Rafting in Peshkopia: Mountains, springs & off-road tour
Raft a mountain gorge, soak in 40°C thermal springs, then climb to a glacial lake at 2,000 meters
A full-day private tour from Tirana to Peshkopia combines rafting through a mountain gorge, a soak in thermal springs used since the 1600s, and an off-road drive to Grama Lake high in the Korabi range. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, raft for about half an hour with the option to swim, relax in mineral-rich hot water, and ride off-road into the mountains before returning to Tirana as the light shifts across the valleys.
Step-by-step itinerary
Rafting, off-road and relaxation tour
- Travel from Tirana to Peshkopia
- Rafting with mountain and gorge views
- Swim in the river (optional)
- Visit thermal baths near Peshkopia
- Off-road drive to Grama mountain lake
- Return to Tirana at sunset
What’s included
- Off-road vehicles and air-conditioned transport from Tirana.
- rafting boats on the mountain gorge.
- English-speaking guide for the full day.
- hotel pickup included.
Times
- Every day 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Albania Outdoor Adventure
Prices and times updated 14 days ago
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The experience
Start from Tirana and drive northeast through a scenic route that opens onto mountains, hills and valleys. The road itself is part of the experience: the same landscape looks different on the return when the sun angles lower and the light changes how the ridges read. This is the northeastern region of Albania most travelers don't reach, still genuine and off the main routes.
The rafting section lasts about half an hour on water that runs through gorges with views of the surrounding peaks. After you finish on the water, you have the option to swim before moving on. Then comes the thermal bath near Peshkopi's center, where mineral springs have drawn people from across the Balkans since the 1600s. The water stays at 40°C and is used to treat rheumatism and arthritis. You soak without the medical claim, just the warmth and the minerals. From there, you switch to off-road vehicles for the climb to Grama Lake, an alpine lake formed by ice melt and sitting at 2,000 meters in the Korabi range. The return journey follows the same road but the changed light makes it feel like a different place.
Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so your group has the guide and vehicles to itself: useful if you want to set the pace or need flexibility with timing. The full day (six to eight hours) covers three distinct experiences, so it suits travelers with a free afternoon who want variety rather than depth in one place. The rafting itself is short and manageable, and the off-road section is a ride, not a technical drive.
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Top questions
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 rafting section on this tour?
The rafting lasts about half an hour on the mountain gorge, and you can swim afterward if you want to stay on the water longer.
What are the thermal springs near Peshkopi actually used for?
The mineral springs have been known since the 1600s for treating rheumatism and arthritis. The water stays at a steady 40°C year-round.
What happens during the off-road part of the day?
After the thermal bath, you ride in off-road vehicles up to Grama Lake in the Korabi range, an alpine lake created by ice melt at an altitude of 2,000 meters.
Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?
This is a private tour, so your group travels alone with the guide and the vehicles are reserved for your party.
What's included in the price?
The tour includes the air-conditioned vehicle for transport from Tirana, the rafting boats, off-road vehicles for the mountain section, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup. Meals are not included.
Rafting in Peshkopia: Mountains, springs & off-road tour
6h–8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 171 per person
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