About Big Montenegro Tour
ABOUT BIG MONTENEGRO TOUR
Big Montenegro Tour was created in 2008 for our travelers and since then it has been MH Travel Agency's most valuable brand,which we are very proud of.
Thousands of people took this tour in the last 10 years, and thousands of photos and impressions are spread out all over the World, confirming how beautiful Montenegro is. If you are interested in taking this tour read carefully the itinerary of the tour, see the video presentation, read about places we will visit, learn more about conditions and terms, and we are pretty sure that you will be taking a seat on the tour.
NEW CONCEPT
10 years ago when we formed this tour it represented a part of the Montenegro Tour but with its duration of 12 hours we had to add the epithet "Big". With time a lot of tourist agencies especially the ones in Kotor decided to copy the same or similar itinerary while organizing their tours. Because of that a lot of buses were departing and arriving at the same time and place making a crowd from the very beginning which is very unpleasant for the guests.
That's when we decided to make the new concept for this tour and define its itinerary the way it would make it more comfortable for a 21 century traveller giving them more unforgettable photos. The altered itinerary of the Big Montenegro Tour is unique and we can guarantee that we are the only agency that uses this tour route. All crowds will be avoided, especially the days with high temperatures (during summer) will be spent in mountainous areas where its more pleasant. We thought through every detail of this amazing tour so that the guests have more than enough time to visit every tourist attraction that we visit.
The guests that remember the old Big Montenegro Tour know that we used to visit the Ostrog monastery, but because of the large groups of pilgrims that come to the monastery (the number doubled in the last couple of years) we decided to exclude that part of the tour. Now the Big Montenegro Tour with its new concept makes it shorter and enables the return to Budva and Kotor before the afternoon traffic jams.
The tour starts at 8 o’clock in the morning from Kotor, which avoids the great traffic jam caused by the disembarkation of guests from numerous cruisers. After a 45 minute (maximum) drive we arrive to Budva where we take guests from that city and continue to Sveti Stefan where we make a 10 minute photo stop. The most beautiful pictures of St. Stefan you can take are the morning so we will be at the right time in the right place. After this short photo-stop we continue to the right-hand side of the attractive Budvanska Riviera so you will be able to see the beautiful Budva panorama and places Rezevici, Petrovac and Buljarica.
Right after leaving Budvanska Rivijera, we will continue the road towards Skadar Lake using the longest tunnel in Montenegro called Sozina (about 5 km long). Only in case of big summer jams we will go the altrenative road through the mountain Paštrovska Gora, but nevertheless in Virpazar we will arrive accordingly to the itinerary time.
Virpazar is the most famous little town on the Lake of Skadarand it is very popular among tourists from all over the world. We'll take an hour and a half break here. Guests who want to have breakfast can do it in several extraordinary traditional restaurants. After breakfast they can take a walk to the 15th century Besac fortress and photograph the lake panorama, they can shop in the famous green market where only organic food is sold from nearby villages (fruits, vegetables, cheese , dried meat, honey, brandy, liqueurs and wine), and can take a boat ride.
We highly recommend an hour long boat ride, because guests can see the Albanian side of the lake with the town of Skhoder, then the 18th-century Lesendro fortress, the bird sanctuary and several islands on the lake, almost 50 times the lake has.
Skadar Lake is the largest lake in the Balkans, 60% of the lake belongs to Montenegro and 40% is Albanian. Since 1983 it has been declared a national park. There are over 250 bird species on Skadar Lake including pelican and flamingos. Boats and tourist boats on Skadar Lake are not very fast, so with a good camera you can make excellent bird pictures, especially when you're passing the bird sanctuary silently at minimum speed.
After visiting Virpazar, we go to the old road to Rijeka Crnojevića and the famous gazebo from which there is a breathtaking view of the delta of the river. In this 25 km way, you will see the traditional villages in the lake surroundings where people still live and work as farmers.
That's why we made a beautiful circle around the larger part of the lake, and the experience of the Lake of Skadar was maximized. After the photo stop on the River Crnojević, we are heading towards Cetinje, the royal capital of Montenegro. Cetinje is not a big city thats why the most important historical core can be visited in 40 minutes. After that, guests are left with enough time for lunch.
