Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency organizes English-speaking shared or private South Montenegro Tours from Kotor, and Budva to the cities of Bar, Ulcinj, and the Grand Beach from the 1st of April to the 1st of November.The tour is not exclusively only for our guests. Anyone can book it, and it is organized every Saturday if the minimum group of 4 passengers is reached.Please note that both shared and private tours tend to sell out quickly, so make sure to check availability before making a reservation. Look at the overview, highlights, itinerary, video presentation, photo gallery, terms, and conditions of the tour. If you like to take a seat on our tour you can easily make an online reservation, using the buttonBOOK NOW!
SOUTH MONTENEGRO TOUR WITH MH TRAVEL AGENCY
Port of Bar and Old Town of Bar-The Old Olive Tree-Valdanos-The Old Town of Ulcinj-Grand Beach in Ulcinj
Type of the car: Compact SUV, or C-segment cars, and minivan
Type of the service: budget
Level of experience: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Response rate 100%
The tour price per person from Budva and Kotor is 60€
The transfer price is commission-free.
Duration 10 hours
Minimum group 4 pax
Tour available from the 1st of April to the 1st of November
NOTE:This tour is not offered, or booked online except on this website.
If you want to explore the South of Montenegro and its coast you should be prepared for a lot of surprises and differences, from the landscape and beaches, culture and historical heritage up to the traditional living and cuisine. This tour is an ideal offer for guests staying in very touristy and popular places like Budva or Kotor, where the undiscovered part of the southern Montenegrin coast is a pure delicacy for researchers and travel enthusiasts. You will be able to see a spectacular sandy grand beach of 14 km, the largest olive grove in Montenegro named Valdanos, as well as the cities of Bar and Ulcinj. The itinerary of the tour is easy and that makes it so popular. Morning in the sunny Bar, early afternoon in Ulcinj, and sunset on the Grand Beach make that you will spend another unforgettable day in Montenegro. Welcome!
OVERVIEW, OR WHAT THIS TOUR MAKE SO SPECIAL?
Visiting South Montenegro may seem close by, but public bus connections are not ideal. This is why this tour allows you to explore the major attractions of this part of the Montenegrin coast, which differs significantly from Boka Bay and the Budva Riviera, all in a single day. The contrast is so striking that it feels like you've traveled to another country rather than just another region. This variety makes Montenegro a unique destination, as numerous attractions are changing every half-hour drive. The highlight of this area is undoubtedly the expansive sandy beach in Ulcinj, which resembles the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Other agencies usually do not visit Velika Plaža (Grand Beach), especially not from Kotor, making this tour a must-do.
Due to heavy traffic between Kotor, Budva, and Bar, I can only organize this tour on weekends, specifically on Saturdays when traffic is less congested than during the weekdays. On Sunday afternoons, many locals travel home, resulting in the largest crowds. While this tour doesn’t include a designated lunch break, you can certainly enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants along the beach in Ulcinj. Private tours can also be organized on weekdays, in which case we have to leave from Kotor at 6:30 a.m. and from Budva at 7:00 a.m.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL WE START?
The tour departs from Kotor at 8:00 in the morning, which is the standard time for all our trips. After a maximum of 45 minutes of driving, we will arrive in Budva, where we will pick up guests. If guests take the private tour we will pick up them from their accommodations.
The departure point in Kotor is from the ECO PETROL gas station next to the main bus station. The departure point in Budva is from the ECO PETROL gas station next to the hotel Slovenska Plaža, or at some other location that is more suitable for guests.
NOTE: The temperature in the summer season can be very high, above 35 degrees, so pay attention to protect your body with adequate clothes, skin with sun cream, and head with a hat. Always have enough water.
WHERE WE WILL GO?
We will go to the Port of Bar, the Church of St. Jovan Vladimir in Bar, the old town of Bar, Mosque Selimija in Bar, The Old Olive Tree, Valdanos, The Old Town of Ulcinj, and the Grand Beach in Ulcinj.
