Kayak and SUP

Picture the moment you push off from the bank. The reeds slide past at walking pace. The only sound is the drip from your paddle and, now and then, a bird in the lily beds.

Paddling the river

After its first kilometre the river is navigable, and from the village it flows about 7 km to Skadar Lake. That makes it a good river for a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard (SUP). You set the pace. You stop when you want. You can get close to the reeds and water lilies, where a bigger boat cannot always go.

We could not confirm who rents kayaks or boards in the village. Ask locally, or look in the boat operators directory.

The festival route

On 6 September 2026 the first “Rijeka doživljaja” (“River of experiences”) took place, as part of “Cetinje Outdoor”. One of its activities was an 8 km kayak and SUP route on the river. More than 150 people took part in the day. Read more on the event page.

National park fees

The national park sets these kayak fees. They have not changed since 2023.

Fees can change from season to season, so check before you go, on the national park page or at nparkovi.me. Park entry is €5 a day for visitors aged 15 and over.

Before you go

• Wear a life jacket, whatever your experience.
• Plan the way back. If you paddle the 7 km down to the lake, you have to paddle 7 km back, unless you arrange a pick-up.
• Give birds plenty of space, especially near the reeds.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, plus a hat and sunscreen in summer.
• Take water. July and August are hot on the river.
• Keep your phone in a dry bag. The mobile signal is patchy in the canyon, so tell someone your plan.
• In winter, watch the water level. On 10 January 2026 it rose 28 cm in one day. See the January 2026 high water.
• Bring cash. We could not confirm an ATM in the village.