Welcome to our Private North Montenegro Tour

Our Private North Montenegro Tour is created especially for nature and adventure lovers who want to experience Montenegro’s wild and untamed side in just a few hours. Montenegro is so rich in beauty, but we made this tour to help you experience the best!

We aim to make your day worth remembering by combining the beautiful coastline of Boka Bay with the magnificent ranges of Durmitor peaks in a one-day tour.

Seeing the deepest canyon in Europe – Tara River Canyon, trekking around Black Lake, and visiting the most famous spiritual spot in the Balkans – Ostrog Monastery are just some of the highlights of this route.

We set off from our meeting po7:10 am7:10 am.

After 20 minutes, we took our first photo on the outskirts of the baroque town of Perast. At a short distance from the shoreline, you can capture two famous islands – Our Lady of the Rocks (an artificial one) and Saint George (a natural one).

After our brief stop in Perast, we’ll continue our North Montenegro tour towards the higher elevations of Montenegro. As we begin the drive into the surrounding mountains, a reflective panorama of the Bay of Kotor will reveal itself below. Instead of deep blue water, we often see morning fog filling the bay, offering a more mysterious impression. We won’t miss an opportunity to stop for a photo to capture this fantastic scenery.

We continue our trip towards Nikšić, the second-biggest city in Montenegro. Driving through the slopes of Orijen Mountain, we pass the small picturesque village of Grahovo, surrounded by the classic mountainous countryside of Montenegro.

Just before we arrive in Nikšić (where the best Montenegrin beer is made), we’ll make another photo stop at the beautiful Salty Lake (Slano Jezero), one of two significant lakes surrounding this historic city. We’ll also see the other one, Lake Krupac, along the way.

After two hours of astounding natural landscapes, we’ll take a much-needed breakfast break and enjoy tasty local food and drinks.

From Nikšić, we continue towards the Mountain of Durmitor, where dramatic rocky peaks rise high into the sky. Along our route, we’ll pass dense pine and colorful deciduous forest.

Our next stop is Đurđevića Tara Bridge—the highest European bridge, built in 1940, spanning the renowned Tara River. If so, time will be allotted to cross the 365-meter-long bridge, 172 meters above the canyon floor.

During this 30-minute break, don’t miss your chance to try out the longest zip-line in the region, crossing the river from a bird’s-eye perspective!

Tara is not only the longest river in Montenegro (144 km) but has also created the deepest canyon in Europe (1,300 meters).

This turquoise wonder is called by many “The Tear of Europe “since the water is very pure and completely drinkable.

Our next destination is Žabljak, the highest town in the Balkans, located 1450 meters above sea level.

This popular tourist winter and ski center hasn’t lost its traditional countryside spirit. It comprises many mountain houses with steeply-angled roofs extending to ground level, handwritten boards advertising domestic products, small wooden restaurants and bars, and sheep and cows wandering about.

We go straight to the hidden jewel of Durmitor National Park – the majestic Black Lake.

Since the lake consists of two combined lakes (depending on the time of the year and the amount of water), from above, it appears like a pair of clear blue eyes, giving the impression that the mountain is looking back at you. This lake is among 18 glacial lakes above 1,500 meters of Durmitor Mountain. Together, they are called “Mountain Eyes.”

For a whole experience of this pristine and wild environment, we’ll take a one-hour break to hike around the 4 km trail around the lake, go swimming (only in summer months), or relax and breathe in the fresh mountain air while enjoying the view of Bear’s Peak, rising majestically above the thick pine forest.

It’s a3:00 pm00 p.m., and it’s time for a well-deserved lunch break! Do not miss the opportunity to try our local specialties.

It is time to reach Montenegro’s most visited spiritual and mysterious place – Ostrog Monastery.

Nearing sunset, we’ll begin our ascent up the narrow and winding road, enjoying spectacular views of the highly-perched monastery in the effects of the setting sun.

If lucky, you may observe barefooted pilgrims climbing the three-kilometer road to this holy place and sleeping in the monastery yard.

Ostrog was built in 1667 by a monk, Vasilije Ostroški, who lived and died there. His relics are now preserved and considered miraculous. This place gives a good insight into the history of Montenegro’s conservative Orthodox tradition.

People from many countries come to venerate the saint’s holy relics and ask for help and healing. There is much documented evidence of miraculous healing after visiting the sacred relics.

It’ll be time to sum up our impressions! Amidst the surreal influences of the setting sun, we return to our beloved seaside base—Kotor, where we’ll arrive at 8:30 pm and 8:30 pm.

As you can see, Montenegro is diverse but so small that we can go from one side to the other in just one day.

We are wishing you an incredible Private North Montenegro Tour ahead!