Tara Rafting Day Trip from Kotor, Budva or Dubrovnik - We Pick You Up

Staying in Budva, Herceg Novi, Bar or Ulcinj, flying into Tivat, Podgorica, Dubrovnik or Sarajevo, or arriving by cruise ship in Kotor? You don't need a car for Tara River rafting. Rafting Camp Eden organises transfers from your hotel, airport or port to our camp in the Tara Canyon and back, for one traveller or a large group, and we take care of the rest of your stay: rafting, hiking, jeep safari and other tours.

The camp is at Hum near Šćepan Polje (Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina), where the Tara and Piva rivers meet, right at the border crossing with Montenegro. That makes it closer to the Montenegrin coast and Durmitor than it looks on a map: the road runs via Nikšić and Plužine through the Piva Canyon, one of the most beautiful drives in the Balkans.

Pick-up points, distances and drive times

Times are approximate and don't include border queues, which can be long in July and August. Staying somewhere else in Montenegro, Herzegovina or southern Dalmatia? Get in touch and we will agree on a pick-up point. Driving yourself? See how to get to the camp.

Tara rafting from Budva and the Montenegrin coast

Budva, Bečići, Petrovac, Kotor, Tivat and Herceg Novi are 3.5-4 hours from the camp. The road goes via Nikšić, then through Plužine and the Piva Canyon to Šćepan Polje, where you cross the border and reach the camp a few minutes later. From Bar and Ulcinj the route runs via Podgorica, about 4-4.5 hours.

Because a rafting day is long (breakfast, about 1 hour to the start, about 4 hours on the river and lunch back at the camp), from the coast we recommend the 2-day package: arrive in the afternoon, sleep by the river, raft the Tara in the morning and we drive you back to the sea after lunch.

Can you do Tara rafting as a day trip from the coast?

Yes, but it is a long day, and it is worth knowing what it looks like before you decide. Our 1-day rafting package (€65 per person, €52 Monday to Friday) runs on a fixed schedule:

1. 08:30 - arrival at the camp, safety briefing and equipment fitting
2. 09:00 - breakfast
3. 10:00 - drive to the starting point, about 1 hour
4. 11:00-15:00 - descent through the Tara Canyon, about 4 hours
5. 16:00 - lunch back at the camp

Add 3.5-4 hours of driving each way and you get a day of about 15-16 hours. That suits active travellers who don't mind an early start, but for families and anyone on holiday to relax, one night at the camp is the better plan. Same-day transfers depend on the date and the number of passengers, so send us your date and we will confirm whether a day trip works.

Tara rafting day trip from Kotor

Kotor is about 165 km from the camp, roughly 3.5 hours via Nikšić, Plužine and the Piva Canyon, with the border at Šćepan Polje a few minutes before the camp. To make the 08:30 start, the pick-up in Kotor is very early, at about 5:00, and you are back in the evening, around 20:30-21:00, plus any border queues. Arriving by cruise ship? Whether a day trip fits depends entirely on your ship's schedule, so check the section on cruise passengers below and send us your arrival and departure times first.

Tara rafting day trip from Budva

Budva is about 175 km away, also around 3.5 hours via Nikšić and the Piva Canyon. We pick up along the Budva Riviera, including Bečići and Petrovac, at an agreed meeting point, so you don't need to drive the narrow canyon road yourself. The timing is the same as from Kotor: leave at about 5:00, back in the evening. If you are staying in Budva for a week, a 2-day trip with one night by the river is much more relaxed and leaves you a free afternoon at the camp.

Tara rafting day trip from Dubrovnik

From Dubrovnik (city, airport or port) it is about 185 km and about 4 hours via Trebinje, and you cross the border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in both directions. Plan to leave at about 4:30 and to be back late in the evening. Because of the extra border and the longer drive, from Dubrovnik we especially recommend the 2-day package (€105, €84 on weekdays) or the 3-day package (€150, €120 on weekdays). Bring your passport, or an ID card if your citizenship allows it.

Tara rafting from Žabljak, Nikšić and Podgorica

Durmitor is the closest: from Žabljak the camp is about 1.5 hours away, from Nikšić about 2 hours, and from Podgorica city and airport about 3 hours. If you are touring Durmitor, Tara rafting fits easily into the same day or a single night at the camp.

From Dubrovnik and Sarajevo

From Dubrovnik (airport and port) the drive via Trebinje takes about 4 hours. From Sarajevo and Sarajevo Airport you reach the camp in 2-2.5 hours via Foča. Both cities have good flight connections across Europe, so they are a common starting point for international guests.

How does the transfer work?

1. Send us your details: dates, pick-up point (hotel, airport or port), number of passengers and your flight number or ship schedule.
2. We reply within 24 hours with the transfer price and a suggested plan for your stay.
3. We pick you up at the agreed time and place and drive you to the camp at Hum - Šćepan Polje near Foča, at the confluence of the Tara and Piva.
4. We drive you back when your stay is over.

We organise transfers for everyone from a single traveller or a couple to families and large groups. The transfer is charged separately and the price depends on the pick-up location and the number of passengers.

Arriving by cruise ship?

