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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 9 days and 8 nights | Montenegro (Podgorica, Kolasin, Cetinje, Ivanova Korita, Budva) | Montenegro (Tivat, Kotor, Podgorica, Bar) |
We invite you to discover together the "wild beauty" of the "black mountains"! Montenegro is a hiking paradise, whether we are talking about high mountains in the north of the country: Bjelasica, Sinjajevina, Komovi and Durmitor or the coastal mountains of Orjen, Lovćen and Rumija, which are equally attractive because they have an unusual view of the big blue Adriatic Sea. In hiking tours through Montenegro mountains with the help of ‘’Monte Mare Travel’’ you will enjoy the unspoiled nature of green areas, beautiful mountain landscapes, floral fields, mountain lakes, clean mountain rivers, fresh air... In this arrangement, through easy to middle-heavy tours you will be able to experience the rich history and culture of these parts of Montenegro.
You will enjoy in hiking tours through the central part of the country, near Podgorica, too. The combination of unreal landscapes will give you the perfect preconditions for an ideal holiday in the nature!
Day 1:
Arrival at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat). Accommodation in 4-star hotel in Podgorica. City tour.
We will welcome you to the airport, and then head towards Podgorica.
We start a panoramic sightseeing tour with a guide, after which we will head to the hotel.
Check – in hotel in Podgorica.
Meeting at an agreed time and starting easy walk through the city accompanied by a guide – approx. 1 hour and a half.
We start the tour from the Republic Square - the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street with nice cafes and urban look, a favorite place for young people to go out. We will see the Millennium Bridge that represents the visual identity of the city. We will visit the Sastavci - Skaline - the oldest bridge in Podgorica, according to the historical facts established during the Roman rule. Then, Clock Tower and the Old Town located in the very heart of Podgorica which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage. The most beautiful
example of architecture remaining from the Turkish period is the Clock Tower, which is a symbol of Podgorica. It still dominates the area of Old Town with its height. In the end we visit St. George Church which dates from the IX-XI century; belongs to the oldest active worship of the Christian chapel in the area of Montenegro and beyond.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay in Podgorica.
Day 2:
Grlo sokolovo' – hiking tour and panoramic drive with viewpoints ''Circle around Kuči''
Breakfast at the hotel. Driving through the villages and serpentines of Kuči to the starting point of the hiking tour.
Elevation: approx. 1557 m
Track length: approx. 4 km (in both directions)
Difficulty: Easy
Readiness: Small
Duration: approx. 1: 30 h depending on the readiness and breaks
Only 40 minutes walk from the Kučka Korita there is a viewpoint known as Grlo Sokolovo, located at the very border of Montenegro and neighboring Albania, from which there is a unique view of the Cijevna canyon, the Albanian settlement Tamare and the Albanian part of the Prokletije that at any time of the year leaves the observer breathless. The tour is easy and adequate for all ages and fitness possibilities, so we recommend it as one in a series of tours which can’t be missed.
During this hiking tour we can take a break in the local traditional winery - (optionally), where you will enjoy the tasting high quality wine. We can visit the museum of 'Marko Miljanov' - (optionally), famous writer, military commander, tribal champion and hero, as well as Medun - Meteon Old Town – (optionally).
After completing the hiking tour, driving through ''Circle around Kuči'' with photo breaks at the beautiful viewpoints.
Back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay in hotel in Podgorica.
Day 3:
Mrtvica canyon' – hiking tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Check - out. Driving towards the Mrtvica canyon.
Altitude: approx. 586 m
Track length: approx. 18 km
Difficulty: Easy
Readiness: Small-Medium
Duration: approx. 5 – 7 hours depending on the readiness and breaks
In this hiking tour you will enjoy the beauty of still not enough explored canyon, but increasingly popular for tourists, true nature lovers. At the very beginning of the tour, at the entrance to the canyon, we will see a small, stone bridge that Prince Danilo raised in 1858 in honor of his mother who originated from this area. The bridge was named 'Danilo's bridge'. Next, by walking along the path leading right along the rock, we will reach the 'Gate of Wish', made up of two rocks connected at the top. Here we will make a short break. You will enjoy the view of a calm and clear river, relaxing a bright blue and green color that brings peace and simplicity to the visitors. For this gate is connected the story that the fairy from Maganik will fulfill your wish, if you throw a jackstone in the river. Just a few steps away, you can hear the great noise of sparkling waterfalls, from which the most attractive are 'White Nerini'. You will notice a thick vegetation that makes this ambience special. And that's not the end. The special attraction of this part is a narrow into the rock that was broken through by the army in 1973, led by General Danilo Jauković. In this way, two villages of Mrtvo Duboko and Velje Duboko were connected, and the locals called it 'Danilo's road'. After the passage of this way also known as 'Mrtvičke Beams', we arrive at Stone Beach where is the end point of the tour. Here we will have a short break for rest. After visiting this sparkling river that abounds with springs, waterfalls and wild rapids and after pass through the rock which seems absolutely impossible when you look from far away, you will feel completely filled and happy. You'll want to visit him again!
