• WildMontenegro-Tour 4 - „Jewels of Montenegro“

    Montenegro’s scenic Adriatic coast & country’s hidden wonders, Lake Skadar and Lovcen National Parks

    Kotor Bay

  • “It is our duty to pray sincerely for all men, that God may grant peace and joy to all.”

    – Elder Thaddeus

  • “Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.”

    – Gautama Buddha

  • “Braveries and battles for independence of Montenegrins surpass those of the ancient Hellenes at Thermopylae and at Marathon”

    – William Ewart Gladstone

  • "A shallow river with fish is worth more than a deep sea without any.”

    – Matshona Dhliwayo

  • "A hundred times I’ve gazed at floating clouds, sailing as, phantom ships high off the sea, and casting anchor on this mountain range!"

    – Petar II Petrovic Njegos

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  • Group size

    min 4 – max 18 persons

  • Difficulty grade

    Easy

  • Departure dates 2023

    29 April – 05 May

    13 May – 19 May

    03 June – 09 June

    30 Sept. – 06 October

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Highlights of the Montenegro coast!

Overview

The Bay of Kotor and the Adriatic coast of Montenegro are gorgeous without any doubt. But the hinterland is equally stunning! With its massive mountains, lovely lakes, and deep green forests, the scenery of the hinterland of Montenegro will leave you spellbound. As you’ll be walking through some of the most beautiful landscapes of Montenegro such as the Bay of Kotor, Lake Skadar and Lovcen National Park, you can rest assured that your time outdoors will be time well spent.

Our walks in nature are combined with must-see visits to Kotor, a UNESCO-listed Natural and Culturo-Historical city, the small baroque town Perast, the Montenegrin metropolis of tourism Budva, Praskvica Monastery, the Old town of Bar, the Old Capital of Montenegro Cetinje.

The Old Town of Bar is one of the oldest inhabited places in Montenegro and a city with a long and turbulent history, around which many armies and invaders have been scattered.

From Virpazar you will discover the Skadar Lake National Park. It is an important bird reserve and one of the last breeding grounds of Dalmatian pelicans.

Visit the Old Capital of Montenegro Cetinje known as the ‘Museum Town of Montenegro’, the best place to learn all about Montenegrin history and get familiar with its culture.

Climb to the Lovcen mountain summit and visit the Mausoleum of Petar II Petrovic Njegos, so you can fully experience the spirit of the area and explore the sacred secrets of Montenegro.

Trip Highlights:

  • Discover stunning Bay of Kotor and Old town of Kotor, a town of Perast and artificial island “Our Lady of Rocks”

  • Visit Budva, a Montenegrin metropolis of tourism and humble 600-year-old Praskvica Monastery

  • Old Town of Bar - an unjustly neglected pearl of the cultural heritage of Montenegro

  • Explore Lake Skadar National Park, enjoy a boat ride on the lake and visit a traditional winery

  • Enjoy wonderful panoramas of Boka bay, mountains and the Adriatic Sea from the Lovcen National Park and visit Njegos Mausoleum, officially the highest mausoleum in the world

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Explore day-by-day destinations, activities, routes, stops and more…

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Kotor Bay

Day 1 – Kotor, Perast and Our Lady of Rocks church

Transfer from airport Podgorica/Tivat/Dubrovnik to the town of Kotor, one of the highlights of the Montenegro coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will see a unique natural fjord on the Mediterranean coast. Despite being a major tourist attraction, Kotor hasn’t lost its authentic charm. The architecture is distinctly Venetian and it’s one of the best-preserved medieval old towns on the Adriatic coast. After exploring the magic of The Old Town it’s time to see those stunning streets from a different perspective. We will climb up to the top of St. John’s hill; follow the stairs by the old ramparts and the Church of Our Lady of Remedy from the 15th century. On top of the hill, there is San Giovanni castle which dominates the bay, the fortification system and the town, from where you will admire the beautiful Boka Bay. Transfer from Kotor to the nearby small town of Perast. If you’ve already seen a postcard of Montenegro, it has likely been from Perast. Despite having only one main street, this tiny town boasts 16 churches and 17 impressive old palaces. Firstly we will visit St. Nikola church and admire a stunning view from the top, and then we will take a boat trip to the artificial island “Our Lady of Rocks” church and its museum.

Walking for the day: 2-3 hours, 4 km ↑ 280 m ↓ 280 m

Day 2 – Budva, Monasteries Praskvica and Rustovo

Today we will visit Budva, a Montenegrin metropolis of tourism famous for its long beaches, beautiful Old Town and many festivals and cultural events that attract a large number of tourists every year. You will have a tour through the Old Town of Budva, where you will have the opportunity to admire stone buildings from the Venetian era, small squares and narrow streets, as well as enjoy amazing sea views. From Budva, we will continue to Praskvica Monastery, just off the highway in the hills, slightly north of Sveti Stefan. This humble 600-year-old monastery, named after the peach-scented water of a brook that flows nearby, rests among an ancient olive grove. After the visit to the monastery Praskvica, we are climbing on the so-called Jegor’s path. This path reveals the story of one-armed Russian friar Jegor Stroganov. In 10 years he managed to build a 3 km long footpath to the village of Celobrdo. From that place, you can enjoy the stunning view of Sveti Stefan, the most photographed place on the Montenegrin coast, as well as the numerous beaches of Budva’s Riviera. We continue to the monastery Rustovo, where we will visit the female monastery dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.

