Overview
A fantastic 8-day adventure exploring Dubrovnik, Montenegro, and their stunning surroundings. From private boat tours and wine tasting to zip-lining over the Tara River Canyon and off-road mountain excursions, every day was filled with excitement, relaxation, and authentic local experiences. Highly recommended!
Itinerary
Welcome to Dubrovnik! After arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for some downtime before our first activity - dinner together as a group!
Hotel: Hotel Valamar
Meals: D
This morning let’s get out to explore what Dubrovnik is famous for – stunning turquoise waters! After breakfast we’ll meet at 10 am in front of the hotel to head to the port where we’ll start our private boat tour.
Today we’ll be swimming and having fun on board our boat, with a stop on a small Croatian island for wine tasting and lunch.
After lunch, we’ll return to the hotel for downtime – and we’d suggest using some of this downtime to explore the city walls of Dubrovnik!
Dinner as a group.
Meals: B, L, D
Hotel: Hotel Valamar
You don’t need to go to Switzerland for the Alps, Rio de Janeiro for a Copacabana-like beach, Norway for the fjords, when you can experience it in one single country!
Welcome to gorgeous Montenegro, which we will drive to today after breakfast. Keep your swimsuit handy, because our first stop will have us taking a speedboat to an amazing location for swimming! We’ll also visit Perast to see the famous Lady of the Rocks Island, one of the most visited and instagrammable places in Montenegro.
Lunch in Perast, then, depart for North Montenegro, stopping along the way for a snack and wine tasting at household and winery Dabovic.
Meals: B, L
Hotel: Eco Village Nevidio
Durmitor mountain is one of the most impressive mountain ranges in Europe, frequently called the Alps of the Balkans, full of glacial lakes, river canyons, and diverse flora and fauna. Durmitor is of world importance and thus protected by Unesco. The pearl of the area and inevitable spot on this trip is a Black lake, situated in the vicinity of town Zabljak famous for being the center of the winter tourism.
It’s gorgeous where we’re waking up, so enjoy a relaxing morning! This afternoon, we’ll check out of the hotel and then, we’re going zip-lining!
In parallel with one of the most impressive road bridges in Europe, Tara river is the second deepest canyon in the world and the deepest European canyon that can be flown over with a zip line. A five-arched bridge crossing Tara river canyon, it was considered a peak of construction achievements at the time of its construction.
Arrive at the hotel for downtime and dinner.
Meals: B, L, D
Hotel: Chalet Kolasin/Bianca Kolasin
This morning after breakfast, prepare for the off-road ride of your life! Our group will be packed in 2 vehicles and taken around Mountain Bjelasica for an off-road experience like no other.
In the middle of our trip, we’ll go horseback riding and for lunch, we’ll be hosted at one of the local households in the mountains for a rich authentic and traditional lunch.
After a super fun day, we’ll return to our hotel for downtime and an evening to enjoy at your leisure.
Meals: B, L
Hotel: Chalet Kolasin/Bianca Kolasin
After breakfast, we’ll check out of our hotel and depart for our next destination – the coast! This morning we’ll be driving down to the River of Crnojevica for insane natural beauty and views.
Then, we’ll take a boat ride from Rijeka Crnojevica to Virpazar with a snack, rakija and wine on board. After, we’ll have a later lunch at Virpazar.
When our fun in the sun ends, we’ll head to the charming town of Budva, where we’ll spend the night. Upon arrival, we’ll have a guided tour of the old town of Budva.
Meals: B, L
Hotel: Iberostar Slavija
This morning, sleep in! Enjoy our beautiful hotel, relax on the beaches of Budva, or stroll along the breathtaking promenade.
This afternoon, we’ll depart for Kotor, where we’ll have a cooking class!
Experience true Mediterranean dishes at a local household where we’ll roll up our sleeves and try our hand at making a staple dish. When we’re full and happy, we’ll depart for a speedboat ride along the bay, stopping at Olive Grove for snacks and the freshest olive oil!
We’ll return to the hotel for downtime before our final dinner together as a group.
Meals: B
Hotel: Iberostar Slavija
It’s departure day, and we’re bummed. But we had such an amazing time!
This morning after breakfast we’ll drive back to Dubrovnik, arriving at the Dubrovnik airport at 11 a.m. Please make sure your flight departs at least 2 hours after this.
We’re sad to see you go, but we’re thankful for the amazing memories we made this week!
Meals: B
Includes
- Old towns entrance fees
- Water Experience in Dubrovnik
- Olive estate visit and tasting of local products
- Wine tastings at Dabovic winery/Jazz Club Zvono
- Visits to Cathedrals and mausoleums
- Visits to the baroque palaces and museums
- Snacks here and there
- Boat ride in the bay
- Prosciutto and cheese tasting
- Horseback riding
- National Parks entrance fee
- Accommodation for all the days of the trip
- Professional English Speaking guide during the trip and at the local areas
- Comfortable vehicle
The group will arrive in Dubrovnik and will be transferred to the hotel for some relaxation time before joining the first group activity, which is a dinner together.
For the boat tour, bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection. Since you’ll be swimming and relaxing on board, comfortable and water-appropriate attire is recommended.
During the visit to Montenegro, you can expect a speedboat ride, swimming at a scenic location, visiting Lady of the Rocks Island, and enjoying a wine tasting at a local household.
No special equipment is needed for the zip-lining experience. All gear will be provided, but it’s recommended to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Yes, the horseback riding activity is suitable for beginners. It will be a relaxed ride, offering a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery, so no prior experience is required.
The cooking class will be a hands-on experience where you will learn to prepare a traditional Mediterranean dish with locals. It’s a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy delicious food.
The transfer to Dubrovnik will ensure arrival at the airport by 11 a.m. Booking flights departing at least two hours after this time is recommended to allow sufficient time for check-in.