After completing the tour, we continue our journey towards Kolašin.
Check - in apartments/hotel in Kolašin. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 4:
Durmitor - Bobotov kuk – hiking tour (Walk around Black lake and ZIP LINE on Đurđevića Tara bridge – optionally depending on the hiking tour total time)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Durmitor with a short photo break of Đurđevića Tara bridge.
Coming to the starting point.
Starting hiking tour.
Altitude: approx. 2.523 m
Track length: approx. 12 km
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Medium-High
Duration: approx. 5 - 7 hours depending on the readiness and breaks
This hiking mountain tour starts from the bend Sedlo, towards the north, with a mild climb. Already at the start we will enjoy the beauty of the landscape, we will pass grassy, meadow trails, and sharp rocky roads. We will stretch out underneath the rocks, after which we will enter the beautiful valley of 'Surutka' from where it is looked up the figure of our goal - Bobotov kuk. On the way to the highest peak we will find the wells and we will be refreshed with drinking mountain water. Bobotov Kuk together with peaks 'No Name' Peak (2487 m) and 'Damsel' (Soa, 2440 m) make the highest rocky ridge of Durmitor called Soa Heavenly, which means 'The Underlay of the Sky'.
We will enjoy the view of the Škrčka lakes, which are called 'mountain eyes' with the rest of the Durmitor lake group (a total of 18 glacier lakes). From the peaks of Durmitor there is a wonderful view in all directions, which you will definitely permeate with great photos!
Be a participant in favorite mountain tour among tourists!
The tour is conditioned medium to heavy. The altitude difference that passes from Sedlo to the top is 820m. The final climb is technically more demanding (the last 20 minutes of climb to the top), rocky and requires caution, however: the track has enough space to walk in its entire course, it is secured and has space for a safe step so it is not risky and technically demanding.
Return to the hotel/apartment in Kolašin. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 5:
Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava – hiking tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Check - out. Driving towards the starting point of the hiking tour.
Altitude: approx. 2.117 m
Track length: approx. 11 km
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Medium
Duration: approx. 5 – 6 hours depending on the readiness and breaks
With Monte Mare Travel in this hiking trail that starts from the ski slopes, you will enjoy the natural landscape of this region, the specificities of the flora, various trees, colorful meadows, flowers... Coming to Zekova glava, we have a look like in the palm of the beautiful Pešića Lake. It is located between the peaks of the Zekova glava and Crna glava (Black head). Even thought small, with its beauty, surpasses its size.
Bjelasica adorns even Small and Large Ursulovačko and Small and Large Šiško lake which we will also visit. We will take a break in ethno village Vranjak, where you can enjoy the cafeteria and tastes of traditional food, all enjoying it in a natural rural ambience – optionally.
Visiting this mountain at any time of the year can’t be unsuccessful! You will always admire her and her surroundings again.
Driving towards Ivanova Korita or Cetinje.
Check in, overnight stay in a 4* hotel in Ivanova Korita or Cetinje.
Day 6:
Lovćen – hiking tour (Visit to Njegoš’s Mausoleum – optionally, Cetinje city tour - optionally)
Breakfast at the hotel. Driving to the starting point of the hiking tour.
Starting hiking tour. The starting point of our ascent is from the Ivanova Korita from the hotel Monte Rosa. Fantastic easy tour to the mountain Lovćen with an amazing view to the bay from the top.
Difficulty level: Medium
Length: approx. 9 km
Elevation: Ascent approx. 850 m
Duration of the hike: From approx. 3 to 5 hours (the duration depends on where you want to start and finish the tour, because there are to ways – longer and shorter)
After finishing hiking tour, visit Njegoš's mausoleum (461 steps to the top) - optionally. 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 – approx. 1 hour.
