ADVENTURE MONTENEGRO

kayaking - hiking - walking tours

All Montenegro in 11 days

10 nights / 11 days

Day 1 :  Transfer from airport to Kotor 

You can reach Kotor from three airports :  Tivat  12 km , Dubrovnik  80 km  and Podgorica  90 km .We will wait you and transfer to Kotor .

Accomodation  is in Glavati or in Muo, small villages on the sea coast , 2 to 3 km far from Kotor ,  in single or double rooms .  You can spend the afternoon on the sea coast or in the Old town of Kotor .

Meals provided : dinner

Day  2 :  Kotor Old town , walking tour 

Departure for  Kotor at 10,00 . Do not miss opportunity to explore Kotor s  history by discovering its magnificent places  ,  buildings  and palaces , Accompanied by our local guide you will be given a tour of Kotor medieval   age . The ancient town of Kotor is a treasure of history, culture and art . It is estimated that Kotor has almost seventy percent of the cultural and historical monuments of Montenegro , and it is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritages Sites . A special cultural monument is Cathedral of St Tripun , built on the remains of an old catholic church from the early 9^th century. In the Grgurina Palace there is Maritime Museum , witness of Kotor s maritime success in the middle age , famous for its collections of different types of ships , weapons , paintings , furniture from the gold age of Kotor . We will climb on the top of the city fortress St Ivan ,260 meters above the Old town. Lunch is in the Dalmatian  Konoba  Cesarica  which serves  traditional dishes  of sea food.

Meals provided : breakfast , lunch

Day 3: Mountain Lovcen  , peak Jezerski Vrh 1657 m above sea level, Cetinje, Budva

Departure at 10,00 , Mountain Peak  Lovcen is  30 km far away from Kotor .On our way to Lovcen we shall visit military fortress Gorazde from 19^th century built by Austrian .Peak Jezerski Vrh is on the the 1657 meters  above sea level. From that point you can see half of Montenegro, Adriatic Sea ,  Skadar lake and mountain peaks in  the north of the state. There is a mausoleum on the Jezerski Vrh of Petar Petrovic Njegos , famous Montenegrian ruler and poet from 19^th century. We shall visit Cetinje , a small town in the mountain and King  Nikola Castle. Lunch is planned in the restaurant with traditional Montenegrian dishes. On our return to Kotor we shall stop for a walk in Old town of Budva or to relax on a sandy beach.

Meals provided : breakfast , lunch

Day 4 : Kotor bay by kayak or boat 

Departure at 10,00 . If the sea is calm we shall show you Kotor bay from the sea. Paddling is planned around Bay of Kotor by our sea kayaks with friendly guide. No previous kayaking experience is necessary if one has good physical condition. We have fully equipped sea kayaks with life jackets. Paddling distance is 10 km.

In case of bad weather conditions  we shall go hiking on the hill Vrmac above Kotor and Tivat Bays . We shall walk through the forest for 5 km and take the photos of these incredible sights.

Meals provided : breakfast , lunch

Day 5 :  Skadar Lake 

Skadar Lake is the largest lake in the Balkan peninsula .It covers  a surface of 370 to 530 square km depending on water level. Because of its geographic position and sub-mediterranean  climate , it is the most important winter habitat of wading birds in Europe, after the Danube delta. There are 270 bird species on the lake , and a rare specimen of Dalmatian Pelican. There are many islands on the lake and monasteries on them. The oldest  is monastery Starcevo, on the island Starceva Gorica. On the lake shore there are two small towns Virpazar and Rijeka Crnojevica. Both places are known by their restaurants serving traditional dishes. The southern hinterland of the lake , called Crmnica is known by the best wines in Montenegro.

Meals provided : breakfast ,lunch

Day 6: Mount Durmitor, Black Lake 

We pick you up from your hotel for a drive to Zabljak , a  little town on the Mount Durmitor. The trip normally takes 4-5 hours from Kotor. Arrival  at Zabljak is  around 14.00 hrs. Accomodation is provided in a mountain hotel with breathtaking view on  Durmitor peaks and forests. We shall take a walk to the Crno Jezero ( Black Lake ) through the forest, the largest and most beautiful of the Durmitor glacier lakes  , with marvelous landscapes and the gigantic Medvjed peak overhanging it. The main feature of relief of Mount Durmitor is spacious plateau at the altitude of 1500 m carved by deep canyon valleys  and overhanging by magnificent mountain peaks , 48 of which are over 2000 meters above sea level. The highest peak is Bobotov Kuk with an altitude of 2522 m. Lunch is provided at a National Restaurant on the lake shore with traditional dishes. You can spend the  rest of the day and evening exploring  the town.

Meals provided : breakfast , lunch

Day 7 : white water rafting Tara river 

Meet your guide at 9.00 to get necessary information on safety and a short introduction to Tara river. A 20 minute drive  brings you to the starting point. Then your rafting begins . The Tara river is 144 km long , its canyon valley is 78 km long , and the canyon depth reaches as much as 1300 meters through the Durmitor National Park. Beside primeval  forest , pure spring waters cascade through 100 km of UNESCO protected wilderness

 You will be equipped  with life jacket and helmet. After rafting , you are free to explore Zabljak forest and surroundings . You can rent a  mountain bike  , go for a walk , or swim in the Black Lake .

Meals provided : breakfast , lunch

Day 8 : return to the sea coast 

After breakfast ,  we can go for a walk to the Black Lake and take some photos . At 11,00 am you prepare for the journey back to the coast. Arriving at Kotor and your accommodation by 16.00 pm. Rest of the day and evening you are free to explore Old town with a wide choice of restaurants ,bars and shops to discover. You  can spend a fantastic  evening in a famous discoteque which is one of the biggest in our country.

Meals provided : breakfast , lunch

Day 9 :  Kotor bay by kayak 

Kayaking starts at 11.00 am around Bay of Kotor Paddling distance 7-8 km. Then you have a chance to relax  , sit on the beach ,swimming , snorkeling ,  a boat charter , or day trips to Kotor  or Budva .

Meals provided :  breakfast , lunch

Day 10 : Ulcinj  and Bojana river 

An hour and  a half drive brings you into  Ulcinj , the ancient town located in  the south of Montenegro . More than two millenium ago , Ulcinj and its fortress was built on the cliffs surrounded by sea from three sides . We shall go for a walk on the Long Beach ,  12 km long sandy beach with clear sea and mild wind . The lunch is planned in a fish restaurant at the river  Bojana , near Ada island , magical place with old fisherman,s   cabins and sandy beaches.

Meals provided : breakfast , lunch

Day 11 : Transfer to the airport 

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Rate per person :

In double room  :  790 E

Single supplement  : 100 E

In case of bad weather conditions , the above itinerary is subject to change .

Difficulty level : easy-moderate

Price included :

-10 nights in double rooms

-2 meals per day

-Use of kayaks , life jackets

-9 days organised activities

-Local  taxes

-Transfers from airport

-Guide and assistence

-Museum tickets

-Rafting ticket

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