A Championship Course Awaits
Just minutes from the vibrant city of Banja Luka lies a natural playground that has hosted World Rafting Championships: the Vrbas River Canyon. This is your chance to paddle the same waters as the pros, navigating a stunning limestone canyon on a river famous for its clear, green water and exciting, consistent rapids.
This adventure is the perfect blend of wild nature and urban convenience. You will feel a world away as you paddle through the canyon’s dramatic scenery, tackling splashy waves and working with your team to conquer the course. It is a compact, high-energy adventure that delivers a full dose of adrenaline and beauty, making it the must-do activity for any visitor to Banja Luka.
The Challenge: What to Expect
The Vrbas offers a fantastic, moderately challenging whitewater experience with a series of fun and splashy Class III rapids. It is the ideal trip for first-time rafters looking for real excitement, as well as for experienced paddlers. The rapids are continuous, keeping the energy high, while our expert local guides ensure a safe and perfectly managed descent from start to finish.
Your adventure will include:
- Paddling a course worthy of international competition.
- A comprehensive safety briefing from a certified Vrbas river guide.
- Non-stop action through a series of fun, splashy rapids.
- A quick and easy escape into stunning nature just outside the city.
What We Provide
We ensure you are equipped with professional gear to keep you safe and comfortable on the river.
- For Rafting: Full whitewater equipment, including a helmet, buoyancy aid (life jacket), paddle, and a neoprene suit with boots appropriate for the season.
- For Guiding: A professional, licensed skipper who knows every wave and eddy of the Vrbas canyon.
Included & Excluded
Included
- A professional and licensed river skipper.
- All necessary rafting equipment and safety gear.
- Transport from the meeting point to the river and back.
- Meal (depending on the specific package chosen).
Excluded
- Transport to the rafting club/meeting point in Banja Luka.
- Drinks, souvenirs, and photos.
- Gratuities for your skipper.
Tour Plan: A Step-by-Step Journey
Your Vrbas Canyon Itinerary
This is an action-packed half-day trip, designed to maximize fun.
Your trip starts at the designated rafting club on the banks of the Vrbas. Here you will meet your skipper and the rest of your group.
You will get fitted into your rafting gear. Before heading to the start, your skipper will give a detailed safety talk and explain the paddling commands you will use on the river.
A short transport takes you upstream to the starting point. After a final check, you will launch your raft and begin your descent into the beautiful Vrbas canyon.
For the next couple of hours, you will paddle as a team, navigating the exciting rapids of the Vrbas. There will be chances to swim, relax, and enjoy the scenery between the waves.
Your rafting trip ends back at the club, where you can change into dry clothes. Depending on your package, a traditional lunch or snack might be waiting for you, providing the perfect end to an exciting adventure.