We will leave Cetinje around 3 pm and with less than an hour through the National Park Lovćen, we will reach the second largest peak (Jezerski Vrh) of 1660 meters where the famous mausoleum of Peter II Petrović Njegoš is located.
In the following hours there will be no crowds on the Mausoleum, that's why you'll be able to enjoy the view and make impressive photos of the panorama. After visiting the Mausoleum, the busiest and best part of the tour comes.
Fantastic descent to Kotor (25-way serpentine route) where you will get an impressive view of the Bay of Kotor. We will make a photo stop on the lookout and enjoy a beautiful view, one of the most beautiful in the world.
The road will not be burdened with traffic, and the magnificent nature of the bay, will turn the end of this tour into absolute enjoyment.
NOTE: We can also organize private Big Montenegro Tour as well as for the groups of 8+ number of passengers. If you have any of these special requests for Big Montenegro Tour, please contact us on e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Tour ticket can be bought on-line via BOOK NOW! option, or directly at the reception of Montenegro Hostel B&B Budva (address: Vuka Karadzica 12, next to cafe Greco, located in the old town of Budva). and Montenegro Hostel B&B Kotor (address: Stari Grad 333, next to the restaurant Regina del Gusto located in the old town of Kotor).
The last on-line booking is possible to make up to 21:00 (9 pm) the day before departure. After that time ticket can be bought only at the reception of Montenegro Hostel B&B Budva or Montenegro Hostel B&B Kotor.
Receptions are open from 8 am till midnight. Guests can purchase the tour ticket at the reception of the hostel up to 23:00 the day before departure.
Purchasing ticket directly in the mini-bus is not possible.
TOUR CONDITIONS
Tour is organized by air conditioned cars, minivans or minibuses.
Price includes
Licensed tour guide on English language.
Price doesn't include
Entrance fee for Njegos's Mausoleum of 3 euro (this is not obligatory)
Boat ride includes entrance fee of Skadar Lake National Park costs 10 euro (this is not obligatory).
City tax in Cetinje of 1 euro
Standard breakfast costs from 5 till 7 euro
Standard lunch costs from 8 till 12 euro
Guests can use their own food and drink (breakfast and lunch are not mandatory).
NOTE: Guests who want to bring their luggage on the tour and finish the tour in another city ( Kotor or Budva) can easily do that. There is no luggage fee.
Before you decide to purchase the tour ticket check our itinerary and terms and conditions.
For more info about the tour and booking, contact us on e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone 0038269039751.
Hope you will enjoy on our tour:)
MH Travel Agency Team
Terms and Conditions
INTRODUCTION
MH Travel Agency, address: Golubovina S-41, Budva (hereinafter called 'the Agency'), guarantees the authenticity of the displayed visual and written data related to the accommodation unit characteristics in its offer available at www.montenegrohostel.com as well as the authenticity of the conditions of the same offer.
By taking one or more offers of the Agency the client enters a legal relationship with the MH Travel and confirms that he/she accepts the General Terms And Conditions of Accommodation Reservation Service (hereinafter called 'General Conditions'), which are presented here. All the details stated in the offer represent legal obligation of the client as well as the MH Travel. The General Conditions represent the basis for settlement of any possible dispute that may arise between the client and the MH Travel. The client is advised to read the General Conditions carefully prior to any advance payment.
1. BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Purchasing tickets for tours is possible at the reception of Montenegro Hostel Budva (address: Vuka Karadzica 12, Old Town Budva) and at the reception of Montenegro Hostel Kotor (address: Stari Grad 333, Old Town Kotor) or electronically by completing the online form on our site. Reservations are only possible by paying the entire amount on our web site before departure. After we receive the entire amount we will send you the confirmation of reservation and the voucher that consists of the details of the relevant arrangements (details of the host, guests details, date of arrival and departure and also other services that the guest has paid).
The payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Master...), (the agency bears the bank charges).
