Berat: Osumi Canyon Rafting & 8 Waterfalls Full Day

Paddling Through 8 Waterfalls in Albania's Deepest Canyon

You get picked up from Berat, driven to the Osumi Canyons, and spend two to two and a half hours rafting past eight waterfalls and dramatic cliffs with a professional guide. Gear, a safety briefing, and a local lunch are included, and the minivan brings you back to Berat by late afternoon. Book the full-day trip if you want to see the canyon without arranging transport or timing the rapids yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting adventure in Osumi Canyons

• Depart from Berat city
• Drive 1 hour 45 minutes to Osumi Canyons
• Stop for scenic photos
• Receive gear and safety briefing
• Raft through 8 waterfalls and canyon walls
• Enjoy local lunch
• Return to Berat in late afternoon

The experience

The paddle hits the water before you realize how cold it is. You're in a raft with five other people, the canyon walls rising sheer on both sides, and your guide is already pointing out the first waterfall. One of eight you'll pass today. This is the Osumi Canyons, about 90 minutes from Berat, and it's the kind of place that doesn't photograph the way it feels. The cliffs are 3 million years old. The water is loud. Your hands are already tired and you've been on the river for maybe twenty minutes.

The full-day rafting trip starts with a minivan pickup from Berat in the early morning, and the drive itself is worth the time. You're crossing from the UNESCO heritage city into actual wilderness, and the road is paved the whole way so it's not some rough adventure just getting there. Your guide meets you at the canyon with all the gear: wetsuit, thermic jacket, helmet, life vest. There's a safety briefing that doesn't feel rushed, and then you're in the water. The rafting section runs about two to two and a half hours, but it doesn't feel like time passing in the normal way. You're navigating around rocks, floating past hidden pools, watching the canyon narrow and open again. The waterfalls aren't all dramatic (some are just a pour of water down the cliff face), but they're constant, and they break up the rhythm of paddling.

Lunch happens on the riverbank, and it's local food, not something reheated in a cooler. After you eat, there's time to sit in the sun and let your shoulders stop aching before the minivan takes you back to Berat in the late afternoon. The whole day is about eight hours from start to finish. If you're traveling with kids, they need to be with an adult, and you do need a moderate level of fitness. This isn't a float trip where you just sit there. The canyon doesn't care how fit you are, though. It's been there for millions of years and it'll be there after you leave.

What’s included

Your day includes minivan transfer from Berat to the Osumi Canyons and back, all rafting equipment (wetsuit, thermic jacket, helmet, life vest), a professional guide, a safety briefing, coffee or tea, and a local lunch on the riverbank.

Options for this experience

3 options

River tubing in Osumi CanyonGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Jan 2027Lasts 4 hours

Whitewater rafting or tubing on the riverGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Jan 2027Lasts 4 hours. Includes coffee and tea. Minivan transfer around the canyon.

Transfer from Berat, lunch includedGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Jan 2027Lasts 8 hours. Lunch features a typical meal from the city of Skrapar, made with fresh, seasonal, traditional recipes. Travel is by minivan; the 60 km Berat to Osumi Canyon road has many bends and takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes each way.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Albania Rafting Kayaking Canyoning

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Berat and want to spend a full day on the water without arranging your own transport, renting gear separately, or figuring out the timing: the minivan pickup and fixed schedule handle all three.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Berat to Osumi Canyons?

About 1 hour 45 minutes by minivan. The road is asphalted and passable by regular car.

What's included in the full-day rafting package?

Minivan transfer from Berat, rafting equipment (wetsuit, thermic jacket, helmet, life vest), professional guide, safety briefing, coffee or tea, and local lunch.

How many waterfalls will we see?

Eight waterfalls along the rafting route through the Osumi Canyons.

Is the half-day option available?

Yes. The half-day package is about 4.5 hours, meets at the canyon at 10:50 AM, and includes gear, safety briefing, and optional lunch. No transfer from Berat is included in the half-day option.

Do I need to be very fit to do this?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Rafting involves paddling and navigating the river, not just floating.

What's the best time of year to go?

January to June is best for rafting when water levels are higher. From June onward, kayaking or river tubing are available as water levels drop.

Is there parking at the canyon?

Yes, free parking is available. Showers and changing rooms are also on-site.

Can I book a vegetarian lunch?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Advise the operator at the time of booking.

Are pregnant travelers able to raft?

Rafting is not recommended for pregnant travelers.