Rafting the Tara River in Zabljak: Rapids and lunch included

Navigate whitewater rapids on the Tara River with a guide steering the pace

Rafting on the Tara River near Zabljak pairs a live English-speaking guide with a choice of a shorter 2-hour run or a longer 5-hour route that ends with lunch. The activity includes all safety equipment, neoprene suits and canyoning boots. Hotel pickup is included. A short walk leads to the boat, then the rafting begins through rapids and calmer stretches. Children from age 4 can join.

The experience

The rafting starts with a minute's walk along the mountainous road to reach the boat. Once on the water, you navigate the Tara River through its rapids, with the guide controlling the pace and the group staying together. All necessary safety gear comes with you: helmet, life jacket, paddle, neoprene suit and canyoning boots. The guide is live and speaks English, so instructions and safety briefing happen in real time on the water.

Two variants let you choose the commitment. The shorter run takes 2 hours and covers the core rapids and river sections. The longer option stretches to 5 hours and includes lunch once you're back on shore, giving you time to cover more distance and calmer stretches between the faster sections. Hotel pickup is included with both, so you don't arrange transport separately.

What’s included

• Neoprene suit.
• canyoning boots.
• helmet.
• life jacket.
• paddle.
• all safety equipment.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.
• lunch on the 5-hour variant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:00

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Montenegro Extreme

Is this one for you?The 5-hour route demands sustained effort on the water with rapids and paddling, so it suits travelers with moderate fitness who want a full morning or afternoon on the river. The 2-hour option covers the core rapids in less time if you're fitting rafting around other plans in Zabljak.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 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.

How difficult is the Tara River rafting if I've never done it before?

The Tara River rafting is designed for guests with at least moderate physical fitness. The guide leads the group through the rapids and controls the pace, so first-timers with reasonable fitness can join. Children from age 4 are welcome, which signals that the activity scales across experience levels.

What's included in the rafting package?

The package includes all safety equipment (helmet, life jacket, paddle), a neoprene suit and canyoning boots, a live English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup. On the 5-hour variant, lunch is also included once the rafting is finished.

Is there a shorter option if I don't have a full day?

Yes, a 2-hour variant covers the main rapids and river sections without the longer stretches and lunch. The 5-hour option gives you more distance on the water and a meal afterward.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the river?

Hotel pickup is included, so you don't need to arrange transport. A short walk from the pickup point leads to the boat where the rafting begins.