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Where to Book: the 9 Best Albania Spa Experiences

9 treatments  ·  from $69 a head

The good rooms fill up first and the famous ones fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Permet: Vjosa River Rafting and Benja Thermal Baths - The guides are a major part of the value
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From Permet: Vjosa River Rafting and Benja Thermal Baths

1.From Permet: Vjosa River Rafting and Benja Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 5 hours · from $69Our pick

From Përmet, you’ll spend about 2.5 hours rafting Class 2 to 3 rapids on the Vjosa with guides such as Tini or Tim, stopping to swim and take photos in a quiet river cove. Then relax for 1.5 hours at Benja Thermal Baths, with pickup, equipment, entry, showers, and digital photos included.

“The rafting was great and also our guide Tim was was very engaging and helpful , it wasn't just rafting but a tour of the flora and fauna of the area”

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From Albania: Permet /Thermal Baths with Bunker Food Tasting

2.From Albania: Permet /Thermal Baths with Bunker Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $100Top rated

Travel from Tirana or nearby pickup points to Përmet, the Vjosa River region, Bënja’s mineral baths, and Langarica Canyon. You’ll swim, see Ottoman bridges, taste cheese, bread, and a traditional drink inside a bunker, and hear local stories from guides such as Sokol, Ronaldo, Kristi, and Shpendi.

“Trip was amazing❤️❤️❤️. We enyou it a lot thank You very, very much to our tour guide Chris for taking care for everything. The best feedback from heart. The day was so wonderful! We will have good memorries.”

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Day Tour to Permet Thermal Baths and Langarica Canyon - Tepelenë and Këlcyrë Add Context to the Day
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Day Tour to Permet Thermal Baths and Langarica Canyon

3.Day Tour to Permet Thermal Baths and Langarica Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours · from $92

Travel by small group from Sarandë or Gjirokastër to Benja Thermal Baths and Langarica Canyon with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll soak under the Ottoman Kadiut Bridge, walk through a river canyon, and stop at Tepelenë and Këlcyrë. Guide Klajdi has earned special praise for his fluent English, careful driving, and helpful local advice.

“Deze tour was ontzettend leuk en ik zou het zeker aanraden! De thermale baden en de Langarica-kloof zijn prachtig en Klajdi is een ontzettend aardige gids die zijn best doet om het iedereen naar de zin te maken. Zorg wel dat je genoeg eten en drinken meeneemt, want bij de thermale baden zijn geen voorzieningen. Waterschoenen zijn een must. En houdt er rekening mee dat je lang onderweg bent, vanaf Sarandë ruim 2 uur. Dit vonden wij niet erg omdat je onderweg prachtige uitzichten hebt. Het was een hele leuke en mooie ervaring!”

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Tirana/Durrës/Golem: Vjosa Rafting, Benja Thermal Baths Tour - Rafting the Vjosa, Europe’s last wild-running river
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Tirana/Durrës/Golem: Vjosa Rafting, Benja Thermal Baths Tour

4.Tirana/Durrës/Golem: Vjosa Rafting, Benja Thermal Baths Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $106

This 12-hour trip pairs Class 2 and 3 rafting on the Vjosa River with two hours at Benja Thermal Baths near Përmet. English-speaking guide Aurel leads the day, while rafting guide Ledjan handles the river. Expect a long scenic drive, mountain views, swimming time, and hotel pickup from Tirana, Durrës, or Golem.

“The program by it's self was amazing and beautiful! But.... The Albanian way of driving is an experience on it's self. I recommended to everyone because is fun! Thank you.”

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A Day in Permet: Swim in Thermal Baths and Langarica Canyon - The drive from Saranda to Përmet
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A Day in Permet: Swim in Thermal Baths and Langarica Canyon

5.A Day in Permet: Swim in Thermal Baths and Langarica Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $90

Travel from Saranda to Përmet with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Klajdi or Mariglen. Soak in Benja’s natural hot baths, walk Langarica Canyon for about an hour, stop in Tepelene, and have time for lunch. Bring water shoes, swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes.

