Getaway to Montenegro

Day 1 : Podgorica

Arrival at Podgorica Airport and first contact with Montenegro. Collection of your vehicle inside the airport. Rental of an economical E-Class vehicle, 4/5 doors , type Chevrolet Aveo or Toyota Yaris , inclusive:

* Unlimited mileage

* Manual gearbox

* Only one driver

* Basic third party insurance. On the spot the renter will be able to propose you additional insurances if necessary. * GPS system First emotions in the land of the black mountains. Road to the Ostrog Monastery, a religious monument in the heart of a cliff. Back on the northern road where the first kilometres offer incredible views of the Moraca canyon and promise a beautiful journey. Visit the monastery of the same name. At the end of the day, we continue on to Kolasin, a small town at the foot of the mountains of the Biogradska Gora National Park and an ideal base for visiting the surroundings and hiking. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in a traditional chalet in the surrounding of the city of Kolasin. Chalet (2 to 6 persons).

Dinner included at the restaurant of the guesthouse.

Day 2 : Kolasin

Full-day jeep 4×4 exploration tour of the Biogradska Gora National Park . A guided jeep tour is one of the best ways to go through the park and visit its incredible scenery. Travel through the attractive natural environment of the Bjelasica massif.

-> Available from June to October, depending on weather conditions. Overnight in a traditional chalet in the surrounding of the city of Kolasin. Chalet (2 to 6 persons).

Dinner included at the restaurant of the guesthouse.

Day 3 : Kolasin

Rafting tour on river Tara. Morning transfer north to the starting point, after passing along the Biogradska Gora and Crna Poda National Park, which has one of the largest populations of black pines in Europe. Highlight of the descent: the rapids on the Tara river, the passage under the famous Djurdjevica bridge and the impressive walls of the Tara canyon. Lunch in the nature by the river. Return transfer. From one National Park to the other: wonderful and intriguing mountains of Montenegro. Departure from Kolasin to go up to the north of the country. Discovery of the Biogradska Gora National Park. Easy walk of about 2 hours around the lake of Biograd, in a simply beautiful natural environment. Continuing northwards to discover the isolated monastery of Durdevica. Arrival at the bridge of the same name which crosses the Tara canyon. Impressive! You then enter the Durmitor, which offers its most beautiful landscapes and breathtaking panoramic views in front of you. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in a comfortable 3-star hotel in the very centre of Zabljak. Standard room.

Day 4 : Zabljak

Free day in the Durmitor National Park.

We suggest the short hike around Lac Noir, a must in this little corner of paradise. From your hotel you reach the entrance of the Durmitor National Park. The tour around the lake offers a grandiose view of the Durmitor Park. One of Montenegro’s must-sees for sure. The landscapes are breathtaking.

-> 2-hour hiking tour. Overnight in a comfortable 3-star hotel in the very centre of Zabljak. Standard room.

Day 5 : Zabljak

From the mountains in the north to the Kotor Fjord, via Lake Skadar . Crossing the Durmitor National Park and panoramic descent to the canyon and Piva Lake. The winding road is spectacular and breathtaking. Stop at the Piva monastery before reaching the Ostrog monastery, a religious monument in the heart of a cliff, the most beautiful in Montenegro. We continue towards the south of the country to discover Lake Skadar. Arrival in Kotor at the end of the day. Check-in at the hotel. Boarding on a small traditional boat for a 2-hour private sailing tour with our local guide on Lake Skadar, a true natural monument straddling Montenegro and Albania. The largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula, this body of water is also a grandiose ornithological reserve. You will sail among the water lilies and will be able to enjoy a dive from the boat driven by our Montenegrin captain. Consult us for a longer navigation. Overnight in a 2-star hotel by the water. Double room with small view of the sea.

Day 6 : Bay of Kotor

Meeting with your guide for a 1.5 hours private city tour of the old city of Kotor. Wonderful Venetian town, nestled in a dark corner of the bay at the foot of the mountains, Kotor is yours to enjoy. The city is a medieval labyrinth of museums, churches, squares lined with cafés and Venetian palaces. The ramparts and the fortress give Kotor an air of another time.

[To discover Kotor in video, click here. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDyGYhYj3tU) Sailing tour on the Kotor Fjord, another look at the mountains, for about 2 hours. Today, you discover, from the water, all the Bay of Kotor. Sailing on the fjord is an exciting visual experience. Departure from Kotor and walk to Notre-Dame-du-Rocher opposite Perast, one of the most beautiful places in the bay. Visit of the church and the museum. You can observe the impressive mountains that line the fjord before reaching Perast, a small romantic village nestled on the banks of the fjord. Visit the village freely before returning to Kotor.

-> Departure every day from April to November, at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm or 5 pm. Overnight in a 2-star hotel by the water. Double room with small view of the sea.

Day 7 : Bay of Kotor

Free day, without a guide, to enjoy the Bay of Kotor according to your wishes. Suggestions for visits and activities (consult us for reservations):

– Guided tour of the old town of Kotor
– 2-hour boat tour in a small group or day sailboat
– Helicopter overflight

Suggestions for open visits:

– Tour of the Bay of Kotor (Perast, Herceg Novi, Tivat) with your vehicle
– Visit of the Lovcen park, the town of Cetinje and the mausoleum of Njegos on the way up the Serpentine road.
– Visit of the old town and ascent to the fortress
– Discovery of the Lustica Peninsula
– Exploration of the Adriatic coast (old town of Budva and Sveti Stefan)
– Visit of the lake of Skadar and navigation (to be booked)

[To discover Kotor in video, click here ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDyGYhYj3tU) According to your wishes, you can opt for one or several activities ranging from cultural visits, boat tours or overflights of the area.

[To discover or suggestions, click here ](https://terra2.toogo.in/public/yourtrip/ACT2019KotorWEB?auth=b6d761cb8be3) Overnight in a 2-star hotel by the water. Double room with small view of the sea.

Day 8 : Bay of Kotor

Drive to the airport 2.5-3 hours before your flight. Return of your vehicle at the airport. Check-in and boarding.