Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in double/twin room. We offer a variety of accommodation options, including small, locally-run hotels, guesthouses, mountain huts, and eco-resorts. Each accommodation option is carefully selected to provide comfort, authenticity, and a sense of place. You will mostly stay in 3-star hotels (4-star available on request) or in private lodgings such as apartments, mountain huts, or shepherds’ cottages. Accommodation is selected for the charm or location, with small family-run hotels and cosy guesthouses. We can arrange family-friendly accommodation options that cater to the needs of families with children, including connecting rooms, child-friendly facilities, and activities suitable for children of all ages. We can arrange accommodation for groups of all sizes, including private lodges, villas, or multiple rooms in the same hotel or guesthouse. We can also accommodate special requests or preferences for group bookings.

Others

Luggage transfers Orientation meeting (self-guided) GPX-Tracks for walks Maps and roadbook Local mobile phone, service line 24/7 Transfers according to the itinerary, incl. trainride Activities: walks, cycling, seakayaking in Lake Skadar Nationalpark Entrance fee National parks Durmitor, Lake Skadar, Biogradska Gora

Meals

Breakfast is included on all days, and evening meals are available for an additional charge, either at the accommodation or nearby restaurants. Packed lunch services are also available for a fee. Half-board options can be booked for an extra cost, usually served at the overnight place. We can accommodate special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary restrictions. Please let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Transport

We use a variety of transportation options for our tours, including comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, boats, trains, and bicycles. We provide transportation to and from the starting point of the tour, as well as transportation between destinations and for any activities included in the tour itinerary. Transfers according to the itinerary, incl. trainride

Not included:

Others

Single room supplement Solo traveler supplement Entrance fees to sights Rafting, zip-lines, adventure park, horse riding, canyoning Arrival/departure transfers Lunches and dinner Drinks

Guide

This is a Self Guided tour without a guide. Self-guided tours allow you to travel independently with the support of our backup service. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to walk, hike, or bike at your own pace, taking breaks whenever you like, while we organise the logistics for you: accommodation and breakfast; luggage transfers; detailed tour planning; a comprehensive information package, maps, and GPS trackers. We’re always available on the phone for emergencies or queries, so you won’t feel alone. Thanks to our established partnerships along all routes, we can ensure quick and efficient help in case of emergencies. While travelling without an accompanying vehicle, it is your responsibility to reach the next hotel every day, even in adverse weather conditions or if you don’t feel like walking anymore. However, in case of serious trouble such as a physical emergency, call our emergency hotline, and we will provide as much support as possible, whether by sending a van or advising you on public transportation options such as trains and buses.

Insurance

We highly recommend that all travellers purchase travel insurance before embarking on their journey. Travel insurance can provide coverage for unexpected events such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, lost luggage, and more.

Flights

Optional

We can arrange airport transfers for you as part of your tour package. Please let us know your arrival and departure details, and we will coordinate the airport transfers accordingly. We offer a variety of add-on tours and activities such as city tours, bird watching, sea kayaking, boat tours, crafters, cooking classes, and more. Contact us to organise the perfect expert for you.

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Day 1 Skadar Lake National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Skadar Lake National Park

Arrival at the airport Podgorica/Tivat/Dubrovnik. Optional transfer from airport to your accommodation place at Lake Skadar, the biggest lake of the Western Balkans and an important bird sanctuary. Meet with a representative a brief orientation meeting. For dinner and first taste of Montenegrin food we recommend to try specialties from Lake Skadar region.
Day 2 Skadar Lake National Park - Podgorica
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Skadar Lake National Park - Podgorica

After breakfast you start your first adventure – sea kayaking. After a short safety introduction and how to handle to sit-upon kayak we start to explore the lake and its wildlife. You pass narrow channels through carpets of lilypads. Romantic villages are nestled on the shoreline. Have a break on a small beach before you head towards the settlement. Continue to Podgorica, Montenegro’s lively capital. You are accommodated in the historical center. Join locals in their daily going out routine. Kayaking: 2-4 hours
Day 3 Podgorica - Biogradska Gora National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Podgorica - Biogradska Gora National Park

