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Vjosa River tubing · Përmet, Albania
Traditional Vjosa River Tubing in Përmet
Traditional river tubing in Albania: each participant floats on their own rubber inner tube along the Vjosa near Përmet, with a local guide in a kayak alongside the group. €35 per person, for swimmers aged 14 and over, from April to October.
Quick facts
Vjosa tubing at a glance.
Everything you need to know before you book traditional tubing in Përmet.
- Price
- €35 per personTube, helmet, buoyancy aid, guide, transfers and photos included
- Minimum age
- 14 years
- Swimming
- You must be able to swim
- Group size
- Up to 20 peopleEveryone on their own tube
- Start times
- 10:00, 13:30 or 15:30Same as rafting; confirmed when you book
- Season
- April – OctoberNot when the river is too high
- On the river
- About 4 kmA local guide in a kayak stays with the group
- Meeting point
- Our centre, 1 km from PërmetRoad to Korçë · free parking
01 · Compare
Tubing or rafting?
Is tubing the same as rafting? No. Here's the difference at a glance.
Your own tube, at water level
Individual rubber inner tubes. Follow the current without paddling a boat, with a local guide in a kayak alongside the group.
One raft, one team
A shared raft with a guide in the boat. Paddle together for about 9 km from Kaludh towards Përmet. See rafting →
02 · Your river experience
Your tubing day, step by step.
Every trip follows the same stretch of about 4 km on the Vjosa near Përmet. Our team confirms the start time and meeting arrangements when you book.
- At the centre
Check in
Park, change and leave your things in storage.
- At the centre
Fit & brief
Helmet, buoyancy aid, your tube and a safety briefing.
- By van
To the start
A short van transfer to the start of our tubing route.
- On the Vjosa
Float
A local guide in a kayak stays with the group.
- Back at base
Photos
Transfer back. Your photos and video are free.
03 · What’s included and what to bring
Tubing gear and your pack list.
What is included
- Individual traditional rubber inner tube
- Helmet and buoyancy aid
- Equipment fitting and safety briefing
- A local guide in a kayak with the group
- Transfer to the start and back
- Free photos and videos of your trip
Pack list
What to bring
Wear secure water shoes on the river; flip-flops are for the centre. Leave valuables at the base.
04 · Who can join
Who can join tubing.
No boat to paddle
Follow the current at water level, without paddling a boat.
A tube each
Groups of up to 20 people, everyone on their own tube, with a local kayaker alongside the whole group.
Minimum age 14
Tubing is for guests aged 14 and over. Coming with younger children? Ask us about guided rafting.
You must swim
Every guest must be able to swim. You also wear a helmet and buoyancy aid.
05 · Tubing in Albania
Why go tubing on the Vjosa?
The Vjosa is one of Europe's last wild rivers, protected as the Vjosa Wild River National Park. Traditional tubing is a relaxed way to experience it: you float at water level on your own rubber inner tube, between gravel banks and mountain views.
Tubing on the Vjosa near Përmet follows the same stretch of about 4 km on every trip, with a local guide in a kayak alongside the group. It runs from April to October for swimmers aged 14 and over, in groups of up to 20, with start times at 10:00, 13:30 and 15:30.
A tubing trip costs €35 per person. That includes your own traditional rubber inner tube, a helmet and buoyancy aid, the safety briefing, a local guide in a kayak, transfers to the start and back, and free photos and videos.
Safety comes first: when the river level is too high, tubing can't run. If that happens on your date, we let you know on WhatsApp.
Looking for river tubing in Albania? Përmet is an easy base in the south of the country: about 1 h 15 min from Gjirokastër, 2 h 15 min from Sarandë and 3 h 30 min – 4 h from Tirana. Combine Vjosa tubing with the Bënjë hot springs and Langarica Canyon for a full weekend in Përmet.
Every trip starts at our riverside centre, 1 km from Përmet. Planning the journey? See how to get to Përmet and things to do in Përmet.
06 · Questions
Tubing questions.
Q01Is tubing the same as rafting?
No. Traditional tubing uses individual rubber inner tubes. Rafting uses a shared raft with a guide in the boat.
Q02How much does tubing on the Vjosa cost?
€35 per person. That includes your own traditional rubber inner tube, a helmet and buoyancy aid, the safety briefing, a local guide in a kayak, transfers to the start and back, and free photos and videos.
Q03What is the minimum age for tubing?
Tubing is for guests aged 14 and over. Coming with younger children? Ask us about guided rafting.
Q04Do I need to be able to swim?
Yes. Every tubing guest must be able to swim. You also wear a helmet and buoyancy aid on the river.
Q05When can I go tubing on the Vjosa?
From April to October. Tubing can’t run when the river level is too high; if that happens on your date, we let you know on WhatsApp.
Q06What time does tubing start?
At 10:00, 13:30 or 15:30, the same start times as rafting. Our team confirms your start time when you book.
Q07How many people can go tubing together?
Groups of up to 20 people. Everyone has their own tube, and a local guide in a kayak stays with the group.
Q08How far do we float?
About 4 km on the Vjosa near Përmet. Tubing follows the same stretch of the river on every trip.
Q09Who accompanies the group?
A local guide in a kayak accompanies the group on the river.
Q10How long does tubing take?
Our team confirms the expected duration when you book.
Q11Where can I go tubing in Albania?
On the Vjosa River near Përmet in southern Albania, one of Europe’s last wild rivers. Rafting Center Albania runs traditional tubing from its riverside centre 1 km from Përmet, about 1 h 15 min from Gjirokastër.
Q12What should I wear for tubing?
Swimwear, sunscreen, quick-dry clothing and secure water shoes. Bring a towel, flip-flops for the centre and dry clothes for after. We provide the tube, helmet and buoyancy aid.
Q13Where do we meet?
At our yellow-and-black riverside centre in Përmet, with free parking, lockers, changing rooms, toilets and cold-water showers. Our team confirms the meeting arrangements when you book. We offer pickup around Përmet.