EXPERIENCE MONTENEGRO
IMMERSE IN THE NATURE & CULTURE OF MONTENEGRO
Explore UNESCO SITES, KOTOR, PERAST & HIKING IN DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK
Trip highlights
UNESCO sites along the Bay of Kotor
Our expert, personable local guide
A cozy mountain cabin stay
Homemade, seasonal Montenegrin cuisine
Incredible scenery at Durmitor National Park
This short but immersive experience in Montenegro takes you first to charming towns along the Bay of Kotor, Europe’s southernmost fjords. Both Kotor and Perast boast more than 1,000 years of naval history along with charming Old Towns. We then head to our favorite hidden gems, including a kayak excursion on Skadarsko the biggest lake in the Balkans and in one of the five national parks in Montenegro. We’re then off to our cozy mountain cabin for homemade meals, incredible views and a full day hike through Durmitor National Park.
Book our 5-day Montenegro Group Trip in June 2025 or Custom Dates April through October! Starting at $2295 per person for group itineraries and $2495 for custom itineraries. See all inclusions, itinerary details and complete pricing in the drop downs below.
Consider joining our 8-day Croatia itinerary as a prelude to your Montenegro experience!
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STARTING AT $2495
Fully guided 5-day Croatia itinerary
Private transit
Minimum of 2 people
Pairs with our self-guided Croatia itinerary
Trip Inclusions
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4 nights’ boutique hotel and cozy cabin stays
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Ground transit & local guide in a private vehicle
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Guided visits of Kotor, Perast and Budva
Kayaking on Skadarsko Lake
Full day hiking at Durmitor National Park
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Local, fresh cuisine and 2 wine tastings
Daily breakfasts + 3 dinners + 3 lunches
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Visit with our local Community Partner + donation to their organization
Dedicated Traverse local guide throughout your trip
Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
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Extra nights in Podgorica
Pairs with our Croatia itinerary
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International airfare
Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
Tips to your local guides and drivers
Alcohol or other drinks, unless specified
Required travel insurance
Testimonials
DAILY ITINERARY
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If joining from our Croatia trip: After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Dubrovnik for the 1.5 hour drive to Kotor, where we’ll start with an Old Town tour.
For Custom Dates: Arrive in Podgorica (TGD), Tivat Airport in Mrčevac (TIV) or Dubrovnik (DBV)VE ideally before 12:00 noon. You’ll be picked up and will head to Kotor, where we’ll start with an Old Town tour.
You’ll have some free time there to explore or hike up the city walls for gorgeous views. After free time in Old Town, we’ll visit Our Lady of the Rocks, an artificial island dating to the 15th century where the most important church for sailors is located.
We’ll then stop in the amazing coastal town Perast, a tiny village nestled on the bay and dates back more than 1,000 years. It was also the biggest shipyard in the region known as the place where Russian nobles sent their sons to go to a most prestigious naval school of that time. In the afternoon, we’ll head back to Budva where we’ll stay in a small boutique hotel near the beach and you’ll have the evening free to stroll and enjoy a meal of your choice.
Meals: B
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After a not-too-rushed morning we’ll drive to Virpazar, a small town beside Skadarsko Lake, the biggest lake in the Balkans and in one of the five national parks in Montenegro. We’ll go kayaking on the lake going through a narrow channel that takes us to the Lesendro Fortress. We’ll finish with a local lunch made with fresh fish from the lake and enjoy some local wine.
In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Zabljak to be immersed in nature and stay in our charming cabin accommodations nestled in a valley where you can enjoy a farm fresh dinner on site.
Meals: B, L
Note on weather: Some years snowfall in the Zabljak region can be quite high in late spring. If they are too high to enjoy hiking at Durmitor National Park, we have a fantastic alternatives including snowshoeing or a hike at Mrtvica Canyon. We will advise close the the trip if anything needs to be adjusted for weather, and you can rest assured that no matter what you’ll have amazing outdoor experiences!
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Today is all about the outdoors! After our farm fresh breakfast, we will start our hiking excursion on a beautiful hiking trail from the viewpoint Momcilov Grad where you have a wonderful view of the biggest glacial lake in Montenegro, Black Lake. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the Durmitor National Park and enjoy the view on the highest peak in Montenegro.