Walking for the day: 3-4 hours, 6 km ↑ 350 m ↓ 350 m

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Budva Old Town

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Old Town bar

Day 3 – Bar, Old town of Bar, Old Olive Tree, Virpazar

At the southern edge of Montenegro lies the picturesque city of Bar, one of the highlights of the Montenegro coast. Hidden under the mountain Rumija, it surprises us every second with its historical heritage, variety of cultures, nations, cuisines, customs and idyllic quiet villages. The town of Bar also treasures an Old Olive Tree that is more than 2000 years old. The Old Town of Bar, also known as Montenegrin Pompeii, is the largest urban agglomeration among the ruins in Montenegro. It is one of those magical places where modern meets the shadow of ancient, like Roman aqueducts, old Turkish baths, and orthodox and catholic churches. Climb up to the Citadel, which offers you a great view of the valley with olive trees and Rumija Mountain behind the town. Afterwards, we will visit the little fishermen’s town Virpazar (situated on the bank of Skadar Lake). The town is tiny and very picturesque with lots of flower boxes and restaurants with outdoor tables. Virpazar has three bridges with a medieval fortress Besac above it, which we will visit.

Walking for the day: 3 hours, 4 km ↑ 100 m ↓ 100 m

Day 4 – Skadar Lake boat trip and visit to a winery

Lake Skadar is a national park, the largest lake in the Balkans and one of the biggest bird reserves in Europe. Our task is to introduce you to the wild beauty of Lake Skadar. The best way to explore the lake is to rent a boat and take a ride at the lake. ​While cruising you can enjoy the untouched nature of Lake Skadar, inhabited by many fish and bird species, also recognized as the last breeding ground of the endangered Dalmatian Pelican.

After cruising, we organise a sightseeing walking tour through the village of Godinje with wine & food tasting in the small-scale traditional production winery situated in the heart of the most famous Montenegrin wine region.

Walking for the day: 1 hour, 1-2 km ↑ 50 m ↓ 50 m

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Lake Skadar National Park

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Cetinje

Day 5 – Rijeka Crnojevica, Old capital Cetinje and Lovcen National Park

Transfer from Virpazar to Rijeka Crnojevica, the place where the first Cyrillic book among the South Slavic nations was printed in 1494 – “Oktoih prvoglasnik”. At the entrance to Rijeka Crnojevica, there is the stone Bridge of Danilo, built-in 1853 by Prince Danilo.

The focus of the day is Cetinje, a lovely old town that was the capital of Montenegro from the 15th century until 1918. This city is known as the ‘Museum Town of Montenegro’. This is the right place to learn all about the turbulent Montenegrin history and get familiar with its culture. One of the most important spiritual relics in Montenegro is the Orthodox white-stone Cetinje monastery. Here are the main relics of the monastery: the relics of St. Peter of Cetinje, the imperishable right hand of St. John the Baptist (Forerunner), as well as part of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord.

After exploring Cetinje, we will continue our trip to Lovcen National Park, where we will make a short walking tour to the village of Dolovi. On the way to the viewpoint of the Adriatic Sea and the Bay of Boka, we’ll take a photo of an authentic Montenegrin mountain place built in the past.

Walking for the day: 2-3 hours, 6 km ↑ 150 m ↓ 150 m

Day 6 – Visit to Njegos Mausoleum and village of Njegusi

The biggest and most significant monument of Lovcen national park is the Mausoleum of Petar Petrovic Njegos (famous poet and philosopher). The mausoleum is officially the highest mausoleum in the world because it is situated at the top of the second-highest peak of Lovcen mountain, Jezerski Vrh (1657 m). Getting there takes a bit of effort because you need to climb 461 steps up to the entrance where two granite giants guard the tomb of Montenegro’s greatest writer. When you reach the top, take a deep breath of fresh air and keep your eyes wide open. As you slowly turn around, you can see the Bay of Kotor, Skadar Lake, the high mountains of northern Montenegro, and even Albania.

After visiting the mausoleum, we continue to Krstac pass where you can experience wonderful views of Boka bay, Orjen Mountain and many serpentines of the Kotor–Cetinje road. By the road, we find the picturesque mountain village of Njegusi, known as the birthplace of the Petrovic-Njegos dynasty, which ruled Montenegro from 1696 to 1918. With its altitude of around 1000 m and proximity to the sea, Njegusi is a true air spa where the two climates intersect.

Walking for the day: 2 hours, 3 km ↑ 150 m ↓ 150 m

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Njegos Mausoleum

Day 7 – Departure or extensions

Departure or extensions. Transfer to airport Podgorica/Tivat/Dubrovnik.

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In case you are arriving/leaving one or two days before/after the group departure do not hesitate to contact us for organizing your stay, activities and/or transfers.

