Lovcen and Kotor Bay Walking Break
6 Days Starting in Korita, Montenegro and ending in Perast
Visiting: Ivanova Korita, Lovcen National Park, Cetinje, Jezerski Vrh, Bay of Kotor, Perast, Vrmac
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Tour code:
105
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This is a shorter version of our moderate South Montenegro and Kotor Bay dual centre-based self guided walking holiday in Montenegro. It offers a truly wonderful itinerary which includes some of the best walks in South Montenegro, considered one of the most breathtaking coastal areas in Europe.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Ivanova Korita, Lovcen National Park | 10Km
Location: Ivanova Korita, Lovcen National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ivanov Konak or Monte Rosa, Lovcen National Park
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrival in Ivanova Korita resort, positioned in the heart of Lovcen mountain. It is one of the five national parks in Montenegro. Accommodation is in a hand-picked 3-star hotel where you will spend the next three overnights. If you arrive early enough, we have prepared a light circular walk to one of the most wonderful viewpoints on the Adriatic coast. Arrival is possible at one of the three closest airports: Tivat, Podgorica or Dubrovnik (Croatia). All airport transfers can be made by taxi or by a local bus (to Cetinje or Kotor) and then by taxi (20 min from Cetinje or 1h from Kotor). Private transfer is available on request.
Walking for the day (optional walk): 3h, 10km, ↑300m ↓300m
Day 2 : Old Capital Of Cetinje | 10Km
Location: Cetinje
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ivanov Konak or Monte Rosa, Lovcen National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Walk from your hotel down the Lovcen slopes towards Cetinje. Today’s destination is Cetinje, the lovely old town, capital of Montenegro from the 15th century until 1918. This city is known as the Old Capital or the ‘Museum Town of Montenegro.’ This is the best place to learn about the turbulent Montenegrin history and get to know its culture. A prearranged transfer car will transport you back to the hotel in Ivanova Korita (25mins) in the late afternoon.
Walking for the day: 3-4h, 10km, ↑50m ↓700m
Day 3 : Jezerski Summit (1,657M) | 10Km
Location: Jezerski Vrh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Ivanov Konak or Monte Rosa, Lovcen National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
A circular walk from your hotel to the Jezerski Vrh summit (1,657m); ‘Njegos tomb’ is positioned at its top. You can visit the tomb then take an optional rest and have time for lunch in a lovely restaurant nearby. Views from the top are just stunning and give you a chance to admire all the summits of Montenegro, Skadar lake, (the largest lake in the Balkans) with the Albanian Alps in the background as well as Cetinje, the Adriatic coast and Boka Kotorska Bay.
Walking for the day: 4-5h, 10km, ↑500m ↓500m
Day 4 : Down To Kotor Bay / Perast | 7-15Km
Location: Bay of Kotor, Perast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Conte, Jelena Palace, Admiral or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
You arrive in Boka Kotorska Bay and the old town of Kotor by walking down from Lovcen. The descent is steep but rewarding; you are free to choose between three similar walks (the same route but different starting points) for this part of the itinerary. Either choice will offer breathtaking views of the Boka Kotorska Bay and the surrounding mountains. After some time exploring Kotor’s old town, you will then take a transfer to Perast by local bus (20mins).
Walking for the day (option 1): 6h, 15km ↑300m ↓1,500m
Walking for the day (option 2): 4h, 9km ↑50m ↓1,300m
Walking for the day (option 3): 3h, 7km ↑50m ↓900m
Day 5 : Our Lady Of Rocks / Vrmac | 17Km
Location: Perast, Vrmac, Perast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Conte, Jelena Palace, Admiral or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Boat trip to the artificial island across Perast. Visit the “Our Lady of Rocks” church and its museum. Continue by a private boat to the village of Donji Stoliv where you start the day’s hike, passing through a dense chestnut forest to the abandoned village of Gornji Stoliv with excellent views of Perast and the Bay. You will then head up to the ridges of Vrmac peninsula towards Kotor old town. After a walk in Kotor take a local bus to Perast (20mins).
Walking for the day: 6-7h, 17km, ↑750m ↓750m
Day 6 : Departure
Location: Perast
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional private transfer to your departure airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Three overnights in a charming mountain hotel in Lovcen National Park and two overnights in a 4-star seaside hotel in Perast
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Meals
5 breakfasts
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Detailed pre-departure holiday information pack
Including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions and road notes, maps with daily routes and optional hikes marked
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GPS tracks
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Daily luggage transport to next hotel of one bag of up to 25 kg per person
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All internal ground transfers and baggage transfers as listed in the itinerary
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24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
What's Not Included
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Airfare and connecting land transfers
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Lunches, dinners, drinks & snacks
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses such as phone calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.
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Any items not explicitly mentioned in the programme
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, international flights are not included
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Difficulty & terrain
Appropriate for regular walkers. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. The descent on Day 4 to Kotor is a highlight, but although not dangerous, it is a bit steep and long; you can, however, opt to shorten it. Most of the walks are exposed and there is little shade during the hikes. The trip covers an average of 15 km (6 hours) of hiking per day. Average daily elevation gain is 500 m. Most of your walks will be on unpaved timber roads and hiking trails, although a few sections may include walking on asphalt. Most of the trails are well-marked and signposted, but depending on the season some sections may become overgrown. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never try to shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can, please contact us for details
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When to go
This trip is available from May until October. In May there could be occasional patches of snow in the higher parts of the mountains, but in general this kind of snow would not make a problem for hikers. It is usually old and not deep snow, so early guests (if this would be the case) should bring hiking pools and gaiters for a comfortable hike. July and August are the busiest months, and it is preferable to book as early as possible. Resort towns may become overcrowded in these months. The flexibility of self-guided holidays and the fact that there are no fixed dates allows you to start your holiday at any time of the season. Typically, you can expect excellent weather in Montenegro from April to October. Montenegro has a Mediterranean climate, hot, dry summers and autumns and relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall inland. There is a chance of sporadic rain in spring and autumn, though this is in the form of short showers. In July and August, the weather can be quite hot as day temperatures can reach up to 35-40C, and you must take enough water for your walks.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All guides are English Speaking
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
A supplement applies to members of a group who require a single room This holiday is available for solo travellers; a supplement will be charged as accommodation and luggage transfer costs are not shared (we never mix and match – solo travellers will be accommodated in single rooms)
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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