Léa Bonnet
France · Verified traveller
First time in a kayak and I was worried. The guide spent twenty minutes on technique before we launched and by the end I was paddling into caves. The water is very cold and completely worth it.
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Kayaking Adventure on Komani Lake
4 hoursDuration
2–10Group size
ModerateDifficulty
EnglishLanguage
Overview
Komani is nearly windless most mornings, which makes it one of the easiest big-water paddles in the Balkans. A support boat carries the kayaks to a launch point deep in the canyon, so you spend your energy on the good part rather than the transit.
Operated by Wild Tour Albania · licensed guides, insured boats
Highlights
- Sit-on-top and touring kayaks, singles and doubles, all included
- Support boat carries you and the boats past the busy stretch first
- Side canyons and caves that only a kayak can enter
- Guide is a qualified paddlesport instructor — first-timers are genuinely fine
- Swim stop halfway, with a floating platform to climb back onto
Itinerary
- 09:00
Briefing at Koman pier
Kit fitting, paddle technique on dry land, safety briefing. Twenty minutes, no jargon.
- 09:30
Boat transfer into the canyon
The support boat carries you and the kayaks to a launch beach roughly 8 km up the lake.
- 10:15
Paddle the side arms
Around 6 km at an easy pace, with stops. The guide picks the route based on the group and the wind.
- 11:45
Swim and snack stop
Shingle beach, cold water, fruit and biscuits. Cliff jumping for those who want it.
- 12:30
Return
Load the kayaks, ride back to Koman. Finished by 13:00.
What's included
Included
- Kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid and dry bag
- Support boat transfer both ways
- Qualified kayak guide
- Water, seasonal fruit and a snack
- Safety cover and first aid kit
Not included
- Transport to Koman pier
- Lunch
- Waterproof phone case (€5 to buy on site)
- Travel insurance
Meeting point & pickup
Where to meet
Koman ferry pier, at the kayak trailer 50 m left of the ferry ramp.
Pickup options
Shkodër hotel pickup €15 per person return, departing 07:15.
Accessibility
Who this suits
Minimum age 10 and every paddler must be comfortable in deep water while wearing a buoyancy aid. Doubles are available so a stronger paddler can carry a lighter one. Not suitable for people who cannot transfer independently from a boat to a kayak.
Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical need when you book and we will confirm in writing whether we can accommodate it — or tell you honestly if we cannot.
Cancellation policy
- More than 7 days before: full refund, automatically, to the card you paid with.
- 7 days to 48 hours before: 50% refund.
- Inside 48 hours: no refund — but you can transfer the booking to someone else at any time, free.
- Cancelled by us for weather or safety: free date change or a full refund, your choice.
Reviews
Frequently asked
No. The lake has no current and almost no wind before midday. Most first-timers are paddling comfortably within ten minutes.
From age 10, in a double with an adult. Under 16s need a parent or guardian in the group.
Quick-dry clothes, secure sandals or old trainers, sunglasses with a strap, and a hat. You will get wet.
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