Our Story – Encijan Adventure Team

How it all began

Encijan Adventure Team began offering whitewater rafting through the Tara River Canyon to customers looking for adventure back in 2002. Very few team members, as founders of the company, set out on a simple mission to provide the opportunity to the adventure seekers to experience the awe-inspiring natural wonder of the Canyon on Tara River rafting trips.

In the very heart of the Tara River Canyon, miles away from modern civilization and at the beginning of the most exciting rafting part of river, there is a place called Brstanovica and Camp Encijan on it, one of the most beautiful camps on Tara river and only one at the Bosnian side of river.

We simply followed in the footsteps of forestry workers (rafters) who, as early as the first half of 20th century, started to bring logs down the Tara River. At the beginning it was just an everyday job, a dangerous one. It had nothing to do with adventure trips nor there were travelers coming to the river. Those forestry workers were in fact pioneering river adventurists. And few decades later, workers came to the idea to share the adventure with people from all walks of life. Those humble beginnings saw the birth of the modern adventure vacation, making whitewater rafting through the Tara River Canyon available to anyone with the desire and a willing spirit.

Encijan is not just a camp, for nature lovers and people that love adventure, relaxing and getting away from civilization, Encijan represents one of the last remaining oases of peace in nature that is still not touched by human hand and they always and often come back.

Encijan adventure team

Encijan Adventure Team is one of the most experienced outfitters in the Tara River Gorge. We know how to help you and your group have a memorable experience. Team leader Sherpa’s always set a high standard how we run and operate our trips, from the facilities, equipment and gear to the amazing guides, drivers and office staff who make it happen.

You will get the same great experience no matter which adventure trip you choose. Encijan Adventure Team was founded some 20 years ago by group of young enthusiasts and nature lovers. Our passion for nature, wilderness and whitewater has not changed since that first season and our love of adventure and rafting is still apparent today.

As a company we look for that same passion in all of our staff. Our staff loves being in the mountains, on the water and sharing that experience with others, and we feel this is what makes every trip with Encijan Adventure Team stand above the rest. So regardless if you have Srdjan as your guide (yes he still guides boats and climbs mountains) or one of the many other incredible team members we can’t wait to share what we love with you and your group.

Qualifications

Staff

In order to lead adventure trips, as well as other trips with Encijan Adventure team, our staff must meet certain job qualifications and certifications.

  • IRF (International Rafting Federation) – certification
  • First Aid Training
  • 5 year experience
  • Physical fitness
  • Extensive knowledge of the natural surroundings in the region

Prospective guides for Encijan Adventure team spend five years minimum perfecting their Tara River rafting skills under the guidance of veteran trip leaders before earning the position of “Rafting Skipper”. New guides, or guides in training, are known as “Skipper Interns” and it takes a very special person, full of passion, to be successful on the river and work in the natural wilderness of the Tara River Canyon.

Company

 Apart of all necessary permits and business registration document in accordance with appropriate state and entity laws (Business registration certificate, Working permits, VAT registration certificate, etc.) our company is constantly seeking to improve quality of service and satisfaction of our customers.

Proof of our success are constant excellent reviews in our guest book, as well as on the World’s largest travel web site –TripAdvisor.

Also Encijan Adventure Team has been awarded Quality Mark 4 Golden Boats by Association of Adventure Tourism.

Why you should choose Encijan Adventure Team

Encijan adventure team has been adventuring safely for years, resulting in an accumulated wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our customers. Our adventure trips include rafting, climbing, trekking, canyoning, photo safaris and much more!

Professionalism and experience!

Awards like Certificate of Excellence and 4 Golden Boats are the proof of dedication and constant progression

Excellence!

Every adventure trip has its own experiences that will provide you with memories to treasure forever. We are 5 star rated by our customers at world largest travel site TripAdvisor which means all aspects of our operation are run to a high standard, this allows you to know you are dealing with a professional and trustworthy business and that you can book and buy with confidence.

Encijan adventure team takes pride in its safety record, and our safety standards that enhance this record

Basic Information

Our agency offices are located in Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Our office is located in Foča Krajiska 16, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Contact phone: 058/211-150; 065/626-588

Our office works from Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm), Saturday working time (9am – 4pm).

Season starts May 1st (Except Canyoning), with traditional party that we organize every year. Season ends september 30th

Tara rafting camp Encijan is an award winning agency

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We have been receiving positive feedback from our visitors on a regular basis during the past season. Our hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed. An award by TripAdvisor – „Certificate of Excellence“ was given to our Agency.

