The royal city of Jajce, located in the central part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is one of the most important historical and tourist cities in the country. It is known for its rich history, unique natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The city, located at the confluence of two beautiful rivers, the Pliva and the Vrbas, attracts visitors from all over the world. The Pliva River originates from two springs at the foot of the Smiljevac mountain, and offers many sports and recreational activities on the water, the possibility of rafting with the striking landscapes of the Pliva Valley. It is 33 km long with a catchment area of 768 km, which naturally makes the Pliva Lakes famous for their conditions for rest and recreation.
The Big and Small Pliva Lakes are located not far from the city, which, with their beauty, but also the specific gravity of the water, provide exceptional conditions for the development of tourism, enjoyment of the various activities offered and a vacation on the beach.

The city proudly remembers hosting an event on Lake Piva more than half a century ago that attracted competitors from all over the world at the World Kayaking Championships.
The European and World Canoeing Championships on Still Waters were held from 23 to 25 August 1963, and brought together more than 500 competitors from 22 countries.

The lakes are also home to mlinčići small wooden mills from the Ottoman period, which are now protected cultural monuments.
After passing through a quieter part of the Pliva’s course, the river continues to flow for several kilometres and reaches its most spectacular sight a waterfall. The Pliva Waterfall, 22 metres high, is one of the most famous natural attractions of Jajce. It is located in the very centre of the city, which makes it unique.
After a magnificent fall down the waterfall, the river continues to flow into the Vrbas River, creating a natural meeting of the two watercourses. where the water falls down the rocks and flows into the river Vrbas.

During its long 237 kilometers, the Vrbas is the river with the biggest fall of all the tributaries of the Sava, which is why it is shallow and violent, especially in the canyon from Donji Vakuf to Banja Luka. It springs from under Zec Mountain at 1,780 meters and flows through eight municipalities.
Vrbas is recognized worldwide as an exceptional destination for adventure tourism, from kayaking and canoeing to rafting. The European Rafting Championship was held on Vrbas in 2005 and the World Rafting Championship in 2009.