5 Best rafting locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

What makes Bosnia and Herzegovina ideal for white water rafting is the variety of rafting available, from thrilling rides to gentle floats along. These fun activities ensure you will get wet, feel the thrill and all of that in the safest way possible. In the end of the trip you can try swimming in an easy rapid and feel how powerful river actually is.

White Waters Rafting

We have prepared a list of some of the top rivers where you could have some great time… and to make a long story short, prepare your swimsuits and get ready for the experience of your life while rafting on Bosnia and Herzegovina rivers.

Una river, Bihać

The most popular route starts from the National park Una. It is more suitable for rafting experts since you will go down the 24-meter-high waterfall called Štrbački buk.

Una River Rafting

But there is an option for families as well, who would enjoy rafting adventure on 15 km long route that lasts about 3 hours and includes a couple of breaks intended for swimming and cliff jumping.

Rafting tour starts with a welcome drink and during a break you would have a lunch, most likely some ćevapi (traditional Bosnian meat dish).

Neretva river, Konjic

Rafting trips starts in Glavaticevo, a village close to town of Konjic.

Neretva River Rafting

Rrafting route is around 24 kilometres long and some rapids on the river are quite challenging.

Vrbas river, Banja Luka

Another great places to ride the wild waters is river Vrbas and rafting on this river can last up to three hours. You may choose between 5-kilometer up to 20 – kilometre long routes.

Vrbas River Rafting

Vrbas is a fast mountain river with several wild sections with high falls and it is one of the most attractive river streams in Europe. At the end of the route people usually take a swim in Vrbas river and have a picnic.

Drina and Tara rivers, Foča

Rafting on Drina and Tara rivers is very popular and there is even a special rafting camp offering overnight stay and multiple and combinations besides just rafting.  

Drina River Rafting

Photo Credit: Samir Avdić

For extra activities, there are even mini football and volleyball courts and a restaurant with a terrace overlooking this mighty river.