Raft, Kayak and Hike in Albania

Really fun way to spend a week in Albania. The hiking, canyoning, and rafting each offered a unique way to experience Albania’s natural beauty. I also appreciated the down time set aside for communal meals, the winery visit, and evenings hanging out with the group. The itinerary was full, but never felt overwhelming. Alma, Erind, and everyone involved in making the trip happen were an absolute pleasure. Their passion and desire to share the best of Albania with us were evident throughout. And finally - come hungry; the food is delicious and plentiful.

What an amazing trip! Alma and all the team at Albania Rafting were incredible. Their hospitality, warmth and care for everyone in the group was above and beyond what I was expecting. The freshly prepared organic food they served us daily was delicious, everything was locally grown and sourced. All of the activities were so much fun and we were all amazed at just how beautiful all the different places we visited were. I really could not recommend this trip enough. We met the most wonderful people, did the most exhilarating experiences and laughed all the way through it. Incredible adventure if I could more than five stars I would!❤️

We had such a brilliant time with Alma, Zammo, Erind, Benni and team at Castle Park and Albania Rafting Group. Such a warm welcome, spectacular scenery and delicious, home-made food. The guides were so helpful and informative about the history of each place we visited and, most importantly also fun! The hiking and rafting were super fun, Albania is beautiful - will be back! Would highly recommend this trip, Alma looks after everyone so well and has thought of everything. 5*

Absolutely incredible adventure, couldn’t have gone better. Albania is stunningly beautiful, such a hidden gem. The activities were brilliant, super mix of mountain hiking, water hiking and rafting - all challenging but very manageable. The crew were outstanding…Alma and her team were amazing, so much fun and went to so much effort to make it such a memorable adventure. Can’t recommend them enough. The highlight of the trip was the food, it was sensational. Loved the group dynamic, so much craic. It was my first time travelling with Much Better Adventures and was so impressed. Now to book next years trip!

Absolutely superb trip. Alma was a class operator with everything laid on for a most wonderful experience from the expertly led hike , stunning local food and produce, exhilarating rafting and a professional team of guides who were warm welcoming and knowledgeable. Accommodation in Berat was lovely and the glamping in Permet was incredible with ton of the range spec for a really comfortable stay. A wine tour was an added bonus and visits to local cultural points of interest eg the local Castle quarters were fantastic additions. Erind and Benny in particular were excellent guides drivers and hosts. We wanted for nothing and only take away fabulous memories of fun laughter and joy! Thank you to you all. Mary K, Dublin

Alma and her crew provided an amazing and memorable time with us. The vacation in Albania was one to remember- the place was clean, food was delicious, and the activities were organized that you needed not worry about anything except to have fun and be merry and meet like-minded individuals to partake in the adventures. Alma and the rafting company really outdone yourselves. If it were up to me, I would stay here longer than 5 days and would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you for a wonderful birthday. This was phenomenal and I would go back again.

Definitely worth it a lot and lot of puppy's to pet the adventure was great the staff was amazing and the food was out of this world

Absolutely loved our time in Albania. This was our second Much Better Adventures Trip and it definitely won’t be the last. Everything we did met our expectations and more. Loved the rafting, kayaking and all the additional activities such as wine tasting and thermal baths, these were great as gave us a chance to get to know our fellow adventurers even better. Lots of travelling but was prepared for this and definitely needed travel sickness tablets so thank you to previous reviews for this! There was a lot of rain the night before we were supposed to do the river walking. When we got to the river and it was much higher than Arti was expecting so he apologised and said his boss had said it was too dangerous to do this so they were exploring rafting instead. Arti kept us up to date and took us for a walk to some caves while the rafting team travelled to us and we ended up with a bonus rafting session (for the time of year) instead of river walking that afternoon. It meant we had lunch at 5pm but they gave us snacks and no one minded at all as it felt like such a bonus. Everyone in the group was so fantastic, as we have experienced with MBA trips before, no one could help the weather so we just went with the flow but Arti made this easy for us and it was very much appreciated. Fabulous people, wonderful food and activities. Just an all round excellent action packed 5 day break.

I enjoyed the tour a lot!😃 The organisation was great, there was a happy vibe in the group, Arti and the other locals involved were very friendly and helpful, the accommodations were very comfortable and the food was delicious! :)

Only negative point: There was almost always a lot of food wasted, since we had so much food left over. I think it’s necessary to raise awareness for the topic in albanian culture as it has a great impact on the environment.

Rafting Albania were fantastic hosts for the entire trip and I can easily say its one of the best holidays I've had in a long time. Arti, our guide for the trip, is a lovely guy with lots of stories and personality as well as being a thorough and professional guide who will facilitate every request as best he can. His father drove us around central Albania with enthusiasm and a love for picking fresh fruit on the side of the road. The group I was with were all brilliant people who brought their own spice to the table. The views can be described as nothing other than breathtaking and the accommodation can be described as nothing other than comfy as hell (with brilliant local catered food). The clamping in day 4 amongst the mountains was the highlight of the trip. Between activities we stopped in small local towns and places of note affording an experience in rural Albania most tourists will not get to experience. If you decide to book this trip oby my recommendation, make sure to say hello to Chocco the dog at the Castle park hotel for me. (He's a good boy)

Wonderful way to experience Albania’s beautiful natural spots. Artemis was a great guide very helpful and friendly, always kept the group in high spirits. Accommodation was very cute and rustic. Albania rafting group was professional while maintaining a super fun environment. Vegetarian food options throughout the trip were excellent! Arty took care of everything.

