29 May 2027
Twin share
£1,395pp
Escorted tour
Family Albania Adventure: Rafting, Riviera & Caves – 8 Days
Rafting, swimming, caves and castles for families with children aged 7 and up.
8 days
From £1,395
Tour overview
This 8-day family trip is built for children aged seven and over, with a tour leader and a group of up to sixteen. You stay seven nights in comfortable hotels, including beachside stays, with breakfast every day and one lunch.
From Tirana you drive south to the stone town of Gjirokastra, swimming in a clear river on the way. Next day you raft the Vjosa, one of Europe's last wild rivers, and relax in the thermal pools at Benje.
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On the Ionian coast you explore Ali Pasha's fortress and swim at Porto Palermo, with a free day in Himara, then take a boat along the Karaburun Peninsula to Haxhi Ali cave. Ancient Apollonia and a cable car to the Dajti Adventure Park round off the trip.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits active families who want adventure, beaches and history in a new country.
Trip highlights
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A river swim and Gjirokastra (Day 2)
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Rafting the Vjosa River (Day 3)
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Benje thermal pools (Day 3)
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Porto Palermo (Day 4)
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Haxhi Ali cave by boat (Day 6)
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Dajti Adventure Park (Day 7)
Your route
8 stops from Tirana to Tirana
- Tirana Day 1
- Gjirokaster Days 2–3
- Benja Thermal Pools Day 3
- Porto Palermo Day 4
- Himara Bay Days 4–5
- Vlorë Day 6
- Apollonia Day 7
- Tirana Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
Adventure activities kids love. Beach time on the Ionian coast.
Best suited to
- Families with children aged 7+
- Active families
- First-time visitors to Albania
- Beach and adventure lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Tirana, Albania to Tirana, Albania
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Day 1 · Tirana Tirana
Welcome to Albania.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Gjirokastra Gjirokastra
A river swim and stone town.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Vjosa River, Benje Gjirokastra
Rafting and hot pools.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Porto Palermo, Himara Himara
To the coast.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Himara Himara
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Karaburun Peninsula, Haxhi Ali Cave, Vlora Vlora
A boat to the cave.
- Hotel
- Beachside hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Apollonia, Mount Dajti, Tirana Tirana
Ruins and adventure park.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Tirana Tirana
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Tirana (1 night) Hotel
- Gjirokastra (2 nights) Hotel
- Himara (2 nights) Hotel
- Vlora (1 night) Beachside hotel
- Tirana (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Transport by bus and boat
- White-water rafting on the Vjosa
- RIB boat trip and Haxhi Ali cave
- Mount Dajti cable car and adventure park
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Meals not included 5 lunches and 7 dinners
- Most lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling without children
- You want a relaxed beach holiday only
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 3 · Dinner: none included
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Albania
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Departures & prices
From £1,395 per person, twin share, tour only. 7 upcoming departures.
17 Jul 2027
Twin share
£1,525pp
24 Jul 2027
Twin share
£1,525pp
07 Aug 2027
Twin share
£1,525pp
14 Aug 2027
Twin share
£1,525pp
21 Aug 2027
Twin share
£1,525pp
23 Oct 2027
Twin share
£1,395pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Albania?
No, UK citizens can visit Albania visa-free for up to 90 days.
What age is this trip for?
Children aged seven and over, travelling with an adult.
Is the rafting suitable for children?
Yes, it is grade II–III with helmets, life jackets and guides; it depends on river conditions.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day and one lunch.
How many people travel together?
Between ten and sixteen, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary