Montenegro

Dashing through the snow

Price

1,555 EUR

Duration

7 Days

Level

easy

Date

February 24, 2023

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7 days

1,555 EUR / 545 KWD / 6,545 AED / 6,735 SAR

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Overview

Winter in Montenegro is a magical experience, as the country offers many adventurous activities that are fun, recreational, and surprisingly affordable. The most popular winter resorts are in Kolasin and Zabljak, laid at the foot of the two main mountains: Bjelasica and Durmitor. After a pleasant day spent outdoors snowshoeing, skiing, sliding on the slopes, or snowmobiling, you can relax by the fire munching on local specialties.

Don’t think twice: Montenegro is ready to surprise you with its winter charm and unparalleled beauty.

Trip Highlights:
Get ready to:

Hone your ski skills in Montenegro’s largest ski resort: Kolasin.
Marvel at the stunning winter landscape of the mountains, sliding down almost untouched slopes.
Go for snowshoe hiking on the Bjelasica mountains.
Enjoy snowmobile adventure.
Embark on a local village tour, making cheese lessons and horse sledge ride.
Interact with the locals during a local, dinner night with dance and delicious traditional food.

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Activities: cultural sightseeing, skiing/snowboarding, walking, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

Itinerary Details

Day 1 (24th February 2023): Arrival at Podgorica - Kolasin (D)

Upon your arrival at Podgorica airport, a Rahhalah representative will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to the resort in Kolasin (approx. 1.5-hour drive).

Relax for the rest of the day, before reassembling in the evening for a brief meeting with the guide over dinner.
Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Kolasin

Day 2 (25th February 2023): First Ski Lesson (B, L, D)

After breakfast, you will head to the ski center for your first skiing lesson with a licensed instructor.
Around mid-day, you will pause to enjoy lunch in a special restaurant in Kolasin, tasting Kacamak: a national, old dish prepared by the highlanders to gain strength on a strenuous day on the mountain.
After lunch, you will return to the hotel where you can relax or enjoy the various facilities (indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna etc.).

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Kolasin

Day 3 (26th February 2023): Second Ski Lesson (B, Lunch box, D)

After breakfast, you will head again towards the ski center for your second skiing lesson and more fun down the snow-covered slopes. Lunch box will be arranged for lunch. This day we will go on the longer skiing trail and enjoy the ski lift ride.

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Kolasin

Day 4 (27th February 2023): Snowmobile tour – Bijelo Polje – Folk night / cooking class (B, Lunch box, D)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and you will head for a snowmobile adventure on mountain Bjelasica. Tour will last approx. 3 hours. Later, you will move to Bijelo Polje (approx. 1-hour drive).
Check-in to your hotel and later in the evening you will head to a small village with just a couple of houses where we will enjoy the local food, prepare Turkish coffee together and learn how to knit. We will also have walk around 2km in one direction to explore beautiful night under the stars.

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Bijelo Polje

Day 5 (28th February 2023): Snowshoe hiking (B, Lunch box)

After breakfast, you will be transferred with jeeps to Bjelasica Mountain for an exciting snowshoeing tour.
During the winter months, when snow covers the entire land, snowshoeing is the ideal way of moving around – and you don’t need any special skills! This tour is suitable for beginners as well.

Prepare to emerge yourself in pristine, untouched landscapes without any houses or other people in the proximity, only snow and the footprints of wolves and foxes.

Picnic lunch (lunch box) on the mountain. You will then hike back to the jeeps, and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Bijelo Polje

Day 6 (1st March 2023): Village tour - Cheese making lesson - Podgorica (B, Lunch box, D)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and 1 hour transfer to the village Pavino Polje for a local interaction.. If we are lucky to have snow, you will also enjoy horse sledge ride; hot chocolate in the village and cheese making lessons. This is a special cheese that is being made only in this region, and the very process is interesting. During the late lunch, we will enjoy local music on the old national instrument.
Later Transfer to Podgorica (approx.2-hour drive). Farewell dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Podgorica

Day 7 (2nd March 2023): Departure Podgorica (B)

After breakfast, and depending on your flight details, you will be transferred to the Podgorica airport for your departure.
If time allows, you may wish to explore Podgorica for shopping or the Moraca Monastery (optional).

Notes

This cost is based on Double Occupancy. Single Supplement applies.
All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/reservation. All prices are subject to change.
All accommodation is subject to change to a similar one depending on availability.

The Price Includes:

3 night’s accommodation in Kolasin 4* resort.
2 night’s accommodation in Bijelo Polje 4* hotel.
1 night in Podgorica 4* hotel.
Meals as per the itinerary (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L / lunch box, Dinner = D).
Ski Pass, Skiing lessons, Skiing equipment and a licensed, English-speaking instructor.
Snowshoeing tour.
Snowmobile tour.
Village tour – sledge ride, cooking lessons, folk music.
Airport transfers from and to Podgorica airport.
All transfers as described in the itinerary.
Escort guide throughout the whole tour and local guides for the activities.

The Price Excludes:

International airfare.
Airport taxes.
Visa fees.
Covid PCR test & Quarantine expenses.
Travel insurance.
Meals not included above.
Beverages.
Additional/optional activities.
Single Supplement cost.
Personal expenses.
Tips.

Important: The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road conditions and operating conditions. At any moment, the guide has the RIGHT to change the program for the safety and convenience of the travelers.