Explore Montenegro Mountains

Day 1 – Arrival at Airport

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 the easy walk through the city accompanied by a guide – approx. 2 hours.

We start the tour from Republic Square – the main city square. We will pass through Bokeška Street with nice cafes and an 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 Roman rule. Then, Clock Tower and the Old Town are 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 Contemporary 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. Free time. Overnight stay in Podgorica.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Boscovich Boutique Hotel, Hotel Union, Hotel New Star, Hotel Ramada, Hotel Cue, or Similar.

Day 2 – ‘Grlo Sokolovo’ – Hiking Tour & Panoramic Drive with Viewpoints “Circle around Kuči” (B)

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 Tamara 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 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 a hotel in Podgorica.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Boscovich Boutique Hotel, Hotel Union, Hotel New Star, Hotel Ramada, Hotel Cue, or Similar.

Day 3 – Mrtvica Canyon – Hiking Tour (B)

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

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 Wish’, made up of two rocks connected at the top. Here we will take 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 is ‘White Nerini’. You will notice thick vegetation that makes this ambiance 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, the two villages of Mrtvo Duboko and Vejle 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 endpoint 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 passing 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.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Dream House / Čile / Brile / Amazing Chalet / Monte Chalet or similar.

Day 4 – Durmitor – Bobotov Kuk – Hiking Tour (Walk around Black lake and ZIP LINE) (B)

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 your 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 the 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.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Dream House / Čile / Brile / Amazing Chalet / Monte Chalet or similar.

Day 5 – Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova Glava – Hiking Tour (B)

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 Zelkova Glava and Crna Glava (Blackhead). Even though 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 ambiance – 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 stays in a 4* hotel in Ivanova Korita or Cetinje.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Hotel Monte Rosa, Hotel Grand or Similar.

Day 6 – Lovćen – Hiking Tour (Visit Njegoš’s Mausoleum, Cetinje City Tour – Optional) (B)

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 of 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 two ways – longer and shorter)

After finishing the 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 at the “sky under the clouds”, to the Jezierski vrh – Lake peak, from where all around you is provided as in the palm – approx. 1 hour.

Free time. Overnight stay in a hotel in Ivanova Korita or Cetinje.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Hotel Monte Rosa, Hotel Grand or Similar.

Day 7 – Brajići – Monastery Praskvica – Hiking Tour (Budva City Tour – Optionally) (B)

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 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.

🏚️ Hotel Option: Hotel Adria, Hotel Moskva, Hotel Eden, Hotel Admiral, or Similar.

Day 8 – Vrmac – Hiking Tour (Kotor City Tour – Optionally) (B)

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 the 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 the open sea from one and Kotor Bay on the other side. The most important construction we will see is the Vrmac fortress, one of the best-preserved Austro-Hungarian fortifications in the Bay of Kotor, built-in 1860. By sightseeing 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.

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

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

🏚️ Hotel Option: Hotel Adria, Hotel Moskva, Hotel Eden, Hotel Admiral, or Similar.

Day 9 – Transfer to the Airport or Port (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Tivat/Bar).

The end of the arrangement.