Skip to content
Tarasmeštaj · 43°52′N

FAQ

Questions people ask about Tara

Accommodation & booking

How much does accommodation on Tara cost?

Apartments are roughly €35–70 per night, cottages and log cabins €50–150, and villas with a hot tub or sauna more. Prices peak at New Year, May Day and in July–August.

Where is the best place to stay on Tara?

Kaluđerske Bare has the most facilities, Mitrovac and Predov krst are quieter and closer to the forest, Zaovine is for lake lovers and Perućac for summer on the water.

Is there a booking fee?

No. Guests pay no commission. You send a request directly to the host and pay the host as agreed.

How do I get to Tara?

Belgrade to Bajina Bašta is about 160 km (3 hours), then 17 km of switchbacks to Kaluđerske Bare. Buses run to Bajina Bašta several times a day.

When is the best time to visit Tara?

Year-round. Summer for the lakes and rafting, autumn for hiking and colour, winter for snow (Dec–Mar), May–June and September for bear-watching.

Are pets allowed?

With many hosts, yes — use the “Pets allowed” filter. Dogs must be kept on a lead inside the National Park.

Visiting Tara

Is there an entrance fee for Tara National Park?

No. Some services are paid separately, such as boat trips through the Drina canyon or guided tours. Park rules apply everywhere: no fires outside designated places and no picking of protected plants.

Are there bears on Tara, and is it safe?

Several dozen brown bears live on Tara. They avoid people and encounters are rare. Do not leave food outside, talk normally on trails, and if you see one, do not approach or run — back away slowly.

What is the highest peak of Tara?

Zborište (1,544 m) is the highest peak of Tara itself; the highest point of the national park is Kozji rid on neighbouring Zvezda (1,591 m). The best-known viewpoint, Banjska stena, is at 1,065 m.

What is the Serbian spruce (Pančić's omorika)?

An endemic conifer growing only around the middle Drina. Josif Pančić described it in 1875 near Zaovine. It is a pre-glacial relict and the symbol of Tara National Park.

Is there mobile signal on Tara?

Generally good in the main settlements; none in parts of the Drina canyon and deep forest. Download maps in advance.

For hosts

How much does listing cost?

Listing is free for the first months — the exact date is shown on the hosts page and in your dashboard. There is no booking commission.

Can I register as a private person?

Yes — private persons, companies and entrepreneurs can register. You remain responsible for local rules: categorisation, guest registration in eTurista and tourist tax.

Who provides the photos?

You do. Only photos you took or have written permission to use are allowed. Photos copied from other sites are removed.

How do bookings work?

Guests pick dates in your calendar and send a request, which you confirm or decline in your dashboard. With instant booking, free dates confirm automatically. Payment is agreed directly with the guest.