CITY OF BAR
After a couple of minutes of driving from Budva, we will make a photo stop above the island of Sv. Stefan, as well known as a pearl of the Montenegrin coast, and then we will continue along the coastline enjoying the view of beautiful beaches and places that belong to the Municipality of Budva, such as Rezevici and Petrovac. After an hour's drive, we will reach the city of Bar, which has the largest port and marina in Montenegro. We will see a beautiful promenade with its beach and where former King Nikola's summer mansion is located. The port of Bar is not overloaded with large cargo, ferry, or cruise ships. Many restaurants and bars on the beach give a special charm to the port and make it very touristy.
On the opposite side of King Nikola's palace and its small royal park, we will see the largest Orthodox church in Montenegro the Church of John Vladimir which has been open since 2016. The church has seven magnificent bronze doors with unique decors. The interior of the church is as impressive as the exterior with traditional frescoes decorated on the ceiling and walls. The frescoes describe scenes from the Bible and figures of Orthodox saints made by masters from Montenegro, Serbia, Russia, and Greece (a total of 4,860 square meters of works of art). After visiting the church we will continue to the old town of Bar.
THE OLD TOWN OF BAR
The Old Town of Bar is positioned on a hill Londša 5km from the sea and has no inhabitants. The hill encircled by the walled town was settled in prehistoric and Illyrian times but was abandoned during the Roman era when it was moved to the coast, to the same location where modern Bar stands today.
During its rich history, the old town of Bar had over 1000 inhabitants, but unfortunately, it was destroyed in a major weapons explosion in 1912. The ruins of the city are well preserved, which attracts a large number of tourists. Here you can see Roman waterworks, a Turkish bath, an Orthodox church, Venetian palaces, a Turkish clock tower, a Catholic church, and a diocese in one place. Every ruling empire and culture has left its mark. Walking around the old town lasts up to one hour.
SELIMIYA MOSQUE AND ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTER BAR
The Islamic Cultural Center is located next to the Old Town of Bar and has the largest mosque in Montenegro named Selimija, which has been open since 2004. The center has a capacity for 2000 believers and visitors, classrooms, a kindergarten with a playground, a library, a research center, a restaurant with oriental cuisine, a simultaneous translation room, guest apartments, the sports and congress hall, and many other dedicated rooms. We will visit the interior of the mosque. Ladies will find suitable clothes that they can cover themselves with to be able to get inside.
THE OLD OLIVE TREE
The next stop will be the Old Olive, which is a mile away, from the Selimija mosque. The Old Olive Tree has more than 2 millennia and is one of the oldest olive trees in Europe. The tree is protected by Montenegro as a natural treasure that still yields olives as a symbol of the southern region. We will make a photo-stop and continue towards Ulcinj celebrating olives and passing through the largest olive forest in Montenegro.
VALDANOS (THE OLIVE FOREST)
The inhabitants of Bar and Ulcinj have traditionally been engaged in the production of olive oil. That is why this area is known for the largest olive forest in Montenegro named Valdanos with more than 18,000 olive trees. One part was planted by the Romans, which makes the old Roman rules still exist, where olives belong to the owners of the trees, not the owners of the land. Visitors can pass by the land of different owners and no one will stop them. Valdanos is a large region with a beautiful bay and beach, above where is a viewpoint. After the photo stop, we will continue to the town of Ulcinj, which is only 5 km far away.
THE OLD TOWN OF ULCINJ
Ulcinj is the southernmost town on the Montenegrin coast with distinctive oriental tastes and feelings, partly due to the long Ottoman presence (from 1571 to 1878), and more because this is the only coastal town with a majority of Muslim Albanians. The Albanian language is the first language here, and most of the signs are bilingual. The old town of Ulcinj is located on top of a cliff above the sea near the Small Beach.
The town was captured by Uluz-Ali, an Algerian pirate in 1580. His rule began more than a century ago in which Ulcinj was the dreaded seat of pirates, who with their light vessels attacked Venetian, Christian, and Turkish ships in the Adriatic. The pirates were known far and wide, and acquired vast wealth in valuables, especially from slave trading.
