Tara River Canyon by Packraft
- 4 day
- Northen Montenegro
- Beginner
- 3 - 8
- April - Oct
Summary
Embark on the ultimate wilderness adventure with our four-day tour of the Tara River canyon, one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in the world. Over the course of 50km, you’ll navigate the crystal-clear waters and rapids of the Tara River in your own packraft, camp on sandy river bank under the stars, spend one night in Tepca village and get to know the real village lifestyle, and discover the amazing wildlife that thrives in this rugged landscape.
On the first night, you’ll stay at hotel Zlatni Bor in Zabljak – Durmitor National Park. For the next two nights, you’ll experience the true wilderness of the canyon & camp (or home stay) deep in its heart. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious cooked dinner from the village, with a glass of wine against a stunning backdrop that’s guaranteed to take your breath away.
Our experienced guides will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable journey. With Balkan Expeditions, you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime, so book your adventure now and immerse yourself in the pure beauty of nature.
Itinerary
Depending on your preference camping in campsite can be substituted for accommodation if requested.
Highlights
- Packraft 50km on the Tara River, one of the world’s most beautiful canyons
- Camp on rarely-visited sandy river banks for a true wilderness experience
- Enjoy dinner with a stunning canyon backdrop
- See amazing wildlife with experienced guides for a safe journey
- A fully guided packraft adventure
- National park permits
- Experienced bilingual local guide/s
- 1 night camping
- 1 night in guesthouse in Tepca village
- 1 night in hotel Zlatni Bor
- Food – 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, and paddling snacks on the go for lunch each day
- packraft and necessary gear
- Transport to and from Zabljak
- Sleeping bag and mat (40 euros rental price)
- Flights
- Insurance
- Sleeping bag and mat
- Trainers or sliders
- Appropriate clothing for mountain climate (hot and cold weather)
- Rain jacket
- Sunscreen, sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- A plate/bowl, a cup and a spork
Our meeting point is Zabljak town in the heart of National Park Durmitor. Depending on where you land, Zabljak is approximately a 2:30 hour drive from Podgorica or a 3 hour drive from Tivat. Overnight stay at the camp is in a tent, with showers, toilets, electricity, restaurant and bar facilities available or one of local guesthouses on your request. A traditional cooked dinner served at the restaurant is included on the first night’s stay.
In the morning, after the breakfast , we will make our way to our adventure’s starting point near Žabljak. Approx 30 min ride. The packrafts will take you on a three-day guided tour through the deepest canyon in Europe, along one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. On the first day, there is a three hour-paddle to Radovan Luka where we will finish with paddling and head to a short walk or ride up to Tepca village to village guesthouse with amazing views to the canyon and best local – organic dinner and overnight.
You will get a closer look to the village lifestyle and Montenegrin people, culture and history.
We will depart in the morning, after delicious brekfast, for a 3-hour packrafting journey to the campsite onn Bosnian side of the river, where we will set up camp and relax/swim/explore for the rest of the day. Don’t worry, we make regular stops during the packrafting journey for you to stretch your legs and enjoy some waterfalls, short hikes and discover hidden cave.
We will pack up the camp in the morning and set off on a 3-hour packraft trip to Scepan Polje border crossing, our final stop along the river. We generally arrive in the early afternoon, giving us enough time to take a scenic ride over the mountains back to Zabljak.
If you are staying longer in Montenegro you can always join us on another adventure 😊