Dates

29 APRIL – 05 MAY

Duration

6 nights/7 days

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Dates

13 MAY – 19 MAY

Duration

6 nights/7 days

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Dates

03 JUNE – 09 JUNE

Duration

6 nights/7 days

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Dates

30 SEPTEMBER – 06 OCTOBER

Duration

6 nights/7 days

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INCLUDED
  • 6 nights / 7 days
  • All accommodations
  • All breakfasts & farewell dinner
  • Packed lunches during hikes and homemade traditional Montenegrin lunch on the 5th day
  • Prosciutto & wine tasting on the 4th day
  • All transfers – minivan and driver from and back to the airport, as well as local transfers, in accordance with the program
  • English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • Parks entrance fees
  • Local tourist tax
NOT INCLUDED
  • International flights tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches outside of the program
  • Your own trekking/hiking gear
  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, extra transfers, tips, etc.
  • Optional gratuities to your guide(s)
  • Any items not explicitly mentioned in the program

Additional info

You will mostly stay in 3* hotels or in private lodgings (apartments & guesthouses) that are especially appealing or the only choice in a remote location. We have selected small family-run hotels and cozy guesthouses whenever possible for their intimate atmospheres, as well as for their ability to share with you the history and culture of their specific Montenegrin region. Generally, rooms in Montenegro are double or triple rooms (we will assign you a roommate of the same gender, if possible) and you may find that some are small apartments with a kitchen. If you request single accommodations, you will be required to pay the single supplement fee. Please be advised there are a limited number of single accommodations available, and single accommodations may not be available for the village stay.

Breakfast is included. When no restaurant location is available on the route, packed lunches will be pre-ordered. Dinner is available either in the restaurant in your hotel or restaurants and taverns in the village near your accommodation. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available upon request.

All transfers from and back to the airport, as well as local transfers, in accordance with the programme, are included. Luggage transfer also is included, and your bags will be transferred by private transfer to your next accommodation. Baggage limit 25 kg per person.

Relaxed and mild walks suitable for walkers with average levels of fitness and who are generally in good health. These walks are typically on maintained trails and have marked trails with signage. Gradients are mild with no steep uphill or downhill section. No previous hiking experience is required and they are suitable for novices and different age groups.

Walking is typically limited to 3-5 hours per day (up to 10 km of walking).

Each evening your guides will inform you about the next day’s activities and answer any questions you may have.

  • Valid Visa*, passport and ID card
  • Money, and/or credit card (currency in Montenegro is the Euro – €)
  • Travel health insurance certificate 
  • *Holders of travel documents containing a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa of the United States of America, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, or a permission to stay in these countries, may enter and stay, or pass through the territory of Montenegro up to 30 days, and not longer than the expiry of visa if the period of validity of the visa is less than 30 days ( more info on- https://mvp.gov.me/en/sections/consular-affairs/visa-regimes-for-foreign-citizens/ ).
  • We recommend taking sufficient cash for your daily requirements. Banks and  ATMs are available,  and credit/debit card payments are widely accepted in towns but might be limited in some of the villages we visit.

If you require any medication, please take adequate supplies for the duration of your holiday. It’s advisable to carry your medication in your hand luggage instead of packing it in your suitcase (backpack).

Montenegro’s coastline has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters, whereas the more mountainous inland areas have a sub-alpine climate with warm summers and cold winters with snowfall. There is a chance of sporadic rain in spring and autumn in the coastal areas, though generally, this is in the form of short showers. In the mountains, rainfall tends to be more frequent including around the Bay of Kotor. Average temperatures from May to October are generally in the mid 20’s(in °C) but can reach into the 30’s(in °C) in July and August.

Typically, you can expect excellent weather in Montenegro from April to November.

  • Time difference to GMT +1
  • Currency-Euro (€)
  • Religion-Christian (mainly Orthodox)
  • Language-Montenegrin, English is widely spoken
  • Electric supply and plugs: 220V, 50Hz, two-pin round plugs

The right equipment for walking tours is important for a convenient holiday. Take care that you wear comfortable clothes to meet the climate of the region and season.

The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection.

Bring one main piece of luggage and a 20-30 litre day backpack is recommended. You will need to carry what you need for the day which may include a rain jacket, fleece, t-shirts, camera, sun-cream, water and picnic lunch. On hot days you will carry fewer clothes but more drinking water.

This gear list has been created to help you in choosing your equipment for the trip. Try to bring only what is necessary, this will help you and the field staff.

  • Backpack (20 – 30 l) with raincover
  • Hiking shoes
  • Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)
  • Hiking Pants (Convertible, Quick-Dry, Lightweight)
  • Long Sleeve Shirts (Synthetic, Lightweight)
  • Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)
  • Fleece/Wool Jacket or Sweater
  • T-Shirts (Synthetic)
  • Shorts
  • Hat or cap – Sun protection is important!
  • Swimwear and Towel
  • Hiking poles (if you usually use them)
  • Reusable water bottle(s) 1.5 – 2 L per person
  • Small backpack pharmacy
  • Casual Clothing and Shoes for Travel and Town Wear
  • Camera and Accessories
  • Mobile phone and charger
  • Headlamp
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen/sunblock and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Travel Pillow
  • Toiletries

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