It is speculated that the famed Spanish writer Cervantes was sold as a slave to Algerians in Ulcinj when he fell captive. This era ended in 1737 after the Sultan banned corsairs in the Adriatic and destroyed their fleet. That pirate's image is still very popular in Ulcinj and gives him a special charm. We will visit the old town for up to an hour and then we will go to Grand Beach for a deserved lunch break.
GRAND BEACH (VELIKA PLAŽA)
The road to the beach leads across the Milena Canal (named after King Nikola’s wife) leading to the vast Ulcinj saltpans. Guests can see "kalimere", traditional fishing devices with nets on the ends of the long poles designed to catch fish. From this point, the long Great Beach (Velika plaža) stretches, with a length of 14 km of fine gray sand as the largest beach in Montenegro. This is the ideal place for the end of this tour. Guests can enjoy the extraordinary dishes, especially fish because restaurants often have equally represented sea fish as well as fish from Lake Skadar as well as fish from Bojana River (the southernmost river in Montenegro).
Guests who do not want to have lunch can enjoy swimming in the sea or simply sunbathing while enjoying the sound of the waves. So relaxed and full of new experiences, we will return to Budva and Kotor.
TOUR CONDITIONS
The tour is organized by middle-class air-conditioned cars or minibusses. The price of the private tour is per car, not per person. The maximum number of guests in the car is 4. The private tour from Budva costs 220 euros, and from Kotor is 240 euros.
Private tours can depart any day depending on the availability of the guides. We give a discount for groups of more than 10 people.
PRICE INCLUDES
Licensed tour guide in the English language.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE
Entrance fees to the Old Town of Bar, and Olive Tree (appx 5 euros per person)
Guests can use their own food and drink (breakfast and lunch are not mandatory).
NOTE: Guests who wish to bring their luggage on the tour and end the tour in either Kotor or Budva, can do so easily, provided we have guests from all two cities participating in the tour. There is no luggage fee.
WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE SOUTH MONTENEGRO TOUR
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BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Tour tickets can be bought online via the BOOK NOW! option, or directly at the reception of our accommodation Montenegro Backpackers Home Budva (address: Vuka Karadzica 12, located in the old town of Budva). and Montenegro Backpackers Home Kotor (address: Stari Grad 390 (located next to the Maritime Museum in the old town of Kotor). The last online booking can be made until 21:00 (9 pm) the day before departure.
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or by phone (Viber and WhatsApp) at +38269039751 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (local time)
Hope you will enjoy our tour:)
Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency Team
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTRODUCTION Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency (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 Montenegro Hostel 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 the legal obligation of the client as well as the Agency. The General Conditions represent the basis for the settlement of any possible dispute that may arise between the client and the Agency. The client is advised to read the General Conditions carefully before any advance payment.
1. BOOKING AND PAYMENT
Purchasing tickets for tours is possible electronically by completing the online form on our site. Reservations are only possible by paying the entire amount on our website 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, guest 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 a legal obligation for both the client and the Agency.
2. CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS 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 at 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.
Online purchased tour tickets are possible to cancel free of charge up to 3 days before departure, only in the case that the tour is still not confirmed and the money funds are only authorized, not fully charged.
If the minimum group is reached after the booking, when the customer automatically gets the online ticket and the ticket is fully charged, then the cancelation is not 100% free of charge. The cancelation fee costs 10% of the card ticket and 90% of the ticket amount will be returned to the customer's card. This cancelation is possible to do any time from the moment of booking up to 3 days before departure.
For a cancellation occurring from 3 to 0 days 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
The Agency is responsible for the transportation services and selection of the service providers and is concerned about the rights and interests of the client following good tourism practices. The Agency is responsible for ensuring 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. The Agency 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.). The Agency has the right to cancel the tour in the case of unpredictable situations, that cannot be controlled by an agency (earthquakes, floods, closing borders, etc). In that case, the Agency will refund the full amount of the transfer tickets to the guests.
Every tour has to have a minimum number of passengers (10 in total) to be organized. The agency charges booking amounts for transfers, tours, and activities ONLY after the minimum number of passengers is reached and the transfer, tour, or activity is confirmed by e-mail.
The Agency has the right to cancel transfer, tour, and activity up to 720 minutes (12 hours) before departure if the minimum of participants is not reached.