Whether you can go rafting and be back on board the same day depends on your ship's schedule. Send us the time your ship arrives and leaves port, and we will tell you honestly whether a same-day trip makes sense or whether it is better to stay a night at the camp. If your cruise starts or ends in Dubrovnik or Kotor, a few days at the camp before or after the cruise is the easiest way to fit in the Tara.

What to do once you arrive

The transfer brings you to the camp, and from there we organise everything else:

• Tara River rafting: the 1-day (€65, €52 on weekdays), 2-day (€105, €84 on weekdays) or 3-day package (€150, €120 on weekdays), with buffet meals, full equipment and a licensed skipper in every raft. A rafting day looks like this: breakfast at the camp, about 1 hour's drive to the start, about 4 hours through the canyon and lunch back at the camp.
• The whole canyon: the 100 km rafting expedition over 4 days, with Durmitor sightseeing and a stop at the Đurđevića Tara Bridge.
• Tours and activities: guided hikes to the Perućica primeval forest, Trnovačko Lake, Maglić, Zelengora and Durmitor, jeep safari, horseback riding, canyoning, canoeing, via ferrata and ZIP line and a lake cruise.
• Everything in one week: the 5-day Adventure Tour combines rafting or canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, ZIP line and a lake cruise, with all meals.

At the camp you stay in units with a private bathroom or in our A-frame cabins. Vegetarian, vegan and fasting meals are available on request.

Good to know before you travel

• Border: the camp is in Bosnia and Herzegovina, so most routes from the coast cross at least one border. Bring a valid passport or ID card and check the current entry rules for your citizenship.
• Cash: payment at the camp is cash only, in euros or convertible marks (KM). We don't accept cards.
• Season: the camp is open from May to October. Book transfers and rafting early for July and August.
• Children: the minimum age for rafting is 6. More in our guide to rafting with kids.
• Weekdays: there is 20% off all packages from Monday to Friday.
• Weather: see the forecast for the canyon and water levels by month on our Tara weather and water levels page.

From the Adriatic to Europe's deepest canyon - you take care of the flight or the cruise, and we'll take care of the rest.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do Tara rafting from Budva?

Yes. We organise transfers from Budva (and Bečići, Petrovac and the rest of the Budva Riviera) to Rafting Camp Eden and back. The drive takes about 3.5 hours each way, via Nikšić and through the Piva Canyon. We pick you up at an agreed meeting point.

Where do you pick guests up?

From Budva, Kotor (cruise port), Tivat Airport, Herceg Novi, Bar, Ulcinj, Podgorica (city and airport), Nikšić, Žabljak, Dubrovnik (airport and port) and Sarajevo (city and airport). Staying somewhere else? Get in touch and we will arrange it.

How much does the transfer cost?

The transfer is charged separately and the price depends on the pick-up location and the number of passengers. Send us your dates, pick-up point and group size and we will reply with a price within 24 hours.

Is a day trip from the coast possible?

From Budva, Kotor or Dubrovnik the drive is 3.5-4 hours each way and the rafting day itself takes about 6 hours, so it is a long day. We recommend at least one night at the camp (the 2-day package). If you still want to return the same day, send us your date and we will check whether it works.

How long is a Tara rafting day trip from Kotor or Budva?

About 15-16 hours door to door. The drive is about 3.5 hours each way, the 1-day package starts with arrival at the camp at 08:30, rafting runs from 11:00 to 15:00 and lunch at the camp is at 16:00. That means leaving the coast at about 5:00 and getting back in the evening, around 20:30-21:00, plus any border queues.

How long is a Tara rafting day trip from Dubrovnik?

Even longer than from Montenegro: about 4 hours each way via Trebinje, plus the Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina border in both directions. Expect to leave Dubrovnik at about 4:30 and to be back late in the evening. From Dubrovnik we especially recommend staying at least one night.

How much does a Tara rafting day trip from the coast cost?

The 1-day rafting package is €65 per person (€52 Monday to Friday) and includes breakfast, lunch, rafting with full equipment, transport to the starting point, taxes and insurance. The transfer from the coast is charged separately and depends on the pick-up point and the number of passengers.

Can cruise passengers go rafting and be back on the ship the same day?

It depends on your ship's schedule. Send us the time your ship arrives and leaves port, and we will tell you honestly whether a same-day trip is possible or whether it is better to stay a night at the camp.

Do you do transfers for small groups as well as large ones?

Yes. We organise transfers for everyone from a single traveller or a couple to families and large groups.

What documents do I need for the transfer?

The camp is in Bosnia and Herzegovina, right at the Šćepan Polje border crossing with Montenegro, so routes from the coast cross at least one border. Bring a valid passport (or an ID card if your citizenship allows it) and check the current entry rules for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia before you travel.

What can I do at the camp besides rafting?

From the camp we organise guided hiking tours, horseback riding, jeep safari, canyoning, canoeing, via ferrata and ZIP line, a lake cruise and Durmitor sightseeing as part of the 100 km rafting expedition. The 5-day Adventure Tour combines several of these.

Book your transfer and rafting

Send us an inquiry through ourcontact form or emailinfo@raftingeden.comwith your dates, pick-up point, number of passengers and flight or ship details - we reply within 24 hours. You can also message us onWhatsApp or call+381 64 266 0852 (Serbia) or+387 66 545 455 (BiH).