Boat Ride Through the Uvac Canyon – Complete Guide for Your Visit
If you want to experience one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Serbia, a boat ride through the Uvac Canyon is an experience you shouldn't miss.
A peaceful cruise through the meanders, views of steep cliffs, encounters with the griffon vulture, and a visit to the Ice Cave make this trip one of the most beautiful on the Pešter Plateau.
Guests of Etno Selo Vidikovac can organize a boat ride with prior reservation and enjoy one of the most stunning areas of the Uvac Special Nature Reserve.
Where Does the Boat Ride Depart From?
Due to the current water level, the boat ride departs from the Uvac Dam at the Sjenica Lake.
You can reach the boarding point by your own car, or with prior arrangement, we can assist in organizing transportation from Etno Selo Vidikovac.
It takes about 30 minutes to drive from our ethno village to the boarding point.
How to Get to the Uvac Dam?
You can reach the Uvac Dam via:
Sjenica → Akmačići → Komarani → Uvac Dam
There is parking available on-site, from where a short walking path leads to the dock where the boats await you.
Boarding Point for the Boat Ride
At the dock, boats are ready for departure. The organized tours are led by experienced local guides who share interesting facts about the history of the canyon, the formation of the meanders, and the rich flora and fauna of this area.
What Will You See During the Ride?
The ride lasts about two hours and offers a completely different perspective of the Uvac Canyon.
During the cruise, you will pass between high limestone cliffs that rise above the calm waters of Sjenica Lake. Each bend reveals a new view of untouched nature, and the tranquility that prevails in this area leaves a special impression on every visitor.
One of the most beautiful moments of the trip is the opportunity to observe the griffon vulture up close, one of the largest birds of prey in Europe, which has its natural habitat right here.
Visit the Ice Cave
During the organized tour, you will also visit the famous Ice Cave, one of the most well-known caves in Serbia.
The cave is famous for its impressive cave decorations, stalactites, and stalagmites that have formed over thousands of years. The temperature inside is significantly lower than outside, so we recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater even during the summer months.
USEFUL TIPS BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
To fully enjoy the trip, we recommend bringing:
comfortable footwear
a light jacket for the Ice Cave tour
a bottle of water
sunglasses
sun protection cream
a camera or mobile phone for capturing nature.
Important Information
The ride lasts approximately 2 hours.
Departure is from the Uvac Dam.
It is organized with prior reservation.
There are no boat rides on Mondays.
The number of spots per tour is limited.
Stay at Etno Selo Vidikovac and Experience Uvac
After an exciting boat ride, continue your relaxation in the natural setting of Etno Selo Vidikovac, located in close proximity to the most famous viewpoint Molitva.
Our guests enjoy comfortable wooden cabins, homemade Sjenica cuisine, fresh mountain air, and the peace offered by the Pešter Plateau. We will gladly assist you in organizing excursions so that you can experience all the best that Uvac has to offer in one place.
Book your stay and discover why guests return here year after year.