Free time. Overnight stay in hotel in Ivanova Korita or Cetinje.
Day 7:
Brajići – Monastery Praskvica – hiking tour (Budva city tour – optionally)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check - out. Driving towards Brajići - the starting point of the tour.
Altitude: from approx. 765 m to approx. 40 m
Track length: approx. 9 km
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Medium
Duration: approx. 4 – 5 hours depending on the readiness and breaks
The tour starts from Brajići, by the path to the fortress Kosmač (Austrian fortress from the XIX century). There is a viewpoint and a short break for the sightseeing of the fortress. Then, slowly we continue to the Hunting lodge, climbing to the old Austrian road, and from there by the straight old Austrian road to Ograđenica, where the Spiridon Monastery is located. From Kosmač to Ograđenica, it is about 2h and 30 min walk. When we arrive, we take a bit longer break. Then, we descend with through the wide macadam road to the Rustovo Monastery. From the Rustovo Monastery we go to the viewpoint at Čelobrdo, from where we descend Jegorov path (the whole time view of St. Stefan and Miločer) near the Praskvica monastery.
Check – in hotel 4* in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 8:
Vrmac – Hiking tour (Kotor city tour – optionally)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the starting point of the tour.
Altitude: approx. 785 m
Track length: approx. 10 - 12 km
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Medium
Duration: approx. 3 hours and a half 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 bestpreserved 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.
Return to the starting point. Transfer to the place/city of accommodation.
Don’t miss this wonderful combination of mountain and sea!
Come back to the hotel in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 9:
Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check - out. Free time. Transfer to the airport or port. The end of the arrangement.
- transfer airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar) – hotel – airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat)
- panoramic sightseeing of Podgorica
- sightseeing of Podgorica accompanied by a licensed tourist guide (English language) – approx. 1 hour and a half
- travel guide for hiking tours (English language)
- hiking sticks
- hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica, hotel 4 * - 2 nights (BB)
- accommodation in apartment/hotel double/triple room in Kolašin (3 or 4* - depending on the availability) - 2 nights (BB)
- hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in a 4 * hotel on Ivanova Korita or Cetinje – 2 nights (BB)
- hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in a hotel with 4 * in Budva / Bečići – 2 nights (BB)
- travel expenses
- road expenses and parking
- travel insurance
- modern, air conditioned vehicles
- entrance fees: National Park Durmitor, National Park Biogradska Gora, National Park Lovćen.
- Residence tax and insurance (1,50 € per person per day – must be paid at the hotel reception)
- Tourist guide for hiking tours for a specific language
- Transfer from an airport or port that is not listed in the program
- Drinks and food not listed in the program
- Visits to the bars and restaurants not listed in the program
- Other non-program costs
- Travel health insurance
Additional options (for extra fee):
- Single room use
- Ticket fee for localities which are not included in price (Njegoš's mausoleum, Marko Miljanov Museum, ZIP LINE...)
- Walk around Black lake (depending on the time of Durmitor – Bobotov kuk hiking tour finish)
- Wine tasting in local traditional winery
- Cetinje city tour, Kotor city tour, Budva city tour
- Lunch at the restaurants, local households, wineries
- Tourist guide for hiking tours for a specific language
- Transfer from another airport, port, hotel or accommodation (in the region)
- Travel health insurance (45 EUR per person)
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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| 1 | hotel 4 *Podgorica |
Podgorica - Podgorica airport Tivat - Tivat airport Kotor - Port of Kotor Bar - Port of Bar |
| 2 | hotel 4 *Podgorica | |
| 3 | apartment/hotel 3* or 4*Kolasin | |
| 4 | apartment/hotel 3* or 4*Kolasin | |
| 5 | hotel 4* Ivanova Korita | Cetinje |
| 6 | hotel 4* Ivanova Korita | |
| 7 | hotel 4*Budva | |
| 8 | hotel 4*Budva | |
| 9 |
Podgorica - airport Tivat - airport Kotor - port Bar - port |
| Place | |
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| Podgorica | hotel 4 * |
| Kolasin | apartment/hotel 3* or 4* |
| Ivanova Korita | hotel 4* |
| Budva | hotel 4* |
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