The 15 Best National Park Tours in Montenegro

1.Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

From Virpazar, you’ll cruise Lake Skadar for about two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Nikolai, or Alexander. Expect mountain views, water lilies, Lesendro Fortress, birdlife, a quiet swim stop, and wine, juice, or water on board. The small boat holds no more than 16 people.

“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.”

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2.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Set out from Virpazar on a small boat for a three-hour cruise through Skadar Lake National Park. See Lesendro Fortress, water lilies, birds, and 14th-century Kom Monastery, then swim in the lake. Guides such as Peter and Braki add local detail, while wine, juice, and warm Montenegrin donuts make the ride feel personal.

“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…”

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3.Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

This private five-hour trip takes you from Kotor up Lovcen Mountain to the Njegos Mausoleum, with photo stops above Boka Bay and a tasting at a family home in Njegusi. Guides such as Dragan, Alex, and Slavko share local history and family stories. Expect narrow mountain roads, 461 steps, spectacular views, and homemade prosciutto, cheese, wine, and spirits.

“This was by far the best experience we had on the trip! Dragan was super knowledgable, and answered any question we asked. After the scenic tour we went to his family home and ate the best prosciutto and goat cheese we’d ever had (and we are meat and cheese lovers). This is a must do, I highly recommend!”

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4.Virpazar Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Cruise from Virpazar through reed-lined channels into Skadar Lake National Park. You’ll see Lesendro Fortress, bird-filled canals, water lilies, and the islands around Kamenik, with an English-speaking guide, local wine, bottled water, and an optional swim. The boat carries no more than 10 people and returns to Virpazar after about two hours.

“Great company, they never cancel tours! Even if you are the only customer (like me). All was super!!”

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5.Jeep tour in National park Biogradska gora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.)

Join a private English-language jeep tour from Kolašin into Biogradska Gora. You will travel more than 30 kilometers of mountain roads, pass Ski Resort Kolašin 1450 and the katun of Vranjak, then reach Zekova glava at 2,117 meters for views of Pešića Lake. The tour lasts about four hours, with hiking and summer swimming possible.

“This was a fabulous experience from start to finish. We had a great guide who drove us way up into the mountains, and shared lots of information about the area.”

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6.National Park Lovcen and Lipa Cave (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $247

Travel privately from Kotor or Tivat to Lipa Cave and Lovcen National Park. You’ll explore a 2.5-kilometre cave system, visit Njegos Mausoleum, and enjoy broad views over Montenegro from a WiFi-ready, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Marko and Danilo provide English-language driving and local context.

“We had nice experience. Our tour guide was excellent and polite. Car was clean and AC was working good.”

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7.1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $129

Leave Kotor early for Perast, homemade breakfast in Pošćenje, and a 4-kilometer rocky hike through Durmitor National Park. Guide Pava leads the route, with views of Škrčki Pogled, Jablan, Black Lake, Prutaš, and Crvena Greda. The day lasts about 13 hours and suits hikers with moderate fitness.

“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”

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8.National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $274

Spend about six hours exploring Cetinje, Lovcen National Park, Njegos Mausoleum, Lake Skadar, Pavlova Strana, and nearby villages with a private driver-guide. Pickup is available anywhere in Podgorica. Wine tasting is optional and costs extra, with six wines, eight liqueurs, five brandies, and a traditional Montenegrin plate available at the family winery.

“This was our third trip with Ms Ana, we saw the coast and also added on a customized tour of Ulcinje and Bar with her. We felt very comfortable with her and she understood exactly the kind of things we would enjoy. The wine tasting couldn't be organised due to technical issues at the winery so she took us to try local food for lunch. As for Lovcen it's definitely worth the climb of 400 plus steps to see the most spectacular views of Montenegro ! The weather God's were kind to us and so was Ms Ana as she diligently monitored the weather forecast to ensure we would go…”

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9.Moraca, Tara & Piva canyons with Durmitor national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.)

Alex Timofeev drives you from Budva into Montenegro’s mountain country, following the Moraca and Tara rivers before reaching Durmitor National Park and Crno Lake. You can stop at Moraca Monastery, walk a little, eat near Djurdjevica Tara Bridge, or add a boat trip at Pluzine. The private format lets you adjust the day to suit your group.

“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”

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10.Tandem Paragliding in Durmitor National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $148

Join pilots such as Petar or Boris for a roughly 30-minute tandem flight above Durmitor National Park. You need no prior experience. Choose a standard flight or winch launch, then enjoy views of Durmitor, Black Lake, Vrazje Lake, and Riblje Lake. Photos and video cost an extra 20 euros.

“Paragliding with Petar was the best and most exciting experience I've had in Montenegro.Petar is very professional, kind and fun :)))”

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11.Biogradska Gora National Park Tour with Optional Add-Ons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $165

From Podgorica, your private guide takes you along the Moraca River to Biogradska Gora’s ancient forest and glacial lake. Add Moraca Monastery or a one-hour Skadar Lake boat trip from Virpazar. Dimitrije, also called Demetri, is praised for fluent English and strong knowledge of Montenegro’s past.

“Great tour! The view is amazing and landscape is breathtaking! We had a fantastic tour guide who speaks very fluent English and very knowledgeable about history, I would strongly recommend this tour!”

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12.Private Montenegro tour – Kotor, Lovcen National Park, Cetinje

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $185

Start in Kotor with a private guide, then climb toward Lovcen National Park and Cetinje, Montenegro’s former royal capital. Guide Nikola or Nik can adjust the pace and route, adding viewpoints over Kotor Bay and the famous serpentine road. The air-conditioned vehicle, onboard WiFi, pickup, and private format make this a flexible choice for couples, families, and small groups.

“Nik was a very friendly young man & proud of his beautiful country.He took us to the best view point above Kotor which was amazing.We went to the Royal Capital of Cetinje with it's monastary,which was very interesting.He was going to take Read more”

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13.National park Skadar Lake (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $285

Travel from Kotor by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Budva and Lake Skadar, Montenegro’s largest national park lake. You get hotel pickup, a boat trip, roughly two hours at the lake, and room to shape the day around scenery, birds, swimming, or local history. The tour is offered in English and lasts about 6 to 7 hours.

“We had an absolutely fantastic time! I think the absolute best tour we’ve ever been on. You made everything incredibly easy for us and we really appreciate everyone’s responsiveness. The guides were great and young and fun and energetic which is exactly what we needed. I recommend to everyone this Skardar lake tour.”

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14.Kayak Guided Tour Skadar lake – Adventure in National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Join guide Milija for a private, four-hour kayak trip on Skadar Lake from Virpazar. Kayaks, dry bags, drinks, and transport or bike rental to Čanj are included. Paddle to Grmozhur Fortress and Fort Lesendro, then stop at Pelinovo Beach for swimming. Pickup outside the meeting point costs extra.

“Highly recommended! Amazingly beautiful views, great conversations and refreshingly active. It was so easy to communicate with Milija and his instructions were very clear. I really enjoyed hearing from him a lot about what life is like in Montenegro but also getting some historical context and information on the region. We kayaked on quite a wavy day (the previous day was very rainy) so it was physically quite hard, however on calm days I would believe it can be done by people in moderate shape as well. I highly recommend this activity!!!”

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15.Skadar Lake National Park: Birdwatching & Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Meet at 6:45 am in Virpazar for a two-hour boat trip around Lake Skadar National Park. An English-speaking guide leads you to Lesendro Fortress, the Morača River, and the wild islands of Kamenik, with a maximum of eight people, birdwatching advice, a lake map, life vests, wine, and juice included.

“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.”

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