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The Tara River Canyon is one of the main reasons you came to explore Montenegro. The Tara River Canyon takes a proud Europe´s longest canyon and the second-longest in the world after Grand Canyon in Colorado. This impressive canyon is 1330 m deep and 80 km long, also under UNESCO protection. Tara river’s cascading waters cut a deep lane, winding through the mountains, boasting rife blue-green sapphire colours with over 50 water rapids ready to take you on the experience of your life!
About 60 km rapids and greatly rafting adventure on this spectacular part of the canyon, the river provides real pleasure in this imposing green canyon with untouched wild nature. Experienced or not, you will be able to enjoy the astonishing views of the green forest, canyon, river, and waterfalls. Along the canyon has high cliffs, sandy beaches, rocky and pebbly terraces and very many caves and springs. As well, the opportunity to see several cultural and historical treasures.
There are no descriptions that convey this enjoyment, attractiveness, natural beauty and all positive that this exceptional adventure offers, it must be seen and experienced. The pulse and excitement at “Tear of Europe”, which is too called the river, for it gives the pure drinking water throughout all canyon. One of those adventures that are long remembered.
Šljivansko, near the Đurđevića Tara Bridge – or in agreement (Google Maps)
According to the itinerary
This grandiose two-day rafting Šljivansko – Šćepan Polje will let you in two days to experience and see about 60 km of the Tara River, well-known for its outstanding beauty. The last part of the Tara River canyon has the biggest and most attractive cascades and rapids. You will see beautiful landscapes and experience more than 50 exciting cascades.
Definitely, this is a place that should be visited if you are looking to enjoy nature with activities where everything feels like an adventure, taste delicious organic foods and have fun. Besides attractive cascades and rapids, also you can see Europe’s shortest river and largest water spring Ljutica as well as the impressive Đurđevića Tara Bridge. This amazing rafting through the fabulous canyon will delight you!
Also, there is a slight chance to encounter wildlife along the slopes of the canyon-like chamois, bears, wolves, and deer that live within the surrounding forests. Moreover, you can also uncover huchen, trout, grayling, and carp in Tara’s water. Likewise, don’t be surprised to see the chamois or wolves climb up the slopes.
On this fantastic rafting adventure, you will get to experience:
We’ll meet at 10:00 in a parking lot behind the “Motel Tara MB” on the Đurđevića Tara Bridge, or by agreement for a “welcome meeting”. Thereafter, visit the bridge and transport to Šljivansko starting point for rafting. Preparation for safe rafting ride that includes full rafting equipment. Each raft has a waterproof bag where you can store your small rucksacks and mobile phones. The 1nd-day ride toward Radovan Luka is near 25 km and lasts 5-6 hours. After a short break at Ljutica falls, the ride on the rapids right under famous Djurdjevića Tara Bridge, before lunch at the Žugića Luka. You will enjoy a delicious lunch with the specialities of the local cuisine. If you are vegetarians or vegans, just when booking, please inform. After lunch rafting continues to Radovan Luka, through Bijele ploče (White plates) cascades. You will pass Mušo’s vrela (Mušo’s springs) where the canyon is deepest and past the Strait Lazin Kamen (Lazin stone) the point where the river is tight (only 4 m) with very deep water before we reach Radovan Luka endpoint for today’s rafting, a free time, dinner and overnight in the tent (optionaly hotel with extra charge).
Included activities:
• Rafting Šljivansko – Radovan Luka
• Visit Đurđevića Tara Bridge
Optional activities:
• Extreme Zipline – Canyon Tara – 40 € (advance booking only)
Accommodation & Meals:
• Accommodation: Radovan Luka
Accommodation on HB basis in a double room at the chalet
• Meals: Without breakfast. Lunch and dinner included in rafting tour. (Drinks not included)
After breakfast, our 2nd-day rafting ride continues to Šćepan Polje, at least 5-6 hrs and about 35 km. The ride begins with Djurašica, Gradina and Tepački cascade towards the Bajlovića sige waterfall, which together with the cave which contains a lake on two levels is considered to be the most beautiful part of the Tara River canyon. This is also the place that begins the deepest part of the canyon, 1300 m deep. After a short break from the Bajlovića sige rafting continue to the Brštanovica cascades and rafting camp for a short break. After the break, most attractive rapids on Tara, where we will enjoy the idyllic landscape with adrenalin rafting over 20 exciting rapids and several waterfalls, like Pećine (The caves) and Borovi (pinery), Varda, Ćelije (Cells), cascades Vernovića (Upper and Lower) which are the largest slope in the abundance of rapids. Stop with short breaks on the most beautiful rapids and waterfalls. Rafting endpoint Šćepan Polje, where we will change clothes, as have delicious lunch. The return ride takes about two hours through spectacular scenery.
Included activities:
• Rafting Brštanovica – Šćepan Polje
• The return journey to Đurđevića Tara Bridge
Optional activities:
• Without planned optional activities today (Only on request)
Accommodation & Meals:
• Accommodation: Without accommodation today
• Meals: Buffet breakfast at the camp. Lunch included in rafting tour. (Drinks not included)
We hope you had an unforgettable experience and you are welcome again.
Doviđenja! Goodbye!
