Montenegro Active Tour Package - 8 Days

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If you are an active vacation fan, you are in the right place! In that sense, Montenegro has a lot to offer, and with the ‘’Monte Mare Travel’’ agency in this arrangement you can enjoy in rafting, horse riding, hiking, cruising and other tours through the beautiful areas of our country.


Day 1 - Budva - Old town sightseeing

We will welcome you to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar), and then head towards Budva, the beauty of the Adriatic.

Accompanied by a guide, you will see the Old Town, which unites with unity, walk in the winding streets, enjoy the view of the late Middle Ages squares that form a whole with solid ramparts, their towers and city gates, Orthodox and Catholic churches – 1h:30min.

Free time for refreshment on one of the beaches.

Check-in hotel 4* in Budva/Bečići, dinner, free time and overnight stay.

Budva is also famous for its nightlife, its squares and streets live deep into the night, so you can’t miss the opportunity and go out already on the first night in some of the famous discotheques or restaurants on the seashore, cafes, pastry shops, taverns. Offer in Budva’s restaurants is very diverse, dominated by Mediterranean and Montenegrin national cuisine, while in the foreground there are marine specialties along with unavoidable olives and wine.


Day 2 – Vrmac – Hiking tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the starting point of the tour.

Altitude: approx. 785 m
Track length: approx. 5 km
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Medium
Duration: approx. 5 – 6 hours depending on the readiness and breaks

We will begin mountain hiking through marked paths, through the beauty of untouched nature, over rocky areas, near the wells. We will enjoy fresh air and preserved nature. Vrmac is decorated with numerous plant species and the beauty of rural architecture. We climb to the first viewpoint with a fantastic view of the Tivat bay, while from the other one, we will have open views on Tivat bay and open sea from one and Kotor Bay on the other side. The most important construction we will see is Vrmac fortress, one of the best preserved Austro-Hungarian fortifications in the Bay of Kotor, built in 1860. By sightseeing of the remains of the fort, you will discover the way of building Austro-Hungarian objects of that time, and you will be amazed. We come to the top of St. Ilija, from which there is a view of the entire bay and the surrounding mountain peaks. We will take a short break and enjoy the heavenly view. From there, we descend to the other side of Vrmac, through the village of Donja Lastva. We will get out on the road not far from Kotor, where the driver will be waiting for us.

Don’t miss this wonderful combination of mountain and sea!

Lunch at the restaurant in Budva.

Come back to the hotel in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.


Day 3 - Njegoš's mausoleum and Adventure park Lovćen

Breakfast at the hotel. Driving towards Lovćen (about 1h and 30min), with a photo pause on the viewpoint above the Budvanska Riviera.

Arrival at Lovćen. Visit Njegoš’s mausoleum (461 steps to the top). Stairs to Njegoš’s mausoleum also lead through the tunnel through the mountain, and after a few minutes walk you arrive to the “sky under the clouds”, to the Jezerski vrh – Lake peak, from where all around you is provided as in the palm – 1 hour.

After visiting the mausoleum, we return to the active part of the excursion in Lovćen Adventure Park! Tucked away in some kind of air spa, just an hour away from the sea, the Adventure Park offers an unusual pastime. It does not matter if you come alone, with friends or family, good entertainment is simply guaranteed. With the advice of professional staff and the acquisition of protective equipment, you embark on an unusual adventure in a dense beech forest near Lovćen (anticipated time 2h and 30 min).

Lunch at the restaurant in Ivanova Korita – 1h and 30 min.

Return to Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay in hotel in Budva/Bečići.


Day 4 – Leisure day for enjoying on some of beautiful beaches in Budva

Breakfast at the hotel. Leisure time.

Budva is a town with beautiful beaches, so let enjoy on one of them – Mogren, Slovenska, Jaz, Bečići…

Overnight stay in hotel in Budva/Bečići.


Day 5 – Tara ‘’white water’’ rafting

Check-out.

Departure in the early morning hours, driving towards Šćepan Polje. Duration of the journey: 3 hours – 3h 30 min.

Arriving at the camp, meeting with skippers and other participants in rafting, a traditional Montenegrin breakfast at the restaurant on the riverside (approx. 1h 30 min).

Preparation for rafting – fitting with neoprene clothing and footwear, safety belts, helmets (set for Go Pro camera) – 30 minutes. You can take camera and mobile phones with yourselves, because there is a safety, waterproof bag in your boats where you can leave your stuff during rapids, and use them during breaks as well as in quiet parts of the river.

Your adventure begins with short and exciting driving by off-road vehicles to the starting point of the rafting tour “Brštanovica” (approx. 40 min). When you arrive, skipper will give you all instructions that you need for rafting, so the important thing is listen to him and be careful what he will say. Also, he will inform you during the rafting before each rapid.

