Half Canyon Hiking in Osum Canyon
A guided river hike down to the waterfalls in Osum Canyon, with an optional jump from a rock into the water. About 2.5 hours in total.
Quick facts
Highlights
- A guided hike down the river bed to the waterfalls
- Optional jump from a rock into the water and a swim, when conditions allow
- Helmet, life jacket and wetsuit provided
- Basic swimming ability required
- A guide with you throughout
- In English, Greek or Albanian
About This Hike
Half Canyon Hiking is a guided river hike in Osum Canyon. You drive up to the start point and hike down to the waterfalls. The hike is challenging in places: you walk in the river bed, and some sections are muddy and slippery, so hiking shoes are important.
At the waterfalls you can jump from a rock into the water and swim, when conditions allow. Jumping is optional, and you follow the guide's instructions. There are places where you must swim to cross the river, so basic swimming ability is required. Afterwards there is a short climb up to the top where the car is waiting, about 7 to 10 minutes, and a 10-minute drive back to the base.
The tour leaves at 11:00, and other times can be arranged. It runs from June 15 to October 5. For a longer day in the canyon, see Full Canyon Hiking. Other options are tubing, hiking to the Lost Castle and the Osumi Canyon guide. More walks are on the hiking page.
Itinerary
Meet at the Rafting Osum Canyon base (Rruga Pasho Hysi, Çorovodë) 15 minutes before departure, at 11:00 or another time by arrangement.
Equipment fitting: helmet, life jacket and wetsuit.
15-minute drive to the start point.
Hike down to the waterfalls.
Optional jump from a rock into the water and a swim, when conditions allow.
Short climb up to the top where the car is waiting, about 7 to 10 minutes.
10-minute drive back to the base.
Included and Not Included
Included
- Guide, with you throughout
- Drinking water
- Safety equipment: helmet, life jacket and wetsuit
Not included
- Food
- Personal expenses
Not Suitable For
- Children under 9
- People over 79
- People who cannot swim
What to Bring
- Sun cream
- Hiking shoes (the river hike is challenging, and some places are muddy and slippery)
Meeting Point
Rafting Osum Canyon base, Rruga Pasho Hysi, Çorovodë (Plus Code G63F+J5H). Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Know Before You Go
- Basic swimming ability is required.
- Arrive 15 minutes early.
- Follow the guide at all times.
- Jumping from rocks is optional and only when conditions allow. Follow the guide's instructions.
- Questions about conditions? Ask us on WhatsApp or by email.
More about our guides is on the About page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Half Canyon Hike?
The tour takes about 2.5 hours in total, including the drive to the start point, the hike down to the waterfalls, optional jumping and swimming, the climb back up and the drive back to the base.
How difficult is it?
Challenging in places: hiking in the river bed, with some muddy and slippery sections. A guide is with the group throughout.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes. Basic swimming ability is required. The life jacket and wetsuit are provided, but there are places where you must swim to cross the river. The life jacket helps, but you still need to be able to swim. Jumping from rocks is optional.
What are the age limits?
The minimum age is 9 and the maximum age is 79. The hike is not suitable for children under 9, people over 79 or people who cannot swim.
What is included?
The price includes a guide, drinking water and safety equipment (helmet, life jacket and wetsuit). Food is not included, and neither are personal expenses.
What should I wear and bring?
Bring sun cream and hiking shoes. The river hike is challenging, and some places are muddy and slippery, so hiking shoes matter. Helmet, life jacket and wetsuit are provided.
Can I jump into the water?
Jumping from a rock into the water is optional. It is only possible when conditions allow, and you follow the guide's instructions. You can choose not to jump.
When does it start, and what does it cost?
The tour leaves at 11:00, and other times can be arranged. It costs €35 per person and runs from June 15 to October 5.
Which languages are available?
English, Greek and Albanian.
Book Half Canyon Hiking
Runs from June 15 to October 5. Reserve on our booking page or ask us on WhatsApp.
Basic swimming ability is required.
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