy the adrenaline of the Zip-Line. There are also bar and restaurant services available in the area for your comfort.
After a few hours in this natural paradise, the boat returns either to Koman or to Fierze, depending on your travel plan.
We offer daily boat transfers from Koman to Shala and back, or from Shala to Fierze for those continuing their journey to Valbona. You can easily book your preferred route through our booking form, and add the minibus transfer to Valbona if needed.
We went on the day trip to Theth with Gjin. He showed us some great spots for hiking and wild swimming. We also ate some amazing local food with Gjin and went to a cottage nestled in the mountains and tried a local Raki from a lovely family. Would recommend!
Great tour would highly recommend. Our guide Gjin was the best guide we have ever had, very knowledgeable, super kind and a great person to hang out with. Will definitely be coming back.
amazing genuine Albanian experiences available in a variety of convenient packages/trips/itinerary stops. wonderful wilderness in the lakes area, with atmospheres that are special and subreal when compared with your standard city life. you'll have many chances to go through some true natural bliss, and my favorite has been the kayaking trip. Shkodër city & region: good food with much character and tradition, and go try some raki, you'll love it. you'll understand why they give and gift it around like water. voto 10
I just returned from the 3-day hiking tour from Valbona to Theth and it was AMAZING ! Our guide Franko Suka was super organized and with positive energy made the whole time fun and exciting. I highly recommend planning your tour with Davide of North Albania Alps and ask for Franko as your guide! :)
Spectacular views of the North Albanian Alps, my highlight being the speedboat through the Imani Lake. We had a great tour group, lead by Luiza, who kindly checked my dietary requirements with restaurants (the final lunch was the best meal we had our whole holiday), is full of energy and has a great laugh. She taught us a traditional Albanian dance and gave us raki to try - we had fun! Be prepared to pack light as you carry all luggage on the hike, and have a good level of fitness as it is not easy - you go at quite a pace! It would be good to have a bit more information at times e.g. how long each stop is, and a bit more time while hiking for photo stops and taking in the view. The mountain accommodation is quite basic but the hosts are friendly and accommodating. We had a great time - thank you also to Davide who was fab at pre-trip liaising and super friendly! :)
