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Perućica Primeval Forest
Europe's last old-growth forest and the 81 m Skakavac Waterfall — a hike through ancient woodland unlike anything else on the continent.
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Europe's deepest canyon, one unforgettable day
The Tara River carves one of the world's great canyons — up to 1,300 metres deep in places, running wild through a UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve on the border of Bosnia and Montenegro. This full-day rafting descent covers 25 kilometres of its most spectacular stretch.
In spring, high snowmelt swells the river and the current is fast — rapids come quick and the adrenaline runs high. By summer the Tara calms, the water warms, and the canyon becomes perfect for families and first-timers. Either way, your certified river skippers handle everything on the water.
The day starts with a hot homemade breakfast, then a briefing and kit-up before transfer to the put-in point at Brštanovica. Along the 25 km you'll stop at waterfalls, natural springs and swimming holes. At the end, hot showers and a full lunch of regional Bosnian specialties wait for you back at the centre.
Trip at a glance
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DurationFull day · 2 hrs on water (spring) / 4 hrs (summer)
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Group sizeUp to 120 people
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Experience neededNone — all levels welcome
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Minimum age5 years
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Put-in pointBrštanovica (18 km from Foča) — transport included
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SeasonMay – October
Tour highlights
The moments you'll brag about later
25 km Canyon Descent
The longest single-day rafting run in Bosnia, through Europe's deepest canyon — up to 1,300 metres of sheer canyon walls on both sides.
Suited to Every Level
Spring brings fast water and high adrenaline. Summer calms for families and first-timers. No experience needed — your skipper runs the show.
Waterfalls & Swimming Stops
Your skipper picks the best spots along the canyon for photography breaks, waterfall walks and swimming in clear mountain water.
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Start with a hot homemade breakfast before launch and finish with a full regional Bosnian lunch at the centre — proper fuel for the whole day.
Inclusions
What's included
Included
- Hot homemade breakfast
- Full regional lunch
- All rafting equipment — wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, paddle
- Safety briefing and rowing instruction
- Professional certified river skipper/guide
- Transport to and from the put-in point
- All entrance fees and national park taxes
- Hot showers at the end
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Beverages and alcoholic drinks
- Souvenirs
- Flights and airport transfers
1 day · 25 km on water
The story of your trip, one day at a time
Arrive hungry — breakfast is waiting. From there it's briefing, kit-up, a transfer to the river and 25 kilometres of canyon to yourselves.
The day starts at the centre with a hot breakfast and a full safety briefing, then moves to the river for a 25 km canyon descent with your certified skipper. Stops for waterfalls, swimming and photography are built into the run. You finish at the centre with hot showers and a regional Bosnian lunch.
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10:00
Arrival & breakfastArrive at the centre. Hot homemade breakfast served — fuel up before the river.
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10:30
Safety briefingYour skipper covers water safety, paddle technique and what to expect on the river. All questions welcome.
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11:00
Equipment fittingWetsuits, helmets and life jackets fitted and checked by your guides.
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11:30
Transfer to BrštanovicaOff-road vehicle transfer to the put-in point at Brštanovica, 18 km from Foča.
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12:00
Launch — canyon descent beginsInto the Tara. 25 km of canyon ahead, with rapids, calm stretches and canyon walls rising either side.
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During
Canyon stopsWaterfalls, natural springs and swimming holes along the route — your skipper picks the best spots on the day.
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14–16:00
Rafting duration~2 hours in spring with fast spring water / ~4 hours in summer with calmer conditions.
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Finish
Return, showers & lunchArrive back at the centre by boat. Hot showers, then a full lunch of regional Bosnian specialties.
From our travellers
Take it from them
★★★★★
The canyon is extraordinary. We went in June and the conditions were perfect — fast enough to be exciting, calm enough to stop and swim. Best day of our entire Balkans trip without question.
★★★★★
We brought the kids (ages 8 and 11) and they absolutely loved it. The guides were professional and made everyone feel safe from the first minute. The lunch at the end was genuinely delicious.
★★★★★
Went in May and the spring water levels made it an actual thrill — soaked by the first rapid, screaming by the end. The canyon walls are something you can't photograph properly. You just have to be there.
★★★★★
We'd read about Tara Canyon for years and it completely lived up to the hype. The swimming stops mid-river were a highlight — crystal clear water, canyon walls above you, total silence except the river. Magic.
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