Mini Giro di Montenegro from Kotor

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Fantastic sightseeing and nature tour
From90€
Fantastic sightseeing and nature tour
From90€
How many persons?
  • SingleOn request
  • CoupleAdult: 265€ | Child: 265€
  • TrioAdult: 190€ | Child: 170€
  • 4-6 PersonsAdult: 150€ | Child: 135€
  • 7-9 PersonsAdult: 105€ | Child: 95€
  • 10-15 PersonsAdult: 90€ | Child: 80€

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Duration: 11 hours
Availability : 1 May - 31 October
Start: Kotor
End: Kotor
Min Age : -
Max People : 2 - 15 (More on request)
Overview
Boat on Lake Scutari, Rijeka Crnojevica, Montenegro,
Boat on Lake Scutari, Rijeka Crnojevica, Montenegro,

Located in Southeastern Europe among the high mountains and splashed by waves of the warm and crystal clear Adriatic Sea, Montenegro is a treasure full of natural, cultural and historical gems!

From the south to the north, from the east to the west of the country, prepare your cameras and feet for exploring extraordinary places and learning about the centuries-long culture and history of fearless people from the Balkans!

Montenegro has:

  • five national parks,
  • four sites protected by UNESCO,
  • several museums with incredible value settings,
  • a lot of glacial lakes,
  • one of three preserved rainforests in Europe,
  • the deepest canyon in Europe and the second deepest in the world,
  • the largest lake in the Balkans,
  • one of the highest dams in Europe and more!

 

Departure & Return Location

Kotor & Kotor at agreed place (Google Maps)

Departure Time

According to the itinerary

Price Includes

  • Transportation between locations
  • Certified driver/guide
  • Sightseeing of Virpazar and Skadar lake
  • Sightseeing of Ostrog Monastery
  • Sightseeing of National Park Lovcen with Mausoleum
  • National Park fees
  • 24H on-call local agency service
  • Organization costs

Price Excludes

  • Cancellation and Travel Insurance
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuity (Optional)
  • Additional services
  • Other expenses not included in program

Complementaries

  • A small rucksack
  • Hat or Cap & Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen (warmer months)
  • Umbrella or Raincoat (if it rains)
  • Camera
What to Expect

Get a thrill out of a fantastic day tour in stunning nature and ancient landmarks, and beautiful places on your tour for culture and nature lovers. The sights a gorgeous natural beauty as a backdrop, encompassing the top highlights of Skadar Lake, Ostrog Monastery, as well as Mount Lovcen.

Walking to Gumno viewpoint
Walking to Gumno viewpoint

The Skadar Lake – the biggest lake on the Balkan peninsula. Famous in the world, for its own unique beauty. Fulfilled with the richness of flora and fauna, also under the protection of UNESCO, as a National Heritage.

Beautiful view from Ostrog Monastery in the Zeta Valley from this amazing place at the vertical rock 900 meters above the Bjelopavlić plain.

Experience one of Montenegro’s most sacred places, the magnificent mausoleum of Petar II Petrović Njegoš, the highest mausoleum in the world perched on the mountaintop Jezerski Vrh (1657m).

  • Beautiful and cozy fishing village – Virpazar
  • Enchanting beauty of Skadar lake
  • Enjoy an amazing view from Ostrog Monastery
  • Amazing natural beauty of the mountain Lovćen
  • Delicious traditional food and drinks
Itinerary

06:30 Welcome meeting and departure

We’ll meet about 10-15 minutes before departing time at the location according to the program or agreement in Kotor for a “welcome meeting”.

Cityscape of Kotor old town and cruseirship anchored in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro
Cityscape of Kotor old town and cruise ship anchored in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro

Driving along the scenic road next to the Adriatic Sea, we will have a first stop for catching a panoramic view of the gorgeous island of Sveti Stefan. The journey continues across the mountains to the National park “Skadar Lake” and the fishing village Virpazar.

