Albania, Albanian coast, Rural Albania, South Albania
Destination
Easy, Fit
Difficulty level
1 day
Duration
Cultural Discovery, Sea-kayaking
Activity type
Get ready to paddle in one of the most beautiful sections of the splendid Albanian Riviera. Starting from the picturesque waterfront of Himara, we leave the Ceraunian Massif (The Lightning Mountains) behind us and beach hop some of the finest secluded beaches of the Ionian on the way. In the afternoon we will also visit the fortress of Ali Pasha in Palermo bay and end the trip at sunset in Qeparo bay.

You can book this tour as a private departure via the enquire now button.

TOUR: Albanian Riviera Finest / Sea Kayak & Camp
TYPE: Guided sea-kayaking trip
CODE: K 1.1
LEVEL: Fit
PRICE:
DATES: May-September
DAY 1
MIN/MAX no. participants 4 /22
START/FINISH: Himare/Qeparo
INCLUDED
Sea – Kayaks and Sea Kayak gear
Light lunch in Porto Palermo
Entrance at Porto Palermo Castle
English Speaking Sea – Kayak Guide
EXCLUDED

 

 

Drinks & Snacks
Bank transfer fees
If you wish to pay by credit card or paypal there us a 4,5% service charge

*Daily departure for more than 4 people
If you wish to do this tour on a specific date, please contact us via the enquire now button.

Essential Info:

Participation guidelines
In order to join this tour you have to be able to swim at least 100m.

What to bring
Participants on the tour are advised to bring:

  • Hats (water-proof )
  • Energy bars
  • Swimming gear
  • Drinking water (min 1,5l per day)
  • Towel
  • Shorts pair to avoid sunburns in the kayak
  • Sun screen
  • Shoes (no flip flops/water-proof)

Medical conditions
Please inform us about any existing (or pre-existing) medical conditions in your booking form.

Land only
The OA tours are land only; the prices do not include flight or transport from the airport to the hotel.

Participants must make it to the starting point of the tour on their own.

Good to know

Starting location
Himara, to be specified at booking confirmation
Please contact us if you want us to arrange your transfer to the beginning point of the trip

Drop off Location
Qeparo, to be specified at booking confirmation
Please contact us if you want us to arrange your transfer to your next destination

Children Policy
Children 12+ are welcome on the tour. However, they should be able to swim.
Children under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult.

Arrival

Welcome

Arrival at your own at the beach of Himara where you can spend the afternoon and the evening enjoying the beach and the fresh fish and other delicious food at one of the local restaurants.

Paddle

Himare to Qeparo, 12 km


In the morning you will meet your guide and go shortly through all the procedures, before starting your tour. The paddle will start from Himara along the beautiful beaches of Potam, Filikur and Llaman until we reach the splendid bay of Palermo, where the exploration will bring us in front of what used to be a top secret naval base. Time for a short visit to the fortress of Ali Pasha Tepelena  and high lunch in a small restaurant in these area. In the afternoon we reach Qeparo beach. End of Tour

 

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In this kayak trip you will paddle along the most pristine beaches of the Albanian coast Albania sea kayaking
We will visit picturesque villages, stop at secluded beaches to have a swim, picnic in a canyon and visit the Ali Pasha Tepelena caste.