Lovćen & Cetinje: The 5 Best Tours Over the Pass

1.Great Montenegro Tour-Lovcen NP,Mausoleum Lovcen,River of Crnojevic,Sveti Stefan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Spend a full day crossing Montenegro by minivan, cable car or historic serpentine road. Visit Njegusi, Lovcen National Park, Njegos Mausoleum and Cetinje, then take a boat on the Crnojevic River. Guides such as Davor, Nina, Slavko and Igor add history and humor. Expect steep steps, extra entrance fees and a busy schedule.

“Excellent day trip. Our guide Milej (unsure on spelling) was fantastic and had a great sense of humour. The scenery was stunning, still trying to find the words to do it justice. I’ve been wanting to visit Montenegro for years, and this was the perfect tour to give us chance to see more of this beautiful country.”

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2.GREAT MONTENEGRO TOUR Cetinje – Njeguši – Kotor – Budva – Bečići – Saint Stefan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $205

This private 7 to 9-hour tour from Podgorica links Montenegro’s old royal capital, Njeguši village, Kotor, Budva, Bečići, and Sveti Stefan. Your guide handles the winding roads and can adjust the day around your interests. Guides named in guest feedback include Tamara, Dušan, Marko, Ivan, and Muaweah.

“Really enjoyed my time with Tamara, despite a weather day that neither of us would have preferred due to limited visibility. Loved Cetinje and its history, the entire Kotor area (despite the visibility coming down the "Serpentine" road), and the nice tour of the Budva Old Town. She also left me in Budva, which I needed to be in the next day rather than Podgorica. I sacrificed a little of the tour to get some time in Perast and at Our Lady Of The Rocks, but I'm glad I did. And I even got a better deal on the boat ride out to Our Lady because I with someone who…”

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3.Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting

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

You’ll travel privately from Kotor with a driver-guide such as Dragan, Alex, or Slavko, following the famous switchback road to Lovcen National Park. After climbing 461 stairs to Njegos Mausoleum, you’ll stop in Njegusi for homemade prosciutto, cheese, wine, liqueurs, and local firewater. The half-day outing returns to Kotor.

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

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

Travel from Kotor or Tivat in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Lipa Cave and Lovcen National Park. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the road and entrance tickets, with about 90 minutes in the cave and an hour at Njegos Mausoleum. Marko and Danilo are among the guides associated with this service.

“It was one the most beautiful tours in my life. The wiev from the Lovcen mountain is perfect.. Mountains and sea, something you have to visit in your lifetime. Driver is very kind, my recommendation for everybody!”

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5.Cable car + Electric MTB from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $198

Take a cable car from Kotor to 1,300 meters, then ride an electric mountain bike through Lovćen National Park to Njegoš Mausoleum and panoramic viewpoints. Your guide leads the route, with transport, bike, helmet, water, park admission, mausoleum entry, and cable-car tickets included. A zip line and meal are optional extras.

“Incredible experience and a must to do when visiting Montenegro. Our tour guide was knowledgeable of the regiona history, friendly and very accommodating. Definitely value.”

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