“Five stars for a five star experience. Yesterday we had probably one of the best experiences while we have been in Saranda. Klajdi is a fantastic guide and driver + he takes the coolest pictures, who spends a lot of energy creating the right experience for the guests. My husband and I had the pleasure of him alone for a whole day and the trip to the hot springs and the beautiful Langarica Canyon in Përmet has been one of the highlights of our holiday. We send the warmest recommendations to Klajdi and this experience - here you get value for money.”

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Sarande: Permet 4x4 Tour, Rafting and Thermal baths - Two hours on the Vjosa River
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Sarande: Permet 4×4 Tour, Rafting and Thermal baths

6.Sarande: Permet 4×4 Tour, Rafting and Thermal baths

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

You’ll ride from Sarandë, Ksamil, or Gjirokaster in a private 4x4, raft the Vjosa River with English-speaking guides, eat steak and potatoes in Përmet, then soak at Benja’s thermal baths. The nine-hour day includes equipment, hotel transfers, and tour photos. Bring a towel and quick-dry clothes.

“I highly recommend this tour! The tour guide was extremely kind and informative....always met our needs and requests. Rafting was very fun and the scenery and atmosphere was something that I have never experienced before. On the whole it was a very organized and adventurous tour 😊”

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Përmet: Adventure ATV Tour to Benja Thermal Baths - The first ride to Petran Bridge
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Përmet: Adventure ATV Tour to Benja Thermal Baths

7.Përmet: Adventure ATV Tour to Benja Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $101

Start in central Përmet with coffee or tea, then follow an English-speaking guide such as Toni or Ledion along mountain tracks beside the Vjosa River. Ride to Petran Bridge, walk through Langarica Canyon, soak at Benja Thermal Baths, and add canyoning if weather allows. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“A day full of fun and adventure! Me and my husband are both 23, and we love a good adrenaline rush! ATV Tour through the mountains and even got to do some off roading😅 Our guide lead us through scenic trails, filled with beautiful views and LOTS of thermal bath spots. 10/10 recommend for anyone that wants a good day out in the mountains”

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From Tirana: Vjosa Rafting & Benja Thermal Baths Day Tour - Leaving Tirana for southern Albania
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From Tirana: Vjosa Rafting & Benja Thermal Baths Day Tour

8.From Tirana: Vjosa Rafting & Benja Thermal Baths Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $106

Travel from Tirana to southern Albania for 2.5 hours of guided rafting on the Vjosa, Europe’s last wild running river, followed by two hours at Benja Thermal Baths. English-speaking guides such as Mikel and Graciano lead the day, with rafting gear, water, transport, and hotel pickup included.

“We hadden Mikel als gids tijdens de rafting op de Vjosa-rivier en het bezoek aan de thermale baden. Hij was super vriendelijk, gaf duidelijke uitleg en zorgde voor een fijne sfeer. Daarnaast gaf hij ook leuke tips voor andere dingen om te doen in de omgeving. Echt top!”

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From Tirana/Durres/Golem:Permet, Canyon & Thermal Baths. - Early pickup from Tirana, Durres, or Golem
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From Tirana/Durres/Golem:Permet, Canyon & Thermal Baths.

9.From Tirana/Durres/Golem:Permet, Canyon & Thermal Baths.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8h 30m · from $194

Join an English-speaking guide such as Alex or Enea for an 8.5-hour journey from Tirana, Durres, or Golem to Permet. You will visit Tepelena Castle, see the Vjosa River, explore Permet, swim at Benja Natural Hot Baths, and walk through the Permet Canyon area. Bring beachwear, sturdy shoes, cash, and a camera.

“Enea was an amazing tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to many different places especially the unexpected lovely restaurant. He is an amazing young man and we felt very fortunate to have him. Wish him a great future and recommend him as a tour guide.”

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