The 10 Best Rafting Trips in Bosnia and Herzegovina

1.Neretva kayak safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Set out from Glogošnica near Jablanica with host Haris and paddle your own kayak through the calm Neretva canyon. The route takes about 90 minutes each way to a quiet beach, though you control the pace and can stop at a riverside café. Kayaks, life jackets, and waterproof bags are included.

“Das Team von Netetva Kajak Safari ist sehr zuvorkommend. Ich hatte falsch gebucht und es erst an dem Tag der Buchung festgestellt. Mit einer SMS konnte ich das Dilemma klären und unsere Tour auf den nächsten Tag umbuchen. Wir mussten nichts dazu zahlen oder eine neue Tour buchen. Es gab überhaupt keine Komplilationen. Stattdessen wurden wir am nächsten Tag mit einem freundlichen Herzlich Willkommen begrüsst. Die Tour an sich war anstrengend, aber Atemberaubend. Mein Mann und ich können sie wärmstens weiter empfehlen!”

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2.Tara River Rafting Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet your licensed rafting guides at Outdoor Resort TaraSport, gear up, and ride off-road jeeps to the river. You will raft 22 km of the Tara Canyon plus the first stretch of the Drina, using supplied neoprene gear, helmets, safety vests, and waterproof bags. No prior experience is needed.

“The rafting was amazing. The whole team was excellent. The equipment was great, and the emotions were awesome.”

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3.Krupa on Vrbas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Take a private, English-language trip from anywhere in Banja Luka to Krupa Waterfalls. You’ll ride in private transport, hike around the falls, and enjoy an easy outing focused on nature and photography. The program may also include a local snack and open-air museum visit, depending on the day’s arrangements.

“Our guide and driver were excellent. They were very helpful and knowledgeable and went out of their way to help us with our travelling plans for the following day.”

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4.Canoeing Neretva river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $61

Meet at Visit Konjic near Konjic, prepare in a neoprene suit and safety gear, then ride by van to the Neretva launch point. Paddle for about five hours with a guide, snack and photo breaks, and a return to the base for showers. You need moderate fitness and should be comfortable in water.

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5.Neretva kayak canoe safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26

Paddle without a guide through the calm Neretva canyon near Glogošnica, using a two-adult kayak with a child seat. The 3-hour outing reaches a quiet beach for swimming and a picnic, with Prenj and Čvrsnica around you. Equipment is included, but bring food, water, and sun protection.

“Absolutely amazing! The whole place was stunningly beautiful and so much fun! The guy was so friendly and nice and told us all about the local scenery. They also had a really friendly dog and kitten. The whole tour was just breathtaking! And you could have the kayak for as long as you want.”

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6.Three day Tara River Rafting and Jeep Safari Durmitor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $290

Spend two nights at Outdoor Resort TaraSportHum, then raft Tara Canyon with licensed guides and ride off-road jeeps through Durmitor National Park. The package includes equipment, activity transport, insurance, parking, WiFi, and accommodation. Bring cash for park fees, drinks, and any meals not selected in advance.

“We had great time with TaraSpoet team, thanks for everything. Strongly recommend very professional guides and host.”

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7.6 Day Tour – Trekking, Rafting, Jeep safari and Canyoning

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $687

Base yourself at Outdoor Resort TaraSport for six days of rafting 22 km through 23 rapids, canyoning in Hrčavka, trekking to heart-shaped Trnovačko Lake, and a jeep trip through Perućica rainforest. Guides, gear, meals, transport, insurance, and five nights of lodging are included. Moderate fitness is required, and the minimum booking is four people.

“Booked and paid for the whole trip for myself and my children early this year. Communication was great up until I requested a refund due to Covid travel restrictions and have received no reply despite several attempts. Very very poor cuRead more”

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8.Enjoying the River Vrbas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Enjoy a private ride on a traditional dayak boat along the Vrbas River near Banja Luka. Good Host arranges pickup from your accommodation and takes you to the river, where you can sit back, enjoy the scenery, and possibly stop for a swim. No boating experience is needed. The ride lasts about 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the plan.

“Tour was very nice but too expensive. Local guy would charge me 40% less!!! I was shocked. I can warmly recommend to do this tour”

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9.Vrbas River Rafting Adventure with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $57

Meet at Rafting Sedra in Krupa na Vrbasu at 9:00 am for a private 3.5-hour rafting trip near Banja Luka. Licensed guides provide the required equipment, lead you through green river scenery and deep canyons, and return you to the starting point. Breakfast is included.

“Noone showed up at the address mentioned in the viatot webside, nor at the address on the google gives you. Phone number not working. We spent more than one hour asking locals and the old guy at the petrol station etc. So rafting not happened.”

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10.All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about eight hours rafting the upper Neretva River from Mostar. Experienced skippers guide beginners through forested canyon scenery, gentle water, and fun rapids. Round-trip transport, breakfast, and lunch are included, with a cliff-jump stop in exceptionally clear, cold water. Moderate fitness is required.

“Beautiful scenery and river. Some fun rapids, although for the most part, just gentle bobbing. There was one fantastic stop where you can climb up and jump off of high rocks into deep water (the clearest, and coldest, water ever!). A few too many other stops along the way, and a lot of waiting time surrounding breakfast and lunch. That would be my only negative: a lot of waiting around.”

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