North Montenegro, Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Tour
Overview
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13 hours
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This tour is designed for all nature and adventure lovers made to combine all the places that make Montenegro wild and wonderful – beginning with the beautiful coastline of Kotor and Risan Bay; driving up to the high elevations of the Durmitor Mountains; admiring the deepest canyon in Europe - the canyon of river Tara; hiking around Black Lake and visiting the most famous and mysterious spiritual spot in the Balkans – the Ostrog Monastery. An overall memorable travel experience!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
WHAT TO BRING: water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes
HIGHLIGHTS: Perast photo stop, View of Boka Bay above Risan, Slano Lake, traditional breakfast, Đurđevića Tara Bridge, Tara Canyon, Town of Žabljak, traditional lunch, Black Lake, Ostrog Monastery
NOTE: Access to Ostrog Monastery's interior may be limited on weekends due to a high number of visitors.
What To Expect
Our Lady of the Rocks
After 20 minutes we take our first photo stop at the outskirts of the baroque town of Perast. A short distance from the shoreline you’ll be able to capture perspectives of two famous islands – Our Lady of the Rocks (artificial) and Saint George (natural).
Slano Lake
Just before we arrive in Nikšić (where the best Montenegrin beer is made), we’ll take another photo stop at the beautiful Salty Lake (Slano Jezero), one of two big lakes that surround this historical city
What‘s Included
Full day transport by mini-van or mini-bus
Fuel surcharge
Professional tour guide in english
Entrance fees (5€ for Durmitor NP) paid in the agency office, morning of the tour (cash)
Food and drinks (breakfast from 5.5€, lunch from 10€)
Tour Guide Tip
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Departure from Budva
Group tour Duration: 13 hours Mercedes van or mini bus Starting point: Bus Stop To Sveti Stefan, Petrovac & Jaz Beach, 2 Mediteranska, Budva, Montenegro
Exclusive North MNE Tour
Personal: This option provides your accommodation location pick up and possibility to not share vehicle with other people. Luxury Mercedes Vans Customizable itinerary : If you want to modify an itinerary please let us know.
Departure from Kotor
Group tour Duration: 13 hours Mercedes Van or mini bus Starting point: Gray Line - 360 Monte | Montenegro Tours and Day Trips, Stari Grad 283, Kotor 85330, Montenegro
Departure from Tivat
Group tour Duration: 13 hours Mercedes: Sprinter or minivan Starting point: Parking Porto Montenegro, CMPV+Q3Q, Tivat, Montenegro Pickup included
Reviews
435 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Itinerary arrangements...
ChiaJui Y,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Itinerary arrangements are reasonable. We wish to stay longer in Durmitor though. Lunch is amazing, one of the best meal we had in our trip. Driver is skilled and the tour guide is careful and professional.
Great way to see Montenegro if you only have a short time.
Scott P,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It is a wonderful experience, but it is a long day. If you have more time, break it up into more than one day, and one tour. The tour itself was well run and the driver and guide Nina were excellent. The resturants that we stopped at for breakfast and lunch were just ok and a bit overpriced. I felt like we could have skipped the first stop at Perast seeing as how there was no time to go out to the Lady of the Rocks. It was disappointing that the Tara canyon Bridge was under repair, and not very photogenic. The monostary was amazing, and that alone made the tour worthwhile.
Wow, this a must do activity! Amazing guide, stunning scenery and fascinating history!
JocelynKirby,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! This was an incredible trip, made all the better by our brilliant guide Slavco and excellent driver Deud (spelling? Sorry!) The tour allowed us a good amount of time for each stop - some fairly quick photo stops for Salt Lake and Our Lady of the Rocks, and then longer at places like Black Lake and Ostrog Monastery. Slavco shared some wonderful stories, history and personal tales with us, bringing the sights to life with moving stories of miracles, inspired monks and his daughter's love of cats. He clearly has a real passion for his country and he shared the information in a way that made you feel like you got a sneak peek into what life is like In Montenegro away from the tourist areas. He also shared insights into some of the eco friendly initiatives that are in place in the country, which are very impressive and smart use of natural resources. Overall an incredible trip, with a thoughtful amount of stops, plenty of opportunity for toilet breaks (avoid national park squat toilets!) and wonderful insights from the guide. It is a long day and we travelled around 440km, but our driver was fantastic, smooth and calm the whole way, even up the crazy winding road to the monastery we felt totally safe!
Highly recommend.. very...
Amy T,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend.. very interesting guide, who gave us soo much incredible knowledge of history & the land ... I would definitely give 5 stars
DURMITOR lake,Tara bridge ,monastery
DcRee P,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour started on time, and the transportation was comfortable. However, if you are traveling as a pair, seating together is not guaranteed since they use a van for the trip. The driver was skilled and handled the narrow, steep roads well. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and able to answer questions immediately. However, most explanations were only given inside the car, and I wish the guide had accompanied us at the locations while explaining the sites. It would also have been good to remind passengers to wear seat belts for safety because some roads were quite steep. The viewpoints were scenic, but the highlight of the tour was definitely Durmitor National Park and the monastery, which were both memorable and beautiful. The food stops were also very good. The price was reasonable for the distance traveled, but personally, I did not feel it was fully worth spending almost the whole day in the car while only having limited time at the lake and monastery. I wish we had more time at the lake to enjoy it properly. Overall, I would rate this tour 3 stars mainly because of the beauty of Durmitor National Park and the monastery. If your main goal is to fully enjoy the lake, it may be better to stay there for a full day instead of visiting it as part of a long road trip.
Beautiful scenery
Wendy H,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a long day but we got to see another beautiful part of Montenegro. Prepare to sit in the car a lot but it was worth it, and to be expected. Tour guide was good. It is one of the popular tour in Montenegro and we were glad we joined this tour.
Well organized, fun and informative day
Blumagoo,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Long, but amazing day full of important highlights. Extremely well organized. Igor and driver were welcoming and wonderful. If your limited on time and want a taste of the north, this is the perfect trip.
Beautiful discovery of northern Montenegro but great frustration ...
corinneb915,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A nice excursion with Milo that allows you to discover northern Montenegro with a special mention at Black Lake in Durmitor and at breakfasts and lunches. Nevertheless, a very great frustration at the short time given to the monastery of Ostrog (30 minutes). We were not able to visit it entirely and had to leave it at the running pace at the time of prayer, which created a very great discomfort ... On the other hand, far too much time spent at Tara Bridge which is currently under construction and therefore really does not deserve the more than 45 minutes spent on site looking at scaffolding ... and few stops along the way, if only to observe the beautiful Sano Lake (no stop when it was planned).
Milos was a fantastic...
Michael C,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Milos was a fantastic tour guide, constantly telling fun stories, giving great local information and giving us plenty of time to explore each location. Highly entertaining & enough stops on the tour to never make it feel like you were on the coach too long. Great spot for breakfast and lunch too. Still waiting for Paolo …
Very well organized...
Pizza I,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized tour with super guide. Definitely recommendable. Good ways to see a lot of Montenegro in one day
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