The 14 Best Sveti Stefan & Budva Riviera Tours

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.Bečići Standard Paragliding Montenegro /All-inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $140

Take a tandem paraglide above Bečići, Budva, and the Adriatic with a certified pilot. You’ll receive a safety briefing, ride to the launch point, fly for up to 15 minutes, and land near the coast. Transfers, mobile tickets, and a GoPro download link are included. No prior experience is needed.

“One Off the Best active in Montenegro that you should experience one in a life when you have travel Thanks to them who have made my day of Montenegro 💝”

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3.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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4.Ticket Tour: Kotor Bay Cable Car, Budva, Sveti Stefan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $222

Spend 4.5 hours seeing Budva’s Old Town, Mogren Fortress, Sveti Stefan, Jaz Beach, and Kotor Old Town with a private English-speaking guide. Pickup is available from hotels, the port, and airport. The cable car is part of the tour title, but its ticket costs extra, so confirm the plan before booking.

“Visite agréable de Perast, de l'ïle de la Dame du Rocher, Tivat, et Budva avec un excellent chauffeur Mrijana et Dalibor guide très instructif que nous avons vraiment appréciés.”

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5.Private tour: Kotor & Budva Riviera- Perast-Our Lady of the Rocks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $301

This private 4 to 7 hour tour links Kotor, Budva, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, and possibly Sveti Stefan. A driver-guide such as Mirko, Vladimir, Ivana, or George handles the roads, stories, photo stops, and port pickup. The route can be adjusted for traffic, walking needs, and your interests.

“Having lunch at an oyster farm with delicious wine. The setting was amazing. Food delicious. The red wine was chilled in the sea”

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6.Budva – Sveti Stefan | Unforgettable Montenegro Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 5 hours (approx.)

Take a private vehicle from Kotor to Budva, Jaz Beach, and Sveti Stefan. Walk Budva’s 3,500-year-old Old Town, pause above Jaz Beach, and photograph Sveti Stefan from a hilltop. Pickup is available at the port or Kotor hotels, with flexible timing and vehicle size for groups of up to four.

“A very very good and easy excursion from Kotor. Budva is remarkable, easily explored in the time available. We were able to cap the day off with a sunset ride on the incredible mountain gondola! Our guide Branko was superb!”

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7.Horseshoe Bend of Montenegro-Budva Riviera & Boka Bay scenic tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $291

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private guide such as Andrija or Dimitrije, crossing Montenegro’s mountain roads between Skadar Lake, Budva, Kotor Bay, and Njegusi. Expect flexible pickup, photo stops, traditional prosciutto and cheese tasting, and the option of a river boat ride or sea swim.

“The tour guide/ owner was excellent and a lot of fun. He adjusted the tour according to our requests and showed us stunningly beautiful places not included in regular tours”

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8.3.5-Hour Kayak Tour from Beсiсi to Sveti Stefan Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $46Best value

Paddle a sit-on-top kayak from Bečići past Rafailovići, Kamenovo, Pržno, Queen’s and King’s beaches toward Sveti Stefan. Guide Arseny leads the 3.5-hour outing, with swimming, optional cliff jumping, coastal stories, and GoPro photos and videos included. The group is limited to nine people.

“What an amazing experience! The kayak tour from Becici Beach to Sveti Stefan Island is the best way of seeing and exploring the coastline of Montenegro. We learned a lot about marvelous beaches, islands, mountains. The instructor is very professional, experienced Read more”

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9.Private Transfer from Budva or Becici to Dubrovnik airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from your Budva or Becici hotel, apartment, or other address to Dubrovnik Airport in about two hours. An English-speaking driver collects your group, handles the route and included ferry crossing, and helps with luggage. A luxury sedan or minivan is provided for up to four people, with pickup details confirmed before departure.

“Great Service. the estimated time from pick up to arrival was spot on. Highly recommend this service.”

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10.Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Budva or Becici

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private, roughly 30-minute transfer from Tivat Airport to your Budva or Becici address. Your English-speaking driver helps with luggage, confirms the pickup details before arrival, and drives your group in an air-conditioned car. The service suits up to four people and offers free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Was a lovely transfer to hotel, comfortable ride with amazing views on along the way! Very easy communication about pick up.”

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11.Sveti Stefan, Budva and Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $178

From Kotor’s port, Sanja or another English-speaking guide takes you to Sveti Stefan, Budva, and back through Kotor Old Town. Expect two photo stops, guided walks in Budva and Kotor, private transport, and time to explore. The route packs Montenegro’s best-known coastal sights into about four hours.

“Our guide was outstanding!! She is knowledgeable and passionate about her country. She provided terrific insights into the country's history.”

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12.Private Guided Tour in Budva Sveti Stefan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel privately from Kotor to Jaz Beach, Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Miločer in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll get coastal views, a guided walk through Budva’s Old Town, photo stops, and stories about Montenegro’s famous island resort. Marko is one guide associated with the service, subject to availability.

“Marko is the best driver and guide I ever had. We have a tour around Montenegro. He is so knowledgeable and polite. Definitely I recommend Marko for tour around Mne.”

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13.Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Podgorica Airport to Budva or Becici

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Your driver meets you at Podgorica Airport with a sign bearing your name, then drives your private group to Budva or Becici in an air-conditioned car or van. The ride takes about 90 minutes, includes Wi-Fi, a phone charger, hand sanitizer, and one possible comfort stop. English service is available.

“The service was just excellent. The driver met me after my late evening flight and drove me to my accommodation. I am very glad to book the transfer since it was dark and rainy this evening and it would be very hard to drive on my own on the Montenegro roads. The driver was very professional.”

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14.Sveti Stefan canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Join guides such as Louis, Luke, or Rado for a four-hour descent of Praskvica Canyon near Sveti Stefan. After a 30-minute safety briefing, you’ll complete five rappels, including a 20-meter drop into a turquoise pool, then visit Praskvica Monastery. Pickup is available from Petrovac and Sveti Stefan, with a Budva surcharge.

“Nous avons passé la matinée avec Louis. Nous avons eu la chance de voir un monastère durant notre ascension. Nous avons descendu le canyon à notre rythme et avec l’expérience de notre guide Louis. La vu est juste magnifique et les sensations forte !”

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