Discover Montenegro from a whole new perspective—on the water. Packrafting offers a unique way to explore wild rivers, deep canyons, and untouched landscapes. Here’s why it’s one of the most exciting adventures in the Balkans today. … Read More
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Sólveig Anna Þ2024-10-23 A-Mazing! 🤩 Amazing summers in Montenegro! 🤩 Went this summer with my teenage son on an epic tailor-made trip: a mountain hike in the Accursed Mountains and packrafting on the Tara River, with gorgeous wild camping sites in both places (we're starry skies and zero light pollution!). This is my second time joining a trip with Balkan Expeditions; I was so happy with my 2023 solo trip in Montenegro with Gigo, that I didn't have to think twice about who to contact for making this summer something special too (with focus on my son). My main hope was being in amazing surroundings with few tourists, as well as being as authentic & local as possible, and BE definitely knows all the best secret spots! We felt we were alone in this beautiful landscape, and that's not something that is a given. Dinner and breakfast while on the river made by a local family was also top-notch, and just added to the authenticity. Our guides (Martin, Lovre & Mirko) went out of their way and made sure everything was taken care of and that we were happy - amazing persons! Also, it was epecially good that the initary was changed last-minute because of an incoming storm, and the chosen route was probably even more perfect! 🙏All in all an amazing trip, and definitely recommend 100%. Will come back! (But probably not 3 years in a row 😂)Rob S2024-09-11 Just Brilliant from start to finish. I joined a couple of friends who had already booked a trip to pack raft down the Tara river, so I had little to no idea what to expect. From when we first met the guys it was plain sailing, super easy, clear instructions and felt very safe at all times. Very easy to get along with and they all looked after you along the way. The last day of rafting through rapids has to be a highlight. Thanks again guys for a great trip.Rory K2024-06-07 What a time! My and my friends all had the time of our life kayaking with Ivan, Mirko and Gigo! Not only did they organise a brilliant time for us but they are extremely warm and pleasant people with an infectious positive energy!Eoin M2024-06-05 Incredible Wild Camping and Rafting Experience I took part in the 4-day white water rafting and wild camping trip along the stunning Tara River with a group of 9 friends. It was easily one of the best experiences I've ever had! The rafting was exhilarating, but under the guidance of Gigo, Mirko and Ivan (who know the river inside out) we were always at ease. It was particularly rewarding to see our own improvements on the water each day as we navigated more challenging rapids. Outside of the rapids, we really enjoyed the calmer stretches of water surrounded by waterfalls, natural springs and beautiful forestry. The trip brought such a welcome change as we left behind phones and work to really immerse ourselves in the beautiful National Park. It was great to spend time camping in the evening with our guides Gigo, Mirko, Ivan, Bojan and Mia whose passion, knowledge and love for everything outdoors was truly infectious. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this trip to anyone looking for a sense of adventure in an amazing natural environment.Aidan L2024-06-03 Tara River packrafting & wild camping I had one of the best adventures of my life with Gigo and Balkan Expeditions on the packrafting & wild camping expedition down the beautiful Tara river. The scenery is breathtaking - crystal clear water, verdant forests, waterfalls, caves, majestic canyons. It was mentally restoring to drift along in sunshine where the only sounds were running water and birdsong. Then navigating the occasional rapids was exhilarating and always entertaining as at least one of of our group of nine usually capsized.But we always knew we were in safe hands, as the experience of Gigo and his team of guides was clearly evident. Gigo was generous with his knowledge of the river, foraging wild plants, fishing, and camping.The guides helped pull us from the water each time and reunited us with our boats - always with a big smile on their face. Shout out to Mirko and Ivan! Thank you guys! After long days on the river it was a massive relief to know the advanced party of guides (thanks also to Bojan & Mia!) had rafted ahead to set up a campsite with tents, chairs, fire burning, and dinner already cooking. The food was really good - plenty of snacks & fresh fruit for lunches & dinner like cheeseburgers, risotto, even a freshly caught fish to try. We always had more than enough.Gigo organised every detail so we didn’t worry about a thing. They provided all equipment including the packrafts, neoprene wetsuits and boots to wear on the rafts, helmets and life jackets for safety. They provided dry bags to store our clothes for the evenings spent camping by the river. They provided tents & camping mats so we only had to bring sleeping bags. They organised our transport from to Durmitor national park and back to Podgorica.The only point to improve would be to make the payment easier for international visitors but I understand they plan to re-establish a UK-based company in the near future which should help with this.Thanks again to Balkan Adventures for a trip we will never forget! Aidan LeaUK, 27andyevita2024-06-03 Amazing tours! Balkan expeditions with the guide Gigo are a super kind and helpful company! I recommend them a 100%, you will love their tours 🙂Arjun K2024-06-02 Amazing pack rafting experience through Tara River Seeing people who love what they do is infectious and the Balkan Expeditions team were 10/10. We went pack rafting with a group of 9 down the Tara River over 3-4 days. It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish.Exhilarating, slightly scary but also safe knowing you’ve got the experts with you. Very impressed by Gigo, Ivan, Mirko and the team. They love what they do and want to share it with clients from around the world. Could not recommend more.Nikos W2024-05-27 Packrafting Montenegro We spend 3 days as a family on a packraft tour paddeling the Tara, Kormanica and Cijevna river. This tour was just spectacular! Wilderness at its best with great clear rivers in a beautiful environment. Very nice and comfortable accommodations. Ivan and Mirko our extremely experienced guides introduced us to the packrafts, did some safety training with us and guided us through all rapids. First day was the Tara river. Approximately 7km adrenaline in a beautiful environment. In the evening we stayed at Camp Grab, had nice dinner and enjoyed some time at the camp fire. The next day we proceeded to Brezna Woodland where we again enjoyed sleeping in a great hut in a quiet wild surrounding. The trip started with a 50 min walk through the woods down to the Kormanika river. An exciting tour down the Kormanika river followed until we reached the lake. A boat was already waiting for us and picked us up. Perfectly organized! Third day paddling was close to Podgorica and was a nice finish after 3 great days. Thanks a lot to Ivan, Mirko and Gigo for showing us the secret and wild beauty of Montenegro! We will definitely come back again!Inspire386048201822024-05-13 Tailored, customer focused outdoor business Gigo is very knowledgeable, offers excellent customer service, is punctual, offers tailored trips, gear is in great shape. If it was up to us he would well and truely deserve the Montenegrin business awarded of the year. We hope to come backLaurien2024-05-09 Great experience on the Komarnica river I went on the komarnica packraft tour with Gigo. Amazing experience! The river is a hidden gem in Montenegro. Not very accessible but once you are there, the nature is so wonderful!I never packrafted on a Whitewater river before, but Gigo gave great explanations and safety measures. 100% recommend!