Walking in Montenegro

Perfect if you have perhaps sampled the delights of neighbouring Croatia, and want something similar, Montenegro is often dubbed as the new “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Walking for between 3 and 6 hours a day on good trails with some steep and rocky ascents and descent, you will stay overnight in a combination of simple guesthouses, a mountain hotel in Lovcen and a 3* hotel in the old town of Kotor.

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.

Solo Travellers, Families with Teens

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

This trip is graded moderate overall, with the average daily distance being 12km and up to 765m ascent. There are a couple of longer days of around 15-16km. You will be walking for between 3 to 6 hours a day on good military and shepherds trails. There are some short sections on gravel roads and some steep and rocky ascents and descent.

7 Nights accommodation is included in your trip. 2 nights are in a small guesthouse in Cetinje, 2 nights in a mountain hotel in Lovcen National Park and 3 nights in a 4* standard hotel in the centre of Kotor. Examples of accommodations used are detailed below. Dependent on availability, similar accommodations of a similar standard may be used and your detailed itinerary will show your exact accommodation. We have chosen Hotel Monte Cristo for its fantastic, very central location in the old town of Kotor. However, being in the old town it can be quite noisy in the evening. If you prefer a hotel in a quieter location, we also use the Babilon Hotel and Restaurant.

Accommodation Location

We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed in your itinerary. Occasionally, because of limited availability, there is the option to be accommodated at an alternative location. In the unlikely event that we have to accommodate you elsewhere we will advise you of this before confirming your booking.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

This trip is available to solo walkers although there is a supplement applicable. Single rooms are also available and a single room supplement is payable.

Meals

7 breakfasts are included. Lunches and dinners are not included to keep things flexible . You can choose from the many options available in Cetinje and Kotor who serve local Montenegrin specialities. The hotel in Lovcen also has a restaurant serving delicious food!.

Most of the trails are well way-marked and you will be provided with detailed maps and route notes. You will also have access to the Macs Adventure Smartphone App enabling you to follow the route using your phone’s GPS so you will have no problems finding the way.

You can start this walking tour on any day of the week between mid-March and the end of October, subject to availability. Montenegro enjoys a pleasant climate perfect for walking in spring and autumn. The coastline has typically Mediterranean weather with very warm summers whereas in the National Park it gets slightly cooler. At the start and end of the season there is a greater probability of rain and we would recommend packing plenty of layers as the temperature can more variable. May is the best time to see the wild flowers and late September to mid October for the fall colours, July and August are good months to go, but can be very hot for walking and therefore aren’t best suited for everyone. You will have to start early to miss the heat of the day and carry a lot of water (additional weight) with you. Although the towns and villages are buzzing at this time of year which is great to see.

By Air - The closest airport to Cetinje is Podgorica and this is where we recommend flying to.  From the UK you can fly from London to Podgorica with airlines like Ryanair or TUI. From Europe, other airlines flying to Podgorica include Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Air France amongst others. From Podgorica a private taxi transfer is included to take you to Cetinje (approx 45min). It is also possible to fly to Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia, from where you would take a shuttle to the centre of Dubrovnik and then another two buses to Cetinje via Herceg Novi (3.5h in total). By Road: It is possible to drive to Cetinje from the coast via the E65/E80 and M2.3 roads (approx 1h 10m from Kotor).

By Air: The closest airports to Kotor are either Tivat Airport or Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia. There is no public transport from Kotor to Tivat Airport but we can pre-book very reasonably priced airport transfers for you in advance which would take approx 20 minutes. Airlines flying to Tivat from the UK include Easyjet and Montenegro Airlines. To get to Dubrovnik Airport, you would take a bus to the centre of Dubrovnik (once daily, 2h) and then a shuttle bus to the airport (30min, hourly departures). There are many flights to Dubrovnik from both the UK and Europe. We can also arrange private transfers from Kotor to Dubrovnik airport for an additional cost. Please select the required option when making your booking or ask one of our D&A Specialists for details.

Your bags will be transferred from your accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight stay. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.