We’ll end our 4-5 hour hike at Black Lake to soak in some incredible views before heading back to a mountain farm for a fresh dinner. In the evening, we’ll transfer back to our cabin for a cozy evening.
Meals: B, L, D
Hiking Note: Our hike will be about 10-15 km (6-8 miles) over 3-4 hours in low intermediate terrain (there is elevation but it is not too technical). Plan to wear good ankle length, waterproof hiking boots, a warm jacket, gloves and hat. If you prefer not to hike, you’ll have the option to spend the day back at the cabin.
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Today we’ll enjoy a leisurely morning at our cozy cabin before we head back down toward the coast. We’ll make a stop at a local lavender farm en route to see how this fragrant flower is grown and used throughout the country. You’ll arrive in Podgorica late afternoon with free time for a stroll in town and dinner on your own.
Meals: B
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Depart any time today from the Podgorica airport (TGD). Your transfer will be provided.
Meals: B
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$2295 per person, double occupancy
+$295 “my own room” option (or single supplement for custom dates with odd number 3, 5, etc.)
Note on cabins: Our mountain cabins are rustic and charming, the real deal! If you book the “my own room” option, you will still have your own room in the 2-night cabin stay. However, the bathrooms in each cabin will be shared typically by 2-3 of your fellow travelers. Rooming will be organized so that males share the bathroom with other males and females with females.
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$2495 per person, double occupancy (minimum 2 people)
+$295 “my own room” option (or single supplement for custom dates with odd number 3, 5, etc.)
Note on cabins: Our mountain cabins are rustic and charming, the real deal! If you book the “my own room” option, you will still have your own room in the 2-night cabin stay. However, the bathrooms in each cabin will be shared typically by 2-3 of your fellow travelers. Rooming will be organized so that males share the bathroom with other males and females with females.
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Extra nights in Podgorica, prices on request
FAQS
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Shoulder season in spring (March-May) and fall (Sept/Oct) is our favorite time to visit for fewer crowds and less heat. You can also visit in the winter if you don't mind a bit of rain!
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If you're tired or not feeling up for the Durmitor hike, there is an option to stay back at our cozy cabin for the day.
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YES! Some of the best travel is done by yourself and we have no doubt you’ll leave with friends!
About YOUR Traverse Host
Ivana Milicevic Kalic - Montenegro Trip Host
Ivana was born in Serbia, in the north where spaces are measured by sunrises and sunsets, and time by the lengths of shadows. The Milky Way is knee-deep, like spilled straw. You don’t have to climb, stars grow in the bush. It was an amazing childhood. For the last 17 years, Ivana has been living in Montenegro in a religiously mixed family and in a diametrically different relief – beautiful harsh mountains with hundreds of peaks above 2000 meters that call you to climb them. Ivana is also a mom of two boys with the same romantic gene they got from her. Ivana’s love for nature is fed through her work as a travel guide in the Balkan region. Her mission is to teach people about that passion we are born with and present our mixed history and roots. Ivana’s biggest pleasure is when clients leave us as friends and with a wish to explore more of the beautiful Balkans!
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to your Registration Packet for complete Terms & Conditions, which can also be obtained by submitting a request to hello@traversejourneys.com
Deposit
A $250-500 non-refundable deposit is required for each traveler to secure the booking (varies by trip). 50% remainder due 30 days from booking. Balance due 60 days prior to trip start. Refer to the Flexible Booking Policy for cases in which the deposit may be transferrable.
Payment
Payments can be made either by 1) full payment on booking 2) Deposit on booking + payment schedule below. Payments will be invoiced via e-mail for credit card or Paypal payment online.
Cancellations Policy
Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 90 days prior to the trip start date unless otherwise specified.
Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Traverse has implemented a flexible booking policy that allows for deposits and payments to be transferrable to the greatest extent possible to new trip dates should a recurrence of COVID-19 render travel impossible due to border closures and related travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance
The trip price does not include travel insurance. Trip protection-style travel insurance that includes travel medical coverage is required for all trips with Traverse. The coverage must have a minimum $150,000 of medical coverage and include injury, medical, evacuation, and repatriation. See more info at https://traversejourneys.com/insurance
Documents, Personal Identification, Vaccinations
Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for all required travel documents including passport, visas, entry or exit fees, and vaccinations. Traveler is also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. Traverse does not cover the cost or assist in obtaining any of the above, and reserves the right to collect information on all.
