Rafting in Osum Canyon: Guided Tour

A guided rafting tour on the Osum River through Albania's largest canyon. About 3 hours on the river, Class II–III rapids depending on water level and recent rain, and no experience needed.

Quick facts

DURATIONAbout 3 hourson the river
GROUPShared departures10:30 and 14:00 · private tours on request
PRICE€50 per person
SEASONFeb 1 – Jun 14
MINIMUM AGE5 yearsand 25 kg
LANGUAGESFrench, English, Greek, Albanian
DIFFICULTYNo experience neededClass II–III, depending on water level and recent rain

Highlights

  • Albania's largest canyon: about 26 km long, with walls up to 80 m
  • Class II–III rapids, depending on water level and recent rain
  • Waterfalls, natural pools and rock formations reachable from the river
  • Photo stops, and a swim when conditions allow
  • Suitable for beginners: no previous experience needed
  • Guides certified by the Albanian Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

About This Rafting Tour

Rafting in Osum Canyon takes you down the Osum River through Albania's largest canyon, about 26 km long, with walls rising up to 80 m. You spend about 3 hours on the river, and the rapids are Class II–III depending on the water level and recent rain.

No previous experience is needed. Your certified guide gives a safety briefing, fits your helmet, life jacket, wetsuit and neoprene shoes, and leads the group down the river. On the way there are photo stops, and a swim when conditions allow.

Rafting runs from February 1 to June 14, as shared group departures at 10:30 and 14:00, and private tours are available on request. Photos and videos from your trip are shared with you after the tour. From June 15 to November 30 the same river is open for tubing, and our Osumi Canyon guide covers the rest of the area.

Itinerary

1

Meet at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.

2

Safety briefing and equipment fitting.

3

A 15-minute drive to the start point.

4

About 3 hours of rafting through the canyon, with photo stops and a swim when conditions allow.

5

A 10-minute drive from the end point back to the meeting point.

Included and Not Included

Included

  • Helmet, life jacket, paddle, wetsuit and neoprene shoes
  • Certified guide
  • Safety briefing and equipment fitting
  • Drinking water
  • Photos and videos shared with you after the tour
  • The drives from the meeting point to the start point and back from the end point

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Food (only drinking water is provided)

Not Suitable For

  • Children under the minimum age (5 years and 25 kg)
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with high blood pressure
  • People over 75 years

What to Bring and What Is Not Allowed

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Quick-dry clothes
  • A change of clothes
  • Secure footwear (neoprene shoes are provided for rafting)

Not allowed

  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • Nudity
  • Umbrellas

Meeting Point

Rruga Pasho Hysi, Çorovodë (Plus Code G63F+J5H). Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Optional hotel pickup is available on request.

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Know Before You Go

  • The activity follows the river level and the weather.
  • Follow the guide's instructions at all times.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
  • Photos are shared with you after the tour.
  • Ask us for the current water level on WhatsApp or by email.

More about the guides and the team is on our About page, and safety is covered in Is rafting in Osum Canyon safe?

