7 Day Super-Active Holiday in Montenegro
7 Day Super-Active Holiday in Montenegro
7 Day Super-Active Holiday in Montenegro
8 Days Starting and ending in Podgorica, Montenegro
Visiting: Skadar Lake National Park, Međreč, Donji Murići, Tara, Durmitor
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Tour code:
MNE-SMA7
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 8
Age range:
14-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
If you're looking for an action-packed holiday, look no further! Our week-long adventure in Montenegro includes five different activities: canyoning, kayaking, mountain biking, rafting and hiking, every day you will be doing something different, and every day will be spent in the beautiful places in Montenegro, from the slopes of Rumija mountain to Lake Skadar, Lukavica Mountain, the Tara Canyon, and Durmitor National Park. It's a super active adventure, but don't worry, the difficulty level of each activity is moderate on average and can be adjusted to your abilities. So come and experience the amazing ambience of some of the most beautiful places in Montenegro.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Skadar Lake National Park
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrival at either Tivat or Podgorica airports. We will make our way to Lake Skadar National Park, where you will experience the very best of Montenegrin national cuisine that evening at our friend Tanja’s – you’ll soon know why this place is one of the highlights for our guests! The amazing homegrown and homemade food and drinks, combined with traditional Montenegrin hospitality in a beautiful rural setting are one of the best ways to welcome our visitors. Overnight in Virpazar.
Day 2 : Canyoning
Location: Međreč
Hidden mountain canyons are a real natural treasure of Montenegro. One of the most beautiful is Međureč Canyon, situated in the pocket of the impressive Rumija Mountain that divides Lake Skadar from the sea. The length of the canyon is about 2.5 kilometres, but it’s not that easy to pass through it, as the tour requires about 4 hours of walking, climbing and jumping from high rocks into the crystal clear water. Passing through the canyon also requires the use of ropes and climbing equipment – but don’t worry if you’ve never done this before! Our guides are used to the loopy grins on beginners’ faces as they succumb to canyoning addiction! After the canyoning is done we will visit the ruins of the Old Town of Bar, one of the biggest and most important fortified settlements from Montenegro’s past. There we’ll also taste some of the local grilled delicacies and good old-fashioned types of sweets!
Day 3 : Kayaking
Location: Donji Murići
Kayaking to the island monasteries. This 4-5 hour trip including 3 hours’ paddling is one of our most popular excursions – and with good reason! Setting off from the beautiful lakeside village of Murici, you will kayak across the mirrored water to two of the lake’s famed 14th-century island monasteries. The swimming is fantastic, the bird life excellent and the views across the water of Albania’s Procletian mountain range are epic. Tea with the monks and nuns is a particular cultural highlight! Packed lunch included. No paddling experience is required – your guide is a qualified kayak instructor.
Undiscovered Montenegro has created six kayaking routes to show the very best of this fabulous lake. If the above tour seems too brief for you, ask your guide for something more challenging! Overnight in Virpazar
Day 4 : Free Day And Transfer To Camp Grab
Location: Tara
It’s time to head north! Camp Grab is an amazing destination on the banks of the Tara river, and we’ll stop off at the gorgeous Piva Lake on the way. Overnight at Camp Grab.
Day 5 : Mountain Biking
Location: Tara
The Tara canyon and its surrounding areas are a fabulous place to go biking – there are a variety of trails overlooking the canyon and river, so whether you’re a relative novice or an experienced biker, there’s always a route that will suit you! Packed lunch is provided, before a return to Camp Grab for dinner. Overnight at Camp Grab.
Day 6 : White-Water Rafting
Location: Tara
The Tara Canyon is the deepest in the whole of Europe (second deepest in the world, just after Grand Canyon in Colorado) – the highest point above the canyon floor is 1,331 metres over your head! Because of its beauty, clear water and unspoiled nature, the Tara Canyon deservedly boasts UNESCO World Natural Heritage status. The grade 3-5 rapids (depending on the season) will provide you with a thrill you won’t forget in a hurry! Tour duration: 2-3 hours. Please note that groups of fewer than 6 should expect to join another rafting group. Overnight at Camp Grab, group dinner.
Day 7 : Hiking In Durmitor National Park
Location: Durmitor
Hiking. The last adventure is reserved for something really special – Durmitor National Park. We will hike to Prutaš, the 9th highest peak of this mountain range (2,394m), enjoying spectacular views on our way. Situated at the southern part of Durmitor Mountain it gives probably the best view of the group of highest peaks and the most beautiful valley in the area. Made from colourful vertical layers, it’s the most special and, in the opinion of most people who climbed it, the most beautiful peak in the group of Durmitor’s 47 peaks over 2,000 metres.
