RETURN TO THE NATURE: CANOE EXPEDITION
What is it about?
We pack everything we need and carry with us, and we leave our phones waiting for us in civilization.
Books are desirable.
We will spend one day visiting the Durmitor plateau with Zabljak, Black Lake and other sights.
We will ride along the famous Durmitor ring, ride horses on Trsa, enjoy local specialties and swim in the Black Lake at 1428m above sea level.
It's not for everyone.
But anyone can come!
If you are used to comfort, a warm shower every morning and every evening, comfortable mattresses and pillows without which you cannot sleep – this will probably be too much for you.
On the other hand, if you’re a little freer and ready to step out of your comfort zone, you don’t need any other prerequisites.
When it comes to paddling and canoeing, at low water levels at this time of year, complete amateurs can do it.
Of course, before any trip to the river with our guides, you will go through a basic paddling course that will be quite enough for this exhibition.
What is needed?
You also get basic equipment for survival in nature: a knife, flint, a match, a flashlight, a water canister.
We will also provide full food and drinks during this adventure, every meal and all drinks are included in the price.
What does this program look like?
FIRST DAY
Arrival at the campsite, check-in
All our guests have secured parking for their vehicles and free use of the pool during their stay at the campsite.
A WiFi signal is available in every corner of the campsite.
Our staff will be waiting for you at the reception, who will show you the accommodation and guide you in all the details of the program and will be at your disposal 24 hours a day. This program includes sleeping in our COMFORT rooms with private bathrooms. If you come earlier, you can use the time to enjoy the pool and the restaurant.
Dinner, socializing, presentation of the expedition
The guides will also share with you all the necessary equipment that you will receive from us that you will carry with you during the expedition, and teach you how to pack as economically as possible for this trip.
SECOND DAY
Morning, breakfast
Durmitor, Žabljak, Black Lake... Montenegrin Dolomites
After breakfast, we pack our already prepared things in the car and set off on a journey! Today is scheduled for a tour of Durmitor and Žabljak, horse riding on Trsa, a tour and enjoyment on the Black Lake (1428 m above sea level) where it is possible to swim, rent kayaks or small boats and sail on the lake. An educational walk around the lake and a tour of Tito’s cave in the immediate vicinity are planned.
I also plan to visit numerous viewpoints and landmarks on the massifs of Piva Mountain, Zabljak and the Tara Canyon.
If you wish, we can also organize hiking to Bobotov kuk and Škrčka jezera, but know that this requires good physical fitness and additional time planning. During the day, there will be a few short recreational hiking tours on the Durmitor plateau.
Lunch was organized in one of the beautiful ethnic restaurants on Žabljak during the trip.
In the evening, we arrive at the rural household La Nostra Casa in Zabljak, where the hosts will wait for us with a traditional Montenegrin dinner and homemade wine.
Dinner and a second night are planned here.
THIRD DAY
Canoe expedition, Šljivansko - Radovan Luka
To begin with, with a guide, you will go through the basic instructions for paddling and behavior on the river in order to have the safest possible descent, and after that we will go down Tara. After a few kilometers, we come across the river Ljutica, which flows into the Tara from the left side, and which is said to be the shortest and strongest river in Europe. It springs literally from the rock under a strong and large stream and thunderously ends its course in Tara after a few tens of meters.
Not long after, we pass under the imposing bridge on Đurđevića Tari, which we have just crossed, but this time we look at it from a different perspective.
A few kilometers after that, at Žugić port, we come to a point of no return, i.e. to the very entrance to the canyon where all contact with civilization ends.
This is followed by easy rapids and encounters with numerous springs, waterfalls and springs, the most famous of which are the Black and White Springs located on the right side of the river. We will also pass through Lazov kamen, the place is the canyon of Tara the narrowest, only 3m, and where the river is deepest. During the descent down the river, we will also take a short break for a meal.
Our goal is to cross about twenty kilometers by water on the first day on the river and make the first camp in the immediate vicinity of the Radovan port, but still far enough from it.
There is a motel on Radovan Harbor, which can serve as a security exit point in case of some unforeseen circumstances.
The first night in nature, setting up camp




