Our Private Tara River Rafting Tour is an exhilarating, scenic rafting experience on the wild and pristine Tara River. Enjoy thrilling whitewater interspersed with beautiful tranquil stretches; jump from a 6-meter high cliff; swim and shower under a waterfall – Seize the day! Along our spectacularly scenic journey to the northern reaches of Montenegro, we’ll pass along the baroque towns of Perast, Kotor/Risan Bay, and Salt Lake near Nikšić. You’ll also enjoy scenic views of Piva Lake and the dramatic Piva Canyon, with 56 handmade tunnels within 30 kilometers distance. We’ll stop to savor delicious local food and have a stunning view from a 220-meter-high dam over the Piva River.
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| DURATION | up to 12 hours |
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| INCLUDED | FULL DAY transport by mini-bus or minivan, professional English-speaking tour guide, breakfast, lunch (with one drink), full gear (wetsuits, footwear, life vests, helmets), professional skipper with an international license, tourist tax, insurance, waterproof bag for cameras |
| NOT INCLUDED | more than one drink |
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| HIGHLIGHTS | photo stop at Perast, view above the bay of Risan, Salt Lake, Piva Lake, and Piva River Canyon, 56 handmade tunnels, 220 meters high dam “Mratinje,” rafting, and local food. |
Your Private Tara River Rafting Tour starts at 7 am, so go to bed early. It takes a long drive to the northern border with Bosnia to Šćepan Polje, where Tara is most suitable for rafting.
A private tour includes pick-up from your hotel, a comfortable vehicle, and your personal tour guide, who will point out all the exciting details about the area and answer all your questions.
The enjoyable morning drive along the awakening bay is shortly interrupted with a quick stop in the glorious town of Perast, where we hear the story of Our Lady of Rocks and capture some pictures.
The Adriatic Sea and the coast stay behind as the road takes us to the mountains, where the rocky limestone landscape takes over our attention.
Drive to the North reveals diversity in Montenegrin landscape, the difference in altitude, and impeccable natural beauty.
We know Tara River Canyon is famous, but do not decide until you see the stunning beauty of the river and Lake Piva.
The lake is enormous—exactly 54 kilometers long—and artificial. It takes up almost the entire river flow! To better understand the scale, we will stop at the 220-meter-high dam, which gives a jaw-dropping view of the lake and the river!
The eponymous river created Piva Canyon, one of the most dramatic roads in Montenegro due to the rough terrain and massive rocks through which the road was made. The most thrilling part is driving through 56 handmade tunnels (yes, 56, you read well), built in only 30 kilometers of road.
Keep your eyes wide open to absorb all the beauty of Piva because very soon, we will arrive at our planned destination – river Tara!
As soon as we arrive at the camp, we sit for traditional breakfast, get all the necessary gear (wetsuits, footwear, helmets, lifejackets, waterproof bags for mobile phones, and small cameras), and meet the skippers for the day.
Time to board for a “minivan safari” through the National Park and reach our rafting starting point.
Tara River is the national pride of Montenegro, and this is why: It is the longest river in the country (144km), it creates the deepest canyon in Europe (1.300m), and with all that, it has spotless, drinkable water that you get to test right on the spot!
Transparent blue, turquoise, and green water exposes every rock, and numerous natural waterfalls feed the river. The most known is Skakavica, with a freezing temperature of 4 degrees Celsius—and don’t think twice; we stop here for an “ice shower.”
Do not oppose yourself to roaring through the rapids on these 18 kilometers of the river, but be aware that your rafting experience can vary—from a mellow cruise down the river to an adrenaline-pumping wild nature wash machine. You will most likely end up in the icy water at some point.
The ending point is back at the camp, where we sit for a well-deserved lunch as soon as we return to dry clothes.
Time to get back on the wheels, and feel free to take an after-lunch nap along the ride.
Around 7 pm, expect to see the coastline again and finish your Private Tara River Rafting Tour
Make sure you go to bed early because this tour starts at 7 am, as it takes long drive to the northern border with Bosnia, to Šćepan Polje, where Tara is most suitable for rafting.
