The Definitive Journey Through Europe’s Deepest Canyon
This is not a day trip. This is a true expedition, a multi-day descent through the entire navigable length of the Tara River Canyon. You will journey 100 kilometers from the quiet, pristine headwaters in Montenegro deep into the heart of the canyon, culminating in the thrilling, rapid-filled sections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is the Tara as few ever see it.
Forget the crowds and the single-day routes. Your adventure includes sleeping under the stars at a remote campsite deep within the canyon itself, miles from any road. You will experience the profound silence, the towering cliffs, and the untouched nature of a UNESCO World Heritage site in its entirety. Led by our most experienced expedition skippers, this is the ultimate challenge for true adventurers who want to claim they have conquered the Grand Canyon of Europe.
The Challenge: What to Expect
This is an advanced, multi-day expedition that requires good physical condition and a resilient spirit for adventure. While you will be led by expert guides, you should be prepared for long days of paddling, variable weather conditions, and rustic camping inside the canyon. Prior rafting experience is highly recommended to fully enjoy the challenge.
Your expedition will include:
- Paddling the full 100km of the Tara River, from calm upper sections to powerful lower rapids.
- An overnight stay at a wilderness campsite deep inside the canyon.
- A fully supported trip, with guides managing all logistics and cooking.
- The ultimate test of endurance and teamwork in a spectacular setting.
What We Provide
This is an all-inclusive expedition. We provide everything you need from the moment you start until you finish.
- For Accommodation: 2-3 nights accommodation, including a night of camping in the canyon and nights in bungalows at the main rafting camp.
- For Rafting: Full expedition-grade whitewater gear, including a helmet, buoyancy aid, paddle, and full neoprene wetsuit with boots.
- For Dining: All meals throughout the expedition, from dinner on day 1 to lunch on the final day, often cooked over an open fire.
Included & Excluded
Included
- 2-3 nights' accommodation as per the itinerary.
- All meals during the expedition.
- An expert, licensed expedition skipper.
- All necessary rafting and camping equipment.
- All transport required for the expedition, including safari transport to the start point.
- All rafting taxes and national park entrance fees.
Excluded
- Transport to the main rafting camp near Foča.
- Drinks at the camp bar.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Gratuities for your guides and camp staff.
Tour Plan: A Step-by-Step Journey
Your Tara Canyon Expedition Itinerary
Arrive at the main rafting camp in the afternoon. Check into your bungalow and meet your expedition leader and fellow adventurers. You will have a detailed briefing about the journey ahead, followed by a hearty dinner and a relaxing evening.
After an early breakfast, a scenic off-road safari takes you across the border into Montenegro to the expedition's starting point. Today you will paddle the upper, calmer sections of the Tara, soaking in the pristine nature of Durmitor National Park. In the late afternoon, we will make camp at a remote spot inside the canyon for a night under the stars.
Wake up to the incredible sights and sounds of the canyon. After a campfire breakfast, we get back on the water to tackle the most dramatic and rapid-filled sections of the river. This is a full day of world-class whitewater action. Your journey ends in the afternoon as we arrive back at the main rafting camp for a well-deserved hot shower and a celebratory farewell dinner.
Enjoy a final, leisurely breakfast at the camp, sharing stories and photos with your new friends before your expedition officially concludes.