Škurda Canyon canyoneering near Kotor: Rappel 20m descents

Rappel down Škurda Canyon's waterfalls above Kotor

Škurda Canyon canyoneering near Kotor is a 90-minute rappelling activity through a canyon above the Old Town, where you descend over multiple 20-meter waterfalls using ropes and harnesses. Guides are members of Montenegro's Mountain Rescue Service with experience on peaks including Everest and Denali. Equipment, neoprene suit, helmet and insurance are included. Pickup is arranged, and the guide speaks English.

The experience

Škurda Canyon starts from the Austro-Hungarian dam and drops through a series of descents, each over 20 meters, ending at the walls of the Old Town near the city water supply. The 90-minute route covers the last third of the canyon, the most dramatic section, where you rappel down successive waterfalls using ropes, harnesses and the technical setup your guide provides. The canyon is extremely beautiful, with rock walls and water throughout.

Your guides are members of the Mountain Rescue Service of Montenegro, trained alpinists and rescuers in fast water who have led expeditions to the Alps, Andes, Denali, Caucasus and Himalayas. They know the canyon intimately and manage the rope systems and your descent. You wear a neoprene suit, neoprene socks and helmet for the water and rock. All equipment is supplied. Insurance is included in the booking.

Pickup is arranged from your hotel or a meeting point in Kotor. The activity requires at least moderate physical fitness and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health. Participants must be at least 18 years old. A CD with photos and videos from the descent is included.

What’s included

• Neoprene suit and socks.
• helmet and rappelling harness.
• all ropes and technical equipment.
• guide from Montenegro's Mountain Rescue Service.
• insurance.
• CD with photos and videos.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

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 2 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 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 11 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Montenegro Adrenaline Hunter

Is this one for you?The 90-minute duration fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your whole day in Kotor, though the intensity and physical demands mean you'll want rest afterward. This is a technical rappelling activity, not a scenic walk, so it suits travelers comfortable descending on ropes over waterfalls with professional instruction.

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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 does Škurda Canyon look like when you get there?

Škurda Canyon is a series of rock walls and waterfalls above Kotor, with descents of over 20 meters each. The canyon ends at the walls of the Old Town, so you finish near the city center rather than deep in wilderness.

Do I need canyoneering experience to rappel Škurda Canyon?

No prior canyoneering experience is required. Your guide from the Mountain Rescue Service sets up the ropes and harnesses and manages each rappel. You follow their instruction. Moderate physical fitness is necessary.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with heights or rappelling?

Škurda Canyon is a rappelling activity, so descending on ropes over waterfalls is the core of it. If heights or rappelling are concerns, this activity may not be the right fit. Discuss any worries with the operator before booking.

How long does the whole experience take, including pickup?

The canyon descent itself is 90 minutes. Pickup from your hotel or a Kotor meeting point is included, so add travel time to and from the canyon depending on where you start.

What's included in the booking?

Equipment, neoprene suit, neoprene socks, helmet, guide escort, insurance and a CD with photos and videos are all included. You bring only yourself and wear what the guide provides.