Canyon Piva and Piva Lake
One of the most vivid and attractive canyons in the region
Prices from 30
Prices are in euros per room, for the entire package
- Approximate duration of the tour is 5 hours
- Minimum number of participants for package realization is 4 persons
This package can be combined or extended with other packages from our offer by agreement
Important: due to crossing the border with Montenegro, a personal ID card or passport is required. We advise you to rent a go-pro camera from us or bring your own, wear pants and comfortable shoes (sneakers or similar).
After breakfast, we will depart on our off-road vehicles to the Piva Nature Park. The Piva River springs from the Sinjac source in Golija. Along its course, it passes through giant mountains, forming a spectacular canyon with a height of up to 1300m and a length of around 33km, where the river creates exceptional power that was used to build the Mratinje hydroelectric power plant.
The construction of the Mratinje hydroelectric power plant took place from 1967-1975, and its impressive height of 220m ranks it among the tallest dams in Europe.
Perhaps the fact that the construction of the dam, access roads, and facilities was the largest investment of the former Yugoslavia speaks to the magnitude of this impressive structure.
With the construction of the dam and the flooding of a part of the Piva River canyon, the town of Plužine was completely submerged.
The town was relocated and rebuilt at a higher altitude. The same happened with the Piva Monastery, which was completely transported, stone by stone, to its new location. The relocation took several years, and the removal and transport of frescoes were such a complicated undertaking that it is still studied in professional literature today.
During the trip to Plužine, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent Piva River canyon as fascinating nature surrounds it. We will make a short stop for photos at the impressive Mratinje dam, whose height of 220m and view of the canyon leave one breathless.
Arrival in Plužine where, if you want, you can try an adventure for the bravest - zip line.
Important note - zip line is not included in the price. The price is 30 €
After breakfast, we will depart in our off-road vehicles towards the Piva Nature Park. The Piva River springs from the source of Sinjac in Golija. As it flows, it passes through giant mountains, creating a spectacular canyon with a height of up to 1300m and a length of around 33km, where the river generates an exceptional power that was used to build the Mratinje hydroelectric power plant.
The construction of the Mratinje hydroelectric power plant took place from 1967 to 1975, and its impressive height of 220m ranks it among the highest dams in Europe.
Perhaps the magnitude of this impressive structure can be understood from the fact that the construction of the dam with access roads and facilities was the largest investment of the former Yugoslavia.
With the construction of the dam and the flooding of a part of the Piva River canyon, one town - Plužine - was completely submerged.
The town was relocated and rebuilt at a higher altitude. The same happened with the Piva Monastery, which was completely transferred - stone by stone - to its new location. The relocation took several years, and the removal and transfer of frescoes was such a complicated undertaking that it is still studied in professional literature today.
During the trip to Plužine, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent canyon of the Piva River and the fascinating nature that surrounds it. We will make a short break for taking photos at the impressive Mratinje dam, whose height of 220m and the view of the canyon will leave you breathless.
We will arrive in Plužine, where you can try an adventure for the bravest - zip line.
Important note - zip line is not included in the price. The price is 25 €.
- Transportation of participants in our off-road vehicles
- All associated taxes
- Drinks consumption
- Individual expenses
For those who want faster, more exciting rafting, we recommend choosing the months of April, May, and early June.
For those who want a calmer rafting experience or come with children, choose July, August, and September.
For those who want to visit us with children, we recommend choosing so-called working days, from Sunday to Friday. Prices on working days are more favorable and there are fewer crowds.
Prices are most favorable at the beginning of the season, on working days, as well as for early reservations. If you know the date of your annual vacation in advance, reserve your spot in advance at a more favorable price.
On weekends, i.e. Fridays and Saturdays, we organize live music, and from May 14, 2023, we will have live music 5 evenings a week. Music on weekends is until 2am, and on other days until 1am.
It is possible to reschedule or cancel your reservation and we will offer you a new date if you contact us no later than 2 weeks before the planned arrival date.
Rain or bad weather are not valid reasons for cancellation. We have all the necessary equipment for rafting in bad weather, and our bungalows, as well as the restaurant, have heating. If you are not sure, choose summer months such as July and August when rains are rare and short-lived.
Food at the RT rafting center is traditional, homemade, caloric, mostly based on meat. If you are on a special diet, vegetarian, vegan, etc., please let us know when making a reservation... We have a great selection of dishes and we will be happy to accommodate you.
Due to heavy traffic on the road from the RT center to the starting point of rafting and on the river itself, rafting can be organized in two groups - after breakfast and after lunch. If you have a desire to be in, for example, the first group, please let us know when making a reservation, we will be happy to accommodate you.
If you want to go on an excursion in addition to rafting, for example, a visit to the Sutjeska National Park, choose package deals that already include rafting and a specific excursion. Reserve package deals in advance. Of course, you can decide on any excursion on the spot, but in that case, the price is higher. Package deals are reserved in advance and are always more favorable.
If you decide to go on one of our excursions or package deals, we recommend rotating the program, i.e., for better organization of your time, we will organize excursions on the first day (most excursions are full-day and last longer than rafting itself), and leave rafting for the second day.
Please read the description of our accommodation - STANDARD, COMFORT, SUPERIOR.
