Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP
Description
This tour that connects central and spectacular northern region of Montenegro, includes two national parks, Durmitor and Biogrdaska Gora with their pearls - two glacial lakes, 2 deep canyons, Tara and Moraca, all the way providing beautiful scenery. Two clean and green rivers will refresh our eyes and one famous Montenegrin monastery will tell us all its secrets and show us beautiful fresco paintings and icons. The tour celebrates Montenegrin forests and you will have the opportunity to enjoy freshness and uniqueness of one of the three remaining primeval European forests, while black pine trees in Tara canyon will impress you with their tallness. This tour will also tell you something about highlander’s way of life in remote areas of Montenegro. On our way you will have the opportunity to enjoy local meet and dairy delicacies in some of the traditional restaurants and famous Sljivovica brandy.
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Itinerary
Just 30 minutes away from Podgorica there is a spectacular canyon of Moraca river, about 30 km long and up to 1000 m deep, famous for its steep cliffs. Our stop will be in the middle of the canyon with a view on clear and green Moraca river, and cliffs. Moraca river is one of not many remaining wild rivers in Europe, long about 113 km with the spring under the high peaks of Moracke mountains, with clear and always cold water.
One of the most significant Montenegrin monasteries is located just next to the Moraca river, and contains some of the most beautiful icons and frescoes not just in Montenegro but in the Balkans. There is a great history behind this 8 centuries old religious place and it is one of the most visited monasteries in Montenegro.
Some 90 km away from Podgorica, the national park Biogradaska Gora will welcome us with its primeval forest, one of the 3 remaining in Europe. In the heart of the park there is a beautiful Biogradsko Lake with nice and mild for walking 3.3 km long path around the lake. It is a real chance to feel the harmony with nature, to breathe deeply and enjoy tranquility in the shade of up to 60 m tall and 400-500 years old trees.
The route takes us further through the long and deep canyon of Tara river, with many nice views on different shades of green colored Tara River, whose nickname is tear of the Europe. We will not miss the chance to touch its green and cold water. Black pine guardians of the canyon will impress us with its tallness, while famous Tara ridge 160 m high will amaze us with its graciousness. For all the adventure lovers it is the chance to try one of the longest zip lines in Europe.
Black Lake is the largest of 18 glacial lakes of Durmitor mountain massif, so called mountain eyes. It is the last pearl in the necklace of this tour and maybe a perfect moment for you to have a seat on one of many benches around the lake and, surrounded with dense coniferous forest, to sum up all the nice and inspiring memories of this day. The lake lies at the altitude of 1500 m above sea level and actually consists of two lakes that in dry season are separated and in rest of the year connected. Swimming in the lake is possible but it is on your own responsibility.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
After address is provided by travelers they can be picked up from any place in the city if the location is not more than 8 km away from city center.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(42)
Nothing can be better than travelling along with such an amazing person like Nino. He planned such an incredible tour while also keeping us engaged with the history of the national parks and the many plant and animal species. We got to experience some insane views across the Tara Canyon, Biogradska Gora, and Durmitor National Park. Nino was so kind that we could have a small picnic amidst the lush green forest in Biogradska Gora. Loved every bit of this trip - and it would have been definitely incomplete if not for Nino's insights and flexibility :) This tour will surely surprise anyone with all the hidden gems that Northern part of Montenegro has to offer. 10/10 recommend this tour. Ofcourse, Nino is possibly the best guide and travel buddy to explore these treasures with and certainly has our highest recommendation!
Thank you very much Sayoni! We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed that much the tour. It was great to be with you 2 days. Thank you for sharing many interesting information. All the best. Cheers!
Excellent tour seeing, smelling, experiencing the beauty of Montenegrin parks and gorges. Nino our guide was excellent, patient, knowledgeable and a careful driver. I’m a nature lover so it was perfect for me. Though my husband isn’t as crazy about nature, he too enjoyed the tour.
Thank you Helen & George! Have a nice rest of your stay in Balkans. All the best!
The mountains of Montenegro are stunning. Our tour guide, Nino, was excellent. He made the day fun. He shared a lot of knowledge about the history of the sites we visited. He was very flexible with the schedule allowing us to decide how much time we wanted to spend at each stop. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Thank you very much Lynn &Kelly! It is great to hear that you enjoyed the tour even in cold spring day. Have a nice rest of your stay in Montenegro. Cheers!
Beautiful landscapes lakes, mountains, canyons and waterfalls. Very welcoming and professional guide
Thank you Nathalie one more time. All the best!
We enjoyed the tour a lot. Nino was very knowledgeable. He accommodated our special request going above and beyond. The places and views were incredible. Highly recommended.
Thank you Sima&Misha! It was the pleasure to spend the day with you. All the best!
driver very careful , very friendly ready to give all the explanations requested. He introduced us to beautiful places like the Orthodox monastery, the natural park and the Black Lake... not to mention the famous Tara Bridge. Excellent day with him.
Thank you Xiao & Michele! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. All the best!
Very good guide! Pleasant, interesting, who knows how to adapt and offers some local recommendations! Ideal to start our stay. We had a very good day. Thanks again Nino!
You're very welcome:) Thanks for being great company. Cheers!
Tour rich in discovery and very interesting. Nino is 1 very nice guide, available and accessible. The tour has been adapted following our program, to avoid duplication! We spent 1 long but very pleasant day! I recommend.
Thank you Beatrice & Tom & Cloi ! Enjoy the rest of your stay in Montenegro. All the best!
You will really love this experience because Nino is an excellent tour guide with a lot of knowledge. He speaks English very well and knows a lot of history and is extremely thoughtful. He knows every place in Montenegro and will take you wherever you want to stop. It was a very meaningful experience to see some of the places and he's very detail oriented and knowledgeable. I would hire him to meet my private driver or to ask him for any advice on any tour at any time in montenegro. He's a real treasure.
Thank you very much! See you:) Cheers!
This was a wonderful tour with breath taking sites. Nino the guide from Natour Montenegro Travel is and excellent guide who not only knows every tiny road in Montenegro but has deep knowledge of the history and culture. Being on a Van instead of a sedan also allows up to watch better the views.
Thank you Shabtay ! All the best! Cheers!