Great trip away, really fun group and our guide Arti really looked afrer us well. The equipment provided was good and all activities were great fun. Will definitely use MBA again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Accommodation was rustic but clean and could do with a little updating. Hotel food was excellent & plentiful. Scenery was stunning. thoroughly enjoyed Albania.

Our guide Arti (and his Dad) were an awesome team to show off the mountain trails, canyons, rivers and hot springs of central Albania. Every day was active without being overly challenging and accommodations were comfortable. Include a great bunch of fun-loving guests to get to know over the week and you have all the ingredients of a trip to remember. It was my first MBA trip - but not my last.

fantastic trip. so many exciting experiences and activities. a trip you could easily go on again😊😎

This was my first mba group trip and first time to Albania. Excellent first experience! Lots of activities but never felt overwhelming. All the guides were amazing. Very well organized for each activity transition. Knowledgeable of Albania, of history, and of towns/villages we visited. I was very impressed. I especially liked the support for local, small businesses and people. Would definitely recommend as a way to see Albania while also on active holiday.

Arti is a great guy who cares, and was one of the group alot of the time. Really friendly, his father took, I would do tours with him any time as he is solid at his job. Only wish that we would climb right or the top of Tommori,that would of made the trip perfect.

I had a great time on my first trip with Much Better Adventures. Arti was a really friendly and helpful host, along with the rest of the team. The accommodation was good, and the night of glamping is an excellent addition! I agree with other reviews that the activities were all enjoyable but not as intense or long as I expected. Each day we had plenty of time including for lunch and the travel. The hike could have been longer and the kayaking was fairly gentle. But the experience was very good and I would recommend to others, particular if you are happy with fairly light activities and would like a taste of a very welcoming country!

The guides were great. The hotel in Berat was very nice. The food on the hike and hotel was also very good. The white water raft trip was basically a float trip. Not very exciting! One negative was the amount of time in the van getting to the destinations. Overall, a nice, easy trip. I would not rate this trip as challenging.

Great tour which was perfectly organized and fully professionally managed!

Had an amazing trip and really enjoyed the entire tour. The activities were very fun and the natural beauty of the locations can’t be overstated (and I went during off-season) ! The guides were absolutely lovely and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a good time. It is great as a solo trip as there are lots of group activities. Highly recommend!

This trip to Albania was absolutely amazing. Everything was planned at the perfect pace, allowing us to enjoy every moment without ever feeling rushed. Our guides, Arti and Endri, were incredibly organised and professional - they kept us well informed throughout, ensured our safety during all the activities, and always made sure we were having a great time.

The food was delicious, the activities were varied and exciting, and the whole experience felt very well put together. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to explore Albania.

The trip to Albania was great! Arti and Endri were perfect hosts where nothing was too much trouble. The group was great! Food was great ! The only slightly negative thing was the amount to time in the minivan which was hot 🥵

An amazing tour organised by the local Albanian rafting team. Due to the time of year and water levels we did a water hike and it was great fun! As well as the hiking, kayaking and rafting the little extras with waterfalls and thermal spa was amazing. Arti, Endri and everyone we met went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. You will never go hungry!

Great Trip full of activities. . Arti and Endri were professional and very helpful. . Accommodation in Castle park hotel was comfy . . . Food is very delicious and Villa Goliku restaurant was outstanding. . Activities felt a bit easier than expected but really enjoyed it. . Overall very nice trip thank you so much :)

I'm so happy that I booked with Much Better Adventures. From the first email contact until drop off on the last day, it was a seamless experience. The local guides Arti and Endri took care of us personally! They were polite, strong communicators for daily planning and local history, made things super fun and kept us safe, fed and on schedule. It was the trip of a lifetime and our group was filled with wonderful people! Blessed to have met them and shared time together. Cheers!

This was my first group trip and it was much better than I expected. The activities are fun, each very different, and accurately described as "moderate". Our days were full, but never so much that we felt rushed. The food was great and there was a lot of it. The accommodations were also lovely and comfortable. Our guides Arti and Endri were great at making sure we had fun and stayed safe. I highly recommend.

This was an absolutely amazing trip. All of the guides were incredible and really made the experience that much better, from Arti and Endri to the rest of the Albanian Rafting Group to the local guides on our walks. They were all extremely fun, answered all questions in a really engaging way, were clearly very proud to show off their wonderful country, and nothing was too much bother for them to sort. We packed so much in but didn't feel at all rushed, the food was great (Villa Goliku forever ❤️), and the hotels were very comfortable. If you are looking for an adventure packed week in a beautiful country with beautiful people, go on this trip!

We had an amazing trip to Albania, the value for money was excellent and each day was packed full of activities! The trip surpassed expectations, we were surprised that even mealtimes were well thought out and interesting. We visited lots of local places for meals which we loved and we always felt so welcome. Overall an amazing trip with fantastic guides and varied activities. I would recommend this to anyone!!

What a great week! It was our first time with Much Better Adventures and it was amazing. I booked this with a friend but it was mostly solo travellers. Such great tour guides Arti and Endri, they kept us going and filled the days with activities and adventures rafting, kayaking and hiking. The food was fresh, authentic and plenty of it. They used local guides and it felt like the trip was helping the locals and their economy.

We had a fantastic time doing amazing things that most tourists would never know existed. We had a very professional and great team guiding us over the holiday and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend Much Better Adventures in Albania