FOURTH DAY
Canoe expedition, Radovan Luka - Brštanovica
We will make the most of the morning for enjoyment and breakfast, after which we pack up our temporary camp and move on our way. On this day we pass through the deepest part of the canyon and there are already serious beeches waiting for us under the village called Tepca, and then the continuation of natural wonders in the canyon. This day we will spend most of our time on the river because we will spend most of our time on interesting places along the way.
The highlight of the day will be a visit to Bajlović’s dripstones, beautiful waterfalls that fall into Tara from a height of some 30m on the right side of Tara, making unrealistically beautiful walls of water along the way. The waterfalls are huge and all together they are about fifty meters long.
What is especially interesting, will be the opportunity to pass behind those walls of water and enter a completely different world of nature.
We will also go on an easy hiking tour above the waterfall, following the stream from which they are formed that will take us to a cave where there is a lake. It sounds unreal, but it really is! And the cave hides some of its secrets that we will reveal to you on the spot. After visiting the waterfall on Bajlovića dripstones, we continue on and on one of the beautiful beaches we will take a break for lunch in the authentic ambience of the canyon. Furthermore, we come across the collision of two canyons, i.e. the place where the canyon of the small river Sušica flows into the canyon of Tara, as well as countless beautiful beaches and waterfalls along the way. At the very end of the trip for that day, we will visit another dripstone with an extremely high waterfall that is hidden in the forest, just a few minutes walk from the river.












A second night in nature, making a camp
Our guides often like to say that they are in fact cooks who use boats only as a means of transport to get to work 🙂 They will take care of the food tonight and with these delicacies we will enter the night.



FIFTH DAY
Canoe expedition, Brštanovica - Bastasi
This is also the most popular destination for rafting, so it is possible that during the descent we will meet other rafters on the river, even though it is October. During this day we take a couple of breaks to rest and take pictures and in the afternoon we arrive at our campsite, from where we set off on this trip.
Return to civilization
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HOW MUCH DOES IT ALL COST?
The program is ALL INCLUSIVE.
It lasts a total of 5 days, i.e. 4 nights.
As part of the program, accommodation is provided in our rafting center and on Žabljak, all food (all meals) is included, all drinks, a panoramic tour of Durmitor, Žabljak and the Black Lake, with horse riding on Trsa.
The program also includes a three-day “self-supported” canoe expedition through the entire Tara Canyon, with all food and drinks included in the program.
Transport from our camp to the starting point and zipline to Đurđevića Tari is covered.
We also cover the cost of insurance and all taxes by NP Durmitor.
At the end of the program , you will receive photos and videos from us throughout your stay, a professionally edited vlog from the trip, as well as a small set of personal equipment for survival in nature.
The program runs from 10th to 13th October 2024.
The minimum number of participants is 4 and the maximum is 10.
All you have to do is come and bring some warmer clothes.
And to row, of course, 🙂
Arrangement price per person: 600€
EXTRA FREE NIGHT
If you are too tired to travel back home after this expedition, we invite you to stay with us for one more night with dinner and breakfast completely free of charge and to rest properly before returning home.
If you are interested in something, feel free to write to us at: +387 66 640 882
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IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
In order to successfully and safely book your program, it is necessary to make an advance payment in the amount of 50% of the total price of the program.
In the event of cancellation, we will not refund advance payments.
The paid arrangement can be used during the current season at a different time, if the cancellation is announced at least 15 days before the date of arrival.
If the arrangement is cancelled:
- 15-5 days before the announced arrival, 30% of the total amount will be charged,
- 4-1 days before the announced arrival, 50% of the total amount will be charged,
- 1 day before the announced arrival as well as without arrival, 100% will be charged.
It is not allowed to bring food or drinks into the campsite, especially in areas intended to accommodate the rest of the guests.
It is strictly forbidden to bring Bluetooth speakers or any other speakers into the campsite, especially in areas intended for accommodation and relaxation of guests.
Drinking alcohol before and during the rafting is not allowed.
Passengers who are under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed to go rafting.