Mokra Gora day trip from Belgrade: Šargan 8 scenic train

Two and a half hours aboard a narrow-gauge train through mountain viewpoints

A full-day tour from Belgrade to Mokra Gora in Western Serbia combines three stops: the House on the Drina, a log cabin built on a river stone; a ride on the Šargan 8 scenic train through mountain scenery; and Mećavnik, the wooden village built by filmmaker Emir Kusturica. The tour departs from your accommodation and returns late in the afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour to Mokra Gora and Šargan 8

• Depart from accommodation in Belgrade
• Drive 2.5 hours to House on the Drina
• Take photos at the river house
• Board Sargan 8 scenic train
• Ride train for 2.5 hours with scenic stops
• Visit Mećavnik (Drvengrad) Wooden City
• Have a meal in Drvengrad
• Return to Belgrade in late afternoon

The experience

The drive from Belgrade takes two and a half hours heading toward Western Serbia. Your first stop is the House on the Drina, an isolated structure made of logs that sits on a river stone. A photo spot that has drawn attention online. You'll spend time here before continuing to the train station, timed to catch the departure of the Šargan 8, a narrow-gauge railway that now runs only for sightseeing. The train operates from April through October. If you travel outside those months, the tour substitutes a visit to Rača Monastery, the oldest in the Tara Mountains, with views of the same landscape.

The train ride lasts almost two and a half hours, with stops at several viewpoints where you can see across Mokra Gora. The narrow gauge and the route itself are what make the views possible: the track winds through terrain a car cannot reach. After you return to the station, the tour heads to Mećavnik, also known as Drvengrad, the wooden village that director Emir Kusturica built during filming of his movie "Life is a Miracle." You'll have a meal there and time to walk the site before the drive back to Belgrade, arriving late in the afternoon.

What’s included

• Pickup from your accommodation in Belgrade.
• fuel surcharge.
• parking fees.
• access to the House on the Drina.
• the Šargan 8 scenic train ride with viewpoint stops (April–October) or Rača Monastery visit (November–March).
• entry to Mećavnik wooden village.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared travel without a guideGuide in English · 07:30Includes pickup

Private travel with an English guide07:30Includes pickup, English guide

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (13 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Strange World Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the shared option if you're comfortable traveling with other passengers and want to keep costs down. Pick the private tour with an English-speaking guide if you prefer a dedicated vehicle and someone to explain the stops and history along the way. Either way, the full day (nearly twelve hours from pickup to return) works best if you're based in Belgrade and want to see three distinct sites without arranging your own transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

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 House on the Drina?

The House on the Drina is an isolated cabin built from logs and constructed on a river stone in the water. It's your first stop after leaving Belgrade, and it's a place where you can take photographs before continuing to the train.

Does the Šargan 8 train run year-round?

The Šargan 8 scenic train operates only from April through October. If you book outside those months, the tour includes a visit to Rača Monastery in the Tara Mountains instead, with comparable scenery along the route.

What is Mećavnik and why was it built?

Mećavnik, also called Drvengrad, is a wooden village constructed by filmmaker Emir Kusturica during the shooting of his film "Life is a Miracle." You visit it after the train ride, have a meal there, and have time to explore the site.

How long is the train ride on the Šargan 8?

The Šargan 8 ride lasts almost two and a half hours, with stops at viewpoints along the way where you can see across Mokra Gora and the surrounding mountains.

What's included in the price?

Fuel surcharge and parking fees are included. Tickets for the train and lunch are not included in the tour price and are paid separately.