Lengarica Canyoning is a 3-4 hour guided aquatic trek through the spectacular Lengarica Canyon near Përmet, Albania, part of the Vjosa Wild River National Park area. For €40 per person, you'll wade, walk, and swim upstream through narrow limestone gorges carved over millions of years, finishing with a relaxing soak at the Bënja Thermal Baths. No ropes or technical climbing are required — just a moderate fitness level. Suitable for ages 10 and up, the price includes a full wetsuit, helmet, certified guide, and thermal bath entry.
Step into a prehistoric world. The Lengarica Canyon is a spectacular natural wonder, featuring towering limestone walls that narrow to just a few meters across. Our canyoning tour is an immersive trek through the riverbed itself.
You will hike through water, swim through narrow natural pools, and marvel at the incredible rock formations carved over millions of years. The journey culminates near the famous Bënja Thermal Baths.
Meet at the thermal baths to suit up in neoprene.
We begin hiking upstream against the gentle current of the Lengarica river.
Navigate the narrowest, most spectacular sections of the canyon.
We return to the Bënja Thermal Baths for a relaxing soak.
Lengarica Canyoning begins at the Bënja Thermal Baths, about 7 km from Përmet along the road toward Frashër, on the edge of the Lengarica Canyon. Our team meets you at our base camp in Përmet town center and provides round-trip transport to the thermal baths, where you'll suit up before entering the canyon. Përmet sits on the SH75 highway within the Vjosa Wild River National Park, roughly 25 km from the Këlcyra Gorge. No personal transport is needed — just arrive at base camp at the scheduled meeting time.
Canyoning in the Lengarica Canyon is best from April through October, when water levels in the narrow gorge are manageable for wading and swimming. Late spring and early summer (May-June) bring fuller streams and lush green walls, while July and August offer the warmest air and water temperatures, making the post-trek soak at the Bënja Thermal Baths especially refreshing. September and October are quieter, with comfortable temperatures and fewer visitors. We avoid running this tour during winter and periods of heavy rain, when the canyon's water levels rise and currents become unsafe for wading.
Beyond swimwear, water shoes, a towel, and a full change of dry clothes, we recommend bringing a small dry bag for your phone, wallet, and car keys, since you'll be wading and swimming through the canyon for 1.5-2 hours. A reusable water bottle is helpful for after the trek, and sunglasses with a strap are useful for the walk to and from the canyon entrance. Since the tour finishes at the Bënja Thermal Baths, pack a spare swimsuit if you'd like to linger in the hot springs after rinsing off from the canyon water.
The tour finishes right at the Bënja Thermal Baths, natural hot springs fed by the Lengarica River — the perfect way to warm up after your aquatic trek. From Përmet, it's also worth visiting the Sopoti Waterfall, a hidden cascade tucked into the surrounding mountains, and the dramatic Këlcyra Gorge, where the Vjosa River carves through the "Uji i Zi" canyon connecting Përmet to the wider Vjosa Valley. All three sites are easily combined into a single day trip from Përmet, making canyoning a great anchor for exploring the region's natural landmarks.
No, this is an entry-level aquatic hike, no ropes needed.
Yes, which is why we provide full wetsuits.
Yes, ages 10 and up.
A moderate fitness level is enough — you'll be wading, walking, and swimming through the canyon at a relaxed pace for about 1.5-2 hours of actual movement.
Yes — the tour finishes right at the Bënja Thermal Baths, where you can relax in the natural hot springs after your trek.
The tour starts at the Bënja Thermal Baths, about 7 km from Përmet. We provide round-trip transport from our base camp in Përmet town center, so no personal vehicle is needed.
April through October is ideal, with July and August offering the warmest air and water temperatures. We avoid running the tour in winter or after heavy rain, when water levels and currents become unsafe.
A small dry bag for your phone and valuables, a reusable water bottle, and sunglasses with a strap are all useful. If you want to relax longer afterward, bring a spare swimsuit for the Bënja Thermal Baths.
Yes — many guests combine canyoning with a visit to the Sopoti Waterfall or a drive through the Këlcyra Gorge, both within easy reach of Përmet, for a full day exploring the region's natural landmarks.
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