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Explore the North of Montenegro

5 days of Active holiday

  • Duration

    Tour duration: 5 days, 4 nights

  • Activity level:

    Moderate/Hard

  • Transportation

    Modern A/C buses

  • Availability

    Available all year round

Tour Overview

Explore nature considered by Montenegrins as the most precious to them. You will understand this once you see the deepest canyon in Europe 1300 meters deep canyon of the river Tara, or visit Biogradska Gora, the last virgin forest remaining on the continent and the oldest national park in Montenegro, founded in 1878. Montenegro’s north beckons with countless highland adventures. Its great outdoors – encompassing Bjelasica and Biogradska Gora– are a dream destination for everything from hiking and mountain biking to canyoning and rafting.

But for those who prefer kicking back, this rugged region is also well worth exploring for its cultural and historical heritage, festive spirit, delicious natural produce, and rural hospitality.

The National Park Biogradska Gora is situated in the northeastern part of Montenegro between rivers Tara and Lim. It occupies the central part of the Bjelasica massif. The park covers an area of 5.650 ha. Biogradska Gora is the most forested national park in Europe while Bjelasica is the greenest mountain of Montenegro very rich with water. At an altitude of 1.094 meters, in the heart of the rainforest, there is Biogradsko Lake, the biggest and best-known of the numerous glacial lakes in the area of the National Park.

What is included

 Transfers with modern A/C buses

English-speaking guides

 4 BB in 4* hotels

 Visit the Monastery of Moraca

 Tickets to National Parks Biogradska Gora and Durmitor

 Tara river rafting with lunch in a local restaurant

Jeep safari tour with lunch

 Cycling tour with leaf cheese tasting

What is extra

Other meals, drinks, and snacks during the tour

Zipline on Tara River bridge

Optional

Upon request, pick-up can be arranged from any airport/port in our region, not only from Podgorica/Tivat airports

Highlights of the Tour

  • Day 1

     

    Visit to Monastery Moraca and Biogradska Gora

  • Day 2

    Rafting on Tara River

     

    Day 2

  • Day 3

     

    Jeep safari

  • Day 4

    Cycling tour through the picturesque village of Lipovo

     

    Day 4

  • Day 5

     

    Sweetest Goodbye

Itinerary

Travel Plan: Guiding Your Expedition

DAY 1 – Arrival at Podgorica/Tivat and transfer to the hotel
DAY 2- Tara river rafting
DAY 3 – Jeep safari
DAY 4 – Cycling tour through the picturesque village of Lipovo
DAY 5 – Sweetest Goodbye

Activities

Activity Overview: Your Planned Pursuits

DAY 1 – Arrival at Podgorica/Tivat and transfer to the hotel

Pick up at the Podgorica/Tivat airport.

The first-day adventure starts by driving to Kolasin with visiting the Monastery Moraca on the edge of the river canyon with its beautiful atmosphere, church, library, and magical garden. Moraca Monastery, which was built way back in 1252, has a very rich history. Located in Montenegro in the municipality of Kolasin, on the bank of the Moraca River, after which it got its name, at an altitude of 300m. The place where it was built is a natural plain, from which a wonderful view of the Moraca river canyon opens. Nearby is the Svetigora waterfall, which flows into Moraca, and such natural beauty gives the monastery a special charm. The entire monastery complex consists of two churches – the main one dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and another smaller church dedicated to Saint Nicholas. There is also an inn within the monastery complex. The Moraca Monastery was built in the Raska style, while the main portal was made in the Romanesque style. The church is plastered, which in many ways distinguishes it from some coastal churches in Montenegro. The Monastery complex is surrounded by high walls, on which there are two gates.

Arrival at the hotel in Kolasin is planned for the afternoon.

After unpacking, and taking a break for lunch, we will continue towards The National Park Biogradska Gora which is situated in the northeastern part of Montenegro between rivers Tara and Lim. It occupies the central part of the Bjelasica massif. The park covers an area of 5.650 ha. Biogradska Gora is the most forested national park in Europe while Bjelasica is the greenest mountain of Montenegro very rich with water. At an altitude of 1.094 meters, in the heart of the rainforest, there is Biogradsko Lake, the biggest and best-known of the numerous glacial lakes in the area of the National Park.

By the lake, a nice relaxing hike is arranged along the 3km long trail around the Lake.

Ride to your hotel.

Free time.

DAY 2- Tara river rafting

Tara River Canyon is the deepest canyon in Europe, so no further information will be needed to invite you to see and explore it. This is a soft rafting adventure for families and all of you who are willing to indulge yourself in a very fun yet safe and not demanding activity.

Pick up from Kolasin, drive towards Tara Canyon, and start rafting point. It takes around 1 hour 20 min. During the transfer, you will enjoy an attractive view of the local villages and mountains that surround Tara River. On the way we pass by National Park Biogradska Gora and through Mojkovac town and take a road towards Zabljak, a popular winter resort, we enter the zone of National Park Durmitor. At the entrance of the Park first photo stop is made and then we drive through Crna Poda Rainforest – the biggest European nature reserve of black pine. Driving further, along Tara River, we arrive at our starting rafting point Splaviste.

Before boarding a raft boat, you will be given quick river rafting and safety instructions by our qualified and experienced team, and also you will be provided with safety gear and change your clothes on the spot.

Now, we are ready to start rafting and enjoy the fantastic riverside landscape of the National Park and the amazing Tara Canyon that offers tranquility and excitement at the same time. During the tour, we make a few short stops and during each, you have an opportunity to swim and bathe in the thrilling combination of blue and green that the river reflects. The tour provides us the opportunity to see the shortest but during rainfall periods most powerful river in Europe – Ljutica. Further splashed by gentle river waves we pass below the famous Djurdjevic Bridge (170m high) and making our way through the Canyon arrive to the final destination – Zugic Luka Camp.

At the last point of the rafting tour, we will have a lunch prepared by local people with homemade products.

Then another stop is made by Djurdjevic Bridge where optionally you can have a zip line and afterwards, we are heading back to Kolasin.

Free time.

DAY 3 – Jeep safari

We will share a couple of jeeps for a unique ride through the high hills of Bjelasica mountain.

Starting from 1000m altitude we will pass next to the Ski Center resort, then through the villages, and we will come to the peak of Zekova glava (rabbit’s head) which is at more than 2000 m altitude. The whole ride will give you a chance to see unique natural sights, covered with green fields amazing viewpoints, and local authentic villages. In one of those eco-villages, you will have lunch prepared with local food by the old farming recipes from the hills where the food was defined by simplicity but also with great taste. You will chill in the nature and enjoy the air spa of the village. We will reach the highest hills where the sights towards other hills and forests, and beautiful Pesica Lake will take your breath away.

Lunch is homemade food prepared by the host in Eco Village, it will be a large buffet – Soups, a national specialty called Kacamak (like polenta), organic lamb or veal, pie, potato, famous cheese made in layers, homemade bread, drinks).

Ride back to the hotel.

Free time.

DAY 4 – Cycling tour through the picturesque village of Lipovo

The tour takes you to a region similar to the Italian Alpes. All the way the tour is escorted by the assistance vehicle.

We will start after breakfast.

We are meeting in downtown Kolasin, to take equipment and we head to the village of Drijenak. After that, we will reach Lower Lipovo where we will make a few stops to see typical mountain architecture of the houses.

After we reach Upper Lipovo, we will have a tasting of the typical leaf cheese on the local farm.

From this point, we are heading back to the hotel in Kolasin, with a few photo stops on the way.

Free time.

DAY 5 – Sweetest Goodbye

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Transfer to the airport.

End of the program.

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