Montenegro: Black Lake and Tara Canyon Day Trip
Description
Explore the country’s breathtaking natural beauty and cultural heritage on this unforgettable tour. Highlights include: - Durmitor National Park - Black Lake - Tara River Canyon - Djurdjevica Tara Bridge - Moraca River Canyon - Moraca Monastery This tour is great for nature lovers - revealing breathtaking views throughout the journey. In addition, our knowledgeable guides will help you explore historic landmarks and you'll get to know the story behind this amazing country. Experience the rich cultural heritage and history of the region. Book now for an adventure of a lifetime! This tour is conducted simultaneously in two languages: English and Russian. Please note that tours with pickup from Kotor take longer than those from Budva. The exact duration may vary depending on current traffic conditions. Please note that the drop-off point in Kotor is different from the pick-up location. The drop-off is at the Eko gas station in Škaljari.
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As we depart, we make a special stop for a photo break above Budva, treating you to a stunning panoramic view of the city, mountains, and the enchanting St. Nicholas Island. Capture this unforgettable vista and cherish the beauty of Montenegro's coastal charm.
After having breakfast at a local resturant at Potoci, prepare to be amazed as we pass by the largest lake in Southern Europe. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights about this incredible natural wonder.
Our journey proceeds through the magnificent Moraca River Canyon, pausing for a photo stop to marvel at the stunning scenery.
Discover Montenegro's cultural treasure, Moraca Monastery. This iconic landmark holds immense significance and offers a serene and enriching experience. Please note that there is a €2 entrance fee to visit the monastery.
Take a moment to pause and capture the beauty of Tara River Canyon with a memorable photo break (15 minutes). Indulge in a delightful lunch break at a local restaurant, where you'll have the opportunity to savor authentic domestic cuisine (45 minutes).
Take a stroll across the iconic Djurdjevica Tara Bridge, marveling at its architectural brilliance and the stunning views of the Tara River below. For an added dose of adventure, consider an optional zipline ride and witness the beauty of the canyon from a new perspective.
Experience the tranquil beauty of Black Lake with a leisurely walk in the Durmitor National Park. Discover the serenity of this captivating natural gem. Kindly note that there is an entrance fee of €5 for the national park, along with a €1 tourist tax.
Savor a delightful dinner at a local restaurant while enjoying a captivating view of Ostrog Monastery.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring comfortable clothing and shoes, a jacket or sweater (depending on the weather conditions in the North of Montenegro, e.g. Zabljak), and swimwear if you plan to swim in Black Lake.
- This tour is conducted simultaneously in two languages: English and Russian.
- Please arrive at the pick up location you selected, as we only stop at pick up locations that have been booked in advance.
Reviews(92)
A fab trip, with a long bus ride, but totally worth it. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and funny!
This is a great way to see a lot of the beautiful country of Montenegro. Our guide Anastasia and our driver Nicola were great. I wished we had more time at the lake and some of the stops like the “breakfast” stop and the last coffee stop seemed unnecessary. I also wished that our guide had talked a little more about some of the history of Montenegro, particularly about the time of communism/Yugoslavia.
We went with Gardasevic and have to say the whole day was wonderful, guide was extremely informative driver was really good, good valve for what we see would recommend.
An excellent tour covering many highlights of Montenegro. Our guide Lilliana was brilliant, we gleaned so much information and knowledge from her about Montego, its people and history. In spite of it being a long day, we learnt so much from and our guide was fantastic.
It was very nice. The tourist guide was very informative and friendly. Like the bus driver. A very nice trip to the beautiful nature. Big thanks to them.
The tour has been very good, the guide, Viviana has been amazing, lots of information about the points travelled and Montenegro in general. I recommend the Park, the tour. It's very worth it.
The views are amazing. But everything about the tour organisation was terrible. So poorly managed and they do not care about your comfort or enjoyment. It’s a 13 hour journey, but ended up longer. We left before 7am and got back past 9pm. The promises of breakfast, lunch and dinner are hollow, all of the stops you make on the way are designed to benefit locals’ friends e.g. their souvenir shops, seriously expensive prices for basic goods, the restaurant. On the way you past by busy towns with supermarkets, cafes, bakeries, but instead you will stop at a desolate restaurant that doesn’t serve any food or snacks. The man told us there was no food, but one minute later came past with a freshly made omelette for the tour guide/driver. We were so hungry the whole time, nothing was open before 7am to prepare a breakfast ourselves. The lunch restaurant is really really overpriced, you are forced to stop there. I asked in advance if there was any other place for snacks on the way and the tour guide said no, but straight after lunch we were brought into an area with so many fast food and snack options for much cheaper. The whole tour feels designed for ripping you off, not a genuine experience of the country, cuisine, etc. the toilets on the way were all seriously filthy, with no toilet paper, a whole bus full of us, and 13+ hours. The amazing nature is really hindered by this journey and treatment, they have their priorities all wrong. The black lake is stunning, but you are only in reality given 30 minutes to see it. It was the tour I was most excited for, but turned out to be the biggest regret of the trip, a whole day unpleasant. Ultimate the nature is amazing but this tour is not the way to see it.
This was a full, active day — perfect if you like to see and do a lot while traveling. The tour was fast-paced and well-organized, with just enough time at each stop to enjoy the sights and take great photos. I loved how much we fit into one day without feeling rushed. If you enjoy nature, mountains, and staying on the move, this tour is a great way to experience Montenegro’s highlights!
A very nice trip. Good for everyone to handle. Duration approx. 13 hours. Yes, very long, but with that you can see about 2/3 of Montenegro. Great travel guide. Be sure to take water bottles with you!! Stops are sufficient and you always get out of the bus. Highly recommended. Lots of nature (meant positively). Almost all the highlights of Montenegro are visited.
The tour was good and they brought us to beautiful places but it’s a LOT of driving for one day, especially if u come from Kotor. Also it felt very rushed cos they are trying to fit so much in one day. If you come from Podgorica it’s ok. Also it kind of felt like it was mainly a Russian tour they just sell it on Viator to fill up the spaces so just a heads up. Better if you stay in Durmitor NP to be able to spend more time there and do hiking.
