Discovery of the Pearl of the Balkans

Day 1 : Podgorica

First emotions in the land of the black mountains. On the northern road, 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. Rental of an intermediary I-class vehicle, type Skoda Octavia or Renault Fluence, including:

* 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 Overnight in a 4-star hotel, big mountain chalet style. Standard room.

Day 2 : Kolasin

Free day in Kolasin. This stage is the starting point for many walks of a few hours, day hikes or treks of several days, in a magnificent natural environment. The 2-hour tour around the Biograska Gora Lake (easy walk) is a must. According to your wishes, you can opt for one or several activities ranging from hikes, outdoor activities or jeep tours.

[To discover our suggestions , click here. ](https://terra2.toogo.in/public/yourtrip/ACT2019KolasinWEB?auth=b6d719e9117e) Overnight in a 4-star hotel, big mountain chalet style. Standard room.

Day 3 : 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 4-star hotel, big mountain chalet style. Standard room.

Day 4 : Kolasin

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 4-star hotel, near the entrance of the National Park. Junior Suite.

Day 5 : Zabljak

Full-day jeep 4×4 exploration tour of the Durmitor National Park. A guided Jeep tour is one of the best ways to cross the park and visit its incredible landscapes. Drive through an attractive natural environment from Zabljak to the Stuoc viewpoint. Climb up to 2,050 m above sea level to reach the Grand Stuoc. From there, the views of the Tara River canyon are breathtaking. It is the deepest in Europe and the second deepest in the world. Then visit the village of Mala Crna Gora, located on the slopes of the Susica River canyon. Another nice break to discover the glacial lake. The passage through these canyons is a special experience, full of adrenaline. At the end of the day, you can still enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding open spaces: Piva River and the lake of the same name. Return to Zabljak.

-> Available from the middle of May to October, depending on weather conditions.

-> If you are doing an autotour trip, this excursion is also possible with your own rental vehicle, freely and without a guide. Overnight in a 4-star hotel, near the entrance of the National Park. Junior Suite.

Day 6 : Zabljak

From the mountains in the north to the Kotor Fjord, via Skadar Lake. 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. Arrival in Kotor at the end of the day. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in a 5-star boutique hotel in Tivat. Prestige room with view of the mountain.

Day 7 : Bay of Kotor

Meeting with your guide for a 1.5 hour 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) Overnight in a 5-star boutique hotel in Tivat. Prestige room with view of the mountain.

Day 8 : Bay of Kotor

40 min helicopter flight along the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, one of the most beautiful activities in the region to observe the Budva Riviera and the most beautiful beaches of the country. Join the flight base. You will discover an exceptional panorama of the old town of Budva, the island of Mamula, the most beautiful beaches of Montenegro and the famous Sveti Stefan. Overnight in a 5-star boutique hotel in Tivat. Prestige room with view of the mountain.

Day 9 : Tivat

The Adriatic coast, so beautiful and romantic. Drive to Budva and visit of the city centre and the very pleasant historical alleys. Then stop at Sveti Stefan, ideal for swimming. Finally, you will drive to Buljarica for an ideal stay by the sea. Installation at the hotel. Overnight in a 4-star villa in the middle of nature with view of the sea. Standard room.

Day 10 : Buljarica

Boarding on a small traditional boat for a 5-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. Lunch by the water in an inhabitant’s house. Overnight in a 4-star villa in the middle of nature with view of the sea. Standard room.

Day 11 : Buljarica

En route to the Albanian border. Heading south to settle on the Adriatic coast, on the border with Albania. Explore Stari Bar, an area with over 100,000 olive trees. Visit the old town and the ruins. Set on a rocky promontory, the site offers a breathtaking panorama. The city of Ulcinj gives an oriental air to this part of the country, where Orthodox monasteries rub shoulders with minarets and mosques. Cervantes is said to have been imprisoned here. As you discover the old city, as soon as the heat becomes strong, continue towards the magnificent thousand-year-old olive grove of Kaladanos and its beach which will leave no one indifferent, or the Mala Plaza just under the city, or the Velika Plazha, 14 km of sand for the moment still wild and without construction. Return at the end of the day. Overnight in a 4-star villa in the middle of nature with view of the sea. Standard room.

Day 12 : Buljarica

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