Rafting the Tara,
Europe’s Deepest Canyon.

The Tara canyon in northern Montenegro is about 1,300 metres deep. Here are the trips you can actually book on it, with the operator’s real prices, start times and meeting points.

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From €60 per person · free cancellation more than 24 h before · pay the operator, not us

A raft running a rapid in the Tara canyon, Montenegro
About 1,300 m deepdeepest river canyon in Europe
Gear IncludedWetsuit, boots, vest, helmet, paddle
Cancel FreeMore than 24 h before the start
Weather CancelFull refund or a new date
Pickup in ŽabljakOn most trips, from your accommodation

The River

Tara Rafting Trips and Prices

How the prices compare
Durmitor National Park, 14 km — Tara rafting
14 kmDurmitor National Park, 14 kmAbout 3 h on the water
€60
 Brštanovica to Šćepan Polje, 18 km — Tara rafting
18 kmBrštanovica to Šćepan Polje, 18 kmAbout 3 h on the water
€60
 Deepest Part of the Canyon, 36 km — Tara rafting
36 kmDeepest Part of the Canyon, 36 kmAbout 7 h, 9:30–17:00
€120
 Two Days from the Deepest Part — Tara rafting
Two days on the riverTwo Days from the Deepest PartAbout 4 h rafting on day one
€200
 Special Two Days with Camping — Tara rafting
Down to Šćepan PoljeSpecial Two Days with CampingAbout 8 h rafting on day one
€250
 Family Day: Rafting and Jeep — Tara rafting
18 kmFamily Day: Rafting and Jeep3 h rafting + 4 h jeep
€120

Water Levels

The River Changes Through the Season

Snowmelt makes spring fast and full. By mid-summer the level usually drops and the days are warm. The water stays cold all year. Best time to go

Spring
High water
Raft in fast white water on the Tara
Summer
Calmer, warmer days
Đurđevića Tara bridge over the canyon in summer

More Than the River

Other trips the same Žabljak operator runs around Durmitor

Rafting in the Tara canyon

Rafting

From a 14 km morning to two days with a night at camp Brštanovica.

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Entrance to the Nevidio canyon on the Komarnica river

Canyoning

A full day through the Nevidio canyon with specialist gear and guides, €120.

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Durmitor mountains above Žabljak

Jeep Safari

2.5 hours to the canyon viewpoints for €60, or the 4–5 hour Ring of Durmitor.

What to do in Durmitor
Đurđevića Tara bridge over the Tara canyon

Zip Line

A 740-metre cable across the gorge at the Đurđevića Tara bridge, €45.

About the canyon

Who actually runs the boat

Operators

Every trip is run by a named, licensed Montenegrin company. You pay them directly, at their price. Nobody shows more than three tours here, whatever they pay. Prices last checked 2026-09-29. How we rank operators

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Tara Kula Raft

An agency based in Žabljak with a second office by the big bridge. They run the Tara, Nevidio, the Durmitor ring and the zip line, so the same crew covers the whole valley.

Žabljak and Đurđevića Tara · tarakularaft.com

€60from
Brštanovica to Šćepan Polje
Brštanovica to Šćepan Polje Rafting · Half day Eighteen kilometres of the best known stretch of the lower Tara.
€60
Canyoning Through Nevidio
Canyoning Through Nevidio Canyoning · Full day A full day with specialist gear and guides, transport from the agency, lunch around 16:00.
€120
Two Days With Camping
Two Days With Camping Rafting · Two days, one night Gear-up at 10:00, about eight hours on the river, a night at camp Brštanovica, all meals.
€250

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Three Tours · €99/month

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Two Tours · €69/month

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One Tour · €39/month

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Rafts with helmeted crews on the Tara river

Before You Launch

How the Day Is Kept Safe

Helmet, life vest, wetsuit and neoprene boots are provided. The guide briefs the crew before launch and decides on the day whether the water is safe. If the operator cancels for water level or weather, you choose a full refund or a new date at no extra cost. Is Tara rafting safe?

Where most trips start Tara Kula Raft office, Narodnih heroja bb, Žabljak — or pickup from your accommodation. The family day meets in front of the agency at 9:00. Open in Maps

Before You Book

Questions People Ask

How much does rafting on the Tara cost?

With the operator listed here, €60 per adult for the 14 km or 18 km trips (children under 12 pay €50 on the 14 km trip), €120 for the 36 km full day, €120 for the family day with a jeep safari, and €200 or €250 for two days.

Where do Tara rafting trips start?

Most start at the Tara Kula Raft office in Žabljak (Narodnih heroja bb), with pickup from accommodation available on several trips. The operator also has an office about 100 m from the Đurđevića Tara bridge.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation more than 24 hours before the start. Later cancellations, no-shows and late arrivals are not refunded. If the operator cancels for water level, weather or safety, you choose a full refund or a new date at no extra cost.

Can children go rafting on the Tara?

There is a family day combining three hours of rafting with a four-hour jeep safari, and a €50 under-12 price on the 14 km trip. The operator does not publish a minimum age, so give your children's ages when you enquire.

Can I go rafting on the Tara from Kotor or Budva?

Yes, but it is roughly a three-hour drive each way to Žabljak and coast transfers are not included. Most people sleep in Žabljak the night before.

Ask the Operator Directly

Dates, the second and third start times, children’s ages, pickup — the operator answers on WhatsApp. You pay them, not us.

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The Tara river in its canyon

Guides

Read Before You Paddle

All guides
The Tara canyon from above

Tara Rafting: A Complete Guide

 Piva canyon near the Tara

Best Time for Rafting on the Tara

 Hum – Šćepan Polje border crossing

Rafting the Tara from Kotor or Budva

 Tara canyon walls

Is Tara Rafting Safe?