Albanian Pearl Tour: Hidden Gems of Ksamil

Embark on a private paddle-boarding tour of the hidden gems of Albanian Ksamil Islands. Explore top attractions, capture memorable snaps, and enjoy the beauty of Ksamil beach and islands.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ksamil - The tour starts early in the morning or in the afternoon at a beach in Ksamil.
    After getting some instructions of Stand up Paddling (for whom who have no experience), we will get ready to start paddling on the crystal waters around the beautiful islands of Ksamil.
What's Included
  • Local guide and instructor
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Discover the lesser-known treasures of the Albanian Pearl through this exclusive tour guided by a local expert. Enjoy the personalized experience as you uncover popular attractions and secret spots in Ksamil and Sarandë, and take unforgettable photographs at the famous islands. Get a comprehensive glimpse of the finest areas of Ksamil beach and islands….

Location
Kristal Seafood Restaurant
Kristal Seafood Restaurant, Ksamil, Albania Q2G2+2J2 Ksamil
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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P8116ekfatihb
Jul 23, 2025
Paddle Boarding - It was good to have this experience with instructor Ari. The sea was calm and clear and the atmosphere was wonderful. Thanks for not saying that.
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637selmad
Jul 23, 2025
Stand up Paddle boarding - With the beauty and clarity of the sea Very enjoyable and beautiful experience with beautiful photos and a good instructor thanks ARI
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Goplaces06076966277
Jul 22, 2025
A Must Do in Ksamil - This was one of the most unique experiences I have had in Albania. Everything was so well organized. Ari (the guide & instructor) was very knowledgeable and patient with us and he made our paddle session very joyful. Highly recommended
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Isabel
Jun 29, 2025
Highlight of our trip! Would book again - We had a beautiful trip with our guide Ari! After a boat trip with De Anxhelo Boat trips, Angelo recommended Ari when I asked for a day trip on land to Butrint for our group of five people. For our budget, we got a private tour through Butrint national park and a private SUP paddle board trip around the islands in Ksamil. Ari picked us up by the hotel at an agreed time, and dropped us back at the hotel when we were finished. We also got the option to stay longer at the beach if we wanted to. Ari and me communicated through WhatsApp and I got to check out the different private tours he’s offering on TripAdvisor. His English is great and he answered all our questions diligently. There’s a completely different vibe between doing group tours with our travel agency and booking a private tour like this. The private tour is a lot more personal, and by the end of the day we all felt like close friends. For groups of five or six, he has a big 7 seater Audi Q7 that can fit everyone and all our extra luggage comfortably. For smaller groups, he has a smaller car where you can also get a better price. My dad can’t swim, and he reassured us that all would be fine with the life vests securely fastened before delving in the water. It was both my parents’ first time paddle boarding, and they both said the refreshing paddle trip after walking around all day was the highlight of our weeklong trip. We also got enough rest between the two activities as Ari dropped us off at the beach so we could grab some quick refreshments in the summer heat. We could store all our things safely in the car too, and Ari has a waterproof backpack for other valuables such as phones and cameras that we would want to bring with us into the water for pictures. Speaking of pictures, Ari did an excellent job picking out good picture taking spots and helping us take family photos. We had some issues from our side where one or two in our group felt unwell a couple days prior to our scheduled day trip, but rescheduling with Ari was a breeze. We got to pick freely between multiple days and he was very patient during both planning and on the actual day trip. He made sure none of us were falling behind and taught us how to paddle. I for once was very confident on my paddling skills, until I found out that I had been paddling backwards on my board all along! I wish Ari and his family good luck in the future.
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Road481554
Jun 23, 2025
Great experience! - This excursion was so fun and Ari, our guide, was great! We did the morning paddle boarding and it was nice and quiet. Ari was nice to talk to and very patient.
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195leenk
Jun 12, 2025
Unforgettable Sunset SUP – Amazing Guide! - We had an amazing sunset trip! Ari was super kind and helpful. One of us doesn’t swim, and he made her feel totally safe and relaxed so she could enjoy it too. He even took great pics and videos for us. Highly recommend this experience and Ari especially!
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E7718mg_
Jun 9, 2025
Perfect SUP sunset session - We did a guided sunset session with Ari and it was perfect! It was very professional and we learned how to use the SUP and how to go up after falling! Ari made it look fun and easy and so it was
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Elsaxh
Jun 7, 2025
Definitely book - Definitely recommended! You must have done this, very nice experience Accompanist Ari is a very nice supervisor which made the activity even more fun! He also took some very nice pictures of our group! Definitely worth repeating
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Batom2025
Jun 7, 2025
Must do experience! - Amazing experience! We had a really good time with ari while paddljng around the islands. Highly recommended! 10/10 **
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Voyager15618993495
Jun 7, 2025
Paddle-boarding with Ari - Amazing experience with Ari! Very patient and funny instructor, we had a great time with a beautiful sunset. Would absolutely recommend this! 😊
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).