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8 days · Multi-activity

Family Adventure: Exploring Montenegro’s National Park

Explore the beauty of Montenegro’s National Parks in multiple ways. Mediterranean atmosphere, deep canyons, rugged mountains, a big lake and snowy peaks are the ingredients for this diverse adventure trip. Montenegro’s mountains are right at the doorstep of the Adriatic Sea. Experience pristine mountain culture combined with a relaxed Southern European lifestyle.

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Family Adventure: Exploring Montenegro’s National Park

About this trip

A trip we'd happily do again next month

Explore the beauty of Montenegro’s National Parks in multiple ways. Mediterranean atmosphere, deep canyons, rugged mountains, a big lake and snowy peaks are the ingredients for this diverse adventure trip. Montenegro’s mountains are right at the doorstep of the Adriatic Sea. Experience pristine mountain culture combined with a relaxed Southern European lifestyle.

This is one of our signature multi-activity journeys in Montenegro. We've walked it many times — alone, with friends, with our own families — and we've shaped it into something we're genuinely proud of.

You'll be in a small group, led by a local guide who knows the trails, the families along the way, and the best place to stop for lunch. Nothing rushed. Nothing generic.

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Day by day

Your 8-day itinerary

A draft of how the trip flows — every itinerary is fine-tuned around your group, fitness and pace before we book anything.

  1. 01

    Arrival – Transfer to Durmitor Nationalpark

    Arrival at the airport Dubrovnik. Meet your guide at the arrivals and embark on an epic discovery of Montengro’s National parks. The transfer (3hrs) takes you through Bosnia & Hercegovina and the mountains of Montenegro to the highest town (1400m) in the Balkans, Zabljak in Durmitor National Park, recently proclaimed to be one of the most beautiful to visit in 2025. There you will spend 2 nights.nn1st overnight in Durmitor National park

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    Arrival at the airport Dubrovnik. Meet your guide at the arrivals and embark on an epic discovery of Montengro’s National parks. The transfer (3hrs) takes you through Bosnia & Hercegovina and the mountains of Montenegro to the highest town (1400m) in the Balkans, Zabljak in Durmitor National Park, recently proclaimed to be one of the most beautiful to visit in 2025. There you will spend 2 nights.nn1st overnight in Durmitor National park

  2. 02

    Hiking in Durmitor National Park

    After breakfast you embark on a panoramic walk to one of the best viewpoints in Durmitor. With every step the views the mountains become evermore impressive. Not only are you rewarded with a rest and time to have your picnic lunch, you are now directly opposite snowy topped peaks, including Bobotov Kuk, the highest 2,523m/8,277ft in the park. Your walk takes you to scenic Black Lake. There are some nice little bays along your trail, where you can swim in the Lake. It's time to relax. You will definitely refresh your spirits. (10km, 4 hrs, +200m/-600m). 2nd overnight in Durmitor National Park

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    After breakfast you embark on a panoramic walk to one of the best viewpoints in Durmitor. With every step the views the mountains become evermore impressive. Not only are you rewarded with a rest and time to have your picnic lunch, you are now directly opposite snowy topped peaks, including Bobotov Kuk, the highest 2,523m/8,277ft in the park. Your walk takes you to scenic Black Lake. There are some nice little bays along your trail, where you can swim in the Lake. It's time to relax. You will definitely refresh your spirits. (10km, 4 hrs, +200m/-600m). 2nd overnight in Durmitor National Park

  3. 03

    Discover Canyon Tara – Walk to a viewpoint above the canyon OR Rafting the river Tara

    Today you can choose to experience Tara Canyon either from above or right from it’s waters.nnThe walk to the viewpoint is gentle and offers great panoramas. The beauty of the canyon opens up right in front of you. This activity is included. Are you looking for a splash? Opt for rafting Tara river: (extra charge applies) After breakfast you are picked up and transferred across Tara Canyon, the deepest in Europe (1300m) to the starting point of your rafting trip on river Tara. The rafting concludes in the afternoon. This is a not dangerous rafting in grade 1-2. Should you look for another adventure, cross the Tara gorge by zipline! (optional, extra charge applies). You continue on a scenic drive through Tara Canyon. Today’ destination are the pastures of Bjelasica mountains of Biogradska National Park. Experience a night in the mountains, in simple but clean accommodations with shared bathroom. Overnight in the mountains of Biogradska National park.

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    Today you can choose to experience Tara Canyon either from above or right from it’s waters.nnThe walk to the viewpoint is gentle and offers great panoramas. The beauty of the canyon opens up right in front of you. This activity is included. Are you looking for a splash? Opt for rafting Tara river: (extra charge applies) After breakfast you are picked up and transferred across Tara Canyon, the deepest in Europe (1300m) to the starting point of your rafting trip on river Tara. The rafting concludes in the afternoon. This is a not dangerous rafting in grade 1-2. Should you look for another adventure, cross the Tara gorge by zipline! (optional, extra charge applies). You continue on a scenic drive through Tara Canyon. Today’ destination are the pastures of Bjelasica mountains of Biogradska National Park. Experience a night in the mountains, in simple but clean accommodations with shared bathroom. Overnight in the mountains of Biogradska National park.

