WESTERN SERBIA

UVAC CANYON

In the land of griffon vulture

7-9 JUNE, 2024 | 5-7 JULY, 2024
2-4 AUG, 2024 | 6-8 SEP, 2024
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ABOUT THE TOUR DIRECTION
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  • € 285
  • 3D/2N
    Tour duration (without flight transfers).
  • Moderate
    Difficulty level
  • Min 6, max 12 people
    Size of the group.
  • hiking | natural reserve |
    griffon vulture
    Type of the tour.
  • Belgrade/Belgrade
    Start / Finish points.

Join us in exploring one of Serbia’s pearls of nature, in this nicely crafted experience which is a mix of hiking, boat ride, tasting local cuisine, and seeing some true cultural highlights of this part of Serbia.


With a bit of luck, we will also see a symbol of this nature reserve – The Eurasian griffon vulture, a large Old-World vulture in the bird-of-prey family Accipitridae.

DAY 1 - FROM BELGRADE TO VILOVI VILLAGE

Departure from Belgrade at 4PM. Car route: Belgrade - Požega - Užice - Nova Varoš. Casual breaks. Arrival in the village of Vilovi around 22:30. Accommodation in the local highly-rated holiday home. Dinner (taste local food delights) & Overnight stay.

DAY 2

MEDJANKA RIVER CANYON - MILESEVO MONASTERY

Departure in front of the accommodation at 7:30 AM with small rucksacks suitable for all-day hiking. The rest of the belongings remain in the accommodation. A half-hour drive Zlatar mountain.
Descending towards the village of Međani - Canyon of the Medjanska River. Hiking through the canyon.
Casual refreshment breaks.
Crossing the Međanka River - the medieval town of Mileševac Hisardžik - Mileševo ​​monastery.
After visiting the monastery, return to accommodation in the village of Vilovi.
Evening rest, dinner. Overnight stay.

Statistics of the day: Expected total ascent: ~ 250 m, total descent: 1200 m, route length: ~ 19 km, duration with breaks: 7:30 h. Source of drinking water: 1 + a few mountain streams.

DAY 3

TUBICA CAVE - UVAC RIVER VIEWPOINT & BOAT RIDE - BACK TO BELGRADE

Departure in front of the accommodation at 07 AM, with packed belongings as we are leaving the accommodation. After a one-hour drive, we will reach the area where the Vapa River flows into the Uvac River.

After a one-hour hike, we arrive at the entrance to Tubića cave, which is tunnel-shaped. Passing through it takes 1 hour. Be sure to bring headlamps or similar. After the exit, we continue the hike over the Čajak stream, all the way to the Veliki vrh viewpoint (1187 m). It is on the left side of the Uvac river canyon, which is less frequented by hikers.
A longer break at the viewpoint for taking photos and enjoying the view of the meanders of Uvac. After the break, we descend along the path to the river bank, where the boat is waiting for us. A short ride through meanders with landing on the right side of the river. Hiking with a climb to the Molitva lookout (1198 m). A longer break at the lookout point while observing meanders and hopefully griffon vultures.

Travel back to Belgrade with casual breaks along the way. Expected time of arrival ca. 10PM.

Statistics of the day: expected total ascent: ~ 970 m/asl, route length: ~ 25 km, duration with breaks: 8 hours. Source of drinking water: 2

TOUR PRICE of € 285
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  • Tour price includes:
    • Transportation from/to Belgrade and all local transfers
    • Accommodation in local homestays
    • All meals starting with dinner on day 1, ending with lunch on day 3
    • Boat ride on Uvac river
    • Entrance fee to monastery
    • A licensed English speaking guide throughout the trip
  • Costs excluded:
    • Flights to and from Belgrade
    • Travel and medical insurance
    • Visa for Serbia (if required)
    • Any other charges not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section above
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