Vjosa Experience – Tours in Përmet, Albania

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Day Trip Vjosa River Rafting

★★★★☆ 4.9 (48 reviews)

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June 2025

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Meet the Heartbeat of the Vjosa River

We don’t just guide tours – we share our home, our culture, and our passion for Europe’s last wild river. Every adventure is crafted by locals who grew up on these trails, cooked over these fires, and know every whisper of the valley.

100% Local Guides

Our team was born and raised in Përmet. No outsourced guides – just neighbours who’ve walked every kilometre of the riverbanks.

Certified & Insured

All guides hold international wilderness first-aid and national park certifications. Your safety is our absolute priority.

True Eco-Travel

We reinvest 5% of every booking directly into Vjosa conservation projects. No plastic, no shortcuts – just real impact.

Small Groups, Deep Connections

We cap groups at 12 people. That means more personal attention, more authentic experiences, and access to places big operators can’t reach.

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€245

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8 kg

CO₂

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Rafting

Vjosa Rafting

½ Day€65

Hiking

Nemërçka Hike

Full Day€45

Culinary

Cooking Class

3 hrs€35

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Day 1

Mon, 15 Jun

⛅24°CPartly cloudy

09:00Vjosa River Rafting

½ DayMax 12€130

~20 min drive

14:30Traditional Cooking

3 hrsMax 8€70

2 activities€200

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Day 2

Tue, 16 Jun

☀️27°CClear skies

08:00Nemërçka Mountain

Full DayMax 10€90

1 activity€90

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Wed, 17 Jun

🌦️22°CLight showers

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Every adventure with us directly funds river conservation, community projects, and scientific research. Here’s the tangible difference we’re making – together.

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12+Years

Sarah M.

March 2025

★★★★★

"Life-changing. The rafting was exhilarating, guide Artan made us feel safe. I'll treasure the memories."

James K.

Sept 2024

★★★★★

"Different league. Personal attention, deep knowledge, genuine warmth. This is what travel should feel like."

Luisa T.

June 2024

★★★★★

"Folk music evening made me cry. So beautiful and authentic. Already planning our return."

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Our Office in Përmet

Address

Rruga Çerçiz Topulli, Përmet

Hours

Mon–Sat 08–18, Sun 09–14

Phone

+355 68 123 4567

Email

hello@vjosaexperience.com

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FAQs

Best time to visit?

April to October. Spring lush, summer rafting, autumn colors.

Rafting experience needed?

No, beginner-friendly. Certified guides.

How far ahead to book?

2 weeks recommended, last-minute possible.

What's included?

Equipment, guide, local transport, traditional meal.

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