08:00 Sightseeing of Virpazar (optional - 2h boat ride on Skadar Lake)

View on mountains and water, Skadar Lake
View on mountains and water, Skadar Lake

• In the small fishing village Virpazar we start sightseeing or,
• A panoramic 2 hours boat ride (optional – not included in price) that reveals the numerous attractions of the lake, beautiful birds, blooming lotus flowers, and hidden beaches …
Swimming is possible anywhere if weather conditions allow.

The great ehret enjoys Skadar Lake Montenegro Adventure
The great ehret enjoys Skadar Lake Montenegro Adventure

12:00Sightseeing of the monastery Ostrog

The journey continues toward visiting the monastery Ostrog, During the drive, we have a fantastic view of Zeta Valley and Podgorica.  A pearl of Montenegrin spiritualism that is annually visited by more than a hundred thousand pilgrims from around the world and of all religions.

Ostrog orthodox monastery
Ostrog orthodox monastery

Before starting our sightseeing tour, we will visit this very perfect sanctuary, The Ostrog Monastery. In The Lower Monastery/Holy Trinity Church (Crkva Sv Trojice, 1824), there can admire the vivid frescoes.  From the Holy Trinity Church, the faithful, some of them barefoot, plod up the steep road to the top. Halfway up, the beautiful stone walls of the little-domed Church of St. Stanko the Martyr (Crkva Sv Mučenika Stanka) gleam golden in the sunset.

Ostrog Monastery - Holy Trinity Church green garden
Ostrog Monastery – Holy Trinity Church green garden

When you arrive at the Upper Monastery the relics of St. Vasilije are first to be visited. When you approach the monastery an old monk will tell you about the miracles performed by the Saint in this place.
We take a walk to the upper parking with a breathtaking experience with the views of the Zeta Valley from this amazing place at the vertical rock 900 meters above the Bjelopavlić plain.

15:30Sightseeing of National Park Lovćen with visiting Mausoleum

After a journey through the area full of fantastic landscapes through Cetinje towards the National Park Lovćen in southwestern Montenegro and Njegoš’s mausoleum on the “Jezerski Vrh (peak) a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1657 m (5,446 ft) above the sea level.

Lovcen and Njegos Mausoleum, top view
Lovcen and Njegos Mausoleum, top view

Arrival at the Jezerski Vrh on the mountain Lovćen to visit the mausoleum, the spectacular mausoleum on the mountaintop, Lovćen’s superior attraction (built 1970 – 1974) and climb the 461 steps up to the entry where two granite giantesses guard the tomb of Montenegro’s greatest hero Petar II Petrović Njegoš.

Women standing on the Jezerski vrh Lovcen mountain
Women standing on the Jezerski Vrh Lovcen mountain

A spectacular circular viewpoint called “Gumno”, provides a picturesque experience, and if the weather’s good you will be lucky to see the Italian coast.

The journey continues down the twisty but scenic serpentine road leading into the Bay of Kotor!

17:30Arrival in Kotor and end of the tour

Arrive in Kotor, the starting point for this amazing tour, outside the hotel, at the agreed time specified in the voucher, according to the daily program or arrangement.

Man enjoying a stunning view of Kotor Bay in Montenegro
Man enjoying a stunning view of Kotor Bay in Montenegro

We hope you had an unforgettable experience and you are welcome again.

Important Info

Main details

– To realize this day tour the minimum number of participants must be at least 2 people (couple – with at least 1 adult). If the minimum number of participants (2) is not reached see Booking Form prices, also Pricing information and Prices, or contact us if you have any questions.
– The maximum number of participants is 15 (larger groups on request).
– The program can be changed (eg, due to traffic, safety, etc.)
– The program time can be adjusted if needed (eg conditions, service, etc)

Starts on & Ends on

Please, come 10 minutes before departing time at the meeting place in Kotor according to the itinerary or agreement.
• Starts on: Kotor.
Depart at the scheduled time and location. Your guide can give you more details about the tour.
• Ends on: Kotor.
Arrive at the scheduled time and location in Kotor. Your guide can give you more information about the day tour and any other information you want.

