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Family Adventure: Kayak, Hike & Raft

Your Journey, Day by Day

A new adventure every day: row across a lake in a primeval forest, zip and raft through Europe’s deepest canyon, ride a buggy and a horse across Durmitor’s pastures, and paddle out to an island off the Budva Riviera. No experience needed.

Day 01: Into the Mountains

Your guide meets you at Podgorica Airport for the drive to Kolašin. After check-in, a walk through the mountain town and its main square ends with dinner at a traditional mountain restaurant.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Kolašin

Day 02: Bjelasica by Jeep & Biogradsko Lake

A 4x4 jeep takes you up Bjelasica Mountain, past shepherd katuns, to the Bendovac viewpoint above the primeval forest. You descend into Biogradska Gora National Park, row across Biogradsko Lake in a traditional wooden boat and walk the forest loop around the shore. Dinner is at a traditional restaurant, with kačamak, roasted lamb and homemade pies.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Kolašin

Day 03: Zipline & Tara Rafting

At the Đurđevića Tara Bridge, you clip in and fly across the canyon on one of the longest ziplines in the Balkans. Then you gear up for rafting on the Tara: a safety briefing, neoprene suits, helmets and life jackets, and licensed guides in every boat. A riverside barbecue of grilled trout, veal and homemade bread waits after the rapids. Overnight and dinner in Žabljak.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Žabljak

Day 04: Durmitor by Boat, Buggy & Horse

You row across Black Lake and walk its shore, with the peaks of Durmitor reflected in the water. Lunch is on the lakeshore. In the afternoon, a two-hour buggy ride follows Durmitor’s back trails to a mountain eco-village for homemade katun treats, and the day ends with a gentle horseback ride across the pastures, suitable for every level.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Žabljak

Day 05: Ostrog & Kayaking Lake Skadar

You drive south with a photo stop at Ostrog Monastery, built into a sheer cliff. At Lake Skadar, you kayak among water lilies, herons and pelicans, then lunch on fresh lake fish by the water. In the evening, you check in at Budva.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Budva

Day 06: Sea Kayak to Sveti Nikola & Budva Old Town

You paddle along the Budva Riviera to Sveti Nikola Island for a swim and a beach lunch. In the afternoon, you explore Budva’s 2,500-year-old Old Town, its narrow stone streets and Venetian walls, before a farewell dinner on the promenade.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Budva

Day 07: Departure

After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to Podgorica or Tivat Airport.

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Tara Canyon

Zipline and rafting on the Tara

Fly across the canyon beside the Đurđevića Tara Bridge, then raft the clear water of the Tara with licensed crews and a riverside barbecue waiting on the bank.

Durmitor

A day on Durmitor’s pastures

Row across Black Lake, follow back trails in a buggy to an eco-village for homemade treats, and finish the day on horseback across the open meadows.

Lake Skadar & Budva

Lake and sea by kayak

Paddle among the water lilies of Lake Skadar, then kayak along the Budva Riviera to Sveti Nikola Island for a swim and a beach lunch.

Biogradska Gora

Row across Biogradsko Lake

You row across Biogradsko Lake in a traditional wooden boat and walk the forest loop around the shore.

Durmitor

Buggy to a mountain eco-village

A two-hour buggy ride follows Durmitor’s back trails to a mountain eco-village for homemade katun treats.

Tara River

Rafting with licensed crews

A safety briefing, neoprene suits, helmets and life jackets, licensed guides in every boat, and a riverside barbecue waiting after the rapids.

frequently asked questions

What’s included in the tour price?
  • 6 nights in 4★ hotels, family rooms on request
  • Daily breakfast and dinner, 5 lunches
  • English-speaking guide and private transfers throughout
  • Jeep tour on Bjelasica, rowing boats on Biogradsko Lake and Black Lake
  • Zipline at the Đurđevića Tara Bridge and Tara rafting with full equipment and lunch
  • Durmitor buggy tour and horseback ride
  • Lake Skadar and sea kayaking with all safety gear
  • Entrance fees for Biogradska Gora, Durmitor and Lake Skadar national parks
  • All taxes and full logistical support

Not included: flights, travel insurance, drinks.

Can kids join?

Yes, from age 10. Rafting depends on water level, and children under 16 ride as passengers in the buggy.

Do we need any experience?

No. Every activity starts with a safety briefing, and licensed crews run the rafting, zipline and kayaking.

What if the weather turns?

Your guide swaps activities around or offers indoor options such as wineries, museums and cooking demonstrations.

Getting there and meeting point

The tour starts and ends at Podgorica Airport. Tivat Airport is also possible on request.

Where will we stay?
  • Kolašin (2 nights): 4★ mountain hotel in pine forest, with spa facilities.
  • Žabljak (2 nights): 4★ alpine hotel near Black Lake.
  • Budva (2 nights): 4★ seaside hotel next to the Old Town.
Activity details
  • Day 2: Jeep tour, rowing boat and Biogradsko Lake loop (approx. 2.2 mi, flat)
    Full day, Easy
  • Day 3: Zipline and Tara rafting (approx. 11 mi on the water)
    Full day, Easy to moderate, guided
  • Day 4: Black Lake rowing and walk, buggy tour, horseback ride
    Full day, Easy
  • Day 5: Lake Skadar kayak, calm water
    approx. 2 hours, Easy
  • Day 6: Sea kayak to Sveti Nikola, calm sea
    approx. 3 hours, Easy to moderate

What travelers say about MontExplore

Samantha Powell

Alabama, USA

★★★★★ June 2025

Great experience from start to finish. Amazing views, friendly team, and everything handled professionally. Highly recommend!

Camille Laurent

Lyon, France

★★★★★ June 2025

Loved every moment. Beautiful landscapes and very safe, well-planned activities. A fantastic trip. Merci!

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