Skadar Lake National Park: Birdwatching & Photography Tour

Name: Skadar Lake National Park: Birdwatching & Photography Tour
Price: 30 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

Polish

French

Spanish

Serbian

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Start your day with us in the charming lakeside village of Virpazar, the gateway to Lake Skadar’s internationally renowned bird reserve. As the sun rises and the lake awakens, you’ll step aboard a traditional wooden boat - just as locals have for generations - to explore one of Europe’s richest bird habitats.

This is the best time for bird-watching: the water is calm, the air is fresh, and hundreds of bird species are at their most active. Whether you’re a seasoned ornithologist or love the peace of nature, you’ll be captivated by sights like elegant herons, flocks of cormorants gliding over the water, and even the majestic Dalmatian pelican - but for this sighting bring some luck.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We do not provide transportation to and from Virpazar

We do not provide parking spots

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Virpazar

We will meet in Virpazar, the heart of National Park Lake Skadar.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lesendro Fortress is first on the list, a favourite place for birds ''to hang out''.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Refreshments: Wine & juice

Written guides in several languages

English-speaking tour guide

Map of Lake Skadar

Life vests and other safety equipment

National Park Lake Skadar

National Park Lake Skadar fee - mandatory (5€ per person, free for children 14 years or younger)

Tips or gratuities

Options

Shared tour

Reviews

4.67

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended
Neil O,,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It's definitely worth the early start to get out on the lake before all the tourist boats set off. Our captain/guide was very knowledgeable. Both for the best spots to see birds and the birds we were seeing.
Early bird…
karin caethoven,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The lake and the canals are beautiful. We choose especialy for the birdwatchingtour early in the morning but our guide, though he was very friendly, wasn’t much of a birder. The boat was OK but it wasn’t that comfortable for birding because you sit with your back to the water.
Bird watching paradise
emmahY2350VI,,Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A stunning experience and the highlight of our holiday. You go out on a basic wooden boat with a guide. The guide was friendly, helpful (assisted me on and off the boat) and knowledgeable about the birds. We saw lots of Kingfishers, Coots, Great Crested Grebes, White and Grey Herons, Cormorant and the Dalmatian Pelican. We were offered wine which was a pleasant surprise. My only disappointment was how littered the lake and National Park are given the country has been so clean elsewhere. Definitely worth the long drive and early start
Peace and quiet at the lake…
Maartenstravels,,Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour starts at an hour most tourist are still waking up, so it is lovely peaceful and quiet. We were lucky to see some kingfishers and a pelican. The guide is timely, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend! For more reviews, check out the company “Kingfisher”; very positive and helpful reviews.
Fantastic tour in a beautiful natural setting
L2596ZEmattheww,,May 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had been recommended several boat tours on Lake Skadar prior to going but Kingfisher came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. The boat is comfortable with plenty of room (and shade) to enjoy the two hour tour on Lake Skadar. If you are interested in nature and wildlife the early morning trip is for you - two hours is plenty of time to see the highlights without it becoming too much. Coffee/ tea and a snack is provided during the tour and the guide helped us to spot plenty of species of bird and wader as well as talking to us about the history of the lake and its strategic importance. A very enjoyable experience and well worth signing up to with Kingfisher.