On the way back through the amazing Piva Plateau, we will stop to visit a medieval necropolis of tombstones called stecci, a great place to speak about the history of the ex-Yugoslav people. After taking photos of the great landscape and Piva Lake from above, we’ll head to Nevidio Chalets to celebrate the end of the program! Overnight in Pošćenje.
Day 8 : Return To Podgorica/Tivat
Location: Podgorica Airport
Departure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights' accommodation in characterful 3-star chalets or apartments.
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Entrance Fees
Fees for Lake Skadar and Durmitor National Parks are included in the price.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Most accommodations have WiFi, but we can’t guarantee it will always be working when we are in remote areas.
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Fully Guided
Personable, experienced tour leader throughout the week is included in the price.
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Meals
All meals are included in the holiday package price, from the dinner on the first day to the breakfast on the last morning.
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'Book to Give Back' Donation
Donations to our chosen local environmental and community causes, e.g. Dalmatian Pelican Conservation at Lake Skadar.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfer to/from Podgorica/Tivat Airport are included in the price. Other destinations would incur an extra transfer charge.
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Transfers
Transfers throughout the holiday are included in the price.
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Five Different Activities
Canyoning, kayaking, mountain biking, rafting and hiking.
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 stars.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Not really, but we advise packing light.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Of course, you'll get the trip note prior to your trip with all the necessary information.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No.
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Is a stay of less than one week possible?
For our multi-activity holidays, in July and August, our minimum stay is one week. At other times, we can occasionally offer shorter stays (3 nights, 2 activities minimum) at our discretion. We do not arrange accommodation only breaks – sorry.
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What is the maximum group size?
8.
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Are there many mosquitos?
Like anywhere in the Mediterranean, mosquitos are around but there are never swarms of them. If you’re worried about bites, bring some repellent and some antihistamines too if you know you react badly to them (hard to buy locally). They are not generally a problem away from the coast.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
While the holiday is packed with super-active adventures, there are opportunities for some free time in the evenings and on the first day, though there are no designated rest days.
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Are you insured for the activities you offer?
We have full liability insurance up to £ 5 million.
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How expensive is eating out or buying food for self-catering?
Restaurants are great value – mains are generally € 5-10 and you should never pay more than € 2 for half a litre of beer. At the supermarket it’s even cheaper of course – a loaf of bread is 80 cents, milk is 60 cents.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Euro (EUR), since that's the official currency of Montenegro.
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Do we need a car?
All transport is taken care of by us!
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Are any meals included?
For most of our holidays, all meals are included in the price. The most obvious exception is our Lake Multi-Activity holiday in Montenegro, but in all cases please see the individual trip pages for details.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific vaccinations required for your visit to Montenegro. The World Health Organisation recommends that all travellers be covered for diptheria, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, rubella, tuberculosis and varicella (chickenpox), regardless of their destination. You should also consider being vaccinated for hepatitis A. Since most vaccines don’t produce immunity until at least two weeks after they’re given, visit a physician at least six weeks before departure.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, airport transfers to/from Tivat/Podgorica Airport are included in the price. Other locations require an extra fee charge.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, entry visas are not included in the tour price. However, citizens from the EU, US, UK, and Australia may be able to enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
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How hot is it in summer?
April/May temperatures range from 20-30C. June/July – 25-35C. August – 30-35C. September – 20-30C. October – 15-25C. For the North of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo, knock off 10C!
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flights are not included in the price.
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Do I need to bring any specialist gear?
Yes, you will need hiking shoes or sandals, a hat suitable for outdoor activities, rain jackets just in case, a reusable water bottle and a fleece if you’re hiking or heading into the mountains. A head torch is also handy. If you book with us, we send you a list of appropriate clothing etc in a pre-arrival email a few weeks prior to your stay.
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Is Undiscovered Balkans a UK company?
We operate as Undiscovered Montenegro, which is a fully registered UK company, registered company number 06779866. Our Montenegrin company, Miela d.o.o handles our logistical operations in Montenegro, and in other territories, we partner together only with fully licenced, family-run businesses. Payment for our holidays is generally made in Sterling.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No, no visa is needed if you're coming from the EU countries, US, UK, Australia, or Canada...
