Is this a private tour? What time is pick up and drop off in Tirana? Is this a private boat? Is there a place for lunch along the route?

This is not a private tour. The pickup at 5:30 am and the drop off at 20:00. The boat is not private. There will be one stop for breakfast at around 7:00 am. There are restaurants in Shala River to consume lunch.

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From Tirana/Shkodra: Shala river and Komani lake daily trip

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Operator: Smart Tour Albania
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 49
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tirana to Komani Lake and Shala River
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Komani Lake gorges and interconnected lakes
- Swimming in Shala River
Optional Activities
- 45-minute hike up the mountain at Shala River to viewpoint
Landmarks
Komani Lake
Shala River
Komani Dam

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Komani Lake
Shala River
Komani Dam

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Smart Tour Albania

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2 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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We are a group of nature enthusiasts, who love to visit the natural beauties...

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Reviews from other tours by Smart Tour Albania

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Janet
March 3rd, 2026
5.0
Our tour with Bledjan was fantastic, he made the tour unforgettable with his knowledge, humour, personality and...
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Abdullah
June 25th, 2025
5.0
This is a must to do if you are visiting Albania. It is one-day and you will love the breathtaking views of the lake,...
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Vera
May 19th, 2025
5.0
It was great, the tour guide was very helpful in all ways to give our big group the best experience!

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Ron
Asked on July 30th, 2025
Is this a private tour? What time is pick up and drop off in Tirana? Is this a private boat? Is there a place for lunch along the route?
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- Smart Tour AlbaniaOperator•Written July 2025
  This is not a private tour. The pickup at 5:30 am and the drop off at 20:00. The boat is not private. There will be one stop for breakfast at around 7:00 am. There are restaurants in Shala River to consume lunch.
- R
  Ron
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Typically how many participants are on this tour? How big is the boat? It is a long day. What other food options are available? Lunch, Dinner, Snacks?
- Smart Tour AlbaniaOperator•Written August 2025
  It varies from 20-40 people. It is a 40 person-50 person capacity boat. There is time for breakfast and then time for lunch. The restaurant cooks all type of food.

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From Tirana/Shkodra: Shala river and Komani lake daily trip

Itinerary

Tirana to Komani Lake and Shala River

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