Montenegro: Black Lake and Tara Canyon Day Trip
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
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Explore the country’s breathtaking natural beauty and cultural heritage on this unforgettable tour. Highlights include:
- Durmitor National Park
- Black Lake
- Tara River Canyon
- Djurdjevica Tara Bridge
- Moraca River Canyon
- Moraca Monastery
This tour is great for nature lovers - revealing breathtaking views throughout the journey. In addition, our knowledgeable guides will help you explore historic landmarks and you'll get to know the story behind this amazing country.
Experience the rich cultural heritage and history of the region. Book now for an adventure of a lifetime!
This tour is conducted simultaneously in two languages: English and Russian.
Please note that tours with pickup from Kotor take longer than those from Budva. The exact duration may vary depending on current traffic conditions.
Please note that the drop-off point in Kotor is different from the pick-up location. The drop-off is at the Eko gas station in Škaljari.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring comfortable clothing and shoes, a jacket or sweater (depending on the weather conditions in the North of Montenegro, e.g. Zabljak), and swimwear if you plan to swim in Black Lake.
This tour is conducted simultaneously in two languages: English and Russian.
Please arrive at the pick up location you selected, as we only stop at pick up locations that have been booked in advance.
What To Expect
Budva
As we depart, we make a special stop for a photo break above Budva, treating you to a stunning panoramic view of the city, mountains, and the enchanting St. Nicholas Island. Capture this unforgettable vista and cherish the beauty of Montenegro's coastal charm.
Skadar Lake National Park
After having breakfast at a local resturant at Potoci, prepare to be amazed as we pass by the largest lake in Southern Europe. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights about this incredible natural wonder.
Options
Group Tour From Old Town Budva
Pick-up Location: The stop is near Casino "ADMIRAL" in Budva and serves as the nearest pickup location to Old Town Budva. Starting point: 7RPR+23V, Budva, Montenegro
Group Tour From Sveti Stefan
Pick-up Location: Bus Stop St. Stefan, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro Starting point: Bus Stop St. Stefan, 2, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
Group Tour From Kotor
Pick-up location: Bus Stop Blue Line, 224 Njegoševa, Kotor, Montenegro Starting point: 'Blue Line' Bus Stop, 224 Njegoševa, Kotor 85330, Montenegro
Group Tour From Tivat
Pick-up Location: EKO, Jadranska magistrala, Tivat, Montenegro Starting point: EKO, Jadranska magistrala, Tivat, Montenegro
Group Tour From Becici
Pick-up location: Stari Hrast, Ive Lole Ribara, Bečići, Montenegro Starting point: Stari Hrast, Velja Maslina, 1 Ive Lole Ribara, Budva 85310, Montenegro
Group Tour from Rafailovici
Pick-up location: Autobusko Stajalište - Rafailovici, 7VJJ+M2R, Bečići, Montenegro Starting point: Автобусная остановка Рафаиловичи, 2, Bečići, Montenegro
Group Tour From Budva, Slavija
Pick-up Location: Slavija Bus Station, E65, Budva, Montenegro Starting point: Slavija Bus Station, E65, Budva, Montenegro
What‘s Included
Insights from professional tour guides
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Food and Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fab trip, with a long...
Karen T,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fab trip, with a long bus ride, but totally worth it. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and funny!
Great way to see the country
Daniela H,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a great way to see a lot of the beautiful country of Montenegro. Our guide Anastasia and our driver Nicola were great. I wished we had more time at the lake and some of the stops like the “breakfast” stop and the last coffee stop seemed unnecessary. I also wished that our guide had talked a little more about some of the history of Montenegro, particularly about the time of communism/Yugoslavia.
Canyon Montenegro
FarAway57642431215,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went with Gardasevic and have to say the whole day was wonderful, guide was extremely informative driver was really good, good valve for what we see would recommend.
Budva Day Trip
grantrobbo,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour covering many highlights of Montenegro. Our guide Lilliana was brilliant, we gleaned so much information and knowledge from her about Montego, its people and history. In spite of it being a long day, we learnt so much from and our guide was fantastic.
A very nice trip to the beautiful nature
382ferencn,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very nice. The tourist guide was very informative and friendly. Like the bus driver. A very nice trip to the beautiful nature. Big thanks to them.
Durmitor Park Tour
Natalia A,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour has been very good, the guide, Viviana has been amazing, lots of information about the points travelled and Montenegro in general. I recommend the Park, the tour. It's very worth it.
We really regretted going.
Resort36376745020,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The views are amazing. But everything about the tour organisation was terrible. So poorly managed and they do not care about your comfort or enjoyment. It’s a 13 hour journey, but ended up longer. We left before 7am and got back past 9pm. The promises of breakfast, lunch and dinner are hollow, all of the stops you make on the way are designed to benefit locals’ friends e.g. their souvenir shops, seriously expensive prices for basic goods, the restaurant. On the way you past by busy towns with supermarkets, cafes, bakeries, but instead you will stop at a desolate restaurant that doesn’t serve any food or snacks. The man told us there was no food, but one minute later came past with a freshly made omelette for the tour guide/driver. We were so hungry the whole time, nothing was open before 7am to prepare a breakfast ourselves. The lunch restaurant is really really overpriced, you are forced to stop there. I asked in advance if there was any other place for snacks on the way and the tour guide said no, but straight after lunch we were brought into an area with so many fast food and snack options for much cheaper. The whole tour feels designed for ripping you off, not a genuine experience of the country, cuisine, etc. the toilets on the way were all seriously filthy, with no toilet paper, a whole bus full of us, and 13+ hours. The amazing nature is really hindered by this journey and treatment, they have their priorities all wrong. The black lake is stunning, but you are only in reality given 30 minutes to see it. It was the tour I was most excited for, but turned out to be the biggest regret of the trip, a whole day unpleasant. Ultimate the nature is amazing but this tour is not the way to see it.
Great Tour for Active Travelers
Tourist03381531839,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a full, active day — perfect if you like to see and do a lot while traveling. The tour was fast-paced and well-organized, with just enough time at each stop to enjoy the sights and take great photos. I loved how much we fit into one day without feeling rushed. If you enjoy nature, mountains, and staying on the move, this tour is a great way to experience Montenegro’s highlights!
Excursion in which you see 2/3 of Montenegro.
ralfsteinhauser,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice trip. Good for everyone to handle. Duration approx. 13 hours. Yes, very long, but with that you can see about 2/3 of Montenegro. Great travel guide. Be sure to take water bottles with you!! Stops are sufficient and you always get out of the bus. Highly recommended. Lots of nature (meant positively). Almost all the highlights of Montenegro are visited.
Ok tour but I wouldn’t repeat
Corry N,Nov 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was good and they brought us to beautiful places but it’s a LOT of driving for one day, especially if u come from Kotor. Also it felt very rushed cos they are trying to fit so much in one day. If you come from Podgorica it’s ok. Also it kind of felt like it was mainly a Russian tour they just sell it on Viator to fill up the spaces so just a heads up. Better if you stay in Durmitor NP to be able to spend more time there and do hiking.
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