Montenegro: Lake Skadar, Budva, Kotor and oysters
02-03
May
23-24
May
06-07
June
June
20-21
A combined tour featuring water activities and sightseeing
Montenegro: Lake Skadar, Budva, Kotor and oysters
Fitness Level: Medium
Length of the water route: 14 km (6 hours kayaking)
Travel:
train or plane
train or plane
Duration:
2 days/1 night + travel time
2 days/1 night + travel time
Excursion: Bay of Kotor
Accommodation: hotel
Overview
Every spring, the largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula overflows, flooding the shores and meadows, whilst the mountains are bathed in the blue expanse of the sea. Choose the route that suits you best! Those who set off on a tour during the May bank holidays will see: boundless expanses, crystal-clear water beneath their oars; Budva like this —
nestled deep within the mountains and green valleys; as well as historical sights: Budva, Kotor, Cetinje.
Those who choose to travel a little later will be able to capture and, whilst communing with nature, take an endless number of photos.
nestled deep within the mountains and green valleys; as well as historical sights: Budva, Kotor, Cetinje.
Those who choose to travel a little later will be able to capture and, whilst communing with nature, take an endless number of photos.
What's the Plan?
Crystal-clear water reflecting the sky and endless horizons.
Blooming water lilies, red and green underwater plants, pelicans, herons, storks and swans — a real feast for the eyes and your camera.
A kayaking trip of around 4−5 hours on the water, with a stop for a cup of hot tea. Even if you’ve never been in a kayak before, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Walks around Kotor and along the coast.
Overnight stay in Budva in cosy double or triple rooms.
All excursions and guidance in Russian.
Programme
Our tour operator licence allows us to organise tours lasting 48 hours, including one overnight stay outside Serbia. Therefore, our programme begins and ends at Sutomore station in Montenegro. However, we organise a group booking for train tickets and travel together!
For more details, see the ‘How to get there’ section.
For more details, see the ‘How to get there’ section.
Programme
Day 1
A shuttle meets us at the station and takes us for breakfast at a lovely restaurant right on the lakeshore. After breakfast, we head to the starting point for our kayaking trip. A briefing and some paddling lessons, and we’re already out on the water. Midday, we’ll stop for a snack and a cup of hot tea, and at the finish we’ll have lunch at a small local restaurant serving fresh fish from the lake (a vegetarian menu is also available). Afterwards, we’ll head to our hotel in Budva. In the evening, you can take a stroll along the seafront, have a beer with friends, or simply relax after a busy day.
Transfer to Kotor. Guided tour of the Old Town (~1.5 hours). Free time.
Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at your leisure. Time to relax before the second day.
Departure from Belgrade. Meeting point: 10 Nušićeva Street, opposite the metro exit.
Arrival at Lake Skadar. Briefing and start of the kayaking tour. 4−5 hours on the water, with a stop for mountain tea.
Lunch at a seafood restaurant by the water’s edge. Freshly caught local fish, fish soup, and oysters.
Programme
Day 2
We’re dedicating this day to Kotor and the Bay of Kotor. We’ll go on a tour of the old town, and afterwards, if you’d like, we’ll climb up to the fortress. All this will be accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide. For lunch today, we’ll be enjoying oysters, mussels and fresh sea fish right on the shore. After lunch, we’ll head to the railway station. On the way, we’ll stop to see Sveti Stefan, the famous island hotel for celebrities. If there’s time, we’ll pop into a secret viewing point with a stunning view. We’ll finish the tour at Sutomore station at around 7 pm.
Transfer to Cetinje, the historic capital. A tour of the town centre. Cetinje Monastery.
Return to Belgrade. Estimated arrival time: 00:30—01:00.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out; luggage can be left at reception.
Walking tour of Budva — the Old Town, the promenade and the Citadel (~2.5 hours with a guide).
Oyster farm. Oyster tasting straight from the farm, seafood, white wine.
Discount on admission to the national park if you have a Park Pass: € 5
You can join just the kayaking trip on the lake: € 80 per person.
Suitable for first-time trekkers
Travelling without pets
Children aged 10 and over are welcome
Price & Terms
Total cost: 30,500 RSD
Deposit: 8,000 RSD
Deposit: 8,000 RSD
What’s included
Hire of kayaks, life jackets, and waterproof bags for belongings and phones
A hearty lunch with hot tea on Saturday, and a bottle of water for the kayaking trip
1 night’s accommodation in a hotel in twin or triple rooms, including breakfast
All transfers within Montenegro
Services of professional guides and a tour guide
National park tickets, if you do not have a Park Pass
Assistance with purchasing train tickets
What’s not included
Train ticket: 6,000–9,000 RSD return
Flight ticket: from 4,500 RSD one way
Entrance ticket to Kotor Fortress: €18 per person (we know from experience that not everyone wants to go up there)
Breakfast and dinner on Saturday: €15–20
Lunch at the oyster farm on Sunday: €15–30
Alcohol and souvenirs
Single room, if available: €30–35
How to get there
Option 1
We recommend teaming up with other participants and, either with our help or on your own, purchasing train tickets for the Belgrade-Sutomore route and back.
Outbound:
Departure from Belgrade on Friday at around 8.00 pm.
Return:
Return to Belgrade on Monday between 7.30 am and 9.00 am.
Outbound:
Departure from Belgrade on Friday at around 8.00 pm.
Return:
Return to Belgrade on Monday between 7.30 am and 9.00 am.
Option 2
Getting there:
Fly to Podgorica Airport.
Then take a taxi (not included in the price) to the restaurant where we will have breakfast. The journey takes about 20 minutes. The fare is around €30. Please arrive at the restaurant between 8:00 and 8:30 am.
You can fly back from two airports:
Tivat — departures after 17:30
Podgorica — departures after 21:00
You will also need to take a taxi to each airport.
Fly to Podgorica Airport.
Then take a taxi (not included in the price) to the restaurant where we will have breakfast. The journey takes about 20 minutes. The fare is around €30. Please arrive at the restaurant between 8:00 and 8:30 am.
You can fly back from two airports:
Tivat — departures after 17:30
Podgorica — departures after 21:00
You will also need to take a taxi to each airport.
