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Itinerary Details
Upon your arrival at Podgorica or Tivat International airport, you will be welcomed by a Rahhalah representative, and you will be transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, until the evening, when the group re-assembles for dinner at the hotel. Depending on the flight arrival, it is possible to organize visit to Niagara falls, or visit the Lavander farm where you can taste homemade herb juices, fresh tea, herb oils, lavender cookies etc., or even pick herbs yourself. Accommodation: 4-starhotel in Podgorica.
After breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and head to Skadar Lake (25min drive), where your kayaking adventure awaits you.
Beautiful landscapes will surround you as you paddle through the lily pads and rushes of Virpazar towards the old, prison island of Grmožur or Lesendro fortress depending where the birds will be. Boat will pick us up and take us back to Virpazar. After the activity, we will go to local wine farm and enjoy local homemade lunch. Duration of the activity: around 4 hours. Level of difficulty: medium After lunch, in the afternoon hours, you will head towards Zabljak (approx. a 2.30 min-hour drive). Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure, relaxing, in our private lodges with an amazing views on Durmitor’s peak. Accommodation: Eco-lodge in Zabljak.
After breakfast and a short briefing, we will have a transfer to Momcilov Grad (1,780m): the starting point of your hiking adventure. You will begin with panoramic views of Zabljak, as you head into the forest and towards Jablan Lake. From there, you will descend to Snake Lake for a lunch break and, in the afternoon, you will continue to Barno Lake, ending the hike at Black Lake (1,416 m). During the first part of the hike, the ascending trail allows wonderful views of Zabljak, before it descends once again into the forest. From Black Lake, you can either take the car back to the lodges or hike an extra 3 km, enjoying the trail and the serene landscapes. Free time for dinner in the town, and after it, 5min transfer to lodges. In the evening we will make a fire and enjoy beautiful night sky. Duration of the activity: around 5 hours. Level of difficulty: easy to medium Accommodation: Eco-lodge in Zabljak.
After breakfast, we will have some 30min transfer to our starting point. Today, prepare for an exhilarating rafting adventure in the heart of the Durmitor National Park, passing by the deepest part of the canyon (at 1380 m). You will raft for 12 km straight, from the second camp to Lever Tara (Žugića Luke) with a short visit to River Angry: a tributary of Tara River, registered in the Guinness Book as the strongest European wellspring of 1000 liters per second and the shortest European river with a length of only 170 meters. You will also go on a tour around the monastery of Archangel Michael dating to the 13th century, and you will relax, swimming in the green whirlpools known as “Paradise Gardens”. Notes:
- The price includes the rafts, utility fees, compulsory insurance, tickets to Durmitor National Park, licensed rafting guides, and lunch during the trip.
- Minimum group size: 4 people.
After breakfast, you will bid Zabljak goodbye and head to Canyon Nevidio for a canyoning tour.
Canyon Nevidio, or also known as “Never Seen by God”, is 2-km long, formed by Komarnica River. The contrast between its beauty and roughness will amaze you, forcing you to explore the boundaries of your limits. This adventure invites you to jump from high cliffs, swim in freezing water, and hike from the bottom of the canyon to the top – perhapsthe most challenging part of all.
In the end, you will enjoy a well-deserved lunch in an eco-friendly restaurant/resort with amazing views of Poscenje: arguably the most beautiful village in Montenegro.
Later, you will head to Budva (approx. a 2-hour drive), where you can spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing, or exploring the town. Duration of the activity: around 5 hours. Level of difficulty: medium Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Budva.
After breakfast, you will head to Kotor, a fortified, coastal town with picturesque streets, charming cafes and restaurants, and an imposing church. There, you will visit with a boat Our Lady of the Rocks: an artificial islet off the shores of the city (duration of the ride approx. 2 hours), and, then, you will enjoy a few hours in the old town, exploring, shopping, relaxing, and taking in the ambience of past eras.
In the afternoon, you will head back to Budva for your last night in Montenegro and a farewell dinner by the sea. Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Budva.
After breakfast, and depending on your departure details, you will be transferred to Podgorica for your flight back home.
