Mussel Sailing Tour: Discover Albanian Mussel Cultivation with Tasting Experience

Embark on a unique Mussel Sailing Tour in Albania and discover the fascinating process of mussel cultivation. Enjoy a tasting experience and a relaxing sunset sail.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Butrint National Park - National Park of Butrint.\nWe start the tour from the entrance of the ancient city of Butrint, at viavari channel (11:00am) on traditional engine boats with capacity 8+ 2(Guide and Captain). \nSail to mussel beds, concrete structure where we cultivate mussels, 10minute sailing.\nAt 11:10 we arrive at the mussel beds, first…
What's Included
  • Traditional boat sailing experience
  • Gloves and plastic bags for mussel farming
  • Included lunch
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The Mussel tour is a one-of-a-kind local adventure where you get to acquaint yourself with our regal blue mussel of Butrint Lake. The excursion kicks off on a traditional watercraft, with our first halt at mussel farms. Here, the process of mussel farming is detailed, with an opportunity to collect fresh mussels directly from the source. Next, we pause…

Location
Mussel Tour
Baba sherifi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hellen_c
Oct 8, 2024
Mussels - This was a great tour, beautiful boat trip on the lake, really interesting look at mussel farming - and a really nice lunch on the shores of the lake, al fresco. The guide was really knowledgeable and very friendly. I would highly recommend this trip it was great fun.
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S6799rwamyc
Sep 26, 2024
A wonderful experience! - Such a fun morning excursion! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed riding through the beautiful lake and learning how mussels are farmed in the area. The lunch was delicious. A great way to spend half a day in ksamil
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Sosahichs
Sep 21, 2024
Unforgettable authentic experience - The best to do off the crowded beaches. We learnt hoe to farm mussels and different ways to prepare them. The tasting was excellent and the hosts were very nice.
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Jacquimollerlarsen
Sep 16, 2024
Very interesting experience - It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it . Our guide Eloudine was very committed to us having a good time. He was let down by the mussel farmer who we waited for 35 minutes for and then didn’t arrive. It did not affect our enjoyment of the trip as we watched the crab fisherman come back and pack all the live crabs which was interesting although not for pescetarians
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Journey47169797436
Sep 13, 2024
Top - Was great! (H)Fair tourism. Mussel dishes were very tasty and sufficient for a full meal. Explanations about the cultivation of the mussels were instructive.
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Albertodelgadomacias
Sep 12, 2024
Elidon the kindest person in southern ksamil - Elidon has been one of the guides and person we received the best treatment in the south of Albania specifically ksamil. His kindness bos charm and his way of explaining the life of mussels in this country. The tasting we loved on that beach of the lake where a family welcomes us in their restaurant. Recommended 100% of the best things q can do in the south and not go to those beaches crowded with umbrellas and hammocks and q charge you to breathe and not give you a good service.
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Misspolly7
Sep 9, 2024
Fun authentic experience - Really nice authentic experience seeing a side of Albania not obvious in the Sarandë / Ksamil area. Great host and nice group of people. Plus fresh fresh mussels. Would recommend.
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Janine_j
Sep 8, 2024
A must do! - We had an amazing experience on the mussels tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, and we got out to work de-bearding the mussels. The restaurant that we stopped at to make the mussels was family run, and each way to prepare the mussels was better than the other. As we were heading back, the sun was just starting to set making a gorgeous ride back. You could feel the genuine love and appreciation for the farming and cooking of the mussels from everyone involved. We were treated like family, you will as well when you take this tour.
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Janinej687
Aug 31, 2024
Great tour, great food, treated like family - Absolutely amazing time! The home cooked meal, the immersive experience, and tremendous hospitality make this a must when in Ksamil. Can’t recommend enough.
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Francoish945
Aug 29, 2024
Walk on the lake and visit the mussel farms - Great experience - beautiful lake, delicious mussels a fruity white wine From the sun of calm inspiring To do alone as a couple with family
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