Durmitor Ebike and Packraft

Summary

Balkan Expeditions prides itself on creating unique tours. Here, we pioneer an adventure that combines ebikes and packrafts in one of the most stunning landscapes in the world! It’s the most eco-friendly one too, as ebikes and packrafts are the two only modes of transport that you will use throughout the tour.

This adventure is a circular tour, with Camp Grab as the departure and the end.

You will spend two days cycling up and down Durmitor National Park, through remote villages, forests, mountain plateaus, surrounded by an epic mountain backdrop.

You will follow up the cycle packrafting over 60 km through the world’s second deepest canyon and the least commercial and the most beautiful part of Tara River. The canyon features virtually untouched nature and complete solitude.

Throughout the journey, you will enjoy comforts of accommodation in most spectacular locations, deep in the wilderness.

Join us on this tour and be one of the few privileged to experience Montenegro’s wild beauty in one of the most adventurous and eco-friendly manners!

Itinerary

Transfer from and back to Podgorica Airport of Podgorica area is included in the price. If you need to be picked up from elsewhere, there is an additional cost. We always select accommodation in the logistically most convenient locations. However, if the bookings are made for high season or at short notice, the preferred accommodation, from our itinerary may not be available. In this instance we find the best alternative of a similar standard.

Highlights

  • Unique tour combining e-bikes and packrafts
  • One of the most eco-friendly tours on the market
  • Experience the wonders of Durmitor National Park from two different perspectives
  • e-bike through incredible landscape in solitude
  • Navigating your own packraft along Tara River
  • Accommodation in hand-picked locations
Day 1: Arrival

We will meet at Camp Grab, located on Tara River near the Bosnian Border.

The overnight stay is in a lodge. The camp has a beautiful restaurant serving local cuisine on the river bank. A cooked dinner is included in the first night’s stay.

Day 2: E-bike Durmitor National Park

This adventure is a circular tour, with Camp Grab as the departure and the end.

The adventure begins on our Scott Aspect 930 E ride ebikes, as we ascent from the camp to the top of Tara Canyon. The road we use is a scenic country road, with a mix of tarmac and gravel.

On the first day, we will cycle approximately 65 km, from the camp, through numerous idyllic villages, pine forests, over breath taking mountain plateaus into the heart of Durmitor National Park, continuing along its famed ring road. Half way, we will stop in the village Nedajno, for a well-deserved break and lunch.

From Nedajno, we descent to Sušičko Lake, surrounded by imposing peaks of Durmitor Mountain Range. We then continue along the remaining part of the Durmitor ring road to reach Žabljak, our final destination for the day. In Žabljak, we will spend the night in one of the local guesthouses.

Day 3: E-bike Žabljak to Đurđevića Tara

On the second day, we continue on the ebikes, setting off from Žabljak. Initially, we will cycle around Žabljak, admiring the surrounding mountain range and its glacial lakes.

We will then make our way towards an old road that used to connect Žabljak with another mountain town, Šavnik. The road is now unfrequented, giving us a chance to cycle over an incredible mountain plateau undisturbed. We will cycle past several historic monuments, as well as past two beautiful glacial lakes, Vražje Lake and Riblje Lake.

After a break on the lakes, we continue the cycle towards village Njeguvuđa. From here we join the main road and descent steeply back into the Tara River canyon. Our final stop for the day is Đurđevića Tara Bridge, towering nearly 200 m over the canyon. Here we will spend the night in one of the hotels or guest houses.

On this day, we will cycle around 50 km.

Day 4: Packrafting Tara Canyon 1/3

Packrafting through Tara Canyon is our favourite part of the adventure. It also tends to be the favourite for many of our clients!

We make our morning way to the packrafting starting point, approximately an hour’s drive from Žabljak. The first day’s packrafting is a 23 km journey through the canyon, that will leave you speechless. The canyon features untouched wilderness and on most trips we sight big game wildlife, including chamois, deer, or if extremely lucky, wolves or bears.

The first night in the canyon is spent in Tepca Village, in the locals’ guest accommodation. The village has incredible views of the canyon and the surroundings. Staying here offers an authentic experience, where you’ll witness traditional Montenegrin rural lifestyle, along with its people and food.

Day 5: Packrafting Tara Canyon 2/3

The second packrafting day through the canyon is a 21 km one. It is just as beautiful as the fist day, if not more so. This packrafting day takes us through the deepest part of the canyon along stunning scenery. We make regular stops during the journey, on both days, for you to stretch your legs, have a snack and enjoy waterfalls and caves.

We will spend the night in a lodge in a beautiful camp on the river bank.

Day 6: Packrafting Tara Canyon 3/3

On the last packrafting day we will paddle some of the biggest rapids on the river, a number of class III, with an occasional class IV rapid, along a 16 km section. This will take us all the way to the Bosnian border crossing, concluding our 60 km river journey!

We will get picked up from the border and will be taken back to the nearby Camp Grab, our staring point. The paddling will end in the early afternoon, giving us a chance for a well deserved rest and afternoon drinks at the camp! We will have our farewell dinner in the evening and spend the remaining night in a lodge at the camp.

Day 7: Departure

On the last day, the departure is scheduled after breakfast.

If you are staying longer in Montenegro you can always join us on another adventure 😊

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Durmitor Ebike and Packraft

Multi Activity

1350€ / each

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Read our reviews

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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 back.

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