„Certificate of Excellence“ award also serves as a TripAdvisor’s recommendation for all of those visitors who plan on visiting our beautiful country and our lovely little town – Foča. Camp „Encijan“ and Tara river canyon should really be on your checklist for the upcoming season. Check out Tara rafting camp Encijan on TripAdvisor >>

What our dear guests had to say

Aleksandra
Aleksandra
2021-07-13
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PRICELESS !!! We were delighted first time we came here, and second we were overwhelmed again. Encijan is arranged and clean but still wild, without exaggerating - a real fairy tale. Tara, one of the most beautiful river I have ever seen, here is unreal, almost like emerald. People and service were excellent all the time and we felt like home. Just imagine yourself deep in the highest river canyon in Europe , surrounded with untouched nature and peace. One is for sure, this atmosphere and scene you will never forget. Unique place and people and much more 🙂
Milana L
Milana L
2021-06-22
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So great When I decided to go rafting with my boys and friends, I expected beauty, but now I was thrilled. The camp is beautiful. The service is top notch. Great food. A great skipper on rafting. I would recommend it to anyone who loves untouched nature, relaxing by the river and the chirping of birds and a real Tara experience. We will definitely come again.
Ivana Petkovic
Ivana Petkovic
2021-06-19
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Raj za ljubitelje prirode Nestvarno mesto uz samu reku Taru! Prelepa priroda, neverovatna reka i boje koje okruzuju kamp. Ljubazno osoblje, raznovrsna i ukusna hrana! Profesionalni skiperi, osoblje na usluzi 24h. Domaćinska atmosfera i dobar provod! Sve preporuke!
Kristina K
Kristina K
2021-06-08
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The most amazing place I have been going to this camp 4 years in a row now with my friends... This is the most amazing place, beautiful camp - like from the fairytale 🙂 Nature is unreal, view and the river also. Food in the camp is the best food we ever had, you can't buy this in any restaurant 🙂 Definitely we will be going again and make visits traditionally once a year at least!
Marko
Marko
2021-05-24
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We'll be back Apsolutno bez ikakve zamerke na bilo šta. Domaćin je, pre svega, gospodin. Osoblje je prijatno, sve je laganica, bez ikakve frke i žurbe, što apsolutno i priliči ovakvom mestu. Stvoreno za opuštanje. Hrana je odlična, smeštaj i kućica u kojoj smo bili uredni i čisti. Definitivno se vraćamo, možda čak i jako brzo.
Darko D
Darko D
2021-05-23
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Darko Odlicno mesto za odmor i beg od urbanog zivota... Rafting sa obucenim skiperima se pretvara u pravo zadovoljstvo posle prvog zaveslaja... Hrana preeedobra, usluga i atmosfera takodje... Vidimo se ponovo...
Dino Sehic
Dino Sehic
2020-09-08
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Unforgettable rafting Beautiful nature, great hosts, delicious food, positive energy all around ... For true lovers of untouched nature and its hidden beauties on the way out of the Tara canyon, a camp that rests both soul and heart. Beautiful people who will welcome you and recharge your batteries with their positive energy. All in all, rafting to remember and a desire to come back again.
Jana T
Jana T
2020-08-25
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Vraćaćemo se! Prvi put sam u Encijan došla kada sam imala 9 godina. 15 godina kasnije - i dalje se vraćam. Možda je dovoljno reći da se desilo da mi je pao rođendan na vikend kada smo u kampu i da gazda, kada je to saznao, angažovao ljude da mi donesu tortu u kanjon. Milan Šerpas i ekipa učine da svako ko dođe odluči da obavezno dođe još jednom, ili bar preporuči drugima da posete. Smeštaj je udoban i čist, Milan uvek vodi računa da na najbolji način rasporedi goste po njihovim potrebama. Smeštajne jedinice su od 3 do 7 kreveta, uglavnom bungalovi. Toalet i tuševi su odvojeni od jedinica, ali ih ima veliki broj te je čekanje zaista svedeno na minimum. Volela bih da dočaram oduševljenje moje ekipe hranom, ali ću ipak ostaviti da se još neko sam iznenadi. Bitno - raspon i izbor su ogromni, niko neće ostati gladan a i ukoliko iz bilo kojih razloga ne možete da jedete nešto iz tog izbora, oni vam uvek dodatno spreme nešto. A obradovaće vas i krofnama! Mesta za odmor i opuštanje ima i više nego dovoljno - od hamoka, preko ležaljki, stolova sa stolicama na više mesta u kampu. Vaše je samo da nađete šta vam se najviše sviđa. Spust niz reku je sjajan, nekad dinamičniji u zavisnosti od doba godine (jul-avgust je najniža i najmirnija voda; april-maj najviša i najbrža). Skiperi su jako iskusni i fenomenalni momci. Spust kao spust nije opasan što svedoči da sam ja išla sa 9 godina a moja sestra sa 5. Dobija se kompletna oprema i uz slušanje instrukcija koje daje skiper - nema opasnosti ni za najmlađe. Posle večere često bude svirka sa muzikom uživo, kamp ima svoje ozvučenje a vrlo često i gosti nose svoje zvučnike te može i da se proveseli uveče. Upaljena je logorska vatra, ceo kamp je osvetljen malim fenjerima te je ambijent uveče možda i lepši nego tokom dana. Za one koji bi ranije legali i žele kompletan mir preporučujem da traže smeštajne jedinice bliže toaletima a dalje od šanka/kuhinje/centralne vatre. Kamp se nalazi na samom početku dela koji je predviđen za spust i u tu tačku dolaze ljudi i iz ostalih kampova, tako da ne dozvolite da vas razočara što se najduže vozite dok drugi brže stižu. Vaša nagrada je da ujutru ne morate u opremi da se vozite do početne tačke, već samo sednete u čamac i krenuli ste. Šanse su da ćete na par dana zaboraviti obaveze i samo se isključiti od stresa. Dolazila sam sa mnogo ljudi u životu a dobila sam samo jednu zamerku: Što smo došli samo na tri dana?
Jasmina Miljkovic
Jasmina Miljkovic
2020-08-23
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Nema bolje Već sedmi put smo muž i ja gosti ovog kampa, što govori o tome da li smo zadovoljni. A malo je reći da smo zadovoljni, jer ono što pruža ambijent, osoblje, kvalitet usluge i hrane retko gde se nalazi. Ovo mesto je naš privatni raj, beg od histerične svakodnevice i prilika za mentalni i fizički reset. Besprekoran domaćin, uvek zanimljivi gosti, a svaki sledeći dolazak je nova avantura koja pruža i više nego što očekujemo. Nema greške. Za svaku preporuku! Ivan i Jasmina Miljković, Beograd
Isidora Miljković
Isidora Miljković
2020-08-19
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Mind-blowing! Not your average, generic camp! With all due respect to other camps, there's no comparison between Encijan and others! Location of the camp is unbeatable, untouched nature all around, beautiful cabins and common place that conform to surrounding nature and a view of magnificent turquoise Tara. The staff couldn't be more polite, they really make you feel taken care of. And the food is.. WOW! And if you have some special requests regarding your nutrition (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.), you need not worry, all your wishes will be met with. August of 2020 was the second time I went to Encijan, first time with my family and this time with friends, so it's safe to say that this camp is perfect for everyone and for every occasion. And I had fun every time 🙂 In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Encijan! ♥