Watch the Experience

Real moments from inside Osum Canyon — filmed on the water

Rafting the Osum River

Inside the Canyon

Waterfall of Love

Waterfall of Love II

The Old Italian Bridge

Moments from the Canyon

Vast canyon walls towering over a small rafting group in Osum Canyon
The sheer scale of the gorge is clear here, with the raft and paddlers tiny against the cliffs and bright sky above.
Four rafters in orange helmets smiling between the towering white walls of Osum Canyon
A group of four paddlers pauses in the narrow white limestone gorge of Osum Canyon, with a second raft visible further downstream.
Dramatic rock overhang above a small raft in Osum Canyon
A huge overhanging cliff frames the raft below, capturing the wild, sculpted scenery of the Osum gorge.
Rafting group beneath a towering striated limestone wall in Osum Canyon
Sunlit, layered rock soars overhead as the team navigates the shallow turquoise water.
Rafting group in orange helmets, one pointing up at the sheer canyon walls
Paddlers take in the dramatic height of the Osum Canyon cliffs, with sunlight breaking over the rim above.
Two rafters in yellow helmets below a golden cliff with a trickling waterfall
A thin waterfall streaks down the sunlit golden wall as the pair pose on the raft.
Four rafters with paddles raised on open river below a green forested cliff
The canyon widens into a green, forested gorge where the full group poses with paddles up.
Rafter giving a thumbs up from a yellow raft in the Osum gorge
All smiles and thumbs up as the group enjoys a calm moment between the canyon rapids.
Four paddlers pause in the narrow white limestone gorge of Osum Canyon
The raft holds still in a narrow white-walled section, a second group visible further downstream.
Couple in orange helmets on a raft beneath golden Osum Canyon cliffs
A relaxed moment on the water, with the smooth amber rock walls rising behind the raft.
Couple in yellow helmets on a raft beside sandy canyon walls and an overhanging tree
Sandy-toned rock and a lone tree above frame this calmer stretch of the rafting route.
Couple rafting in yellow helmets, one wearing sunglasses
A relaxed portrait on the raft, the calm green river curving beneath the tall canyon walls.
Four rafters in orange helmets with a red paddle, another raft ahead
The group paddles on through the canyon while a second raft leads the way downstream.
Four rafters with paddle raised in the narrow canyon corridor of the Osum River
The team poses with paddle in hand as the calm green river winds through the white canyon walls.
Guide and rafters in red helmets on a yellow raft in Osum Canyon
A river guide steers the raft through a wider stretch of the gorge, the limestone walls rising on both sides.
Raft with helmeted paddlers in a wide white-grey section of Osum Canyon
The river opens slightly here, revealing the pale, weathered cliffs that define the Osum gorge.
Rafters in red helmets mid-river beneath the high cliffs of Osum Canyon
The group drifts through the heart of the canyon, dwarfed by the layered rock faces around them.
Two rafters resting against golden canyon walls
Warm golden limestone glows in the sun as two paddlers relax on the edge of the raft.
Two rafters in yellow helmets below tan canyon walls with a tree overhead
The pair drifts beneath smooth tan cliffs as the canyon stretches out ahead.
Two smiling rafters under towering golden canyon walls and blue sky
Bright sky and warm rock make a stunning backdrop for this rafting portrait in Osum Canyon.
Rafters looking back at the camera as the raft drifts through a wide bend in Osum Canyon
Six paddlers glance back as the raft opens into a broader stretch beneath golden-tan cliffs.
Raft passing through one of the narrowest slot sections of Osum Canyon
Sheer walls rise almost to a point, framing a sliver of blue sky far overhead.
Rafters pausing beneath a waterfall pouring into Osum Canyon
The raft pauses right beneath a waterfall streaming off the rim, paddle raised as the group celebrates.
Rafters resting at the base of a tall waterfall in Osum Canyon
The group rests at the base of a tall, thin waterfall pouring down an orange-streaked rock face.
Raft approaching a dramatic narrow side-gorge opening in Osum Canyon
The raft nears a narrow side-gorge opening, canyon walls nearly meeting far overhead.
Two guests standing beneath the Waterfall of Love in Osum Canyon
A wide curtain of water pours into a hidden pool as two guests stand beneath it, arms raised.
Guests reaching up into the spray of the Waterfall of Love in Osum Canyon
Guests reach up into the spray from a rocky riverbed beneath the striated amphitheatre walls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need rafting experience?

No. No previous experience is needed. Before you start, your guide gives a safety briefing and fits your equipment, and the tour is suitable for beginners.

How long does the rafting tour take?

You spend about 3 hours on the river. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. After the safety briefing and equipment fitting there is a 15-minute drive to the start point, and a 10-minute drive from the end point back to the meeting point.

What time do tours start, and what does it cost?

Tours run as shared group departures at 10:30 and 14:00, and private tours are available on request. Rafting costs €50 per person and runs from February 1 to June 14.

What is the minimum age, and how hard are the rapids?

The minimum age is 5 years and the minimum weight is 25 kg. The rapids are Class II–III, depending on water level and recent rain, and no experience is needed.

Is food included, and what should I bring?

Food is not included; only drinking water is provided. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, water, quick-dry clothes, a change of clothes and secure footwear. Neoprene shoes are provided for rafting.

Where do we meet, and can you pick me up from my hotel?

We meet at Rruga Pasho Hysi, Çorovodë (Plus Code G63F+J5H), 15 minutes before departure. Optional hotel pickup is available on request.

Book Rafting in Osum Canyon

€50 PER PERSON

Rafting runs from February 1 to June 14, at 10:30 and 14:00. Reserve on our booking page or ask us on WhatsApp.

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Group and family discounts are available on request. Contact us with your group size and preferred date.

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Last updated: October 2026