Rafting Permit: Vjora River, 4x4 and thermal baths

Navigate a wild river, soak in thermal springs, and cross rugged terrain in one day

A full-day rafting and 4x4 adventure in Permit, Albania, combining white water on the Vjora River with a drive through thermal baths at Benja and lunch in Permit town. The day includes all rafting gear, an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English, Arabic or Turkish, and hotel pickup. Minimum age is 17. Moderate fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure and culture in Permet

• Set off along the Vjosa River
• Gear up with neoprene suit and helmet
• Navigate the river currents with guide
• Drive through river in 4x4 vehicle
• Relax in Benja thermal waters
• Watch colorful sunset at Benja
• Drive to Permet for lunch
• Enjoy local culture in Permet

The experience

What does a day look like when you combine rafting with off-road driving and natural hot springs? You start on the Vjora River, Europe's last wild river, where you navigate flowing currents in a neoprene suit, life jacket, thermal sweatshirt and helmet. The guide leads you through the water while you handle the paddle and feel the current push back. All gear is provided, including a scafandra if you choose it.

After the river, you climb into a 4x4 and drive to Benja thermal waters, where you soak and watch the sunset from the springs. The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats your group comfortably. Then you head into Permit town for lunch: a personal plate of steak, potatoes and sides, cooked to your preference. The local culture and the cleanest city in Albania are the backdrop for the meal.

Hotel pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Arabic or Turkish throughout. You'll get bottled water during the day and photos of all the activities. The whole experience runs eight to nine hours.

What’s included

• Rafting on the Vjora River with all equipment (neoprene suit, life jacket, thermal sweatshirt, helmet, and optional scafandra).
• 4x4 transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• soak in Benja thermal waters.
• lunch with steak, potatoes and sides in Permit.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• photos of all activities.
• hotel pickup.
• live guide in English, Arabic or Turkish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 12:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Trojan Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day that mixes water, driving and soaking rather than a single-focus activity: the three parts fit together because the 4x4 is how you move between them, not an add-on.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Turkish.

What is the Vjora River like for rafting?

The Vjora is Europe's last wild river, known for flowing currents and stunning landscapes. You navigate the rushing water with a guide, paddling through the natural terrain rather than a managed course.

Do I need rafting experience to join?

No experience is required, but you need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The minimum age is 17.

What happens at the thermal baths?

After rafting, you drive to Benja thermal waters and soak in the natural hot springs. The sunset is visible from the water, and you have time to relax before heading to lunch.

Is the 4x4 driving part of the adventure, or just transport?

The 4x4 is built into the tour. You drive through rugged terrain to reach the thermal baths and Permit, so it's part of the day's route, not just a shuttle between stops.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a personal plate of steak, potatoes and sides, prepared flexibly to your preference. It's served in Permit town.