Canyoning in Hrčavka and Tara rafting
Short description
Canyoning in Hrčavka and Rafting on the Tara - a three-day program in which you will visit the Hrčavka Canyon in Sutjeska National Park and the very next day enjoy rafting on the Tara with your friends and family. More details below.
Package highlights:
Detailed program overview:
Day 1Arrival at our camp
Arrival at the rafting center at a time that suits you. Check-in is from 2 pm. Accommodation in bungalows or rooms. Free time for socializing and getting to know each other. We serve dinner from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. On the first evening the menu is grilled meat. For those who don't like grilled food we also offer goulash. If you are on a special diet or are a vegetarian, vegan… please let us know when booking the package or at the latest when checking in at reception. At weekends, that is on Fridays and Saturdays, we organize live music. Overnight stay.
Day 2Rafting on the Tara
Departure in our off-road vehicles to the Hrčavka canyon. On arrival at the canyon you receive the complete canyoning equipment and, after a brief introduction by the guide, the adventure begins.
Hrčavka is the largest tributary of the Sutjeska River. Its canyon is on the Zelengora mountain, from which it descends and flows into the Sutjeska. Along its entire length it flows through Sutjeska National Park. It rises between the Zelengora mountain ridges: Planika (1,795 m), Ljubina foba (1,815 m), Orlovača (1,960 m) and Kozja strana (2,014 m). The Hrčavka canyon is one of the most beautiful and the last conquered canyon in Europe. Commercial canyoning for visitors was opened only in 2014. After 5-6 hours we leave the canyon.
Changing clothes and return in the off-road vehicles to the rafting center. Dinner follows, socializing by the campfire with music, and an overnight stay.
Day 3Rafting on the Tara from Brštanovica
After breakfast you will be given the equipment needed for rafting. You wear all equipment over your swimsuit or shorts.
The drive from our camp to the rafting starting point takes about an hour.
During the rafting you can expect more than 30 exciting rapids (the best known are Ćelije, Borovi, Varda…) that will take your breath away with their power and speed and give you a real feeling of adventure and adrenaline.
Somewhere around the middle of the descent we will take a break and see who has the courage to pass the "manliness test", that is, to bathe in an icy waterfall whose temperature is barely 5 °C.
You will also have the chance to swim in the Piva River - a river with incredibly clean water. After rafting on the Tara, we continue on the Drina to our center.
After some 2-5 hours, which is how long the descent itself lasts, we arrive at the foot of the rafting center. Returning the equipment and warm water follow, which you will find immensely pleasant after the cold water of the Tara River.
We serve lunch when you return from rafting. For lunch you will have the chance to try homemade veal čorba, a fresh village salad, and as the main course veal under the sač with potatoes. All dishes are prepared on the spot, in our kitchen, from mostly organic ingredients from the nearby villages. For dessert we serve homemade cakes - sour cherry cake, wafers, walnut pies, čupavci…
What the program includes / does not include:
- Stay at the rafting center, 2 nights
- 6 meals in the home-cooking restaurant
- Canyoning, licensed guides and complete equipment
- Rafting, rafting equipment, transport to the rafting starting point, licensed skippers, insurance for all participants during rafting
- All applicable taxes
- Optional trips
- Drinks consumed at the camp
- Personal expenses
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Frequently asked questions and answers:
Am I physically fit for the Hrčavka canyoning tour?
Hrčavka canyoning requires moderate physical fitness and climbing over uneven terrain and rocks. Good general fitness is recommended, but hiking experience is not necessary.
Is Hrčavka canyoning safe?
Safety is a priority on all canyoning tours. Professional guides will equip you with all the necessary equipment and give detailed instructions on safety procedures. However, as with any adventure activity, there is an inherent level of risk.
How many people fit in one raft boat?
Rafting boats are usually designed for 6-8 people, plus the skipper. However, there are also larger boats for groups of up to 12-14 people.
Is it necessary to book in advance for rafting on the Tara?
Yes, during the rafting season (May - October) booking in advance is recommended, especially at weekends and for larger groups.
What is included in the price of rafting?
The price usually includes rafting with a skipper, a wetsuit, transport and insurance. Additional services such as lunch or drinks at the camp are usually charged separately.The price usually includes rafting with a skipper, a wetsuit, transport and insurance. Additional services such as lunch or drinks at the camp are usually charged separately.
Is rafting on the Tara safe?
Rafting is relatively safe if you follow the skipper's instructions and wear the appropriate equipment. However, as with any adventure, there is a certain level of risk.
How do I get to the starting point for rafting on the Tara?
Transport to the rafting starting point is organized by us and is included in the price of your package.
