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  • All Ages Welcome
  • 10 hours
  • Mobile Ticket
  • Experience type
Day tour / activity
  • Booking in advance
Cut off: 1 hour
  • Languages

English, Albanian

  • Difficulty

Easy

✓ Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity

Overview

Enjoy a full-day round-trip tour from Shkoder to the stunning Shala River. Travel by comfortable minibus and scenic boat cruise across Komani Lake, relax by crystal-clear waters, and return to Shkoder the same day with one easy ticket.

Meeting and Pickup

  • Meeting point

In front of Hotel Rozafa Shkoder AL, Rruga Teuta, City Center.

  • Pickup
Note: Pick-up starts 30 minute(s) before departure.
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
  • In front of Hotel Rozafa Shkoder AL, Rruga Teuta, City Center
  • Hotel pick-up available in Shkoder

What's included

What's not included

🟢 Hotel pick-up in Shkoder
Pick-up from selected hotels or the main meeting point in Shkoder city center.

🟢 Round-trip land transportation
Comfortable minibus transfers from Shkoder to Koman Port and return to Shkoder.

🟢 Scenic boat cruise on Komani Lake
Round-trip boat cruise from Koman to Shala River through the spectacular Komani Lake.

🟢 Free time at Shala River
Time to swim, relax, explore the area, and enjoy lunch at local guesthouses or restaurants (lunch not included).

🟢 Professional driver & experienced crew
Licensed drivers and experienced boat crew ensuring a safe and smooth journey.

🟢 All taxes & port fees
All applicable taxes and port fees included in the price.

🟢 Mobile e-ticket
Instant confirmation with a mobile-friendly e-ticket.

What's not included

🔴 Meals & drinks
Food and beverages are not included.

🔴 Personal expenses
Any personal purchases or optional activities.

🔴 Accommodation in Shala River
Overnight stay in Shala River is not included.

Itinerary

  • 📍06:00 – 06:40 | Pick-up from hotel / meeting point (Shkoder)

    Pick-up from selected hotels or a central meeting point in Shkoder.
    Travel by minibus toward Koman Port through the scenic Drin Valley.

  • 📍08:30 – 08:50 | Arrival at Koman Port & boarding

    Arrival at Koman Port, check-in, and boarding.
    Short safety briefing before departure.

  • 📍09:10 – 09:30 | Departure from Koman to Shala River

    Departure by boat toward Shala River.
    Enjoy a panoramic boat cruise on Komani Lake, surrounded by dramatic mountains and narrow
    canyons.
    Free time for photos and relaxation on board.

  • 📍10:30 – 10:40 | Arrival at Shala River – Free time

    Arrival at Shala River, known for its crystal-clear water and untouched nature.
    Free time for swimming, relaxing, walking along the river, taking photos, or enjoying lunch at
    local guesthouses and restaurants (lunch not included).

  • 📍14:20 – 14:25 | Departure from Shala River to Koman

    Departure by boat from Shala River back to Koman Port.
    Enjoy the scenic views during the return cruise.

  • 📍15:30 – 15:40 | Departure from Koman to Shkoder

    Transfer by minibus from Koman Port back to Shkoder.

  • 📍17:00 – 17:30 | Arrival in Shkoder – Tour ends

    Arrival in Shkoder with drop-off at the meeting point.

You want to book or still have questions? Our team will be glad to help you!

We’ll only use the provided contact information to follow up, in line with our privacy policy.

You can book the transfer easily through our secure online booking system. You may choose to pay online using Stripe or PayPal, or reserve now and pay on arrival, depending on the option selected at checkout. Your ticket and booking confirmation will be sent to the email address provided during the booking process.
The bus will be waiting at the main pick-up point in Shkoder City and will be clearly marked by our staff or official signage. Exact meeting location and timing details are shared after booking and shown on your ticket.
During the bus transfer, groups usually consist of approximately 15–20–25 passengers. On the boat to Shala River, the number of guests is on average between 15 and 25 passengers, depending on reservations. Nord West Cruise ensures a calm and comfortable experience with controlled capacity, guaranteed seating, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Yes. Upon arrival at Shala River, guests have free time to swim, relax, have lunch, or explore the area at their own pace. Optional activities such as kayaking and zipline may be available on site and can be arranged locally, depending on availability. Please make sure to be back at the meeting point on time to follow the scheduled return itinerary.
Our boat, along with other boats operating on the route, usually departs from Shala River at 14:20 to return toward Koman Port, in order to follow the scheduled bus itinerary. If you wish to stay in Shala River for 1 or 2 nights, please inform the captain in advance or contact us by email, attaching your ticket, so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Please arrive at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes before departure to allow time for check-in and boarding.
All luggage is included in the price at no extra cost. There are no additional fees for bags, and your luggage will be transported safely as part of the service.
Tours operate as scheduled even on days with light rain. The route is only cancelled in rare cases when an official order is issued to suspend boat navigation due to unsafe lake conditions.
Yes. Certified life jackets are available for all passengers during the cruise, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.
No. There are no hidden costs. All mandatory services are clearly included in the price shown at booking.

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Cancellation Policy – Nord West Cruise

Free cancellation – Nord West Cruise (100% refund up to 24 hours)

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With Nord West Cruise, you can cancel your tour up to 24 hours in advance for a 100% refund (full refund) of the ticket price.

  • For a 100% refund of the ticket price, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s local start time. Bank and payment processing fees (around 4–6% of the total amount) charged by your bank or payment provider are non-refundable.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, or if you do not show up at the meeting point or port for the minibus and/or boat, no refund (0%) will be issued and the amount
    you paid to Nord West Cruise will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    Cut-off times are based on the local time in Albania.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather or unsafe lake conditions, you will be offered a different date/route or a full refund of the ticket price.
  • This experience may require a minimum number of travelers. If it is cancelled because the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund of the ticket price.

Reserve Now & Pay Later – Nord West Cruise

We’ll reserve your seat today so you can secure your spot on board without any upfront commitment.
Stay flexible, make your plans, and still enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

How it works

1

Find your experience

Choose the Nord West Cruise tour that fits your plans, knowing your seat can be reserved in advance.

2

Make a reservation

Complete your booking with your name and contact details. Your seat will be reserved and you’ll receive a booking confirmation with all the important information.

3

Confirm your plans

If your plans change, you can modify or cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before departure, according to our cancellation policy.

4

Enjoy your experience

On the day of your trip, simply arrive at the meeting point, show your confirmation to our crew, and board the minibus and/or boat included in your tour to enjoy your journey on Komani Lake.

Note
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure (local time).
Different rules may apply for group bookings or reservations made through third-party platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions | Terms & Conditions

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Lowest Price Guarantee – Nord West Cruise

We guarantee the best price for Nord West Cruise tours booked on our official website. If you find the same tour, on the same date and time, offered at a lower price by an authorised partner within 24 hours of your booking, we will refund you the difference.

It's Easy To Do

1

Gather your information

Take a screenshot or save the link that shows the lower price. Make sure it is the same route, date, time, inclusions and currency as your Nord West Cruise booking. The lower price must be offered by a licensed and legitimate company, not by fake pages or private individuals that exist only to undercut or disrupt the market.

2

Send it to us

Email us at support@komanilakecruise.com with:

– your Nord West Cruise booking reference,

– your full name, and

– the proof of the lower price.

3

We’ll review

We will review your request and compare all details. If anything is unclear, we may ask you for additional information.

4

Receive your refund

If your claim is approved, we will refund you the difference between the two prices to your original payment method. Refunds usually appear within a few business days, depending on your bank or card issuer.

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