A full-day adventure from Saranda to Përmet, featuring rafting on the wild Vjosa River, scenic drives through Tepelena and Këlcyrë Gorge, relaxation at Benja Thermal Baths, and authentic local flavors of Përmet.
The day starts by meeting with the guide and start the transfer toward Permet, home to one of the last wild rivers in Europe. This excursion will be a combination of nature, adrenaline and relaxation.
The drive from Vlora to Permet will be crossing through valleys, small villages and mountain landscapes till you reach Vjosa river on the way you will pass by Memaliaj a small town know for its mining legacy developed during the Communism period. Later on, you will pass through Tepelena known for the castle that served to Ali Pasha who was a powerful and charismatic ruler of south Albania during the Ottoman period. Latter on, you will pass by Kelcyra Gorge this narrow pass carved by the Vjosa River through time.
Once you reach your destination you will continue with the briefing and safety instructions, get our equipment needed for the rafting activity. You start by navigating through the gentle rapids and the stunning canyons surrounded by untouched nature.
After the thrilling, adrenaline rushing activity you have a short transfer to thermal baths of Benja where you can relax for a while in their warm waters with healing properties. Or even just admiring the beautiful stone bridge of the 17th century build by the Ottomans.
Transfer to Permet where you will have some free time at your own leisure to enjoy the tasty dishes of Permet.
After the free time at your own leisure, you will visit a local family factory that prepare jams and gliko, traditional deserts that Permet is really known for.
Later on is the moment to turn back to Vlora you continue with the transfer through the highway in a relaxing trip back.
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Departure & Return Location
Departure from Vlora
Departure Time
8:00 AM
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