Tara Canyon Rafting: The 15 Best Trips

1.North Montenegro, Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

North Montenegro day tour from Kotor with Perast, Tara Bridge, Durmitor Black Lake, and Ostrog Monastery, plus guided transport and stops.

“Fun, well organised tour. We got to see so much of North Montenegro in one day, amazing scenery. Very accommodating with pickup/drop off. Great food at breakfast and lunch. Give it a go if you are staying around Kotor and fancy a change from the beaches for a day!”

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2.Tara River Rafting Trip with Jeep Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $101

UNESCO Tara River rafting from Đurđevića Tara Bridge with jeep transfer, full gear, and a licensed guide in Durmitor National Park.

“The Rafting down the Tara Canyon was really excellent, our Guide was amazing and asked if we wanted to twist and turn over the small falls, we all had great fun and he kept us informed of facts and funny anecdotes as we went. Really recommend.”

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3.Durmitor – Black Lake & Tara River Canyon – North Montenegro tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $301

Private day trip from Podgorica to Durmitor, Black Lake, and Tara River Canyon, with Tara Bridge views and optional zipline.

“My guide picked me up right on time from my hotel and we were off. The tour winds north through the mountains along a beautiful brilliant blue river. My guide made stops along the way for classic tourist pictures and places he only knew about. After talking with him about Montenegro's food, he took me to a local restaurant to have Kachamak (a dish famous in northern Montenegro). I was grateful, because I had never heard/seen anything about Kachamak. My guide was very attentive and made an effort to make the trip special. I highly recommend!”

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4.Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $185

Private Montenegro full-day tour from Podgorica to Moraca and Tara canyons, Morača Monastery, Biogradska Gora, Durmitor lakes, optional zip line.

“It was an opportunity to see the interior of Montenegro to go with the boat cruise along the coast. Such beautiful country.”

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5.Packrafting Tara River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

Packraft the Tara River near Zabljak for a 4-hour guided trip with grade II-III rapids, swims, and Durdevica Bridge views, gear included.

“We stayed in the Durmator region an extra night specifically to do our pre booked Packrafting Tara River tour only for it to be canceled at 19:16 the night before! It was fortunate I actually picked up the email. No explanation was given. Really disappointed. If you are considering making a booking beware!”

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6.Durmitor National Park- Tara river, bridge & lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $285

Private 9.5-hour Durmitor day trip from Podgorica to Tara River Canyon, Djurdjevica Bridge, and Black Lake with an English guide.

“Very good activity. The landscapes and parks were sublime. I recommend the guide Vlado at 100%. He was super nice and professional and spoke French!!”

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7.Durmitor NP & Tara canyon-Amazing Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 11 hours · from $182

Private day trip from Podgorica to Durmitor National Park and Tara Canyon, with Black Lake, UNESCO sights, and the Đurđevića Tara bridge.

“really amazing trip, we saw so much nature & wildlife. the Blake lake, durmitor park & Tara bridge was stunning. aswell as the UNESCO heritage sites. Nino was great company and excellent tour guide 🙌”

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8.Montenegro Black Lake-Durmitor, Tara (kanyon ,river, bridge)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 9 hours · from $218

Private Montenegro day trip to Durmitor National Park, Tara Canyon zipline, Đurđevića Tara Bridge, and Black Lake with flexible stops.

“Baki was very friendly and helpful. He answered all our questions and shared stories which made the drive interesting. Black lake in winter was absolutely gorgeous.”

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9.Tara River Packrafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $216

Packraft the Tara River Canyon from Zabljak with expert guides, included gear, and snacks. Expect wet fun, 15 people max.

“What an amazing adventure! Two families. 4 teenagers. Absolutely brilliant! So pleased we came.”

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10.Moraca, Tara & Piva canyons with Durmitor national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $321

Private Durmitor tour from Budva, covering Moraca and Tara canyons, Durdevica bridge, Crno Lake, Bobotov Kuk, and Piva views.

“great day- Alex was really helpful and knowledgeable we were punctual and still saw everything during this day. we stopped to eat at a great spot- the landscape was phenomenal. the weather was perfect too so the pictures are fabulous. Alex even stopped for us at a small shopping mall to buy essentials at the end of the day and was very patient.”

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11.Montenegro Tara Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours · from $648

Raft the Tara River in Durmitor National Park, swim in clear water, eat after, and return to Kotor with expert English guidance.

“Great guide (Vuk) and fantastic rafting adventure! Worth the trip”

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12.Kotor Tour to Durmitor – Black Lake & Tara River Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $306

Private Kotor to Durmitor day trip with Black Lake, Tara Bridge, optional zip line, and an Ostrog Monastery option, plus pickup.

“Most amazing private trip. Vladimir picked us up from our hotel took us to black lake, we hiked around the whole lake, then took us to Tara zipline. When we asked to grab a drink he said of course. He took us back to our hotel. Trip felt like day with a friend. He was very knowledgeable about Montenegro. Absolutely the best way to do this.”

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13.North Montenegro Tour:Žabljak – NP Durmitor – Black Lake – Đurđevića Tara Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $277

Private North Montenegro day trip from Kotor to Durmitor, Black Lake, and Đurđevića Tara Bridge, with pickup, English guide, and NP tickets.

“Amazing landscape and wonderful experience with Bojan! No wonder Northern Montenegro is listed as one of the top 10 Must-Go in Europe. A whole day private tour ensured very personalized service and flexibility. Highly recommend!”

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14.Tara rafting (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $390

Private Tara canyon rafting from Kotor with pickup, air-conditioned transport, guided river ride, and village lunch between parks.

“It was great experience that i had that day with my friends.We made few stops before we reach final ethno village.We had very experienced guide and driver.Skiper was funny,lunch was tasy.Everything was perfect!Higly recommend this tour!”

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15.River Tara Long Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $196

Half-day River Tara rafting near Zabljak. Private tour, full safety gear, pickup, and lunch on the 5-hour option for $196.66.

“Back in January, I prebooked a tour for two. Paperwork seemed fine, but now I see that this company "declined" my purchase. No wonder, it was $109 in January and $400 now. So much for a bird in the hand. That's a nasty trick.”

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