Rafting in Montenegro

Rafting in Montenegro on the Tara River is the most exciting adventure! In its middle reaches, the Tara River forms the deepest canyon in Europe (length 82 km, depth up to 1,300 m) - the second largest in the world after the canyon of the Colorado River. The Tara River Canyon was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List back in 1977 as part of the Durmitor National Park. Rafting on Tara is one of the most popular types of tourism and sports in Montenegro.

In the booking form, select your departure point that is closest to your apartmentsnts. Excursion withspends from such resorts as:Tivat, Kotor, Jaz Beach,  Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Przno, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Buljarica, Sutomore and others. Autobus (minibus) will be forto pick up tourists almost along the entire coast, which will give the opportunity to see the coast of Montenegro, as well as its resorts. Don’t forget to take warm clothes: the air temperature on the coast and in the mountains can differ significantly. Comfortable shoes, towels to dry off and swimwear. 

Description of the excursion Rafting in Montenegro

The excursion will start early, around 6.30 am. The road to the north of the country passes through the coastal mountains Skadar Lake (or Cetinje) and Podgoricay (passing). 

Our bus will travel almost the entire country, also passing through one of the most beautiful places in Montenegro - Piva Lake.

Surprisingly emerald-colored water, which reflects the majestic mountains and blue sky. Its length is 48 km between the mountains in a flooded gorge.

The depth reaches 200 m and is the largest source and reservoir of drinking water in Europe. There are 2 types of fish: lake trout - up to 25 kg and chub - up to 3 kg.

A stop is provided at the panoramic site and at the canyon of the Piva River.

The canyon, according to local residents, is the most beautiful and majestic in Montenegro. Its steep stone walls amaze with their power. There are a lot of wild animals in these parts - from bears to lynx.

When arriving at the rafting site, breakfast is provided: donuts with honey, jam, cheese, tea.

After having breakfast and changing clothes, tourists go up in jeeps/minibuses up the Tara River (20 km) to the starting point of the rafting on boats one at a time one of the most beautiful rivers in the world.You can take your photo and video equipment with you on the boat. Approach the rafting guys on site in advance before rafting and ask them for a waterproofremovable bag. At stops and while swimming, you can take them out of the boat and film all the beauty on your gadgets.

Going down to the river, we get into the rafts and start the start. Each boat must have one Montenegrin instructor - a helmsman with extensive experience and permits.

During the rafting there is a stop for swimming in a waterfall. You will be enchanted by the virgin nature and beauty of these places. You can also get to the Tara River canyon by taking the excursion Canyons or excursion Grand Canyons.

Rafting takes place along 24 rapids of moderate severity. During 2.5 hours of rafting, you will feel adrenaline rushes and experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life. The Tara River spends most of its journey in rapids and waterfalls. The nature of its flow is truly “mountainous” - with riffles and whirlpools, and only closer to the end of the rafting it becomes calm and leisurely.

In the summer, the river is a beautiful emerald color, its waters carry a refreshing coolness even in the most intense heat. The water temperature rarely exceeds 12 - 15 degrees.

If it is very hot, we do not advise you to wear wetsuits, as you can get steamy in them, and the splashes of water will only refresh you from the Montenegrin heat.

Upon completion of the rafting, we change clothes, take a shower and sit down at the tables right there in the restaurant, surrounded by pristine nature with a beautiful view of the confluence of the Tara and Piva rivers into the Drina river. National Montenegrin cuisine awaits you with the main dish Yagnetina izpod Sachem - young lamb baked in its own juice with baked potatoes under a lid.

Lunch is included in the price!

Rafting on the Tara has the II category of difficulty, so it is completely safe and suitable for people without special training. Tourists from 6 to 60 years old are allowed. Small children from 6 years old or those who are afraid are put on the boat in the middle.

After lunch we get together, drink a glass of home-made brandy for a pass and return back to the coast.

Excursion details

Throughout the program, photo stops and a break for lunch are planned, which is provided in a national restaurant with famous local food: Yagnetina from under Sachem (baked lamb with potatoes), grilled trout or vegetables, beef chorba (local beef meat soup), seasonal salad. If you do not eat meat, then approach the guide in advance on the bus and warn that you will be served fish or vegetables (grilled fish or vegetables are prepared upon pre-order) - read the tourist memo that will be sent to you along with the voucher by email.

We return around 19.00 in the evening. This excursion is ideal for families with children, lovers of outdoor activities and magnificent scenery. The excursion takes place only with a Russian-speaking, experienced, licensed guide! The best reviews from all tourists.

Excursions in Montenegrostart from the bus stops indicated on the booking form - choose the closest one from your hotel.

Arrival time at the attraction, duration of stops and return are approximate. This may be earlier than indicated on the website, or 3-4 hours late. Be sure to read the “Tourist Memo”, which will be sent to you by e-mail along with the voucher.

At technical stops, Montenegrins sell various homemade specialties (honey, wine, rakia...) - our advice: buy what you tried and liked, as it happens that they sell/get the wrong product that you liked during tasting.

Excursion Rafting in Montenegro takes place in any weather

Video excursion rafting Montenegro

The video shows the route of the excursion Rafting Montenegro, the sights that we will visit along the way, as well as the rafting itself - boating on the Tara River in the canyon. Rafting along moderate rapids will take place for approximately 2.5 hours. After rafting, lunch is provided at a local restaurant in the open air, which is included in the price and return home.

Route on the map "rafting excursion in Montenegro"

The gathering of tourists starts from Kotor and Tivat, then the bus goes to Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Przno, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Buljarica and finally to Sutomore. You will pass Lake Skadar (or Cetinje) and Podgorica, the city of Niksic in Pluzine. The first stop is at Lake Piva, then the canyon of the Piva River. After this, we will arrive at Scepan Polje - a camp where we change into wetsuits, have breakfast, get into the jeeps and go rafting along the Tara River. Rafting takes about 2.5 hours. Having sailed, we have lunch and return the same way at about 19:00.

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