MONTENEGRO
LOVE STORY OF THE MOUNTAINS & SEA
26-31 MAY, 2024 | 16-21 JUNE, 2024 | 8-13 SEPTEMBER, 2024
OR BOOK A PRIVATE GROUP
3in1: Serbia - Montenegro - Bosnia & Herzegovina
| natural beauties | sea | lakes
| cultural immersion | epic hikes
This trip is for an adventurer and romantic in you :)
During this adventure you immerse yourself in a wonderful blend of active nature exploration, experiencing some epic hikes, landscapes and Adriatic coastline views, as well as mix of cultures and local customs while we explore some of the gems that Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia have to offer.
Departure from Belgrade at 4p.m. Car route with stops along the way: Belgrade - Čačak - Nova Varoš - Prijepolje - Sopotnica village. Dinner along the way. Expected arrival around 10-11p.m. Accommodation in a mountain lodge in the village of Sopotnica (995m). Overnight stay.
DAY 2 - SOPOTNICA WATERFALLS -BIOGRAD LAKE & RAINFOREST - REKA CRNOJEVIĆA - NJEGUŠI VILLAGE
Departure for the hike at 06:30. Tour of the famous Soptnica waterfalls and authentic water mills located on the slopes of Jadovnik mountain. The track is circular in shape. Return to the home around 08:00.
Hiking statistics: Duration 1:30h, Length: 3 km, total ascent: 170m.
After locally made breakfast preparation for departure. Descending by vehicle to the river Lim, then continuing the drive crossing the border with Montenegro to Biogradska gora. After arriving at the starting point, preparation and departure for the hike. The trail is circular in shape and leads around Lake Biograd (1094m) surrounded by Biograd rainforest, which is one of the three most famous rainforests in Europe. Casual breaks. Passing by the confluence of the Biogradska river into the lake.
Hiking statistics: Duration 2:15h, Length: 5 km, total ascent: 500m.
Continuation of the journey via Kolašin, the canyon of the Morača River and Podgorica to the old fishing village of Reka Crnojevića.
After a long break for a meal and a tour of the place, continue driving through Cetinje to the village of Njeguši (885m). Accommodation in well-equipped two-story bungalows. Dinner & Overnight stay.
DAY 3 - NJEGUŠI VILLAGE - LOVĆEN - KRSTAC PASS
PESTINGRAD PEAK - KOTOR - DOBROTA
Departure for the hike at 07AM. We are leaving the accommodation. We leave the excess things in the vehicle, and with small backpacks we start to climb over Pijavica to Lovćen - Jezerski vrh (1657m), where Njegoš's mausoleum is located.
After a long break at the top, we descend via Međuvršje to the Krstac pass (927m) where the vehicle is waiting for us. Short free time that you can use to replenish water, snacks and leave excess equipment. Next is the ascent to the nearby Pestingrad peak (980m), from which the Bay of Kotor can be seen as if in the palm of your hand. Return to the Krstac Pass (927m). If someone feels exhausted, they can continue the journey by vehicle, and the rest of the group descends the serpentines of the old caravan road to Kotor (10m).
Breaks at viewpoints with a beautiful view of the Bay of Kotor. Descent down the fortress to the center of the old town. A longer break with a tour of the same. A short drive to the village of Dobrota (3 km from Kotor). Apartment type accommodation near the coast of the bay. Evening free time for hanging out in the accommodation facility, going to Kotor, etc. DInner & Overnight stay.
DAY 4 - DOBROTA - VRMAC - BAY OF KOTOR
HERZEG NOVI
Departure in front of the accommodation with all things at 07AM. Separate hiking gear from travel gear. A short drive from Dobrota, via Kotor to the village of Škaljari, from where the starting position for hiking is. Ascent from Škaljar (110m) by serpentines from the north-west side of Vrmac. Climbing the ridge. Casual breaks at viewpoints. Gentle ascent to the top of St. Ilija (785m).
From the top there is a wonderful view of Lovćen, Pestingrad, Đeren peak, Subra, Orjen, Bay of Kotor and Tivat. Return on relatively same path. Tour of the Austro-Hungarian fortification. Arrival at the Trojica pass, where the vehicle is waiting for us. After repacking, travel along the Bay of Kotor through the towns (Kotor - Perast - Risan - Đenovići - Meljine - Herceg Novi - Igalo). After arrival to our accommodation, evening optional tour of the sights of the city of Herceg Novi. Return to accommodation. Dinner & Overnight stay.
DAY 5 - HERZEG NOVI - SUBRA PEAK - PREVLAKA
SUNSET OVER THE ADRIATIC SEA
Departure in front of the accommodation at 8AM with small backpacks and necessary equipment for the whole days hiking. Half an hour's drive to the former Borići motel (800m). Hiking with an ascent over stone serpentines to the mountain lodge 'Za Vratlom' (1160m).
Ascent over Duboki dol and the Subra plateau to the top of Subra (1679m). From the top there is a view of the surrounding peaks of the Orjen massif: Reovačka greda, Veliko Ćedilo, Prokletije, Lovćen, Rumija, the Adriatic Sea, Vrbanj, the Herzegovina mountains.
Return along the same path all the way to the church of St. Ilija (418m). A short walk towards the peak of Prevlaka to the elevation (454m) from which there is a view to the north-east of Herzeg Novi Bay, the Luštica peninsula and to the west towards the nearby Croatian islands, peninsulas and bays (Rat, Otočić, Veliki Školj, Lučica bay).
After sunset on the horizon of the Adriatic Sea, a return walk to the vehicle, then a short drive to the accommodation. Dinner & Overnight stay.
DAY 6 - HERZEG NOVI - TREBINJE - BELGRADE
Departure in front of the accommodation with all belongings at 09AM.
After entering the territory of Bosnia & Herzegovina, arrival in Trebinje.
Tour of the famous spots of the city of Trebinje: Tvrdoš Monastery, Herzegovinian Gračanica, Arslanagića Bridge. Return route: Trebinje – Bileća – Gacko – Tjentište – Foča – Višegrad – Užice – Preljina – Belgrade. Occasional breaks for meals and refreshments.
Expected arrival in Belgrade around 11PM.
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