The Tara Canyon even called the “Tear of Europe” takes pride in being the longest in the world, after Grand Canyon in the USA, likewise Europe´s longest canyon. This spectacular canyon is about 80 km long and more than 1300 meters deep, as well as in UNESCO-s world heritage.
You may experience this breathtaking part of the green canyon with more than 20 km of rapids of pure whitewater rafting adventure and with untouched wild nature. Experienced or not, you will enjoy the raft and be delighted by the impressive views of the canyon, river and mountain peaks. There are high cliffs, rocky and pebbly terraces, sandy beaches, and many caves like waterfalls along the canyon. Additionally, the opportunity to see several cultural and historical treasures.
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This rafting Brštanovica – Šćepan Polje will let you experience and see the last 18 km of the Tara River, known for its outstanding beauty. This part of the canyon has the biggest and most attractive rapids. You will see beautiful landscapes and experience in 21 of 50 exciting cascades.
The river is a 3 – 5 volume level on the international scale of river categorization. This means that the water level varies depending on the season. If you visit in September, the high waters from Spring have already decreased, to give you a more gentle but still wild ride.
There is also a little chance to encounter wildlife along the shores of the river like chamois, wolves, bears, and deer that live within the surrounding forests. Furthermore, you can likewise uncover grayling, trout, huchen, and carp in Tara’s water. Also, don’t be surprised to see the deer or bear climb up the mountain.
On this rafting adventure you will get to experience:
Arrive at the border crossing Šćepan Polje at a prearranged time, in the morning hours around 9:30. After passport control is almost half an hour drive towards Brštanovica, also to the starting point for Rafting. Driving through the pleasant ambient of Tara River Canyon with a stunning view of the environment.
Our Camp is also located there. For all the participants of this arrangement is a secured parking line for your personal cars. After arrival at the “Rafting camp” welcome drink and introduce our camp and environment.
Meet our staff and other rafters for preparations for rafting start. Full rafting equipment including neoprene suits and boots, life jackets, anoraks, and helmets. Each raft has a waterproof bag where you can store your mobile phones and cameras.
Your rafting begins from the coast with a short introduction led by your guide/skipper. In the main, we recommend summertime between the beginning of June and August when the level of water is most optimal for safe rafting, but for the adrenaline pleasure of going through “foamy and boiling rapids” we recommend that you come in the month of April or May. With the smallest change in water levels, there are totally new rapids, which goes in support of the phrase “On the water is never the same”.
It`s up to you to decide when you want to experience the adrenalin adventure because each and every rafting tour on Tara River is not the same. For example, the most attractive part with rapids of the river, which is approximately 18 kilometres long, from Brštanovica to Šćepan Polje, in April and May lasts 30-45 minutes but in July and August lasts 3-4 hours.
During the ride, you will enjoy the view of the beautiful surroundings and fascinating views of this well-known Tara river and especially on the canyon, waterfalls, etc. The rafting Brštanovica – Šćepan Polje is a real adrenalin pleasure and you can have it afford without much effort!
The whitewater rafting starts at the Brštanovica through the famous canyon Tara toward Šćepan Polje, lasts 2-3 hours (depending on the water level) with breaks for photography, swimming, and refreshment as well as visiting the coldest Tara’s tributary Šipčanica creek. Stop with short breaks on the most beautiful rapids and waterfalls. The water temperature is 10-12 °C. During the ride, the speed of the boat reaches up to 30 km/h.
Our rafting adventure begins with Brštanovički cascades, which are famous for their foamy rapids, followed by a series of cascades like Pećine (The caves) and Borovi (pinery). Then follows the cascades Varda, Ćelije and Mladički virovi, which are abundant with trout, and cascades Vernovića (Upper and Lower) which are the largest slope in the abundance of rapids. After the calm water stream of the river, runs into Grab, Zelenac and Uzlup cascades, but now we have already experienced rafters and we routinely go through them.
Soon we come to the arched Žanj cascades, where we recommend that the rhythm of paddling be accelerated to the Ljutnica cascades. We are coming to the last row of cascades like the Liječevina’s mill, Krsmanov Kamen (Krsman’s Stone), and Šipčanica which is an attractive place for rest, before the meeting of the Tara and Piva rivers in the Šcepan Polje (field) from where they flow together as a river Drina.
From the endpoint of the rafting ride, Šćepan Polje, Mouth of rivers Tara and Piva, we drive back by our 4×4 vehicles to our base camp, where lunch and hot shower awaits us.
Arrive at the restaurant in the camp and have lunch. Lunch, starting with delicious and excellent quality meat (roasted lamb or veal, chicken or fish- trout…). You will enjoy with specialities of the local cuisine, where you can try a phenomenal barbecue like meatballs, kebabs, burgers, sausages… (ćevapi, ražnjići, pljeskavice, sudžukice…), salad, cheese, cream (kajmak) and bread during the “saće”, doughnuts, pastries and homemade brandy (rakija) or juices. Of course, we will also take care of you who are vegetarians or vegans, just when booking, please inform us.
After lunch, that arrangement ends. We hope you had an unforgettable experience on the amazing white water rafting Brštanovica – Šćepan Polje, and you are welcome again.
Doviđenja! Goodbye!
