Rafting
Tara River Rafting
25 km of rapids through Europe's deepest canyon — all gear, a river guide and a riverside lunch included.
Your adventure snapshot
Three thrills, one spectacular canyon.
Velenići village sits high above the Tara River Canyon — the deepest river canyon in Europe. The stud farm here has been breeding purebred Arabian horses for generations, and the trails from the farm wind along the canyon rim through beech and oak forests with the river a long way below.
The day starts with a welcome drink on the terrace, a proper introduction to your horse and basic instruction for anyone riding for the first time. Then you're out on the trail — an hour or more along the canyon edge with the views you'd expect from 1,200 metres above a gorge. After the horses, the Via Ferrata takes you onto the cliff face itself, across a fixed stone bridge and up to where Bosnia's highest zip line sends you back across the canyon.
Everything is instructed and led by the guides. No prior experience required for any of the three activities — the guides teach everything on the spot and set the pace for the whole group.
Trip at a glance
- DurationFull day
- Group size4–25 people
- Fitness levelAll levels — no experience needed
- Minimum age5 years
- Meeting pointGreen Villas, Tjentište (transport to Velenići included)
- SeasonMay – October
Tour highlights
Three things that don't feel real until you've done them
Arabian horses on the canyon rim
Purebred Arabians bred at the Velenići stud farm — riding along trails on the edge of the Tara River Canyon, with the river 1,200 m below and Montenegro across the ridge. Beginners are taught before mounting; the horses are calm on the trail and responsive to the guides.
Via Ferrata with the stone bridge
Fixed iron rungs up the cliff face, then a stone bridge crossing a section of open canyon. All equipment and instruction provided. The Via Ferrata is designed to be accessible for first-timers — your guide clips you in, explains the technique and leads the route.
Bosnia's highest zip line
The cable runs across the canyon and crosses two rivers. At the top end, standing on the platform with the valley below, most people pause for a moment before going. On the other side, it's one of those views that's impossible to describe properly. This is the one people talk about afterwards.
Canyon terrace dinner
The day ends at the Velenići restaurant terrace — dinner with the canyon view that you spent the day above. It's a good place to sit with what just happened before the off-road vehicle takes you back to Tjentište.
Inclusions
What's included
Included
- All meals during the arrangement
- Transport by off-road vehicle to Velenići
- Horse riding with guide and instruction
- Via Ferrata equipment and guided route
- Zipline including harness and safety gear
- Professional guides throughout
- All taxes and entrance fees
- Residence taxes
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Beverages
- Personal souvenirs
1 day · full day
How the day unfolds
Exact timing shifts with the season and group. Your guide covers the plan at the morning briefing. Timings below are indicative.
After a homemade breakfast at the villa, an off-road vehicle takes you through the forest to the Velenići stud farm on the canyon rim. The horse riding runs first — instruction for beginners, then out on the trail along the edge of the canyon. Via Ferrata and zipline follow. The day ends with dinner on the terrace before the return drive to Tjentište.
- 08:00Breakfast & briefingHomemade breakfast at Green Villas, then a day overview from your guide. Kit check.
- 09:00Transfer to VelenićiOff-road vehicle through the forest and up to the Velenići stud farm above the Tara Canyon.
- 10:00Welcome & horse introductionWelcome drink on the canyon terrace. Guides introduce the horses and give a full riding lesson to anyone new to it.
- 10:30Horse riding along the canyon rimOut on the trail through meadows, beech and oak forest — riding along the edge of Europe's deepest river canyon with Montenegro visible across the ridge.
- 13:00Lunch at the farmReturn from the ride. Lunch is served at the stud farm before the afternoon activities begin.
- 14:00Via FerrataFixed iron rungs up the cliff face, stone bridge crossing, and steady progress up the canyon wall. Harnesses and helmets provided, guide leads the whole route.
- 16:00Bosnia's highest zip lineThe cable crosses the canyon over two rivers. Full safety briefing before departure. The return trip is on foot along the canyon path.
- 17:30Canyon terrace dinnerDinner at the Velenići restaurant with the canyon view below. Then the off-road transfer back to Green Villas in Tjentište.
From our travellers
Take it from them
★★★★★
An amazing adventure. The horses were calm and well-trained and the route took us along terrain I never expected — right on the edge of the canyon with Montenegro across the ridge. Then the Via Ferrata, the stone bridge and the zip line — all in one day. The guide made everything feel completely safe.
★★★★☆
Absolutely loved it. I'd never ridden a horse before and had no idea what to expect — but the guides were experienced and made sure everyone felt comfortable before we went out. The zip line was the highlight: standing on the platform with the canyon below is something you don't forget.
★★★★☆
The horse riding tour exceeded my expectations. Beautiful trails, well-trained horses and a guide who knew every corner of the canyon and shared the history and geology of the whole area. The combination with Via Ferrata and zipline makes it a genuinely full day — not just a pony ride with a view.
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