Early morning call for a train ride on one of the most spectacular train lines in Europe from Podgorica to Kolasin. Upon arrival are transferred to the starting point of our today’ s walk above the National Park Biogradska Gora. After lunch we walk a ridge with stunning panorama views to the mountain ranges around. We arrive at a typical mountain pasture. Today we experience the simple and tranquil life style of Montenegrin families. Overnight in small 2-bed wooden cabins, shared toilet and showers. Simple but clean.
Day 4 Tara Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tara Canyon

After a hearty breakfast you follow a steep trail downhill across an ancient forest to the lake Biogradska Gora. There you are picked up and transferred across Tara Canyon, the deepest in Europe (1300m) to the starting point of your rafting trip on river Tara. In the afternoon you head to National Park Durmitor. Optional: If you do not wish to join the rafting tour, you can walkt the summit of Curevac which is arguably the best viewpoint to fully appreciate the beauty and scale of the Tara Canyon. Overnight in National Park Durmitor.
Day 5 Durmitor National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Durmitor National Park

After breakfast you embark on a stunning walk to the summit of Crvena Greda, which is walking option A, one of the best viewpoints in Durmitor. With every step the views become evermore impressive. Not only are you rewarded with a rest and time to have your picnic lunch, you are now directly opposite snowy topped peaks, including Bobotov Kuk, the highest 2,523m/8,277ft in the park, and views back down across the park to Zabljak in the distance. Hiking: 15km miles, 700m ascent/descent, 5-6 hrs

Walking option B: If you wish to have a relaxed a tour around Snake Lake and Black Lake this is your choice. Easy almost flat walking in beautiful nature. There are some nice little bays along your trail for a swim in the Black Lake. You will definitely refresh you spirits. (8km, 2-3 hrs, +200m/-200m)

Option C: Canyoning the Nevidio Canyon Canyon Nevidio is in the south of Nationalpark Durmitor. The entrance of the canyon is surrounded by one of the most beautiful in the Durmitor area, two glacial lakes and a waterfall.

Option D: self-guided E-Mountainbike tour to explore the most beautiful parts of the National Parks on 2-wheels

Return to your overnight place in Zabljak, Durmitor Nationalpark. The Canyoning is grade 2-3 and takes up 6 hrs depending on the fitness and number of participants.
Day 6 Panoramic Drive From Durmitor National Park To The Bay Of Kotor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Panoramic Drive From Durmitor National Park To The Bay Of Kotor

A scenic farewell drive on the famous Durmitor ring takes us to the valley of Piva lake, another impressive canyon. Here you can have ride with the longest Zip-line of Montenegro crossing lake Piva – Wooh! Next you have a more quiet stop at the monastery of Piva, which was moved up 300 m due to the construction of a power plant in the 60ties. We stop in Perast, the baroque captain’s town in the Bay of Kotor for a first dip in the Adriatic Sea. Explore Perast and the famous island “Our lady of the Rock during sunset to the Rock. In the evening you are transferred (20min) to Kotor. Overnight in Kotor
Day 7 Lovcen National Park - Kotor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lovcen National Park - Kotor

Option A: We take you the cable car of Kotor which lifts you up to Lovcen National Park within minutes. You can either choose:

Take a bike and cycle downhill for 26km. Follow a serpentine road from 1350 m above the sea right to the ground station of the cable car.

Take a walk in Lovcen National Park, 10km/+500m/-500m

C) Walk in the Bay of Kotor, 14km/+700m/-700m

D) Enjoy a beach - a taxi takes you to one of the best beaches around
Day 8 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Following breakfast, your adventure trip in Montenegro concludes. Transfer from your accommodation to the international airport at Podgorica, Tivat or Dubrovnik for return flights home. We recommend an extension to discover southern Montenegro’s coast.

8 days tour

Montenegro Self Guided Adventure Inc. Hiking, Rafting, Canoi

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Itinerary of your trip Montenegro Self Guided Adventure Inc. Hiking, Rafting, Canoi

Skadar Lake National Park

Skadar Lake National Park - Podgorica

Podgorica - Biogradska Gora National Park

Tara Canyon

Durmitor National Park

Panoramic Drive From Durmitor National Park To The Bay Of Kotor

Lovcen National Park - Kotor

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