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Canyoning Skurda River - Extreme adventure in Kotor
Canyoning Skurda River - Extreme adventure in Kotor
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7 reviews
Explore Montenegro’s hidden adrenaline hotspot with a canyoning adventure in Skurda Canyon, just behind Kotor’s medieval walls. Climb, jump, rappel, and swim through waterfalls and natural pools in this off-the-radar canyon, all while enjoying dramatic views and expert guidance.
From €150 / person
Check datesFrom €150 / person
Check datesHighlights
- Discover canyoning in the heart of Kotor, just above the Old Town
- Experience thrilling rappels, waterfall jumps, and crystal-clear pools
- Hike and swim through a hidden canyon shaped by 25-meter waterfalls
- Get guidance, gear, and safety tips from certified canyoning experts
- End the route right at the edge of the historic city walls
Full description
Tucked behind Kotor’s iconic medieval walls lies a canyon few travelers know about, Skurda Canyon. This thrilling canyoning tour kicks off with a scenic 1-hour uphill hike from the Old Town. Once at the starting point, your guides will equip you with helmets, dry bags, and if needed, neoprene suits for cooler waters. Then it’s time to descend into the canyon.
Expect a dynamic route through narrow gorges, where you’ll tackle everything from slippery rock crossings to jumping into natural pools, rappelling down waterfalls up to 25 meters high, and manoeuvring along ropes and rugged paths.
In spring and autumn, prepare for powerful cascades that make the experience exhilarating. In summer (July/August), the canyon dries out and you’ll wade through cool pools. The adventure lasts about 3 hours inside the canyon, finishing with a satisfying exit right next to the city’s historic center. This experience is an adrenaline-filled way to explore Kotor from an entirely new perspective.
A word from your host
Milija
Hi, I'm Milija!
My team and myself have been leading canyoning tours across Montenegro for over 7 years, and Skurda Canyon remains one of my favorite places to explore. It’s wild, beautiful, and right on Kotor’s doorstep. As certified ICOPRO guides, safety is always our priority but we’ll also make sure you’re having a blast! Whether it’s your first canyoning adventure or your tenth, we’ll guide you step by step, help you challenge yourself, and show you a side of Montenegro most visitors never get to see!
Know before you go
- You’ll need good physical condition for this activity. No canyoning experience is required
- Tour involves hiking over rocky terrain and through water
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Includes
✔️ Certified canyoning guide
✔️ Bottled water and snacks
✔️ Helmet, dry bag, and rappelling equipment
✔️ Neoprene suit (if needed due to water level in spring and autumn)
✔️ Tour photos and videos
❌ Sneakers for canyoning (we recommend outdoor running sneakers)
❌ Transportation to meeting point
What to bring
- Comfortable outdoor shoes that can get wet (ideally outdoor running shoes)
- Quick-dry clothing or layers you don’t mind getting wet
- Change of clothes for after the tour
Not suitable for
🚫 Children under 13
🚫 Pregnant women
🚫 People over 55
🚫 People with back problems or serious health conditions
🚫 People with low fitness or mobility impairments
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Meeting & end points
End point
Same location
Customer reviews
DianaM
We had a wonderful time having our first canyoneering and rappelling experience. The view of Kotor bay from the top was beautiful and we were coached so well through the canyon, which was thrilling and refreshing. Would massively recommend this experience!
adeline
An incredible experience, very sporty but worth it, we get out of our comfort zone, in the end we can only be proud of ourselves. In August there is no water in the canyon just a little regret but otherwise it was incredible and the guide is great, she is patient, explains super well, smiling, very pleasant for an activity like that :)
Irina G
This was a great experience. No one in our group has done this before but we all got a hang of it and enjoyed it. The extructors were great, we learned the ropes and everyone enjoyed it. I would do it again!
Will E
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the trip! The tour guides made us feel very safe and created a really fun, enjoyable atmosphere. Incredible views, very well organised, would do it again!!!
Ewelina_K
We had an awesome day! The guides were fantastic, super friendly, and made us feel safe while having a blast. The small group size made the experience even better. They took amazing photos of us, too! The tour itself was fantastic. The canyon was cool, and the water was refreshing (not cold!). It's amazing that this place is so close to Kotor. Beyond the adventure, we spent probably twice as much time just chatting and learning about life in Montenegro and its history. It truly felt like a trip with a friend. The personal touch made the experience even more special. Overall, I highly recommend this tour for adventurous and active individuals looking for a unique and thrilling experience!
Yasser S
Fantastic trip with Ivana, wonderful, super friendly, super professional and super photographer guide. Me and my wife had a canyoning trip in Kotor and it was our main highlight in our trip in Montenegro. If you want some real and fun adventure, try canyoning with Ivana and her husband.
Phoebe L
Canyoneering was such a great experience! We felt completely safe the entire time with the team’s calm nature and expertise. Both Ivana & Vlad were fun and happy! We would definitely recommend this tour when passing through Kotor !