By making the payment of the reservation the client certifies that he/she is completely familiarized with all the details and conditions under which the reservation of the accommodation service is provided. By making the payment all the conditions and terms specified in this contract become legal obligation for both the client and the Agency.
2. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY CLIENT
The client is entitled to a change of a confirmed reservation only if the change is accepted by the service provider. The changes may include: booked transfer, tour, excursion or activity, number of persons, their age and type of basic or extra services booked. The request for a change of the reservation must be submitted in a written form by e-mail on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If the client wants to cancel the reservation, the client must submit the request in written form by e-mail.
On-line purchased transfer ticket is possible to cancel free of charge up to 7 days before departure. For a cancellation occurring from 7 to 0 days before the start of using the reserved service MH Travel charges 100% of the total price of the tour ticket booked.
Transfer ticket purchased at the reception of Montenegro Hostel Budva and Montenegro Hostel Kotor can be cancelled free of charge up to 72 hours before departure. For a cancellation occurring from 72 hours to 0 hours before the start of using the reserved service MH Travel charges 100% of the total price of the tour ticket booked.
3. AGENCY’S OBLIGATIONS
MH Travel is responsible for the execution of services and selection of the service providers. and must also concern over the rights and interests of the client in accordance with the good practice in tourism.
MH Travel is responsible to assure that the client receives all the services he/she has booked, and is therefore liable to the client for a possible non-provision of the services or a part of the services the client paid for.
MH Travel is not responsible if the non-provision of the service is due to a case of force majeure in the client's country or in the country where the service is to be provided (war, riots, strikes, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, official authority interventions, etc.). MH Travel has right to cancel the transfer in the very case of unpredictable situation, which cannot be controlled by agency (earthquake, floods, closing borders, etc). In that case we will refund full amount of the tour tickets to the guests.
Every transfer, tour or activity has to have a minimum number of passengers (4 in total) to be organized. Agency charges booking amount for transfers, tours and activities ONLY after the minimum number of passengers is reached and transfer, tour or activity is confirmed by e-mail. Agency has right to cancel transfer, tour and activity up to 660 minutes (11 hours) before departure if the minimum of participants is not reached.
4. CLIENT’S OBLIGATIONS
The clients is under obligation to possess valid travel documents. The costs of loss of these documents is borne by the client. Client needs to check whether he/she needs a visa to enter the Republic of Montenegro or transit countries. MH Travel cannot provide service of obtaining a visa for the client, and reserves right to keep the amount paid for the transfer, if the client could not enter the Republic of Montenegro because the necessary documents were not obtained by the client. Client should notify MH Travel by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of all the relevant facts that can affect the client's presence at the reserved transfer, tour, excursion or activity (e.g. allergies and illness of the client, physical disability of the client, coming by vehicle, special diet conditions and extra luggage).
5. TRAVEL INSURANCE
The cost of the trip does not include the travel insurance 'package': insurance against accidents and illnesses that may occur during the trip, damage or loss of luggage or voluntary health insurance. When confirming the reservation online, the Traveler has accepter these General Terms and Conditions by selecting a payment method and completing the reservation confirmation process. The same applies to reservations confirmed and completed via e-mail. Should the Traveler request additional insurance, arrangements can be made directly with the insurance company or at MH Travel itself wherein the Agency acts only as a mediator.
6. COMPLAINS
The client reserves the right to complain in case of any incorrect photographs and information published on the site. The client is not entitled to complain on any other grounds, including bad weather condition, traffic jams, any other similar situation or event that may cause client's dissatisfaction, and is not in relation to the quality of the reserved transfer service. Any justified complaint about deficiencies will be resolved on the spot. If the service provider is not able to resolve the reported deficiencies, and MH Travel cannot propose any alternative tour, the client will get full refund of the amount paid.
7. ARBITRATION
If the guest is not satisfied with the solution offered by the agency he/she has a right to take the issue to the court jurisdiction of Podgorica.
8. NOTICE
By making the advance payment or paying the entire arrangement amount the guest accepts these general terms and conditions.
