Kayaking in Mostar: Bunica River with BBQ lunch

Paddle a calm river to its underground source, then eat by the water

Kayak the Bunica River near Mostar on a self-guided paddle where you set the pace, starting with hotel pickup and a 25-minute drive to Cold River Camp. You paddle downstream to the river spring (where the whole Bunica emerges from underground through a deep blue hole at the base of stone cliffs), then return downriver to the camp for grilled lunch on the sandy beach. The 4-hour outing includes a safety briefing, touring kayak, and transportation back to Mostar.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak adventure with BBQ lunch

• Pick up in Mostar
• Drive 25 minutes to Cold River Camp
• Safety briefing and activity overview
• Kayak on calm Bunica river
• Explore river spring and cross rocks
• Relax and enjoy nature views
• Kayak back to Cold River Treehouse camp
• Enjoy BBQ lunch on sandy river beach
• Return to Mostar central location

The experience

You get picked up in Mostar and driven 25 minutes to Cold River Camp on the Bunica, a slow and easy river that lets you explore without a set itinerary. After a safety briefing, you paddle downstream at whatever speed suits you: stopping when something catches your eye, moving on when you're ready. The river's main draw is the spring itself: the whole Bunica emerges from underground after traveling through the mountains, surfacing in a deep blue hole surrounded by steep stone cliffs on three sides. You'll wade out of the kayak into chilly water and cross the rocks to reach it, so bring dry clothes. The spot is quiet enough to just sit and absorb it.

The paddle back downriver is leisurely, with willows lining the banks and summer breeze cooling you as you move. Once you reach the camp, you pull the kayaks onto the sandy beach and eat lunch: grilled chicken and beef, grilled vegetables, salad, local homemade juice, dessert and coffee, with vegan and vegetarian options available. After eating, you're driven back to central Mostar.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return to Mostar.
• 25-minute drive to Cold River Camp.
• safety briefing and touring kayak.
• self-guided paddle on the Bunica River.
• grilled lunch with chicken, beef, vegetables, salad, juice, dessert and coffee.
• vegan and vegetarian options available.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 May 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cold river Kayak rental

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Mostar without a car: pickup and return are included, so you only need to show up at your hotel. The self-guided pace means you explore the river spring and the cliffs at whatever speed feels right, stopping for photos or just sitting in the quiet.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Bunica River spring like when you get there?

The spring is where the entire river emerges from underground after traveling through the mountains for kilometers. It surfaces in a deep blue hole tucked between three stone cliffs, and you'll wade out of your kayak into the chilly water to cross the rocks and reach it: a quiet spot to spend time absorbing the landscape.

Do I need kayaking experience to paddle the Bunica?

No. The Bunica is very safe and easy to paddle, and the activity suits all fitness levels. You'll go through a safety briefing at the camp before you start, and you set your own pace the whole way.

What happens if I'm traveling without a car in Mostar?

Hotel pickup is included, so you're collected from your accommodation and driven to Cold River Camp. After lunch, you're driven back to central Mostar, so you don't need to arrange transport yourself.

Are there any wildlife sightings on the river?

The Bunica is home to birds, and during spring and fall migration you may see great herons moving between Europe and Africa. The river's calm water and tree-lined banks make it a quiet place to spot wildlife as you paddle.

What's included in the lunch at the camp?

Lunch is grilled chicken and beef, grilled vegetables, salad, local homemade juice, dessert and coffee, served on the sandy beach. Vegan and vegetarian options are available if you need them.