Montenegro · DURMITOR & BLACK LAKE
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Durmitor holds snow into June and the Black Lake sits in a bowl of pines beneath it. Below are the best trips north: which are long drives with short walks, which build in real hiking, and which take in the Tara bridge on the way back. Full days, every one of them.
A full-day drive from Kotor into North Montenegro for Perast, Tara Bridge, Durmitor Black Lake, and Ostrog Monastery with pickup.
“Wonderful views along the road, a well thought-out your and great organization! Our guide Igor was amazing, shared a lot of interesting information with us while making sure that everything ran smoothly. I enjoyed every moment of the tour and would absolutely recommend!”
Private Durmitor and Tara day trip from Podgorica: Black Lake, Đurđevića Tara Bridge, Tara Canyon views, plus Ostrog Monastery.
“Andry was a fantastic tour guide, very informative and accomadating. Its a long tour but very worthwhile with beautiful scenery, and we highly recommend the zipline!”
Private full-day tour from Podgorica to Morača and Tara canyons, Moraca Monastery, Biogradska Gora, and Durmitor’s Crno Jezero.
“If you are looking to do a tour around the National Parks near Podgorica we 100% recommend Nino! All of the sights were incredible and Nino was such a wonderful tour guide - the best in Montenegro. Great value and day spent seeing many lovely sights. Thankyou Nino - we had such a lovely day with you!”
One-day guided hike from Kotor to Durmitor National Park with Perast and Bay stops, homemade meals, and big viewpoints.
“This hike was more difficult than I had expected but our guide, Pava, was amazing. She was so experienced, capable and kind and made sure I was safe and ok (even with my fear of heights) the entire time. It turned out to be a spectacular expRead more”
Private Durmitor National Park tour from Budva, combining Moraca and Tara canyons, Durdevica bridge, Crno Lake, and Piva views.
“Alex drove very safely and was very knowledgeable about the region. We had a fabulous day and would highly recommend - from 3 English a d a German x”
Tandem paragliding over Durmitor National Park from Zabljak, with winch launch, 360 views, helmet and pilot included, photos optional.
“After waiting for good weather conditions we did the paragliding. Nice view over black lake and professional pilots.”
8-day hike from Durmitor lakes to Kotor Bay, Perast, and Tara Canyon views, with included transfers and meals.
“I have just returned from an eight-day ACE tour booked through Headwater that took in three national parks and the Adriatic Coast.”
Private meet-and-greet transfer from Podgorica Airport to Žabljak with fixed price, door-to-door pickup, and a stress-free 2-hour ride.
“Our driver to Zabljak was excellent! He met us on time at the airport and made space for all of our luggage and the two cats we had with us. He drove safely and smoothly and made a few stops for us along the way so that we were comfortable. I would recommend this company!”
Private Durmitor day trip with Black Lake, panoramic drives, and Đurđevića Tara. Pickup included, small-group feel, zipline optional.
“Jelena Jovanovic was our tour guide and what an amazing day we had Couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Extremely knowledgeable, pleasant accommodating and fun to be with. I was very sceptical at first because of the long day but the hours went so fast and we had a very memorable day!! Durmitor national park is absolutely beautiful and surpasses many places I have been in the world ! Trust me I have travelled widely and it is one of the most beautiful places in the world! To top it all off Jelena is the icing on the cake! She will not disappoint !”
A private Montenegro day from Kotor to Durmitor for Black Lake, Tara Bridge, optional zip line, and more, with pickup and great guide time.
“Most amazing private trip. Vladimir picked us up from our hotel took us to black lake, we hiked around the whole lake, then took us to Tara zipline. When we asked to grab a drink he said of course. He took us back to our hotel. Trip felt like day with a friend. He was very knowledgeable about Montenegro. Absolutely the best way to do this.”
Hike Durmitor from Zabljak to Black Lake and Zminje Lake, then Bašća Village and Red Rock viewpoints. Easy to moderate, English guide.
“If you want to hike the Durmitor Mountains and get a full experience, this is the way to go. The guide knew everything from mushrooms to berries to best paths to take for most spectacular views. Great experience.”
Private North Montenegro tour from Kotor to Žabljak, Crno Lake, Durmitor NP, and Đurđevića Tara Bridge with time to explore.
“Amazing landscape and wonderful experience with Bojan! No wonder Northern Montenegro is listed as one of the top 10 Must-Go in Europe. A whole day private tour ensured very personalized service and flexibility. Highly recommend!”
Hike Durmitor’s Bobotov Kuk from Sedlo, climb 820 m to 2,523 m, and enjoy 360 views plus protected rocky sections, with pickup included.
“This was a fabulous experience! From the start to end Monte Mare Travel Agency took great care of me and helped me navigate all my questions. Beautiful hike with an excellent guide. Zdravko, the guide, set the perfect pace and got me to some of the most spectacular views of my life. Very experienced and I felt in good hands. Plus, the drive to Durmitor National Park was breathtaking and a great experience in and of itself. I highly recommend this hike and this agency.”
Private day from Podgorica to Durmitor, Piva Canyon, katuns, shepherd life, and Black Lake with mountain views and geology.
“Our visit to Durmitor National Park and the surrounding region with Mr. Nino was truly an extraordinary experience. The natural beauty of the destinations was only enhanced by the scenic journey, which was made even more delightful by Mr. Read more”
