Montenegro vacation – Tara Canyon or “European Colorado” travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises, spa and resorts

The wild, turquoise blue waters of the Tara River pass out a soft limestone surface, forming one of incredible gorges in Montenegro. The 82 km long Tara Canyon is the second longest canyon in the globe, coming just after the Colorado canyon. Known also as “Tear of Europe” it’s a world heritage site designates by UNESCO.

The best way to discover this breathtaking natural beauty is a take a part in rafting or kayaking adventure. You can choose between one day, two days or three days rafting trip. The most commonly done is the one day trip, continued about 2 – 3 hours and run over 18km. The tours start off from rafting camps. The best know of which are Splaviste, Scepan Polje, Radovan Luka and Brstanovica, where the group can enjoy going over 21 out of 50 rapids on the entire Tara River. The nice warm weather in June, July and August is welcome when you are taking a plunge from the side of your raft.

 
Rafting at the Tara River is an incredible experience for adventurers and nature lovers. It gives you unforgettable moments and completely confusing feeling during rafting-from euphoric hysteria to state of nirvana. Every new kilometer, even so a meter, all along the way, gives another hue, another sight-seeing, and another challenge.
 

Aside from rafting there are sandy beaches, high cliffs, and more than 80 large caves along the canyon. You can enjoy an overnight camping on the river side, make sure to carry the essentials along with you.