Cancellation by the Agency is free of charge.
4. CLIENT’S OBLIGATIONS
The clients are under obligation to possess valid travel documents. The costs of loss of these documents are borne by the client. The client needs to check whether he/she needs a visa to enter Montenegro or transit countries. The Agency cannot provide the service of obtaining a visa for the client and reserves the right to keep the amount paid for the transfer if the client cannot enter Montenegro because the necessary documents were not obtained by the client.
The client should notify the Agency 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 to accept 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 about any other grounds, including bad weather conditions, traffic jams, or any other similar situation or event that may cause the client's dissatisfaction and is not 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 the Agency cannot propose any alternative transfer/shuttle, the client will get a 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.
PHOTO GALLERY
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SOUTH WILD BEAUTY TOUR
Panorama of the city of Bar
Bar and Valdanos
Port of Bar
Bar and Valdanos
Promenade in the Port of Bar
Bar and Valdanos
The City Beach in Bar
Bar and Valdanos
summer residence of King Nikola
Bar and Valdanos
Church of St. Jovan Vladimir
Bar and Valdanos
Orthodox Church of St. Jovan Vladimir
Bar and Valdanos
Iconostasis in Church of St. Jovan Vladimir
Bar and Valdanos
Islamic Cultural Center
Bar and Valdanos
Islamic Cultural Center in Bar
Bar and Valdanos
Mosque Selimija
Bar and Valdanos
The traditional bazaar in the old town of Bar
Bar and Valdanos
Interior Islamic Center Bar Montenegro
Bar and Valdanos
The Old Town of Bar
Bar and Valdanos
The main street in the Old Town of Bar
Bar and Valdanos
Saint Catherine's Church
Bar and Valdanos
Omerbasha Mosque
Bar and Valdanos
The Old Town Bar
Bar and Valdanos
The old palace from the 16th of century
Bar and Valdanos
The Clock Tower
Bar and Valdanos
The Citadel
Bar and Valdanos
The main gate of the old town of Bar
Bar and Valdanos
Church of St. Veneranda
Bar and Valdanos
The Clock Tower and Saint Catherine Church
Bar and Valdanos
Orthodox Church of St. John
Bar and Valdanos
Mt. Rumija
Bar and Valdanos
Roman aqueduct
Bar and Valdanos
2000 years old olive tree
Bar and Valdanos
The Old Olive Tree
Bar and Valdanos
Viewpoint in Valdanos Bay
Bar and Valdanos
Olives in Valdanos
Bar and Valdanos
Valdanos Bay
Bar and Valdanos
1000 years old olive tree
Bar and Valdanos
Olive grove in Valdanos
Bar and Valdanos
Old olive trees in Valdanos
Bar and Valdanos
Roman fountain in Valdanos
Bar and Valdanos
Bar and Valdanos
The Old Town of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
City walls of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
View of Ulcinj from the old town
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
View of the Ulcinj beach from the old town
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Ulcinj Fortress
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Monument to the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Hotel Balshaj Tower
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Hotel Palace of Venice
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Museum of Local History in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
View from the ethnographic Museum in Ulcinju
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Slave Square in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Small Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Old Town Ulcinj Beach
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Statue of Shabbetai Zvi
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Ulcinj Fort
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Terraces in the old town of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Old Town of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Balsica tower in the old town of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Old Town of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Gardens in the Old Town of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Streets in The Old Town of Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Freedom Monument
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Venice Palace
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Grand Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Kitesurfing on the Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Kitesurfing on the Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
River Bojana and Ada Bojana
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Kitesurfing on the Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
Summer houses on River Bojana
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
The Great Beach in Ulcinj
Ulcinj and Grand Beach
SCHEDULE FOR ALL TOURS IN 2025
SCHEDULE FOR ALL SHARED TOURS IN 2025
Albania tour (Shkodra & Kruje) ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Wednesday, and Saturday)...except August
Albania tour (Tirana) ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Wednesday, and Friday)...except August
NOTE:PRIVATE TOURS CAN GO EVERY DAY IF THERE IS AVAILABILITY
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