Tara River Canyon by Canoe
- 4 days
- Northern Montenegro
- Beginner
- 3 - 8
- Apr - 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 canoe, camp on sandy river banks under the stars, and discover the amazing wildlife that thrives in this rugged landscape.
On the first night, you’ll stay at Camp Grab, a beautiful campsite located on the river bank. For the next two nights, you’ll experience the true wilderness of the canyon by wild camping deep in its heart. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious cooked dinner 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 ME, 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 the wild camping can be substituted for accommodation if requested. However, we highly recommend the full experience of watching the fireflies glowing around the camp at night.
Highlights
- Canoe 50km on the Tara River, one of the world’s most beautiful canyons
- Entirely self-supported trip
- 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 canoeing adventure
- National park permits
- Experienced bilingual local guide/s
- 3 nights’ camping
- Food – dinner at Camp Grab, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners in the canyon and paddling snacks on the go for lunch each day
- Transport to and from Camp Grab
- Sleeping bag and mat
- 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 Camp Grab, on the river near the Bosnian border. Depending on where you land, Camp Grab is approximately a 3 hour drive from Podgorica or a 4 hour drive from Tivat. Overnight stay at the camp is in a tent, with showers, toilets, electricity, restaurant and bar facilities available. A traditional cooked dinner served at the restaurant is included on the first night’s stay.
In the morning, we will make our way to our adventure’s starting point near Žabljak. The canoeing will take you on a three-day, self-supported tour (meaning we take all our provisions with us) 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 the wild camping beach where we will set up camp and relax for the rest of the day.
Wild camping in the canyon provides access to the remotest and least frequented sections of the river and the kanyon with an epic backdrop and breathtaking views. These areas feature untouched wilderness and on most trips we sight big game wildlife, including the chamois, deer, or if extremely lucky, wolves or bears.
We will depart in the morning for a 3-hour canoe journey to the second wild camping location 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 canoe journey for you to stretch your legs and enjoy some waterfalls.
We will pack up the camp in the morning and set off on a 3-hour canoeing trip to camp Grab, our final stop along the river. We generally arrive in the early afternoon, giving you enough time to depart and reach your next destination in the evening.
If you are staying longer in Montenegro you can always join us on another adventure 😊
