• Shkodra Lake - Driving from Tirana to Skadar Lake
  You will be picked up from the Hotel in Tirana at 7:00 am. In addition, we will drive toward the North of Albania, with the main stop at Skadar Lake. It is where our adventure will begin. At around 9:00 am all the group will go into a short introduction and training session.
• Shkodra Lake - Paddling from Skadar Lake and Protected Areas to Buna Bridge
  Paddling inside the Shkodra Lake restricted Ramsar and IBA (Important Bird Area) area of Lilly flowers for birdwatching. We will see the nesting habitat of Whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybrida) and the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus Crispus).

In addition, short coffee and toilet break at Bar Restaurant Arbri.

Furthermore, the tour continues with a refreshing Mojito cocktail served from Buna Bridge and a magic view of Rozafa castle.

• Shkoder County - Situated in the heart of the city, it is the biggest and the most visited mosque in the city. Still functional even today, this mosque will amaze you with the elegant decor and unique square shape of the main building., Build at the beginning of the 18th century this mosque has been restored and fanatically preserved as one of the greatest religious and cultural values of the city.

• Shkoder - Entering the Buna River
  In addition, the tour continues with a break from paddling. Stoping at a comfortable place on the shores of Buna River, traditional Pastry lunch will be served. Furthermore, it will be free time for sunbathing and swimming.

The paddling will continue till the next stop to visit a cultural heritage monument of the XIII century. The Church of Shirq is a well-known place where the princesses got married.

Around 5:00 is the end of the tour in Obot village. From there you take your own car that we bring there or we arrange the transportation back to the starting point.

After all the experience we will plan our return to Tirana.

• Entry to all listed attractions
• Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
• All taxes and fees included
• Expert guidance from a professional tour guide

• Lunch
• Snacks

Our Stand Up Paddle tour in Albania blends watersports and wildlife adventures against the breathtaking backdrop of Skadar Lake and Buna River. This journey reveals the hidden treasures that define Shkodra. A diverse ecosystem featuring species like the Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida), Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus Crispus), and Water Lilly Flowers (Nyphar Lutea and Nymphaea Alba) showcases the natural riches of the locale. It feels as though you’re visiting a botanical garden with dynamic landscapes that shift like images on your smartphone. Travel from the vast landscape of the largest lake in the Balkans to the highly protected Ramsar site. This Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) serves as both a nesting ground for the Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) and a rest stop for Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus Crispus) along with numerous other birds, as pointed out by our Nature Guide throughout the journey.

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