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
In most cases wifi is available, but in some more remote locations or due to bad weather conditions, wifi might be unstable.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Our recommended minimum age for this holiday is 712– but we can make exceptions for exceptional kids! Please do bare in mind that activity level is challenging and that some fitness level is required for kids too.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Not directly, but we can give you some recommendations if needed!
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Can you cater for vegetarians or other specialist diets?
Within reason, yes. Of course, your choices will be restricted if you don’t eat certain foods, but it ought not to prove problematic for us or our partners. Please note, however, that for our all-hiking, kayaking or Albanian you may have to put up with limited options.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Of course! All of our guides are fluent or near native in English and even in some other languages!
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We're flexible on that and open to tailor-made requests.
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How is accommodation arranged?
We have hand-selected comfortable, characterful guesthouses that perfectly balance local charm with modern amenities for all our holidays. We assume occupation of double/twin and family rooms unless otherwise specified. On each holiday page you will find an accommodation tab – get clicking and have a look!
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Can I pay for my holiday in a different currency?
Yes, but as Lloyds Bank UK somehow still does not offer Euro or Dollar account internet banking we prefer to arrange alternative currency payments via Paypal, for which there is a 3% surcharge.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
This challenging trip requires prior hiking experience, a good level of physical fitness, and a head for heights due to steep gradients, drops next to the trail, and varied terrain. The itinerary involves hikes ranging from easy dirt tracks to rocky, rough and less well-maintained tracks in varying weather conditions and there is no upper age limit, but not recommended for teenagers under 12.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
That's hard to answer, it truly varies, but the majority of our guests are British.
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not mandatory in Albania, but rounding up the bill or leaving a small amount of change as a token of appreciation for good service is common practice.
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How much travelling is involved on your trips?
We firmly believe that holiday time in the car should be kept to a minimum. No single journey is ever longer than 4 hours, and most transfer times between centres are less than 2 hours.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Your Tour Leader is both your pre-departure contact and your on-location guide for all or most of the week (on occasion, they will hand over to another experienced member of our team for a day or two’s activities). Once you have booked, all questions about the holiday should be directed to your Tour Leader.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees are included in the tour price.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
While we cannot say for certain who your travelling companions will be, many of our guests are from the UK and some holidays may be fully booked by a group of friends or family. We believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all guests to share experiences and create lasting memories.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a trip note with all the necessary information!
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Is any experience necessary for any of the activities, for example the kayaking?
No experience is necessary for any of the activities – our kayaking, rafting and canyoning guides have BCU or equivalent qualifications and all our other guides are equally experienced and qualified in their fields. Full safety equipment is provided where necessary. The exception is our kayaking holidays; these are not recommended for novice paddlers.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
While it depends on the specific holiday and accommodations available, we always strive to meet the needs of our guests. If a guest requires a solo room for any reason, we will do our best to provide one, but if such accommodation is not available, it may be necessary to share a room with another solo traveller of the same gender.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Of course, ensuring that our guests have safe and comfortable accommodation is of utmost importance to us. All the accommodation included in our holidays meets local health and safety regulations and while it may be simple, it is always clean and equipped with all necessary basic features.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Undiscovered Balkans is part of Undiscovered Montenegro, a UK-registered adventure travel company founded in 2008 by British husband and wife team, Emma and Ben Heywood.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
While we appreciate your interest in joining our tour, unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate guests who wish to join after the departure date. We highly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot and ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
At our tour company, we believe that responsible travel not only benefits the environment but also the local community, which is why we are committed to our "Book to Give Back" motto. By choosing to go on our tours, you are not only experiencing the best of what the destination has to offer, but you are also supporting the local economy through our "Going Local" initiative.
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Is there WiFi at our accommodation?
We have free WiFi throughout all of our other accommodation options. Please be aware however, that in remote areas reception can be sporadic.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If it's early enough for us to update the chn
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How fit do I have to be to enjoy the activities?
In all cases, please refer to the activity level rating provided on each holiday page, and the “activity levels explained” tab on the “About” menu. As a rule of thumb, you don’t need to be a marathon runner or champion athlete to enjoy most of our holidays (those who regularly push themselves to their physical limits would find our trips “soft”!), but you do need to be in good health and have a re
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Are your holidays suitable for young children?
Active families love our holidays – you can read what guests with children have to say about us via reviews on Responsible Travel and Tripadvisor. The minimum age for most of our holidays is 7 years but we can make exceptions for kids as young as 5 years old if your child is active, adventurous, can swim and has experience of hiking for at least 7 miles including some uphill stretches. On the othe
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Undiscovered Balkans requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of undiscovered balkans charges.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
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