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Canyoning is an adventure that consists of walking on a mountain riverbed. Canyoning involves descending on the various waterfalls, but also overcome the natural barrier of rocks to less accessible rock. Briefly, it is the combination of walking through water and rapids, climbing, diving, swimming and rock climbing. There are canyons of rivers Cvrcka, Švrakava and Ugar. The time required for the adventure is 2 hours for Švrakava up to 10 hours for Cvrcka, which depends on the river distance, accessibility and length of route. The offer includes: appetizers and refreshments, transportation to canyoning starting point and return, basic training, all necessary equipment (neoprene suits and shoes, helmets, life jackets, ropes ...), ceritified and professional guides and lunch. Canyon of the Cvrcka river is 17 km long and from 6 to 10 hours is required for the tour. It is also possible to arrange a short tour. With its numerous waterfalls, cascades, "boilers", steep cliffs and natural waterslides this location makes a real challenge for fans of canyoning. Crvrcka valley is attractive for hiking (the entire length of the canyon is followed by the footpath), with picturesque landscapes and authentic mills. Canyon of the Ugar river with endemic species of trout, is a real challenge for fans of canyoning, caving and fishing. Canyon of the Švrakava river is more than 500 m long and the time of flooding is technically very demanding. For those more experienced looking for more adrenaline, it is a real challenge. Trail tours range from one to three hours. Travel agency “Guideline” Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 7 Phone : +387 (0)51 212-600 +387 (0) 65 882-085 Email: info@guidelinebl.com Web: www.guidelinebl.com

Vrbas is one of the most beautiful rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the main Banja Luka watercourse passing through its center. Vrbas boat is called "dayak", a specific boat for the Vrbas river and the city of Banja Luka, as well as the gondola to Venice. The assumption is that the Vrbas boat appeared when the city of Banja Luka. Over the centuries, this unusual vessel has become a symbol of the city, leaving a trace in the culture of Banjaluka's inhabitants. It has been used for commercial purposes, for the transport of goods from one side to another, both upstream or downstream. For cruising the route length of 15 kilometers is used, in the urban area of the city, where the Vrbas is characterized by shallow shores and perfect bottom for pushing a pole, after which the boat was named. Dayak boat is seven meters long and, to make it as easy as possible, is made of the high quality quercus oakdeal and regular rings. The most impressive details are the rudder and tip, which are made of one piece of wood.

Vrbas is fast mountain river with several sparkling and wild sections and rapid falls and is among several most attractive rivers in Europe with degree of severity 3-4. Vrbas passes two canyons - Canyon Tijesno (5 km) and Canyon Podmilačje (8 km). Length to be used for water sports adventure is 31 km (from the Bočac dam to the Banja Luka center).