Comfort accommodation is located in bungalows and rooms. There are no differences between rooms and bungalows, the equipment and price are the same. Some guests prefer bungalows more, some rooms. If you have special wishes or prefer, for example, to be in rooms, please let us know when making a reservation. Depending on the capacity, we will be happy to accommodate you.
The RT center has two pools that are available only to our guests. The use of the pool is included in some packages and not in others. We have made an effort to clearly highlight which packages include pool use. Those who do not have the use of the pool included in the price of the package can buy a bracelet at the reception. The bracelet costs 5€ and is valid for the entire stay.
Types of Accommodation
We have three types of accommodation, labeled as standard, comfort, and superior in the price lists. Bungalows and rooms are structured as double, triple, quadruple, quintuple, and sextuple.
Superior Bungalows and Rooms
Comfort Bungalows and Rooms
Standard Bungalows
Breakfast:
- Homemade bread and flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven
- Homemade pies with cheese and potatoes
- The best homemade meat products (sausage dried on nearby rural estates, cured meat and Njeguška prosciutto)
- Dairy products: milk, yogurt, sour milk
- Cornmeal porridge with kaymak
- Homemade cheese and Herzegovinian kaymak
- Eggs (scrambled or fried)
- Hot dumplings with homemade cherry jam
Lunch:
- Homemade bread and flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven
- Homemade veal soup, soup with homemade noodles and semolina dumplings, clear soup
- Veal cooked under the bell, prepared on the spot in our fireplace
- Aromatized baked potatoes
- Fresh homemade salad (cabbage, mixed, tomato, cucumber...)
- Several types of homemade cakes (lazy pie, shredded coconut cakes, baklava, apple and cherry pies...)
Dinner:
- Homemade bread and flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven
- Fresh river trout prepared for guests on our fireplace with Dalmatian stew, risotto, and potato salad
- Fish stew
- Beef goulash with potatoes and macaroni
- Mixed grilled meat
We also offer a rich menu of pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food. (And we know the difference between them. ;-) ) We use a special fryer and grill plate for preparing such food, and ingredients are not mixed.
Note: If you are on a special diet, please let us know when booking your arrangement or at the latest upon arrival at our rafting center RT. We will be happy to fulfill your requests.
BECAUSE:
Accommodation
Almost all of our bungalows have their own bathrooms, and the vast majority also have TVs, mini-bars, safes, kitchens... Although, logically, you might think that this is taken for granted, we have to point out that this is a rarity for camping accommodation in nature.
Swimming pool
Although we are located on the banks of the Drina River, we remind you that its temperature, even in August, is only 17 degrees Celsius at the most. That's why you love to seek refreshment from the high temperatures in our swimming pool. And there's also a cocktail bar for true enjoyment.
Our food
The food at RT Center is domestic, authentic food of these areas, traditional, prepared on the spot, on the same day... We bring in groceries several times a week from nearby markets and farms, grown by our farmers. If you are on a special diet, or if you are a vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian... don't worry, some of us are too. We have a great selection of dishes for you, and we know the difference between them. We have special grill plates, fryers, and cold showcases, and the ingredients are not mixed.
Entertainment
The parties at the RT center are already well-known far and wide. We always have guests looking for more. The large number of guests that RT center can accommodate contributes to a great atmosphere and young people meeting each other. And the bands - Kix band and Kosava band, are real masters of creating a great vibe. They quickly get all our guests on their feet, and many of you even on the table.
Additional activities
As part of the RT center, we have a paintball court. And the best part is that you don't have to have a group of people to play. We organize a paintball tournament every day, and all you have to do is sign up at the reception desk to participate. You can even play alone.
Our QUADS are also available
Parked in front of the RT center, our quads are available to you at any time of the day. It is important to note that they are brand new. We purchased some of the four-wheelers in 2021 and some in 2022.
Daily excursions
We organize almost all excursions every day, and you don't have to have a group to go on any of our excursions. You can even go alone. Due to the large capacity of the RT center, we always have enough guests to organize almost all excursions.
Camp hygiene
We take great care of the hygiene and cleanliness of the RT center as well as the bungalows, rooms, and restaurant. We have employees who take care of the cleanliness of the camp 24/7. We also invest a lot of time, effort, and money into the decoration of the RT center. Currently, we have more than 650 rose seedlings planted at the RT center, and every spring we have a campaign to plant seasonal flowers. Our flowerpots are adorned with over 1000 cuttings of geraniums, petunias, surfinias, begonias, tulips, peonies, and more.
Staff
We are proud of all the members and employees at the RT center. They quickly become your favorite waiters, bartenders, and especially skippers. They are warm, honest, cheerful...and quickly win you over and make you happy.
Transportation
We have guaranteed departures every day from Novi Sad and Belgrade, as well as from all major cities in Serbia.
Large camp capacity
It's always full, lively, and dynamic here. We can accommodate 380 rafting enthusiasts, and if you have a company with a large number of employees, you don't have to split them up into several camps. All your employees can stay with us. We have special pricing options for companies, the possibility of payment by invoice, and a rooftop terrace for presentations, a projector, and everything necessary for a successful presentation.
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