Overview
From €56 per person · 10 hours · departs from Shkoder
The classic northern day out: pickup in Shkodër at 7:00, the minibus to the Koman boat terminal, the boat up Lake Koman between the canyon walls into the Shala River, three hours of free time on the river to swim, eat, kayak or hike, and the same way back, in Shkodër by about 17:15.
Tour facts
Highlights
- 07:00 am: Transfer from Shkoder to Koman
- 9:00 am Koman Boat Terminal/Koman Tunnel
- 9:30 - 10:45 Boat tour on Komani Lake and Shala River
- 10:45 am -14 pm Free time on Shala River
- 14:00 pm - 15:15 pm Return to the start point
Lake Koman is the Drin river held back by a dam, a reservoir between steep forested mountains that has made the boat trips here famous. The day starts in front of the Rozafa hotel in Shkodër at 7:00 for the hour-and-three-quarter transfer to Koman, where the guide meets the group at the boat terminal by the tunnel. The boat leaves at 9:30 and reaches the Shala River, a tributary with no road in, by 10:45.
From then until 14:00 the time is yours: the river is shallow, turquoise and clear, with riverside guesthouses for lunch, kayaks, short hikes and a zipline. The boat returns to Koman by 15:15 and the minibus has the group back in Shkodër around 17:15. The transfers, the boat ticket and the guide are included; the Shala River part runs on its own, with the guide on hand.
The route
1h 45 mins transfer with pickup in front of 'Rozafa Hotel'
Meet the guide and check in
Scenic Riverboat Trip on Koman Lake until we reach Shala River
swim, lunch, kayak, hike, zipline
Return to Koman Boat Terminal.
1h 45 mins transfer from Koman to Shkoder
What's included
- Minibus transfers from Shkoder to Koman and from Koman to Shkoder
- Boat Ticket
- Guide
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Kayak, zipline and other activities on the river
Good to know
Photos from this tour
Questions travelers ask
Where and when is the pickup?
In front of the Rozafa hotel in Shkodër at 7:00; the transfer to Koman takes about an hour and three quarters.
How long is the boat trip?
About an hour and a quarter each way between Koman and the Shala River, leaving at 9:30 and returning at 14:00.
Can I swim in the Shala River?
Yes, that is what the free time is for: the river is shallow, turquoise and clear. Kayaks, a short hike and a zipline are also available on the spot.
Is lunch included?
No. There are guesthouses on the river for lunch; the transfers, the boat ticket and the guide are what is included.
When does this tour run?
The boat season on Lake Koman is April to October; the river is at its best from June to September.
