Walking Holiday Southern Montenegro

Discover the spectacular Montenegrin coastline, considered one of the most beautiful walking areas in Southern Europe. From ancient monasteries to atmospheric villages, this coastal region has much to offer a keen walker.

Our trek allows you to explore the diversity of Montenegro’s culture and landscapes. Uncover the beauty of the Bay of Kotor located on the glistening turquoise waters of the Adriatic. Walk in the magnificent Lovćen National Park, home to the mausoleum of famous poet and ruler Petar II Petrovic Njegos and the former imperial capital of Cetinje. Explore Lake Skadar National Park, featuring the largest lake in the Balkans. This area is distinguished by its rich ecological system and has been recognised as an internationally important area for its flora and fauna. 

Day 1: Explore the waterfront town of Kotor before your trip briefing. Overnight in Kotor

Day 2: 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 to the mighty Vrmac fortress, built in 1892 it remains almost completely intact. From here you follow the ridge to the summit of Vrmac, Saint Ilija (765m) before descending through chestnut woods via an abandoned village to Stoliv. Overnight in Kotor.

Ascent: 650m Descent: 730m Distance: 9 miles Time: 4.5hrs

Day 3: After a short transfer to the village of Orahovac, follow 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 col 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. We meet you and take you back to your accommodation in Kotor. Overnight in Kotor.

Ascent: 180m Descent: 880m Distance: 7 miles, Time: 5hrs 

Day 4: 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 Ivanova Korita  

Ascent: 920m Descent: 85m Distance: 5 miles, Time 4hrs

Day 5:  From your hotel 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 in Cetinje

Ascent: 45m Descent: 605m Distance: 5 miles Time: 3.5hrs 

Day 6: A pleasant walk today 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. Overnight in Rijeka Crnojevica

Ascent: 340m Descent: 1000m Distance: 9 miles, Time: 4hrs

Day 7: There is a transfer this morning along a wonderfully panoramic road to the start of today's walk in a traditional village above Lake Skadar. You follow an ancient trail through pretty hamlets in the Orahovista valley, and then continue with wonderful views of Lake Skadar into the centre of Virpazar. Overnight Virpazar

Ascent: 260m Descent: 500m Distance: 7 miles, Time: 3hrs 

Day 8: You will be transferred from your hotel in Virpazar to Podgorica Airport. 

Self-Guided 

You can walk entirely at your own pace and we provide extensive walking notes, giving distances, route directions, ascents, descents and walking times. If you wish to lengthen the holiday, we can easily add rest days when you make the booking. 

Baggage Transfers 

Your bags will be transferred for you from hotel to hotel. Some days you are taken to the start of a walk and/or collected at the end - these transfers are all included in the price. 

Walk Grading 

Self Guided - Moderate walking with some long ascents and descents 

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

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Included			Not Included
ü	7 night’s accommodation		û	Lunches & drinks with meals
ü	7 breakfasts		û	Travel Insurance (required)
ü	Private car transfer between Podgorica airport and first/last hotels
ü	Additional transfers as listed in the itinerary
ü	Baggage transfers between hotels (1 bag per person @20kg)
ü	Route notes & walking map
Optional Extras
Ø	‘With flights’ includes typical flight prices between London and Podgorica. Flights from many local airports are also available (exact prices for your dates are available on request)

All prices are valid for 2023

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights in a shared twin/double standard room. 

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights	Extra Night	Single Supplement
02 May – 03 May	1089	889	POA	POA
04 May – 15 May	1269	1069	POA	POA
16 May – 16 Jun 16 Sep - 30 Sep	1399	1199	POA	POA
17 Jun – 15 Sep	1499	1299	POA	POA
03 Oct - 21 Oct	1252	1052	POA	POA

POA = Prices upon application

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

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Availability Information

The best time to visit Southern Montenegro is from April until the end of October. The months of April, May, September and October see plenty of warm sunshine and still within the quiet period. July and August are the warmest, driest and busiest months.  

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit. 

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