A highland where time flows slowly

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  • Progress bar boja: Zelena
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Country: Montenegro
  • Type of travel: Travel
  • Start: 2026-06-16
  • End: 2026-06-25
  • Price from: 1,289.00€
  • Awards high ME Points
overland montenegro
Prokletije

The Gentle side of Montenegro

Explore the wild beauty of Montenegro on a journey through time! Trek through pristine nature, across high grassy mountain plateaus, forests, and glacial lakes hidden in the mountains, and one of the deepest river canyons in the world. The Tara river canyon is a staggering 1300m deep. Discover ancient monasteries and mountain villages. Montenegro is a paradise for adventure seekers and lovers of unspoiled nature, and a land of exceptionally hospitable people.

Our adventure begins in Bosnia and Herzegovina, tracing the Drina river upstream to its source, where Drina is formed by the confluence of the Tara and Piva rivers.. We'll then embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Montenegro, exploring the awe-inspiring Tara river canyon, one of the deepest in the world. After refueling in Žabljak, we'll conquer the heights of Sinjajevina and marvel at the breathtaking views. Our journey continues through the rugged beauty of the Prokletije mountains, before descending to the vibrant capital of Podgorica. Our adventure concludes with a visit to the historic Ostrog Monastery and a relaxing stay by the shores of lake Krupac.

Itinerary

We meet at a camp in Bosnia and Herzegovina, right on the border with Montenegro. This is an opportunity to get to know each other, exchange experiences, and ask the guide questions about the tour. We'll spend the night in bungalows.

The route takes us along the canyon of the Piva River, from which we ascend to the slopes of the Durmitor mountain range. The day ends at a camp in Razvršje, a village next to the picturesque tourist town of Žabljak.

We visit one of the most photogenic bridges, the bridge over the Tara River in Đurđevića Tara. From there, we follow the Tara River and ascend to Mount Sinjajevina to Lake Zabojsko, from where we return towards Žabljak.

We pass by Bobotov Kuk, the highest peak of Durmitor, and then descend via Sedlo towards the Nevidio Canyon. From there, we climb on a gravel road to the Morača Mountains and Kapetanovo Jezero (Captain's Lake), where we spend the night.

From the Morača Mountains, we descend towards Međurječje and drive over the Komovi mountain range to Rikavačko Jezero, where we will camp.

From Rikavačko Jezero, we head towards the picturesque town of Kolašin. From there, we drive towards Biogradska Gora National Park and Šiško Jezero, where we spend the night. Depending on the group's agreement, there is a possibility that local shepherds will host us in their "katuns" with food and drinks.

The route takes us on a paved road to Prokletije National Park, where we drive on a gravel road to Hridsko Jezero. We end the day in a "katun" in the village of Vusanje.

We drive on a paved road through Albania to the capital of Montenegro, Podgorica, with a short stop to visit the city center. After visiting Podgorica, we drive to Ponikvice, where we spend the night.

From Ponikvice, we drive to Ostrog Monastery, which we will tour. After visiting the monastery, we head towards Danilovgrad and a camp next to the Zeta River, where we spend the night.

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Tour details

Accommodation and Meals

  • 4 x on campsite
  • 5 x wildcamping
  • Group dinner at the beginning of the trip (not included in price)
  • Group dinner at the end of the trip (not included in price)

Group Size

  • Minimum 3, maximum 10 vehicles

Kilometers and Terrain

  • Between 80 and 160 km per day
  • 70/30 gravel/asphalt
  • Predominantly gravel roads with some challenging sections of asphalt in between.
  • The last two days of the tour have more asphalt and sightseeing.

Included in the Price

  • 4 x accommodation on a campsite
  • All entrance fees for national parks
  • Travel guide who speaks Croatian, German, and English

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