VISITING THE TARA CANYON IN MONTENEGRO AS A FAMILY

MONTENEGRO WITH KIDS: IS THE TARA CANYON WORTH VISITING?

Some views are truly breathtaking. The view from the Tara Bridge down to The Tara River is one of those views. Located in the North of Montenegro along with the stunning Durmitor National Park, this area was well worth the drive to the countryside (even for me – a true city girl!). This post is all about visiting the Tara Canyon in Montenegro and what you need to know.

While the Kotor area is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, the North of Montenegro is still relatively unexplored by tourists. Exploring this area was a truly magical experience and one I would recommend adding to your bucket list.

We visited Tara Canyon Montenegro with our kids (two boys under 5) as part of our two weeks in Montenegro itinerary, read on to discover the best things to do at Tara Canyon plus tips on enjoying them as a family.

OR READ ABOUT OTHER PLACE IN MONTENEGRO WE VISITED:

TIVAT – KOTOR – BUDVA – LAKE SKADAR – NIKSIC – DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK – ZABLJAK

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WHEN TO VISIT THE TARA CANYON IN MONTENEGRO

We visited Montenegro in early April 2024. On our first day in North Montenegro, we woke up to snow! I thought seeing the Tara Bridge in the snow would be extra special, unfortunately as we drove down the mountain to it, the snow had turned to rain. Even in the rain, this was still well worth a visit although there is more to do here in the summer months. I’ll talk more about that below.

The North of Montenegro will generally be colder than the south due to the high altitude.

If you’re hoping for an adventure holiday and want to do rafting at the Tara Canyon, you should look to visit in the summer which is peak season. While it says online you can raft from April to October, it was not open when we visited.

GETTING TO TARA CANYON

There is not much (if any) public transport in the North of Montenegro. We hired a car for our full time in Montenegro so we could explore properly and I would recommend you do this also. You could park for free by the Tara Cafe. We always search RentalCars.com for the best deal. On this trip we used Enterprise.

We stayed in the small town of Zabljak which is about 45 minutes drive from the Tara Canyon. I would recommend staying in Zabljak as there are a few resteraunts, a large store and other family-friendly facilities.

If you don’t want to do the hire car option, it is possible to visit as part of a day trip. I’ve linked two tour options below that you should consider:

DURMITOR, TARA & OSTROG MONOSTRY DAY TRIP FROM KOTOR BAY

DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK AND TARA BRIDGE DAY TRIP FROM KOTOR

Personally, I would do one of these with young children. It would be a long day and a lot of driving time for them. However, it could be a good option for couples, or families with older children.

THINGS TO DO AT TARA CANYON IN MONTENEGRO

THE TARA BRIDGE

Below are photos of the incredible Tara River Canyon from the Tara Bridge. It was a gloomy day but look how blue the river still shines. It is even more stunning in person. The bridge is the best viewpoint for the canyon.

THE TARA CAFFE BAR

After walking the bridge, we stopped for a drink in the cafe. We had to sit inside as it was cold and wet but on a nice day, you’ll get a lovely view from the terrace.

PICK UP A SOUVENIR

On the other side of the canyon to the cafe, there are a few cabin-style huts that sell drinks, snacks, and souvenirs.

ZIPLINE

If you love adventure-style holidays, you might enjoy ziplining across Tara Canyon. Children two and above are allowed to zipline if accompanied by an adult. It looked like you purchased tickets for $20 a person from the kiosk by the canyon.

As I mentioned, it was closed when we visited, so I have not tried this personally.

RAFTING AT THE TARA CANYON

This really is the place for adrenaline junkies. Again, this was closed when we visited and our children were too young anyway. However, if you’re visiting the Tara Canyon with kids aged 6 or above, this is an option for you! This would be an amazing, unique experience if you’re brave enough!

BOOK A RAFTING EXPERIENCE HERE

Thank you for reading our guide to visiting Tha Tara Canyon in Montenegro with kids, we hope you have a wonderful trip!