Tara National ParkStory N° 218
Tara National Park & Uvac Canyon
Four awe-filled days among Tara's cliffs and the legendary meanders of the Uvac canyon in western Serbia
The itinerary.
4 days · 9 stops
Thursday
Day One
Drive into the dramatic gorges of western Serbia and reach Tara National Park, settling beside the emerald waters of Lake Perućac.
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Lake Perućac
Turquoise reservoir hemmed by forested cliffs at the foot of Tara, glassy and silent at dusk.
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Vrelo River
Reputedly one of the world's shortest rivers, ending in a waterfall plunging into the Drina — an easy first-day wonder.
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Hotel
Hotel Omorika Tara booking.com
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Getting around
- Renting a car at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport and driving west to Tara
Friday
Day Two
The headline day on Tara: hike to the cliff-edge viewpoints that look down on the Drina canyon hundreds of metres below.
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Banjska Stena Viewpoint
Tara's signature overlook, a sheer cliff above Lake Perućac and the Drina canyon with vertigo-inducing panoramas.
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Drina River House
The famous little house perched on a rock midstream in the Drina, an unforgettable photograph of the river's power.
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Crveni Potok / Pančić Spruce trail
Forest trail through ancient stands of the rare Serbian spruce found almost nowhere else on Earth.
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Hotel
Hotel Omorika Tara booking.com
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Getting around
- Driving and hiking to Tara's viewpoints within the national park
Saturday
Day Three
Transfer south to the Uvac Special Nature Reserve for its surreal entrenched meanders and a boat ride into the canyon and its caves.
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Uvac Meanders Viewpoint (Molitva)
The iconic overlook above Uvac's snaking river loops, one of the most photographed natural sights in Serbia.
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Uvac Canyon Boat Tour
Boat ride along the canyon to the Ledena Pećina ice cave, beneath cliffs patrolled by rare griffon vultures.
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Griffon Vulture Reserve
Uvac is home to one of Europe's largest griffon vulture colonies, soaring on the thermals above the gorge.
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Hotel
Hotel Vrhovi Zlatar booking.com
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Getting around
- Driving from Tara to the Uvac reserve via Nova Varoš, then a guided canyon boat
Sunday
Day Four
A final mountain morning on the Zlatar plateau before the scenic drive back.
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Zlatar Plateau
High meadows and pine air around Lake Zlatar, a calm, restorative finale to the wild west of Serbia.
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Hotel
Hotel Vrhovi Zlatar booking.com
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Getting around
- Driving back from Zlatar to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to return the car and depart
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Tara National Park & Uvac Canyon?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 9 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Tara National Park & Uvac Canyon cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Tara National Park & Uvac Canyon?
Hotel Omorika Tara is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Tara National Park & Uvac Canyon itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 9 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Tara National Park.
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