Guided fishing · Rafting · Mountains · Foča · Bosnia

WILD RIVERS.
NO CROWDS.

Foča sits where the Ćehotina meets the Drina, in the far east of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Four rivers, a canyon second only to the Grand Canyon, and a national park with one of Europe's last primeval forests — all within an hour of town.

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Adventure map

All around
Foca.

Pick a place on the map or the Durmitor ring.

All places on the map (8)

  • Foca

    Foca sits at the confluence of the Cehotina and the Drina, in the far east of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Fishing in Foca →

  • Bastasi

    From Foca: about 35 min

    The rafting camps are upstream, towards Scepan Polje and Bastasi.

    Rafting the Tara →

  • Brstanovica

    From Foca: about 1 h – 1 h 20 min

    The classic day run and what most people mean by rafting the Tara.

    Rafting the Tara →

  • Tjentiste

    From Foca: about 30 min

    The park entrance at Tjentiste is about 25 km south of Foca on the road towards Gacko, roughly half an hour by car.

    Sutjeska National Park →

  • Hrcavka

    Cascades, pools and rope descents.

    Sutjeska National Park →

  • Prijevor

    From Foca: about 1 h 30 – 1 h 45 min

    Trnovacko Lake is a long walk with a steady climb — manageable for anyone who hikes regularly, no scrambling involved.

    Maglic and Trnovacko Lake →

  • Pluzine

    From Foca: about 1 h 30 min

    Part of the Durmitor ring.

  • Durmitor ring

    From Foca: a full day

    About 9–10 h with stops (about 6 h of driving, ~220 km).

River Adventures

One town.
Four rivers.

Pick what you came for

Most people arrive in Foča for one thing and leave having done three.

The Drina and the Ćehotina run through town. The Tara comes down from Montenegro through the deepest canyon in Europe. An hour away, Sutjeska National Park holds Perućica — one of the last two primeval forests left on the continent — and Maglić, the highest peak in the country.

Fish it. Paddle it. Walk it.

Rivers
01

Fishing

Fly and spin · max 2–3 rods

Fishing in Foča
Guided fishing on the Drina near Foča
River
02

Rafting

Tara Canyon · April to mid-October

Rafting the Tara
Rafting the Tara Canyon near Foča
Mountains
03

Maglić

2,386 m · Trnovačko Lake

Up the mountain
Maglić and Trnovačko Lake
Wilderness
04

Sutjeska

Perućica · Zelengora · Hrčavka

Into the park
Perućica primeval forest in Sutjeska National Park
Coming soon
05

Off-road

Jeep tours · Zelengora

Details
Jeep tours on Zelengora near Foča
Coming soon
06

Canoe / kayak

Drina · calm stretches

Details
Canoe and kayak on calm stretches of the Drina
Day trips
07

Excursions

Miljevina · viewpoints

Details
Day trips around Foča — Miljevina and viewpoints
Build it
08

Combinations

2–3 days · your way

See the ideas
Combined adventures in Foča
Guided fishing on the Drina, Tara and Ćehotina

FOCAFLYSPIN · Fishing

Rivers we grew
up on.

Brown trout, grayling and — if the river is in the mood — huchen. We fish the Drina and the Ćehotina almost daily, and take people to the Tara and the Sutjeska when they want something wilder. Two or three rods on the water, never more. Catch and release is the default.

GraylingBrown troutHuchen FlySpinCatch & release
Fishing in Foča

Hucho Hucho Cup 2026 — 12–13 December →

Rafting the Tara Canyon

Tara · Whitewater

Into the canyon.

The Tara Canyon drops 1,300 metres and runs for roughly 80 kilometres — the deepest in Europe and second in the world after the Grand Canyon. It is UNESCO protected. The rafting season runs from April to mid-October.

We do not run rafts and we do not own a camp. What we do is put you with the operator that fits your group, your date and the water level that day — then you deal with them directly, at their price. The rafting page has the season month by month, a breakdown of the sections and answers about rafting with children.

Rafting the Tara
Maglić, the highest peak in Bosnia, and Trnovačko Lake

2,386 metres

From river to summit.

Maglić is the highest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina at 2,386 metres. Below it lies Trnovačko Lake — a heart-shaped glacial lake reachable only on foot.

Up the mountain
Sutjeska National Park and the Perućica forest

Sutjeska National Park

Wilderness,
an hour away.

Sutjeska National Park, founded in 1962, is the oldest and largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At its heart is Perućica — one of the last two untouched primeval forests in Europe, inside a strict reserve. Entry only with a park guide.

Into the park
FočaWhere the Ćehotina
meets the Drina
2,386 mMaglić
highest peak in BiH
1,300 mDepth of the
Tara Canyon
3 riversDrina, Tara
and Ćehotina

Ideas for a stay

One guest.
Several days.

Build it your way

01 / 2 DAYS

River and mountain

Raft the Tara one day, walk up to Trnovačko Lake the next.

ON REQUESTPRICED PER GROUP
02 / 3 DAYS

Adrenaline weekend

Rafting, the Hrčavka canyon and Sutjeska in three days.

ON REQUESTPRICED PER GROUP
03 / FLEXIBLE

Fishing stay

Several days on the water, with one outdoor day added.

ON REQUESTPRICED PER GROUP

The river comes first

Respect it. Protect it. Enjoy it.

People from here

We grew up on this water.

Before you come

Practical
things.

Honest answers

Where exactly is Foča?

Eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Republika Srpska, about 70 km south of Sarajevo. Sarajevo airport is the closest — roughly an hour and a half by road. Podgorica in Montenegro is around 150 km, Belgrade about 300 km.

Do you speak English?

Written English is no problem — send a message or an e-mail and you will get a clear answer. Spoken English is decent rather than fluent: enough to run a day on the water, agree on plans and have a conversation, with a translator app filling the gaps when something gets technical.

Do I need a fishing licence?

Yes. Sport fishing in Bosnia and Herzegovina requires a valid permit, issued locally. We sort this out with you before the trip — we do not put anyone on the water without one. Tell us your dates when you get in touch and we will explain the current cost and procedure.

What about accommodation?

There are guesthouses in town and camps along the rivers. We are not a hotel and we do not take a cut, but we know the places and will point you at something that fits — tell us your budget and how many of you there are.

Can I bring my own gear?

Please do, if you have it. If you would rather travel light, say so in your message and we will sort out rods, flies or lures and waders. Either works.

What is the best time of year?

Depends what you are after. Spring means high, cold, fast water — strong rafting, harder fishing. July and August are warmest and best for a first raft or a family. September is the quiet favourite: fewer people, pleasant water, autumn colour in the canyon.

FOCAFLYSPIN · River Adventures

Come for one thing.
Find five.

Every inquiry is read and answered by a person — usually the same one who will meet you at the river. No deposits, no card details, no booking engine.

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