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Ksamil: Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

4.8(115)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 115 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Nebo infoTour
Ksamil: Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

About this activity

Mussel tour is a unique local experience where you will meet our Queen, the famous blue mussel of Butrint lake. The journey will start on a traditional boat, first, stop at mussel farms. The process of mussel cultivation will be explained and we will take some fresh mussels directly from the farm, next stop will be at the restaurant but before being there a little involvement in the separation process will. Each of us will wear gloves and start to separate the Queens. Work, sailing, and meditation for 15 min will be optional for each guest. After that, sail to another part of the National Park of Butrint, a local and idyllic restaurant, there will cook together two kinds of mussel dishes dressed in olive oil, lemon, and parsley accompanied with local white wine, fresh vegetables, homemade bread, and water for each will complete the table. After enjoying the taste of our land and sharing wonderful stories relaxing sailing back will be through watching the sunset.

What's included

  • ✓Sailing on traditional boat is included too
  • ✓Two kind of mussel dishes, vegetables, homemade bread, white wine and water
  • ✓All Fees and Taxes
  • ✓Gloves and plastic bags that we need at mussel farming process

Not included

  • ✕Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

  • We do use this location from April till 5th of July
  • We do start from this location from 5th of July till 20th of October

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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