Montenegro · MOUNTAIN TRIPS IN PODGORICA

The 9 Best Mountain Trips from Podgorica

9 tours  ·  from $70 a head

From the flat capital every road out goes up. The 9 below run to Ostrog, the Moraca canyon and the northern parks, compared on driving time and how much of the day is spent out of the car.

Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour - Žabljak and the High Mountain Setting
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Durmitor – Black Lake & Tara River Canyon – North Montenegro tour

1.Black Lake & Tara River Canyon – North Montenegro tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $301Our pick

Spend 9 to 11 hours exploring northern Montenegro with a private guide. Visit Durmitor National Park, walk to Black Lake, see Đurđevića Tara Bridge, and pause beside the Tara River. Guides such as Dimitrije and Vladimir Markovic add local stories and flexible stops. Ostrog Monastery or Biogradska Gora may be available as alternate routes.

“Andry was a fantastic tour guide, very informative and accomadating. Its a long tour but very worthwhile with beautiful scenery, and we highly recommend the zipline!”

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Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP - Biogradska Gora is the calmest stop
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Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP

2.Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $185

Join guide Nino of Natour Montenegro for a private 10 to 11 hour journey from Podgorica through two national parks, Morača Monastery, and Montenegro’s great river canyons. Expect scenic drives, short walks, a lake loop, optional zip lining, and a flexible pace that can suit your group.

“This was a wonderful tour with breath taking sites. Nino the guide from Natour Montenegro Travel is and excellent guide who not only knows every tiny road in Montenegro but has deep knowledge of the history and culture. Being on a Van instead of a sedan also allows up to watch better the views.”

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Jeep tour in National park Biogradska gora - Bjelasica peaks above 2,000 meters
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Jeep tour in National park Biogradska gora

3.Jeep tour in National park Biogradska gora

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

From M9 in Kolašin, your English-speaking guide drives more than 30 km of mountain road through Ski Resort Kolašin 1450 and the Vranjak katun. Expect mountain culture, high Bjelasica peaks, a viewpoint over Pesica Lake, and optional hiking or summer swimming. The private tour lasts about four hours, with some schedules running longer.

“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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Kolasin and Biogradska gora tour

4.Kolasin and Biogradska gora tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $218

Travel from Podgorica to Kolašin 1600 Ski Resort and Biogradsko Jezero with a private guide, returning the same day. Expect mountain views, time beside Montenegro’s largest glacial lake, Wi-Fi and bottled refreshments in the car, plus a guide such as Dragan who can add local history and restaurant advice.

“Excellent tour. WiFi on board all time also refresment (bottled juice and water). Very knowledgable in its history, perfect quide for this tour.”

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Biogradska Gora National Park Tour with Optional Add-Ons - Taking the Easy Path Around Lake Biograd
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Biogradska Gora National Park Tour with Optional Add-Ons

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $165

You’ll travel from Podgorica with a private local guide, visiting the Moraca River, Biogradska Gora’s old forest and Lake Biograd. The route can include Moraca Monastery and an optional Skadar Lake boat trip from Virpazar. Guide Dimitrije, also called Demetri, is praised for fluent English, strong local knowledge and an engaging style.

“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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Private transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Žabljak - What the airport meeting service is really like
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Private transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Žabljak

6.Private transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Žabljak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $69Best value

Book a private Drive Montenegro car from Podgorica Airport or the city to Žabljak, near Montenegro’s Bosnian border. Your driver meets you at the airport or an agreed city address, handles your luggage, and takes your group directly to its accommodation. The ride takes about two hours, with pickup details confirmed shortly before departure.

“Our driver to Zabljak was excellent! He met us on time at the airport and made space for all of our luggage and the two cats we had with us. He drove safely and smoothly and made a few stops for us along the way so that we were comfortable. I would recommend this company!”

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Private Durmitor National Park and Black Lake Tour - Starting the day with Black Lake
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Private Durmitor National Park and Black Lake Tour

7.Private Durmitor National Park and Black Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours 11 minutes (approx.) · from $291

Travel by private sedan from Podgorica, Kotor, Tivat, Budva, Cetinje, Kolašin, Lake Skadar, or Nikšić to Durmitor National Park. Walk around Black Lake, cross the mountain park, and visit Đurđevića Tara Bridge. Guides such as Jelena and Dino add local context, while a 1-kilometer zip line offers an optional thrill.

“Jelena Jovanovic was our tour guide and what an amazing day we had Couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Extremely knowledgeable, pleasant accommodating and fun to be with. I was very sceptical at first because of the long day but the hours went so fast and we had a very memorable day!! Durmitor national park is absolutely beautiful and surpasses many places I have been in the world ! Trust me I have travelled widely and it is one of the most beautiful places in the world! To top it all off Jelena is the icing on the cake! She will not disappoint !”

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Durmitor – Bobotov kuk (2.523m) Hiking Tour - The final climb to the 2,523-meter summit
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Durmitor – Bobotov kuk (2.523m) Hiking Tour

8.Bobotov kuk (2.523m) Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $316

Climb Bobotov Kuk, Montenegro’s 2,523-meter high point, on a private 12-kilometer hike from Sedlo. Expect meadow paths, rocky slopes, drinking-water wells, Škrčka Lakes, and a steep final section. Guides such as Zdravko and Rade set a pace suited to your group, while transport is provided from Podgorica and several coastal towns.

“This was a fabulous experience! From the start to end Monte Mare Travel Agency took great care of me and helped me navigate all my questions. Beautiful hike with an excellent guide. Zdravko, the guide, set the perfect pace and got me to some of the most spectacular views of my life. Very experienced and I felt in good hands. Plus, the drive to Durmitor National Park was breathtaking and a great experience in and of itself. I highly recommend this hike and this agency.”

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Durmitor NP private tour- Among Katuns, Shepherds and Geological Miracles - Piva Canyon and the blue reservoir
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Durmitor NP private tour- Among Katuns, Shepherds and Geological Miracles

9.Durmitor NP private tour- Among Katuns, Shepherds and Geological Miracles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $173

Spend about 11 hours with guide Nino on a private journey from Podgorica into Durmitor National Park. Expect Piva Canyon viewpoints, high mountain roads, summer shepherd villages called katuns, local food, geological wonders, and Black Lake. Pickup is offered, and only your group takes part.

“Nino is a very professional guide and knows a great deal of things about Montenegro, geography, culture, history and other things. He is also enthusiastic about telling you what he knows in the tour. You can expect to learn a lot in his tour. We really enjoyed our trip with him and highly recommend his tour for other people considering travelling to Montenegro.”

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