Blue Eye Kayak Tour from Saranda: Paddle the Turquoise Spring of Syri i Kaltër
Kayak the clear turquoise water of the Blue Eye, the famous Syri i Kaltër spring near Saranda, with guide Ledjon Musa, all equipment and transfers from town included. €35 per person.
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Tour Overview
This is one of the prettiest outdoor things to do near Saranda. You kayak on the clear blue-green water of the Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër), a natural spring so clear you can see straight to the bottom, with green hills and mountains all around.
Is it good for beginners? Yes. The water is calm, a guide gives you a short briefing, and you get a life jacket and paddle. You can stop to swim in the cool spring water. It is relaxed and works for families and small groups.
Where is it? Near Saranda and Ksamil in southern Albania, an easy half-day on the Albanian Riviera. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Day Trip Itinerary
Stop 1: Meet in central Saranda
09:00Meet your guide Ledjon Musa at the meeting point on Rruga Onhezmi (or 16:00 for the afternoon slot).
Stop 2: Scenic drive to the Blue Eye
09:15A short, scenic drive through southern Albania’s countryside to the Blue Eye Park (about 25 minutes).
Stop 3: Equipment & safety briefing
09:45Equipment fit, life jackets, safety briefing and paddling basics at the spring.
Stop 4: Paddle, swim & snorkel
10:00Paddle across the turquoise Blue Eye spring with photo stops, then free time to swim, snorkel or relax.
Stop 5: Return to Saranda
12:15Drive back to Saranda and drop-off at the Rruga Onhezmi meeting point around 13:00.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Price & Booking Details
Pricing coming soon.
Booking: Request to book
Meeting Point, Pickup & Logistics
Transportation: Kayak, Minivan
Ledjon Musa — your guide for the day
Blue Eye kayak guide
Who This Tour Is Best For
Best for adventure seekers, families with kids, and photographers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any previous kayaking experience?
No experience needed. The water at the Blue Eye spring is calm and the pace is relaxed. Ledjon runs a safety briefing and explains paddling basics before you start — most guests have never kayaked before.
What is the minimum age?
Minimum age 6. The tour is not suitable for children under 6. Children aged 6–12 pay €25 and must share a double kayak with an accompanying adult.
Is this kayak tour on the sea or at the freshwater spring?
At the freshwater Blue Eye spring — Syri i Kaltër — not the sea. You paddle on the calm turquoise water of the spring itself, surrounded by forest. No coastal kayaking is involved.
Where do you pick up from?
The meeting point is on Rruga Onhezmi in central Saranda. Pickup is only available at the meeting point — there are no hotel pickups from Saranda or Ksamil for this experience.
Can I swim at the Blue Eye spring?
Yes. After paddling you have free time to swim, snorkel and relax. The water is fresh, crystal-clear and cold year-round — typical of a deep mountain spring. Most guests at least dip in.
How long does the tour last?
About four hours door-to-door, from the 09:00 meeting to a ~13:00 drop-off (or 16:00–20:00 for the afternoon slot). Around 1.5 hours is on the water; the rest is transfer, briefing and free time.
What language is the tour in?
English only. All briefings and stories are delivered in English by Ledjon Musa.
How much does the Blue Eye kayak tour cost?
The tour costs €35 per person, and children aged 6 to 12 pay €25 sharing a double kayak with an adult. The price includes the kayak, paddle and life jacket, your guide Ledjon Musa, the safety briefing, round-trip transfer from central Saranda to the Blue Eye Park and activity insurance. About 4 hours door to door. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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