Explore Montenegro
Northern Montenegro is located in the Dinaric Alps, a mountain chain that runs the length of the Balkan Peninsula, through Slovenia and Croatia, intersecting in the south with the Pindus Mountains of Greece.
We may be a young country – having achieved our independence May 21, 2006 – but we have a long colorful history and rich natural resources that have taken centuries to build. In the past Montenegro was often referred to as the Adriatic's St. Tropez, where movie stars gathered for luxurious holidays. Now our country’s dense pine forests, craggy granite peaks, and steeply cut river canyons are known to nature lovers worldwide.
This site was created to help you find some of the most authentic and nature travel businesses in the country. If you enjoy one of-a-kind experiences with local business owners who know the most about their country and take personal care of the details of your trip, then you’ve come to the right place.
Try hiking, whitewater river rafting, and mountain biking. There’s also plenty of time to relax and enjoy the slower pace of our mountain communities where local families share homemade cheese (kaymak) and cured meats as well as delicious pastries. In springtime don’t miss fresh blueberries and fields in full flower.
Contact a tour operator directly to arrange a complete tour, or build your itinerary using the mpa and guide resources here.
Kolašin
Kolašin is a small paradise, and one can start their trip with a visit to the botanical gardens that house hundreds of native plants, or take a trip to Biogradsko Lake in the nearby National Park.
Kolasin is pure nature, yielding hiking trails from the lake to the National Park to Katun Goleš where one can enjoy the local delicacies of the katun. There are unlimited mountaineering and canyon adventures; you will find nature and adventure, rest and pleasure, with many options for leisure in both winter and summer time. Due to its altitude and favorable climate, Kolašin has health spa qualities. The area covers the upper courses of the rivers Tara and Morača, while peaceful mountain lakes lead Bjelasica and riveting canyons.
Zabljak
Žabljak is known as the center of Montenegro's mountain tourism. Zabljak is situated at an altitude of 1456 m, the highest town in the Balkans, in the very center of the giant Durmitor mountain range, which is covered with 1500 species of various plants in the out-of-winter season.
Plav
The shores of the utterly blue Lake Plav embedded in the impressive two thousand meter high Prokletije and Visitor Mountains offer a full range of delights such as fishing or bathing in the lake, climbing the steep slopes of Prokletije Mountains or tracing Montenegro's Muslim past.
An afternoon in Plav offers a wonderful view of Muslim Montenegro: old, small mosques and living quarters tell of this life. Plav and Gusinje valley offer a wealth of clear water, of forest and wood: plentiful options for hunting and fishing, fertile grounds and lush pastures, thus it has been a welcome spot for settling for a long time.
Nikšić
Niksic, the second largest city in the country, was built in the 4th century with the name of Onogost. Niksic is the greatest spiritual centre of Montenegro, a home to the Monastery of Ostrog. The monastery was founded by Metropolitan Vasilije in the 12th century, who later was proclaimed as Saint. Today his relics are here, and Ostrog is the most visited Orthodox shrine in the Balkans. In the city is the monumental Saborna Church, dedicated to Saint Vasilije. The church is surrounded by a beautiful park. Niksic is flanked by three lakes: Krupac, Slano, and Liverovici. During the summer months, these lakes are the main destinations for day trippers and holiday makers. Niksic is also well known for the famous Niksicko beer.