Booking confirmation & Voucher

– Please confirm your booking in accordance with terms and conditions, or contact the travel agency. Confirm booking within 7 days of the booking date by paying a 30% deposit, and the rest based on a payment plan. Please, confirm the booking immediately during the booking process if it’s less than 7 days before the planned departure for this day tour.

NOTEIf you don’t confirm your booking within the stipulated period, your booking will be cancelled automatically. In that case, a new booking must be made, but then we don’t guarantee availability.
– Bookings that are made online can be confirmed using My Account. My Account includes all information, you’ll be able to track the confirmation, track your payment status, meeting point location and you can also rate the day tour after you finished it.
Note: Bookings made by phone cannot be checked from My Account.

e-VOUCHER:
All of our customers who are booking with Montenegro Adventure supplies with useful material to ensure a worry-free, yet adventurous tour. Upon receipt of full payment, the customer receives an e-Voucher with all material delivered by e-mail which can be printed as PDFs or redeemed on mobile.

This e-Voucher includes:
• A detailed itinerary
• Copies of your activity vouchers and invoices
• A detailed map with your route and day tour marked

Voucher:
The customer is supposed to show either a paper or an e-Voucher to our staff or tour guide at the start of the tour.

Change and Cancellation Policy

Change:
All changes are subject to availability and a price increase or equivalent administrative charge imposed during the booking process.

  • For any type of change, please contact our Customer Center directly.
  • The addresses or locations on the voucher are the places where you will be picked up and left.

Montenegro Adventure also reserves the right not to offer the tour if the ordered service differs too much from the service booked at the first opportunity. Changes made less than 7 days before the scheduled departure time are not allowed unless the transfer provider or destination requires otherwise.

Cancellation Policy:
The passenger is entitled to cancel the day tour and is required to inform the organizer. Cancellation can be made directly on the website, or in writing including cancellation by e-mail: booking@montenegroadventure.travel. The date of the written cancellation is the basis for calculating the fee, according to the law of the Organizer, expressed as a percentage of the total price, if the program is not otherwise stated, as follows:

  • no cancellation fee if cancelled at least 7 days before the scheduled departure
  •  50% if cancelled 6 – 3 days before the scheduled departure
  •  100% if cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled departure

Note: If day tour is missed due to delays or missing arrival, refunds will not be issued

We advise all clients to take out cancellation insurance.

Additional information

RELEASE:
It is recommended to book as early as possible to guarantee availability – or at least seven days before departure for a day tour.

  • If there is an insufficient number of participants during your reservation and you want to book a “private day tour” and pay a deposit, but in the meantime, other people also booked then, the basic price will be calculated. Just give us a notification when booking for this “basic” option.
  • The day tour is possible to arrange with transfer for individuals and groups. (Contact us for details and prices).
  • The day tour can be organized in conjunction with another activity or tour (with/without accommodation) or longer. See our offers and contact us to meet your needs or according to your wishes.
  • Montenegro Adventure keeps the right to change the price if service providers change prices.
    CUSTOMIZE THE DAY TOUR:

    – Your day tour duration can be customized to your needs as well as according to your wishes.
    – The day tour can be organized in the other order than it is in the itinerary, as well as with other places/bus stations in the region for the group. Contact us for more information and prices.
    – The day tour can be organized in conjunction with other activities or tours. Contact us to meet your needs or according to your wishes.

    CHANGE & ADJUST:
    – The program can be changed (eg, due to the traffic, the safety, etc.)
    – The program time can be adjusted if needed (eg conditions, service, etc.)

Participants & Children

Participants & Children:

  • Participants on the day tour are individuals or small groups.
    • Children with parents or guardians must be 2-12 years.
    Children under 7 years can’t participate in activities planned on this day tour (see below children’s minimum age).

