MONTENEGRO

Wild & Free: Women’s Hiking, Sea & Yoga Retreat

Your Journey, Day by Day

Arrive as strangers, leave as a crew. Seven days of mountain trails, sailing, rafting and yoga in Montenegro, with a local woman as your guide and a group of women who came for the same thing you did.

Day 01: Welcome to the Bay of Kotor

Your private transfer from Tivat or Dubrovnik Airport brings you to Kotor. You meet your guide and your crew over a welcome drink, then walk the stone lanes of the Old Town at golden hour, before a welcome dinner by the water.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Kotor

Day 02: The Ladder of Kotor & Njeguši

You start early, while the old caravan path is still in shade. With every one of its 72 switchbacks, more of the bay opens up below you. At the top, you continue to Njeguši, birthplace of Montenegro’s royal dynasty, for smoked prosciutto, cheese, bread from the wood oven and honey wine. Return by Cable car from Lovcen mountain to Kotor.

The afternoon is yours to rest, swim or explore Kotor, with a sunset yoga class on the terrace before dinner.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Kotor

Day 03: Sailing Day, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks & the Blue Cave

A private boat picks you up for a full day on the water. You stop in baroque Perast and at Our Lady of the Rocks, the island built stone by stone by grateful sailors, then sail out of the bay to Mamula and the Blue Cave for a swim inside the glowing grotto. Lunch is grilled fish in a Luštica fishing village. As the sun sets, your instructor leads a flow on deck.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Kotor

Day 04: North to Durmitor

A morning practice sets you up for the drive north through Niksic - second biggest city in Montenegro, to Žabljak, the highest town in the Balkans. In the afternoon, you walk the shore of Black Lake, the jewel of Durmitor National Park, with the peaks reflected in the water. Dinner at a traditional mountain restaurant.

Overnight: Eco village, Žabljak

Day 05: Summit Day, Bobotov Kuk

From the Sedlo Pass, you set off for Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m) through a lunar landscape of limestone. At the top, the whole Durmitor massif spreads out around you. Prefer something gentler? Your guide leads a lake loop to Zminje Lake instead. Back in Žabljak, a restorative yoga session eases your legs before dinner at a mountain eco-village, with homemade katun cheese, kajmak and lamb.

Overnight: 4★ hotel, Žabljak

Day 06: Zipline, Rafting & Lake Skadar

At the Đurđevića Tara Bridge, you clip in and fly across the canyon, 150 metres above the river. Then you raft the Tara with licensed crews, through rapids and calm emerald pools, with a riverside barbecue on the bank.

In the afternoon, you transfer south to Lake Skadar. The farewell dinner is on the lakeshore, with a tasting of Vranac from the Crmnica vineyards and a toast to your crew.

Overnight: Lakeside hotel, Virpazar

Day 07: Sunrise on Lake Skadar & Departure

A closing sunrise yoga session by the lake, an optional kayak among the water lilies, breakfast, and your transfer to Podgorica (30 minutes) or Tivat Airport.

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Bay of Kotor

The Ladder of Kotor at sunrise

You climb the 72 switchbacks of an ancient caravan path while the bay is still waking up below you, then reward yourself with smoked ham and honey wine in the mountain village of Njeguši.

Bay of Kotor

Yoga on deck

A private boat takes you to Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and the glowing Blue Cave for a swim. As the sun drops behind the mountains, your instructor leads a flow on deck.

Durmitor

Summit, canyon and lake

Stand on Bobotov Kuk, the classic summit of Durmitor, fly across Europe’s deepest canyon on a zipline, raft the Tara River and end the week with Vranac wine and a sunrise practice on Lake Skadar.

Adriatic Coast

The glowing Blue Cave

You sail out of the bay to Mamula and the Blue Cave for a swim inside the glowing grotto.

Bay of Kotor

Our Lady of the Rocks

You stop in baroque Perast and at Our Lady of the Rocks, the island built stone by stone by grateful sailors.

Lake Skadar

Vranac and a toast to your crew

The farewell dinner is on the lakeshore, with a tasting of Vranac from the Crmnica vineyards and a toast to your crew.

frequently asked questions

What’s included in the tour price?
  • Local female guide throughout the trip
  • 6 nights in 4★ hotels and a lakeside hotel, twin share
  • Daily breakfast, 6 dinners and 4 lunches
  • 5 yoga sessions with a certified instructor; mats and props provided
  • Full-day private boat with swim stops and snorkel gear
  • Zipline at the Đurđevića Tara Bridge and Tara rafting with full equipment and lunch
  • Njeguši tasting, katun dinner and Vranac wine tasting
  • Private transfers throughout, including airports
  • Entrance fees for Durmitor and Lake Skadar national parks
  • All taxes and full logistical support

Not included: flights, drinks outside tastings, single room supplement if you prefer not to share.

Do I have to come alone?

No. Many women join solo, others with a sister, mother or friend. If you come solo, we pair you with another solo traveler so you don’t pay a single supplement.

What do I need to bring?

Hiking boots, comfortable sportswear, a swimsuit, a light jacket for the mountains, a small daypack, sun protection, personal ID and travel insurance.

How fit do I need to be?

If you can walk 3–4 hours with breaks, you’ll be fine. Summit day always has an easier option.

Age

Most travelers are 30–65, and every woman over 18 is welcome.

Getting there and meeting point

The tour starts in Kotor on Day 1 (15 minutes from Tivat Airport, about 1.5 hours from Dubrovnik) and ends at Lake Skadar on Day 7, with a transfer to Podgorica or Tivat Airport included.

Where will we stay?
  • Kotor (3 nights): 4★ hotel on the bay, close to the Old Town.
  • Žabljak (2 nights): 4★ alpine hotel near Black Lake.
  • Virpazar (1 night): Small lakeside hotel at the edge of Lake Skadar, for a slow final night.
Hiking & activity details
  • Day 2: Ladder of Kotor
    approx. 2.8 mi, approx. 2,800 ft ascent, Moderate
  • Day 4: Black Lake shoreline
    approx. 2.2 mi, flat, Easy
  • Day 5: Bobotov Kuk from Sedlo (lake loop option)
    approx. 6.2 mi (5 mi), approx. 2,500 ft (650 ft), Moderate to challenging (easy)
  • Day 6: Tara River rafting
    approx. 11 mi on the water, Easy to moderate, guided

Yoga: 5 sessions with a certified instructor (Day 2 sunset, Day 3 on deck, Day 4 morning, Day 5 restorative, Day 7 sunrise). All levels welcome, and every session is optional.

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!

Audrey Lyla

Sydney, Australia

★★★★★ May 2025

Breathtaking views, local food, and warm guides. The perfect mix of adventure and comfort.

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