Montenegro · SKADAR LAKE BOAT TRIPS
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The largest lake in the Balkans, half of it under water lilies by June. Below are the best Skadar boat trips: wooden boats out of Virpazar, the monastery islands, the Crnojevića river bend, and which ones finish with wine and lake fish at a village house.
Montenegro day trip from Kotor with Lovćen views, Petar II mausoleum, Cetinje sights, and a Crnojević River boat ride.
“Guide was wonderful. Tour was good but could have done without the river/lake trip. Yhe river made the tour just a little long. Driver was good and cautious”
Small-group guided boat tour on Lake Skadar from Virpazar, with bird spotting, Lesendro and lilies, swimming time, and included wine.
“Great value for money, and an excellent way of visiting the beautiful lake. Our guide was great and gave us interesting information as we were going around.”
A private day trip from Podgorica to Skadar Lake, Sveti Stefan, Budva, and Kotor Bay, guided with photo stops and real viewpoints.
“Thanks to Slavko for an excellent tour - very informative and scenic, and appreciated proactive communication ahead of time.”
Guided boat tour from Virpazar to Kom Monastery in Skadar Lake National Park, with birdwatching, lily pads, wine, and a lake swim.
“We had an absolutely fantastic time. The boat tour was amazing, the lake is so beautiful. They give you a leaflet that explains everything and provide you with donuts from Montenegro and local wine (lots) which was delicious and you could just help yourself! It is one of the best £13 we’ve ever spent. Plus Braki (our wonderful tour guide - not sure if that’s how you spell it) was the most wonderful person. He found us waiting for the bus and gave us a lift to the train station as the bus stop seemed non-existent. Him and his brother were such lovely people and really engaging. Once again, I…”
Podgorica tour to Skadar Lake and the Crnojevica River: wild horses at Bisevina, Fort Besac coffee, Mrkan winery tasting.
“Milija was the best !!! We went as a group of three, he was incredibly friendly, knew a lot about the place, and was very respectful. To prove my point, the roads were quite bad because of the rain the previous day. Still he took us through slush to give us the surreal experience of spotting WILD HORSES !!!! The wine tasting spot at the end of the tour was spectacular as well. For people visiting Montenegro for the first time, Podgorica holds more than just pubs, and the trip will take you everywhere !!!!!”
A Lake Skadar boat cruise from Virpazar with time to swim, plus wine, rakija, and priganice, in Montenegro’s bird-rich national park.
“This was incredible value for money. We were in a group and had lots of wine and pastries with honey and the lake is simply beautiful.”
A 2-hour small-group cruise on Skadar Lake from Virpazar, with bird watching, a fortress stop at Lesendro, and a wild swim break.
“We had a very entertaining and enjoyable boat ride on Lake Skadar and would highly recommend this excursion to others!”
Kayak Lake Skadar from Budva through river channels and national park scenery, with birds, clear water, and castle views for about $47.
“A great instructor! Explains everything very well, demonstrates techniques clearly, and takes his job seriously! He also shares fascinating insights about nature, wildlife, and the history of Montenegro's beautiful places. Highly recommended!”
Guided boat cruise on Skadar Lake from Virpazar, passing bird-rich reed canals, the Lesendro fortress, and optional lake swimming.
“Great company, they never cancel tours! Even if you are the only customer (like me). All was super!!”
Private 2-hour Skadar Lake boat cruise from Virpazar, with Lesendro fortress, bird channels, and wild swimming. Up to 6 people.
“Super friendly guides, lovely boat, saw lots of beautiful wildlife. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.”
Half-day private trip from Podgorica to Virpazar and Skadar Lake, with a one-hour boat ride, wildlife views, and flexible town time.
“This was not your usual "dine & dash" experience - we were able to sip leisurely, enjoy some apps, and even had the wine master/owner sit with us and enjoy tastings of a number of wines and liquors. Dimitri, our guide from Mont Travelers seemed like he was one of the family and the afternoon ended up feeling like we were spending time with new-found friends. Dimitri himself had a solid understanding of the wine we were tasting, explaining the grapes and processes, and once we were joined by the winemaster we were consumed by his enthusiasm for his vineyard, gardens, and wines. The side trip for a river boat…”
Guided sights from Cetinje and Lovcen to Skadar Lake and a family winery near Podgorica, with optional wine tastings and pickup.
“Myself and my friend had the best day out with Tanja. She showed us Montenegro in a way we would never have thought possible. Her local insight and raw charm make for an excellent adventure. I can’t recommend her tours enough.”
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