Explore the Montenegro Mountains - 9 Days

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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 on Montenegrin 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… Through this arrangement, through easy to middle-heavy tours you will be able to experience the rich history and culture of these parts of Montenegro, and enjoy the tastes of local cuisine. You will enjoy in hiking tours through the central part of the country, near Podgorica, too. The combination of unreal landscape with the taste of local specialties, wines and brandy will give you the perfect preconditions for an ideal holiday in the nature!


Day 1 - Podgorica walking tour

We will welcome you to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar), 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 – 2 hours.

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. After visiting Old Town, we will head towards the Centre of Contemporry Art – Kruševac – the former winter mansion of King Nikola I Petrović. Then we continue our walk to the Temple of the Resurrection of Christ, the third largest Orthodox temple in the world. 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. Dinner. Free time. Overnight stay in Podgorica.


Day 2 - ’’Grlo sokolovo’’ – hiking tour

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 will take a break in the winery ‘Rajković’ – (optional), where you will enjoy the tasting of food and wine. We will visit the museum of ‘Marko Miljanov’ -(optional), famous writer, military commander, tribal champion and hero, as well as Medun – Meteon Old Town – (optional). After completing the tour, we will have a lunch at the traditional restaurant.

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. 13 km (in both directions)
Difficulty: Easy
Readiness: Small-medium
Duration: approx. 5 – 6 hours depending on the readiness and breaks

With ‘Monte Mare Travel’ 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 Wishes’, 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 ‘Bijeli 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 Grede’, 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 where we will have a lunch at the restaurant.

Check – in apartments/hotel in Kolašin. Free time. Overnight stay.


Day 4 – Durmitor - Bobotov kuk – hiking tour

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 – 6 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: Bezimeni (2487 m) and Soa (2440 m) make the highest rocky ridge of Durmitor called Soa Nebeska.

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.

Lunch at the restaurant in Žabljak.

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
Difficulty: 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.
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. Check in, overnight stay in a 4* hotel in Ivanova Korita.


Day 6 – Lovćen – hiking tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Start of a hiking tour.

Lovćen – Jezerski vrh (Lake peak)
Altitude: approx. 1657 m
Track length: approx. 8 km
Difficulty: Small-Medium
Readiness: Medium
Duration: approx. 4 – 5 hours depending on the readiness and breaks

The starting point of our ascent is from the Ivanova Korita from the hotel Monte Rosa. Up to the Jezerski vrh (Lake peak), there is about 2 hours walk where we will take a break in the enclosure of Njegoš’s mausoleum and enjoy the nearby thrashing floor on one of the most beautiful views in Montenegro. The return is the same path to the hotel where we will have a lunch. One more tour that can’t be missed!

Free time. Overnight stay in hotel in Ivanova Korita.


Day 7 – Brajići – Monastery Praskvica – hiking tour

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.

Lunch at the restaurant.

Check – in hotel 4* in Budva/Bečići. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 8 – Vrmac – Hiking tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the starting point of the tour.

Altitude: approx. 785 m
Track length: approx. 5 km
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Medium
Duration: approx. 5 – 6 hours 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 best preserved 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. From there, we descend to the other side of Vrmac, through the village of Donja Lastva. We will get out on the road not far from Kotor, where the driver will be waiting for us.

Don’t miss this wonderful combination of mountain and sea!

Lunch at the restaurant in Budva.

Come back to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay in hotel Budva/Bečići.


Day 9 – Transfer to the airport or port

Breakfast at the hotel. Check – out. Free time. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar).

The end of the arrangement.


The price of the arrangement includes:

transfer airport - hotel - airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor or Bar)
panoramic sightseeing of Podgorica
sightseeing of Podgorica accompanied by a licensed tourist guide (English language) - 2 hours
travel guide for hiking tours (English language)
hiking sticks
hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in Podgorica, hotel 4 * - 2 nights (BB, dinner on the day of arrival)
accommodation in apartment/hotel 4* double/triple room in Kolašin - 2 nights (BB)
hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in a 4 * hotel on Ivanova Korita – 2 nights (BB)
hotel accommodation in a double/triple room in a hotel with 4 * in Budva / Bečići – 2 nights (BB)
lunch at the restaurant in Podgorica (2nd day)
lunch at the restaurant in Kolašin (3rd day)
lunch at the restaurant in Žabljak (4th day)
lunch at the restaurant "Vranjak" in Kolašin (5th day)
lunch at the restaurant on Ivana Korita (6th day)
lunch at the restaurant in Budva (7th day)
lunch at the restaurant in Budva (8th day)
tickets for: National Park Durmitor, National Park Biogradska Gora, National Park Lovćen
residence tax and insurance
travel expenses
road expenses and parking
travel insurance
modern, air conditioned vehicles
travel health insurance


The price of the arrangement does not include:

Tourist guide for hiking tours for a specific language
Transfer from an airport that is not listed in the program
Ticket fee for Lovćen mausoleum
Drinks and food not listed in the program
Visits to the bars and restaurants not listed in the program
Other non-program costs

Additional options (for extra fee):

Single room use
Ticket fee for localities which are not included in price (Lovćen mausoleum, Marko Miljanov Museum…)
Food and wine taste in winery ‘Rajković’
Tourist guide for hiking tours for a specific language
Transfer from another airport, port, hotel or accommodation (in the region)