Please, come at least 10 minutes before the welcome meeting and departing time-based on the itinerary or by the agreement. Also, look closely at your voucher or our website beforehand for the correct meeting point location and time. We can’t accept a late departure request.
• Starts on: In a parking lot behind the “Motel Tara MB” on the Đurđevića Tara Bridge.
• Ends on: In a parking lot behind the “Motel Tara MB” on the Đurđevića Tara Bridge.
Your guide also can give you more information about the activity and any other information you want when you are on the spot.
About hotel guests: According to the planned program for Pick-Up and Drop-Off locations and times. If agreed to Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service from the hotel, then a boarding location will be parking outside the hotel or in front of the hotel at the agreed time specified in the voucher, or by agreement.
About other guests: If you come on your own, in your own car or bus, you‘ll be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the welcome meeting and departure. Please, check our website or travel agency beforehand for the correct locations and times.
– If you can’t find transportation to get to us, we will be happy to organize transportation (dependent on availability).
NOTE: If you don’t confirm your booking within the stipulated period, your booking will be cancelled automatically. In that case, a new booking must be made, but then we don’t guarantee availability.
• Bookings that are made online can be confirmed using My Account. My Account includes all information, you’ll be able to track the confirmation, track your payment status, meeting point location and you can also rate the activity after you finished it.
Note: Bookings made by phone cannot be checked from My Account.
Change:
All changes are subject to availability and a price increase or equivalent administrative charge imposed during the booking process.
Montenegro Adventure also reserves the right not to offer a change of the activity if the ordered activity differs too much from the booked at the first opportunity. Changes made less than 7 days before the scheduled departure time are not allowed unless the providers or destination requires otherwise.
Cancellation Policy:
The passenger is entitled to cancel the activity and is required to inform the organizer. Cancellation can be made directly on the website, or in writing including cancellation by e-mail: booking@montenegroadventure.travel. The date of the written cancellation is the basis for calculating the fee, according to the law of the Organizer, expressed as a percentage of the total price, if the program is not otherwise stated, as follows:
Note: If activity is missed due to delays or missing arrival, refunds will not be issued.
We advise all clients to take out a sport or extreme sports insurance.
RELEASE:
It is recommended to book as early as possible to guarantee availability – or at least seven days before departure for an activity.
• Montenegro Adventure keeps the right to change the price if service providers change prices.
Participants & Children:
• Participants in the activity are individuals or small groups.
• Children with parents or guardians must be 2-12 years.
Children under 7 years can’t participate in activities (see below children’s minimum age).
If you are under 18 you will need parental permission, unless you travel in the company of an adult (18 years of age or older).
Children’s minimum age:
Please, be sure to check in the activity program if the child’s age is limited. In most activities we offer, the minimum age for children is 7 years, but we also have activities where the age of the child is not limited.
However, children under 7 years (0-6 years) cannot do all the activities, and parents must always supervise them. If there is a possibility, we can arrange childcare if parents want to leave their younger children to stay with our staff.
The minimum age for Rafting, Canyoning, Walking or Trekking – child older than 7 years. Paragliding, Horseback riding and Quad (ATV) would be 10 years. The minimum age for Kayak, SUP and Rock Climbing is 12 years.
NOTE! In a small rucksack just take basic personal items, a towel and some clothes needed for a night in the camp.
• Season: All year, but usually from May to November
• Start point: Šljivansko (ll logor) – 638 masl
• Finish point: Šcepan Polje – 433 masl
• Height difference: About 205 meters
• Ride length: About 60 km – Total tour length about 150 km
• River’s classification: 2-5 level on this part of the river
• Difficulty: Easy/Medium difficult route
• Duration: Ride about 11 hours, full tour two days
• Dangers: No
• Code: FDA – RSSP – 001 – MA
Currency: Euro (€)
Gratuity (Tip, Bakhshish): Your Montenegro Adventure crew never expect to tip themselves and will not request any. However, if you are pleased with our staff who have served you, and you still want to give tip, our staff will appreciate it and be grateful for your gesture.
Clothes: Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the activity. A hat or cap, sunscreen, and appropriate sun protection clothing is required during warmer months. A small umbrella or raincoat for rain will be useful in case of light rain. Bring a swimsuit, underwear as a reserve if you get wet, and preferably a towel. The weather in the mountains of Montenegro can be very unpredictable (warmer clothing for months other than summer). Please prepare for various weather conditions.
Price policy*: The price of the activity/ tour is based per person (and by age)
*Our price policy: for adults is (12+), children from 2-12 (who have not reached the full 12 years), and infants (baby) 0-23 months (child) who have not reached the full 2 years.
– Adults is always from 12 years (excluding separate activities or day-tours).
– Children aged 2-12: for activities or day-tours, different discounts are depending on the program and the other included things in the price, and most often it is 10-15 %.
*For some activities such as kayaking, paragliding, etc. there is no discount for children 2-12 years, and most of our activities are for children from 7 years. Example: The age limits for practising ie canyoning – the lower limit is about 8 years, depending on the constitution of the child.
– Children from 0-23 months: Child/Baby- It is not recommended that they participate in this activity/tour.
Currency: Euro (€)
Prices:
More prices with various participants based on the different packages – see Booking Form prices