Transport

We use a variety of transportation options for our tours, including comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, boats, trains, and bicycles. We provide transportation to and from the starting point of the tour, as well as transportation between destinations and for any activities included in the tour itinerary.

Meals

Breakfast is included on all days, and evening meals are available for an additional charge, either at the accommodation or nearby restaurants. Packed lunch services are also available for a fee. Half-board options can be booked for an extra cost, usually served at the overnight place. We can accommodate special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary restrictions. Please let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Others

7x overnight in small 3* hotels and guesthouses with breakfast, double/twin room Orientation meeting upon arrival Luggage transfer from section to section Entrance tickets to National parks Lovcen and Lake Skadar Transfers listed in the programme (day 7)

Accommodation

7x overnight in small 3* hotels and guesthouses with breakfast, double/twin room. We offer a variety of accommodation options, including small, locally-run hotels, guesthouses, mountain huts, and eco-resorts. Each accommodation option is carefully selected to provide comfort, authenticity, and a sense of place. You will mostly stay in 3-star hotels (4-star available on request) or in private lodgings such as apartments, mountain huts, or shepherds’ cottages. Accommodation is selected for the charm or location, with small family-run hotels and cosy guesthouses. We can arrange family-friendly accommodation options that cater to the needs of families with children, including connecting rooms, child-friendly facilities, and activities suitable for children of all ages. We can arrange accommodation for groups of all sizes, including private lodges, villas, or multiple rooms in the same hotel or guesthouse. We can also accommodate special requests or preferences for group bookings.

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Flights

Optional

We can arrange airport transfers for you as part of your tour package. Please let us know your arrival and departure details, and we will coordinate the airport transfers accordingly. We offer a variety of add-on tours and activities such as city tours, bird watching, sea kayaking, boat tours, crafters, cooking classes, and more. Contact us to organise the perfect expert for you.

Guide

This is a Self Guided tour without a guide. Self-guided tours allow you to travel independently with the support of our backup service. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to walk, hike, or bike at your own pace, taking breaks whenever you like, while we organise the logistics for you: accommodation and breakfast; luggage transfers; detailed tour planning; a comprehensive information package, maps, and GPS trackers. We’re always available on the phone for emergencies or queries, so you won’t feel alone. Thanks to our established partnerships along all routes, we can ensure quick and efficient help in case of emergencies. While travelling without an accompanying vehicle, it is your responsibility to reach the next hotel every day, even in adverse weather conditions or if you don’t feel like walking anymore. However, in case of serious trouble such as a physical emergency, call our emergency hotline, and we will provide as much support as possible, whether by sending a van or advising you on public transportation options such as trains and buses.

Others

Airport transfers Hotel Up-grade Food tasting along the way Additional transfers not listed in the itinerary

Insurance

We highly recommend that all travellers purchase travel insurance before embarking on their journey. Travel insurance can provide coverage for unexpected events such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, lost luggage, and more.

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Day 1 Perast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Perast

On arrival you will be met by our local partner and (optionally) transferred to your overnight place in Perast. Here you meet a representative of our agency who will introduce you to your walk.
Day 2 Orahovac - Perast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Orahovac - Perast

A short transfer by taxi of 5 min takes you to the start of your first walk. This walk follows a zig-zag trail on the northern side of the Kotor channel, starting at the village of Orahovac. You are initially walking through woods before reaching a pass and the ruins of the Vranovo Brdo fortress. From here you emerge at a wonderful viewpoint where breath-taking views of the Kotor channel and the Adriatic Coast await you. Continue to Perast, with its ancient churches and houses. Overnight in Perast/Guesthouse Ascent: 800m Descent: 860m Distance: 9km/5.5 miles, Time: 5hrs
Day 3 Perast - Kotor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Perast - Kotor

You will be transferred across the Kotor channel by boat to Stoliv. Todays walk takes you up through cyclamen-strewn woods to the ridge of the peninsula separating the Bay of Kotor and the outer part of the Bay of Tivat. You climb up through chestnut woods via an abandoned village to Stoliv to to the summit of Vrmac, Saint Ilija (765m). From here you follow the ridge the mighty Vrmac fortress, built in 1892 it remains almost completely intact before descending an old military zick-zack trail to Kotor. Overnight Kotor/hotel Ascent: 960m Descent: 1020m Distance: 13 km/8 miles, Time: 4.5hrs
Day 4 Kotor - Njegusi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kotor - Njegusi

Starting outside the city walls, this walk takes you up the famous Ladder of Kotor. Following the old trade route which once connected Cetinje with Kotor you will be rewarded with countless magnificent views towards Kotor and the Kotor channel. Continue through pine forests and between mountains until you reach Vrh Polija. Overnight in Njegusi./guesthouse Ascent: 1,130m Descent: 250m Distance: 6.5km/4 miles, Time 4hrs
Day 5 Njegusi - Lovcen National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Njegusi - Lovcen National Park

From your accommodation in Njegusi you follow first a shepards trail, later the remains of an former Austro-Hungarian military trail up to the top of Jezerski vrh. On top of this mountain the mausoleum of Petar Njegus, the most important historical person of Montenegro so far, is situated. From there you enjoy great views towards the Bay of Kotor, lake Skadar and the northern mountains. Continue downhill towards the center of the Lovcen National Park. Right there is you next overnight place. Enjoy an afternoon in fresh mountain air. Overnight Ivanova Korita/hotel Ascent: 700 m Descent: 350m Distance: 10 km, Time 5 hrs
Day 6 Lovcen National Park - Cetinje
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lovcen National Park - Cetinje

From your accommodation in the mountains, a gentle descent to Montenegro’s former capital of Cetinje. You will pass many pleasant meadows and arrive in plenty of time to explore Cetinje, which has wonderful museums, churches and monasteries and an old diplomatic quarter. Overnight Cetinje/Guesthouse Ascent: 100m Descent: 680m Distance: 8km/5 miles Time: 3.5hrs
Day 7 Cetinje - Skadar Lake National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cetinje - Skadar Lake National Park

A pleasant walk through lovely farmland to reach Rijeka Crnojevika, situated on a river feeding Lake Skadar, the largest in the Balkans. The riverside and arc-shaped bridge at Rijeka Crnojevica are very picturesque. The last overnight place is your choice Rijeka Crnojevica/guesthouse or Podgorica/hotel. Ascent: 340m Descent: 1000m Distance: up to 17 km/8.5 miles, Time: 4hrs Remark: Here we recommend a transfer of 4km to bridge section along a busy road.
Day 8 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

You will be transferred (optional) from your overnight place in Rijeka Crnojevica (45min)/Podgorica (15min) to Podgorica/Tivat/Dubrovnik airport

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Itinerary of your trip Self Guided Montenegro Hiking Adventure: The Bay Of Kotor An

Perast

Orahovac - Perast

Perast - Kotor

Kotor - Njegusi

Njegusi - Lovcen National Park

Lovcen National Park - Cetinje

Cetinje - Skadar Lake National Park

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