Canyoning Skurda River in Kotor: Rappel waterfalls, jump pools

Three hours of rappelling, jumping and climbing through a hidden canyon above Kotor

Canyoning Skurda River is a guided activity in Kotor where you hike from Old Town to a hidden canyon and spend three hours rappelling down waterfalls up to 25 meters, jumping into pools and navigating rocky obstacles. The canyon runs year-round. Summer means lower water and light clothes, while winter brings bigger waterfalls and a provided neoprene suit. Minimum age is 13, and a high level of physical fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Canyoning adventure in Kotor

• Hike 1 hour to canyon start
• Adjust equipment and prepare
• Explore canyon with cliffs and waterfalls
• Cross slippery rocks and jump pools
• Rappel down rope
• Finish canyon behind Kotor old town

The experience

Three hours in the canyon means you start with a one-hour hike from behind Kotor's old town walls, climbing toward the canyon entrance. The operator adjusts your equipment and briefs you before you drop in. What follows is a sequence of challenges: rappelling down rock faces, jumping from ledges into pools, crossing slippery stones, and working your way through the narrow passage. Waterfalls reach up to 25 meters, and the canyon walls shape themselves into formations that only exist here.

The water changes the experience depending on season. In summer, pools hold still water that stays warm enough for light clothes. In winter and spring, waterfalls run heavy and you wear a neoprene suit the operator provides. Either way, you get a helmet, dry bag, rappelling equipment and a guide who speaks English and knows every move. Bottled water and snacks come with you.

The canyon ends just behind Kotor's old town, so you finish where you started. The operator includes photos and video of the day, and public transportation runs nearby if you need it to reach the starting point.

What’s included

• Canyoning guide who speaks English.
• helmet, dry bag and rappelling equipment.
• neoprene suit in winter and spring.
• bottled water and snacks.
• photos and video of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 Jan 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 55 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Physically demandingPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Attraction Montenegro Tour

Is this one for you?The canyon starts and ends at Old Town Kotor, so you don't need a car or a separate transfer: walk from your accommodation in town and start the hike from the walls. The three-hour canyon itself fits a half-day schedule, leaving the rest of the day free for the bay.

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Top questions

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's the hike like before the canyoning starts?

The hike takes about an hour and climbs from Old Town Kotor to the canyon entrance. It's the approach that gets you to the starting position where the guide fits your equipment and prepares you for the canyon itself.

How big are the waterfalls in Skurda Canyon?

Waterfalls in the canyon reach up to 25 meters. The size and flow depend on the season: summer brings lower water and smaller falls, while winter and spring run heavier with bigger cascades to rappel.

What do I need to wear, and does the operator provide gear?

In summer, light clothes work because the water stays warm in the pools. In winter and spring, the operator provides a neoprene suit. A helmet, dry bag and all rappelling equipment are included for every person.

Can I do this without a car if I'm staying in Kotor?

The canyon starts and ends just behind Kotor's old town walls, so you can walk from the town center. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them to reach the starting point.

What's the minimum age for canyoning Skurda River?

The minimum age is 13. The operator requires a high level of physical fitness, and the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.