Our camp Encijan - Oasis of tranquility and hedonism

Outdoor resort in the very heart of the Tara River Canyon, miles away from modern civilization and at the beginning of the most exciting rafting part of river, there is a place called Brstanovica and Camp Encijan on it, one of the most beautiful camps on Tara river and only one at the Bosnian side of river.

Rafting Camp Encijan has a tradition of over 15 years and thousand of happy tourist per season…Here is one of the last remaining oases of tranquility and hedonism… One of the first camps ever built on the banks of Tara River…

  • ABOUT TARA RAFTING CAMP ENCIJAN
    Rafting camp Encijan is one of the last oases of peace and hedonism in this area, tucked away in an unreal and untouched nature. A place where you will truly become one with the nature.
  • Take advantage of this unique opportunity and spend the night in our camp, surrounded by nature, miles away from modern civilization. Rest in our bungalows near the Tara river.
  • At our camp Encijan you can try our home-made delicious traditional food, prepared with love, with carefully selected fresh, organic ingredients from this area.
  • In the heart of the Tara canyon, at the place where rafting trips start, kilometers away from modern civilization, lays one of the most beautiful camps in this area - Rafting camp Encijan

Additional information

About B&H

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in the southeastern Europe, on the Balkans peninsula. Country has beautiful landscapes, rich cultural and historical heritage, picturesque towns, and most important of all, friendly people. The capital is Sarajevo, city is also known as the “Jerusalem of Europe”. Bosnia and Herzegovina can be visited at any time during the year, great opportunities await during both winter and summer season.

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Safety and Skippers

Quality assurances of the agency are 4 golden boats, or high 4 stars All skippers hired by agency Encijan have passed various international trainings and licensed and certified by the IRF (International Rafting Federation), and each of them has multiyear experience in their work and has encountered many trips down the Tara River and most of them consider rafting and adventure as satisfaction and their lifestyle, and then the job.

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Groups

You have a group of friends, fellow coworkers or family that you spend a lot of time with? You may want to consider taking a quality group vacation. Encijan tourist agency has extensive experience and expertise when it comes to organizing group trips and vacations. You can even customize your trips to suit all of your needs and interests. With our help, and a little bit of careful planning, we can put together a group vacation that will leave you with nothing but great memories. Feel free to contact us!

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