  4. 04

    Hiking the pastures of Biogradska Gora National Park, lunch at a shepard’s place and onwards to Nationalpark Lake Skadar

    After lunch we walk a ridge with stunning panorama views to the mountain ranges and lakes around. We have lunch at a shepherd's place. Enjoy in authentic food and experience the simple and tranquil life style of Montenegrin families in the mountains. A steep, but entertaining walk – you climb over big fallen trees - through the ancient forest of Biogradska National Park takes you to the shore of Lake Biogradska. Refresh yourself in the lake before the transfer (2hrs) takes you across beautiful Moraca Canyon to Lake Skadar National Park. Overnight in Lake Skadar National Park.

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    After lunch we walk a ridge with stunning panorama views to the mountain ranges and lakes around. We have lunch at a shepherd's place. Enjoy in authentic food and experience the simple and tranquil life style of Montenegrin families in the mountains. A steep, but entertaining walk – you climb over big fallen trees - through the ancient forest of Biogradska National Park takes you to the shore of Lake Biogradska. Refresh yourself in the lake before the transfer (2hrs) takes you across beautiful Moraca Canyon to Lake Skadar National Park. Overnight in Lake Skadar National Park.

  5. 05

    Explore the biggest Lake of the Balkan peninsula by sea kayak and cycle downhill the ladder of Kotor – or you can take the cable car to enjoy the view

    After breakfast you start your first adventure – sea kayaking. After the safety introduction and how to handle the sit-upon kayak, we explore the lake and its wildlife. You pass narrow channels through carpets of lilypads. Romantic villages are nestled on the shoreline. Have a break on a small beach before you head towards the settlement. Continue via the old royal capital of Montenegro, Cetinje, to Lovcen National Park, which mountains tower right above of the Bay of Kotor. Either you choose to ride an epic downhill ride by bike, which means following a serpentine road from 1350 m above the sea right to the walls of Kotor – each bending offers a new stunning view into the bay, OR more comfortably, you can take the cable car, both activities will be one of the panoramic highlights of your trip.nnYou have finally arrived at the city walls of Kotor. Overnight in the Bay of Kotor.

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    After breakfast you start your first adventure – sea kayaking. After the safety introduction and how to handle the sit-upon kayak, we explore the lake and its wildlife. You pass narrow channels through carpets of lilypads. Romantic villages are nestled on the shoreline. Have a break on a small beach before you head towards the settlement. Continue via the old royal capital of Montenegro, Cetinje, to Lovcen National Park, which mountains tower right above of the Bay of Kotor. Either you choose to ride an epic downhill ride by bike, which means following a serpentine road from 1350 m above the sea right to the walls of Kotor – each bending offers a new stunning view into the bay, OR more comfortably, you can take the cable car, both activities will be one of the panoramic highlights of your trip.nnYou have finally arrived at the city walls of Kotor. Overnight in the Bay of Kotor.

  6. 06

    The Bay of Kotor

    Easy morning. Time to explore the small alleys of old town Kotor. After lunch a short transfer takes you to a beach in the Bay of Kotor, where you spend your time until we visit Perast, small picturesque captains’ town. At sundown, it is the best time to visit this romantic place since it is less crowded. A small boat takes you the famous church island of our Mary of the Rocks. Return to Kotor. Overnight in Kotor

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    Easy morning. Time to explore the small alleys of old town Kotor. After lunch a short transfer takes you to a beach in the Bay of Kotor, where you spend your time until we visit Perast, small picturesque captains’ town. At sundown, it is the best time to visit this romantic place since it is less crowded. A small boat takes you the famous church island of our Mary of the Rocks. Return to Kotor. Overnight in Kotor

  7. 07

    Day off or optional adventures

    Today there is no scheduled activity but you can choose from following: Boat trip to the Blue Cave (can be booked on the spot, extra charge of appro EUR 50/ person applies) Seakayaking (can be booked on the spot, extra charge of approx. EUR 40/applies) Hiking Vrmac – included up to 14km/+700m/-700m Self-guided Cycling-(e-biking) the Bay of Kotor 42km (can be booked on the spot, extra charge applies) starting from EUR 20 to EUR 45 for bike rental. Overnight in Kotor.

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    Today there is no scheduled activity but you can choose from following: Boat trip to the Blue Cave (can be booked on the spot, extra charge of appro EUR 50/ person applies) Seakayaking (can be booked on the spot, extra charge of approx. EUR 40/applies) Hiking Vrmac – included up to 14km/+700m/-700m Self-guided Cycling-(e-biking) the Bay of Kotor 42km (can be booked on the spot, extra charge applies) starting from EUR 20 to EUR 45 for bike rental. Overnight in Kotor.

  8. 08

    Farewell

    Following breakfast, your adventure trip in Montenegro concludes. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for return flights home. We recommend an extension to discover southern Montenegro’s coast.

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    Following breakfast, your adventure trip in Montenegro concludes. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for return flights home. We recommend an extension to discover southern Montenegro’s coast.

What's included

Everything that's covered

  • Local guide throughout
  • All accommodation in selected guesthouses & hotels
  • Daily breakfast and most dinners
  • Luggage transfers between stages
  • All ground transport during the trip
  • Detailed route notes and maps

Not included

What you'll arrange yourself

  • International flights to/from Montenegro
  • Travel insurance
  • Daily lunches
  • Personal extras and tips

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