TL;DR: North Montenegro Tour is designed for all nature and adventure lovers, made to combine places that make Montenegro wild and wonderful. Beginning from the beautiful Kotor Bay, driving up to the high elevations of the Durmitor National Park. Admiring one of the deepest canyons in Europe – the river Tara, the Black Lake, and visiting the most famous and mysterious spiritual spot in the Balkans – the Ostrog Monastery.
An unforgettable tour experience and our guests’ top recommendation!
Pick-up & Drop-off Available from Budva & Tivat!
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| REQUIRED | Four (4) people minimum; everyone can participate |
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| DURATION | Up to 13 hours |
| INCLUDED | Full-day transport by mini-van or mini-bus, professional English-speaking tour guide |
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| WHAT TO BRING | water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, warmer clothing for the mountain, and other months than summer |
| HIGHLIGHTS | Perast photo stop, View of the Bay of Kotor above Risan, Slano Lake, traditional breakfast, Đurđevića Tara Bridge, Tara Canyon, Town of Žabljak, traditional lunch, Black Lake, Ostrog Monastery – *please note that due to heavy traffic and inability to approach the Monastery, this part of the tour will be skipped on Saturdays and instead visit the incredibly scenic Durmitor Ring route in Trsa. |
Recommended for hotel, apartment, and hostel guests | |
Leave the coast behind and step into Montenegro’s wild heart.
Check the Travel Plan section for details!
This journey pulls you from the quiet elegance of Perast and the mirror-like Bay of Kotor into a completely different world – one of rising peaks, deep canyons, glacier-fed lakes, and stories carved into stone.
You’ll watch the bay disappear beneath mountain roads as morning mist drifts over the water. You’ll stand above emerald lake near Nikšić, then feel the landscape grow raw and dramatic as Durmitor National Park and its rocky giants take over the horizon.
At the Tara River Canyon, the scale of nature truly hits you. One of Europe’s deepest canyons cuts through the earth below, its turquoise river flowing so pure it’s drinkable. Whether you walk the bridge or fly above it on a zip line, this is the kind of place that makes you feel small in the best possible way.
Then comes Žabljak — high, simple, authentic. Wooden houses, fresh mountain air, and the untouched beauty of Black Lake, hidden among thick pine forests. Walk the trail, swim in crystal water during summer, or just pause. No noise. No rush. Just nature doing its thing.
And just when you think the day has shown you everything, the road twists toward Ostrog Monastery – dramatically built into a vertical cliff face. As the sun begins to soften, the white walls glow against the rock, and you understand why people travel from across the world to stand here.
This isn’t just a tour. A day trip. It’s Montenegro in full contrast. Coast to canyon, lake to limestone, silence to adrenaline, faith to freedom.
One day. A lifetime of perspective.
If you want more than sightseeing, if you want to feel a country, then the North Montenegro Tour is your tour.
Designed for all nature and adventure lovers, our North Montenegro Tour combines all the places that make Montenegro wild and wonderful - beginning from the beautiful Kotor Bay, driving up to the high elevations of the Durmitor National Park, admiring the deepest canyon in Europe - the river Tara, hiking around Black Lake, and visiting the most famous and mysterious spiritual spot in the Balkans - the Ostrog Monastery.
We start the day at 360 Monte’s office in Old Town Kotor and head toward the elegant baroque town of Perast. After about 20 minutes, we pause for our first photo stop, overlooking the iconic Our Lady of the Rocks (man-made) and Saint George (natural) islands.
As we climb into the mountains, the Bay of Kotor unfolds beneath us. Morning fog often blankets the water, creating a dramatic, almost mystical view - a perfect moment for photos before continuing north.
Driving past Grahovo and along the slopes of Orijen Mountain, we reach Nikšić, Montenegro’s second-largest city. Before breakfast, we stop at Slano Lake for a quick leg stretch and an amazing panorama! After soaking in the scenery, we enjoy a well-deserved local breakfast. From here, we continue toward the striking peaks of Durmitor.
We arrive at the impressive Đurđevića Tara Bridge, once the highest in Europe. Stretching 365 meters across one of the deepest canyons in Europe (1,300 meters), it towers 172 meters above the Tara River - known as the “Tear of Europe” for its crystal-clear water. During our 30-minute stop, you can walk the bridge or try one of the region’s longest zip lines
Next is Žabljak, the highest town in the Balkans (1,450 m). From here, we visit Black Lake, the jewel of Durmitor National Park. Known as one of the “Mountain Eyes,” it’s part of 18 glacial lakes in the area.
It's time for a well-deserved lunch break! Do not miss trying our local specialties - served at one of the best restaurants in Žabljak.
In the late afternoon, we ascend the winding road to Ostrog Monastery, dramatically carved into the cliff face. Built in 1667, it remains one of the Balkans’ most important pilgrimage sites, attracting visitors from around the world. As sunset approaches, the views and atmosphere here are unforgettable.
After a full day exploring Montenegro’s mountains, canyons, lakes, and spiritual landmarks, we return to Kotor around 8:30 PM.
A complete North Montenegro experience - nature, culture, and epic viewpoints all in one day.
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