Rafting with pauses for swimming and photography at the most beautiful places and unavoidable most beautiful waterfall on the Tara (3 – 4 hours). Tara River seems to has white restless water stairs with beautiful, peaceful pools between rapids that allow you to rest, take a photo of its unique landscapes, or to try out swimming in crystal clear but very cold water.

Back to the camp. Traditional Montenegrin lunch (various dishes – gourmet, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other dishes of your choice + aperitif – homemade Montenegrin brandy) – approx. 1h 30 min. Almost all products are of organic origin, purchased from local breeders and manufacturers.

Continuing drive to Kolašin. Check – in apartment/hotel 4*. Free time. Overnight stay.

Don’t miss the evening walk in this small mountain town, whose slow pulsation speeds up only the seasonal avalanches (it is noisy in cafeteria, when mountaineers and skiers, people on vacation, one-day curious passers-by or weekend visitors are lowered down to the center).


Day 6 – Horse riding on Bjelasica mountain

Breakfast.

Driving towards National Park Biogradska Gora – 30 min.

A tour of the park in which heart is the beautiful Biogradsko Lake – about 1 h. Free time for photography in unspoilt nature.

After visiting the lake, we return to Kolašin, from where we embark on a new adventure – riding horses – duration 2 h.

Return to the city center where we have lunch at the traditional restaurant – 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Back to the hotel/apartment in Kolašin. Free time. Overnight stay.


Day 7 – Skadar lake cruising and visit Old Town Bar

Breakfast. Check – out.

Driving towards Skadar Lake about 30 min.

Arrival at Virpazar, a fishing village with charming stone houses. A short walk. Free time for climbing on the Besac fortress – the most attractive viewpoint on the Skadar Lake, or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants – 20 min.

Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 2 hours. You will see fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take swim in the lake. For refreshment on the boat, the host will serve us domestic products (delicious donuts, wine, brandy and juice).

After cruise by boat, having lunch at the restaurant in an unrepeatable ambient – 1 h and 30 min.

After lunch, continuing drive to the Old Town Bar – 30 min.

Visiting one of the oldest archaeological sites in the world. Old Olive Tree visit – 1 h.

Driving towards Podgorica – 45 min.

Check – in 4* hotel in Podgorica. Free time for walking through the capital of Montenegro. Overnight stay.

Day 8 – Transfer to the airport or port

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar).

The end of the arrangement.


The price of the arrangement includes:

transfer airport - hotel - airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar)
Budva Old Town tour accompanied by a licensed tourist guide (English language) – 1h:30min
licensed travel guide for excursions provided by the program (in English)
4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Budva/Bečići - 4 nights (BB, dinner on the day of arrival), the fifth day breakfast is in Šćepan Polje instead of hotel, because we need to start off from Podgorica to the rafting tour in early morning hours
4-star hotel in a double/triple room or apartment accommodation in Kolašin – 2 nights (BB)
4-star hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica – 1 night (BB)
travel guide for hiking tour (2nd day)
hiking sticks
lunch at the restaurant in Budva (2nd day) lunch at the restaurant in Ivanova Korita (3rd day)
rafting on the Tara River, lunch, licensed skipper, equipment (5th day)
lunch at the restaurant in Kolašin (6th day), horse riding – 2 hours
Skadar lake cruising – 2 hours, food and drink degustation during cruising, lunch at the restaurant on Skadar lake (7th day)
residence tax and insurance
travel expenses
road expenses and parking
travel insurance
insurance during rafting
tourist tax
tickets: National park Lovćen, Njegoš’s mausoleum, Adventure Park – 2 hours (equipment and professional staff), National Park Biogradska Gora, National Park Skadar Lake, Old Olive Tree visit
modern, air conditioned vehicles
travel health insurance


The price of the arrangement does not include:

Tickets: for localities which are not listed in *Included in price (fortress Besac in Virpazar…)
Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
Transfer from an airport that is not listed in the program
Drinks and food not listed in the program
Visits to bars and restaurants that are not listed in the program
Other non-program costs

Additional options (for extra fee):

Single room use
Tickets for localities which are not included in price
Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
Transfer from another airport, port, hotel or accommodation (in the region)
Boat riding on Biogradsko lake

TRIP FACTS

Type of tour: Private
Price: Price on request
Note: Price inclusive of taxes
Info: Possibility of organizing tourist packages according to your wishes, budget and interests
Group size: Unlimited
Availability: From April to October each year (depending on the weather conditions)

Conditions

For hiking tour:

Readiness: Good physical and mental health.
Equipment: Comfortable, firmly shoes, sneakers or climbing shoes, waterproof clothes, additional protective equipment from the rain – depending on weather conditions.

Recommendation: Take a sweet, energy drink, hat, sun protection.
For rafting tour: Min. age: 6 years
Good health
Need to bring: Swimsuit, sweater and warm clothes for the evening, Sun protection and good mood suit for unforgettable gathering and enjoying.