TVRDOŠ-ZAVALA KAYAKING TOUR

If you want to enjoy kayaking all day, choose this relaxing adventure tour. In its lower course, the river Trebišnjica passes through Popovo polje, which is surrounded by impressive peaks of the mountains Bjelasnica, Siljevac and many other hills. On the river Trebišnjica in this part there are about 40 mills of very specific construction. These are ponor mills that can only be seen here, because they were built on karst terrain that is full of abysses.

Kayaking Dobromani

Trebisnjica river between villages Mesari and Dobromani / photo copyright © Slavenko Vukasovic

Bridge at village Poljice, Popovo polje / photo copyright © Slavenko Vukasović

During this tour you will see a large number of beautiful bridges. During the summer the river is warm and very suitable for swimming. Rowing is very easy because the river naturally flows downstream at low speed.

River Trebišnjica at Village Dobromani / photo copyright © Slavenko Vukasović

The banks of the river are arranged so it is very easy to land at any time. We will take a few breaks to rest, use the time to take photos and visit one of the mills.

Vjetrenica is the largest cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the most biodiverse cave in the world. / copyright © Slavenko Vukasovic

Difficulty level: EASY (downstream rowing)
Total length: 42 km
Duration: FULL DAY
Price: FROM 50 EUR PER PERSON

The tour price is based on a minimum of four (4) participants. Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by e-mail.
Those interested in a private trip may contact us via e-mail and a dedicated quote will be provided.

Departure time: 9 AM (Hotel Leotar)
Short description of the tour: This very interesting kayak tour starts from the Tvrdos monastery. We are moving through the Trebinje forest towards Popovo polje. Along the way we will see the old Ponor mills along the river banks, as well as the unique karst landscape. If we are lucky we can meet a herd of wild horses that often move along the river bank. We take a break for rest near the bridge in the village of Poljice, after which we descend to Popovo polje where the river widens slightly and becomes even slower. Our final destination is the village of Zavala, where we will visit the unique Vjetrenica cave, the largest cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This will be followed by lunch (upon request) and return by car to Trebinje.
Estimated time of return: 2 PM (Hotel Leotar)

ARRANGEMENT INCLUDES:
- Transport from Hotel Leotar(Trebinje) to the starting point of the kayak tour (Monastery Tvrdoš) and back from our destination (Zavala) to Trebinje
- Fully-equipped and experienced English speaking kayak guides
- Tickets to visit Vjetrenica cave
- Kayak rental
- Kayak life vests
- Waterproof bags

ARRANGEMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Lunch (on request at Zavala restaurant),
- Optional tipping to leader/guide and local staff,
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, etc.)

WHAT YOU NEED:
Bring water, hat, sunglasses, swiming suit, sunscreen with protection factor, spare clothes, sneakers or slippers to help you get out of the kayak

Options: Water bottles could be provided by HERZ Adventures on request.
Trebinje has 260+ sunny days a year. Still, organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip without prior notice due to bad weather conditions.
The use of alcohol and drugs during our tours is strictly prohibited

More pictures from Tvrdoš-Zavala kayaking tour / all photos copyrights © Slavenko Vukasovic