Detail
| Length | 270 km total, 190 km in Albania, undammed |
| Declared | 15 March 2023 |
| Area | 12,727 hectares |
| Species | 1,100+ recorded in the corridor |
Research by ARBËR, the Living Museum of Albania. Published facts are verified or presented as open debate.
Getting to Vjosa from Tirana
- By road
- 232 km
- Drive each way
- 4 h 30 min
- Time there
- 2 h 30 min
Vjosa is best with a night on the way. Our trip builder plans the route and the nights for you.
Vjosa: questions travellers ask
What is Vjosa known for?
190 km of its 270 km course run through Albania with no dam anywhere along them. Declared Europe's first Wild River National Park on 15 March 2023.
How far is Vjosa from Tirana?
About 232 km by road, roughly 4 h 30 min each way by car. Tour Alb drives it door to door from anywhere in Tirana in a private vehicle, and the driver waits while you explore.
Can you visit Vjosa as a day trip from Tirana?
It is a long day: about 4 h 30 min of driving each way before you have seen anything. Most people do better with a night in Vjosa and a two-day trip. The Tour Alb trip builder plans the nights for you.
How do I get to Vjosa without renting a car?
Hire a private driver. With Tour Alb you can build your own route through Vjosa and nearby places on our trip builder; we plan the road, the stops and any nights, then reply with a price.
