The Canyon Awakens After Dark
When the sun sets over Banja Luka, the Vrbas River Canyon transforms. This is your chance to experience a world-class rafting course in a way few ever will: by night. Under a canopy of stars, your raft glides into the darkness, guided by the light of powerful headlamps that make the emerald water glow from below. The canyon walls, familiar by day, become towering, mysterious silhouettes.
This is a truly unique sensory adventure. The sounds of the river are amplified, the thrill of the rapids is intensified, and the feeling of being in a wild, illuminated world just minutes from the city is unforgettable. Night rafting is the signature adventure of Banja Luka, an incredible and surreal experience that cannot be found anywhere else in Europe.
The Challenge: What to Expect
While the course features the same fun Class III rapids as the day trip, the darkness adds a completely new and exciting dimension to the challenge. Your focus sharpens, your reliance on teamwork increases, and your senses come alive. This tour is perfect for those who have rafted before and want a new thrill, or for adventurous first-timers seeking a truly unique story to tell.
Your adventure will include:
- Navigating the Vrbas canyon under the stars.
- A comprehensive safety briefing focused on night-time conditions.
- The unique experience of seeing the river illuminated by special lighting.
- A thrilling and atmospheric descent unlike any other rafting trip.
What We Provide
Safety is paramount, especially at night. We provide all standard professional gear, plus specialized equipment for this unique descent.
- For Rafting: Full whitewater equipment, including a helmet, buoyancy aid, paddle, and a neoprene suit with boots.
- For Lighting: Powerful, waterproof headlamps and other lighting to illuminate the raft and the path ahead.
- For Guiding: A professional, licensed skipper with extensive experience in night-time navigation on the Vrbas.
Included & Excluded
Included
- A professional and licensed river skipper.
- All necessary rafting equipment and safety gear.
- All specialized lighting equipment.
- Transport from the meeting point to the river and back.
Excluded
- Transport to the rafting club/meeting point in Banja Luka.
- Meals, drinks, souvenirs, and photos.
- Potential surcharge for lighting equipment (must be confirmed with provider at time of booking).
- Gratuities for your skipper.
Tour Plan: A Step-by-Step Journey
Your Vrbas Night Expedition Itinerary
This adventure begins as the day ends.
Your trip starts at the designated rafting club in the early evening. You will meet your skipper, who will brief you on the unique aspects of a night descent.
You will get fitted into your full rafting gear and receive your special lighting equipment. Your skipper will give a thorough safety talk, emphasizing communication and commands in the dark.
A short transport takes you upstream. As dusk settles, you will launch your raft, turn on your lights, and begin your descent into the glowing, dark canyon.
For the next couple of hours, you will experience the thrill of the Vrbas rapids in a completely new way. The focused beams of light on the water create a fast-paced and immersive experience as you paddle together through the night.
Your rafting trip ends back at the club, where you can change into dry clothes and share the stories of your unique adventure under the night sky.