If you are under 18 you will need parental permission, unless you travel in the company of an adult (18 years of age or older).

Children’s minimum age:

Please, be sure to check in the travel program if the child’s age is limited. In most day tours we offer, the minimum age for children is 7 years, but we also have tours where the age of the child is not limited.

However, children under 7 years (0-6 years) cannot do all the activities, and parents must always supervise them. If there is a possibility, we can arrange childcare if parents want to leave their younger children to stay with our staff.

The minimum age for Rafting, Canyoning, Walking or Trekking – child older than 7 years. Paragliding, Horseback riding and Quad (ATV) would be 10 years. The minimum age for Kayak, SUP and Rock Climbing is 12 years.

Children’s minimum age:

Please, be sure to check in the travel program if the child’s age is limited. In most day tours we offer, the minimum age for children is 7 years, but we also have tours where the age of the child is not limited.

However, children under 7 years (0-6 years) cannot do all the activities, and parents must always supervise them. If there is a possibility, we can arrange childcare if parents want to leave their younger children to stay with our staff.

The minimum age for Rafting, Canyoning, Walking or Trekking – child older than 7 years. Paragliding, Horseback riding and Quad (ATV) would be 10 years. The minimum age for Kayak, SUP and Rock Climbing is 12 years.

Useful Information

• Season: All year, but usually from May to October
• Duration: 11 hours
• Code: GDM – MGMA– 001 – MA

Good to Know

TIPPING (Gratuity, Bakhshish): Please note that tipping is customary in Montenegro since a service charge is not added to the bill for example meals at restaurants, guide/driver, and so on. However, a modest tip is always appreciated when left as a thank you to staff who have served you, for exceptional service on a guided tour or at a restaurant, for example. The staff will appreciate it and be grateful for your gesture.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is an easy/moderate difficult day tour, with a few long sightseeing combined with activities such as walking. We recommend you be physically fit for the trip.
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Credit card, extra cash – euro € (currency), camera (possibly extra batteries and memory card), sunblock, sunglasses, sun hat or cap, water bottle, smaller rucksack, flashlight/torch, personal first aid kit (possibly. hand sanitiser, mask).

CLOTHES: Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the day tour. A hat or cap, sunscreen, and appropriate sun protection clothing is required during warmer months. A small umbrella or raincoat for rain will be useful in case of light rain. The weather in the mountains of Montenegro can be very unpredictable (warmer clothing for months other than summer). Please prepare for various weather conditions.
DON’T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: ID or original passport, Certificate that you have been Covid 19 vaccinated, personal medications, and other essentials you need during your day tour.

Pricing information

– The price is based on the packages of how many people participate, and per person, as well as according to the suggested date of the day tour.

– To realize this day tour must be at least 2 people (couple– at least 1 adult). Also, see Booking Form prices, or contact us.
– If there are more than 15 participants in the group, then get a smaller discount. Also, contact us.
                           
Price policy*: The price of the day tour is based per person (and by age)
*Our price policy: for adults is (12+), children from 2-12 (who have not reached the full 12 ​​years), and infants (baby) 0-23 months (child) who have not reached the full 2 ​​years.
– Adults is always from 12 years
 (excluding separate activities or day-tours).
– Children aged 2-12: for activities or day-tours, different discounts are depending on the program and the other included things in the price, and most often it is 10-15 %.
*For some activities such as kayaking, paragliding, etc. there is no discount for children 2-12 years, and most of our activities are for children from 7 years. Example: The age limits for practising ie canyoning – the lower limit is about 8 years, depending on the constitution of the child.
– Children from 0-23 months: Child/Baby-  It is not recommended that they participate in this day tour.
Other Price policy**:
Montenegro Adventure keeps the right to change the price if service providers change prices.

Prices

CURRENCY: Euro (€)
PRICES:

  • Adults: from 90 € (Adults older than 12 years)
  • Children: from 80 €
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