Zwarte Bergen van Montenegro - 2022

8-day adventurous hiking program through the wild mountains of Montenegro enriched with a visit to
Budva and with a number of cultural experiences. Price per person for min. 8 participants based on HB
in 2-ps room, 8 days / 7 nights.

Although Montenegro lies on the Adriatic Sea, it is primarily a mountain country. After all, more than
half the surface of this small Balkan country is above a thousand meters. In the north of the country you
will find some national parks around impressive, whimsical lime massifs typical of the Balkan region.
These parks were only recently developed and this in collaboration with the local mountain people who
populate their traditional katuns with their herds in the mountain pastures in the summer.

Included in the tour:

Accommodation, Permanent Walking Guide provided by KTM, all activities mentioned in the program,
Entrance in National Parks, Transfers.

Not included in the package:

Insurance

Program overview:

Day 1 – Arrival and Welcome Dinner

Arrival in Podgorica. Transfer to Katuni. Welcome Dinner after check in. The group will sleep in various
"ecological-katuni" eco-shepherd's houses at 1750 m. We stay in these traditional mountain huts, in
small settlements where the mountain dwellers welcome us. Montenegro is a fascinating country full of

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culture and history, an unspoiled mountain area with a hospitable population and an
absolute must for hiking.

Katuni are small adapted shepherd's houses, which can easily be moved from one mountain to the
other.

This mountain represents a miracle of nature for many because of its dense forests, wide meadows and
steep slopes. It is adorned with six glacial lakes. Bjelasica is one of the snowiest mountains in Europe and
the ski center Kolasin 1450 has over 30 km of ski slopes. In summer, this is one of the favorite
destinations for hiking and biking.

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Day 2
After breakfast from Kolasin we make a nice walk from our Katuni through the Biogradska
Gora National Park. We walk along the top of Zekova Glava and on top of the lake "Pesica Jezera" (at
1838 m above sea level). Furthermore, we’ll walk to the highest peak of Bjelasica Mountain, “Crna
Glava” (2137 m), where from the top we can see old and abandoned shepherd houses. Length of walk
16 – 18 km, walking time: approx. 6 – 7 hours, height difference +/- 750 altitude change. The group can
also have an Optional Cooking Class or Horseback Riding. Dinner and overnight in Bjelasica mountain
“eco-katuni”.

Day 3
After breakfast, the luggage is taken to the remote overnight spot with the off-road vehicles. The group
will be transferred to the Bjelasica Mountains, up to the mountain pass of Tresnjevik, where the hike will
start. We will walk along the summer settlement of Prisojacni katun at 1700 m and the peaks Lisa and
Kljuc until reaching the boarders of Biogradska Gora NP. On the way we’ll pass several beautiful
viewpoints, and see the impressive peaks of the Komovi massif. The walk takes us high over the rolling
grass slopes of the massif, between 1600 and 1800 meters altitude. Length 18 km, 600 m ascent and 400
m ascent, walking time approx. 5 ½ hours. The group will have lunch packs. Overnight in Biogradsko
Huts.

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Day 4
After breakfast transfer by bus from "Biogradska Jezera" to the Durmitor Mountains (Zabljak) along the
Tara river “ . Along the way we take a break at Djurdjević, one of the highest bridges in the world (built
in 1940, 154m high), where the group can have Optional: Zip Lining. The group can choose Optional:
Rafting. Dinner and Overnight in Sarovic. After arriving in Zabljak and checking in at our hotel we are
taken to Momcilov grad. From there together with our local guide we walk to the small lake Jablan
Jezero, which is hidden in a bowl under the steep rock face of the Crvena greda. From there we walk
back to the hotel via the quiet glacier lake Barno jezero, a quiet first introduction to the Durmitor
mountains. Dinner and overnight. Length of walk 13 km, 450 m rise and 650 m fall, walking time approx.
4.5 hours.

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Durmitor is located in the interior of Montenegro, ideal for hikers. Durmitor is an area protected by
UNESCO and is surrounded by rivers Piva, Komarnica and Tara with its huge gorge (after the Grand
Canyon, Tarakloof is the 2nd deepest gorge in the world, it is 100 km long and 1067 m deep). Zablak is a
village in the center of Durmitor that is used as a starting point for hikers, including us. Durmitor has
more than 40 peaks above 2100m, 16 mountain lakes, 14 mountain passes, 3 canyons, rare species of
animals, 172 species of birds and more than 1500 species of flora. All in all, this nature park makes a nice
place for hiking, you are never far from a cool dive. Crno jezero (1418 m) lies at the base of the
Communic mountain and is the largest lake.

Day 5
After breakfast a short transfer to the largest lake of the Durmitor, the Crno jezero or Black lake. From
the lake we rise under the imposing peaks of the Savin Kuk and the Veliki Medjed up to 2,145 meters

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Velika previja. From there we have a breathtaking view of the heart of the mountains.
Enthusiasts can climb the summit of the Terzin Bogaz (2303) from here. A long descent
brings us back to Zabljak via the summer pastures of Lokvice and above the Crno jezero.
Length 16 ½ km, 700 meters ascent and descent, walking time approx. 7 hours (with Terzin Bogaz 150
meters ascent and descent and 0.5 hours extra).
There are several options for walking in Durmitor, from 4 to 12 a 13 hours' walk. It is possible to make
the right decision on the spot and in consultation with the local guide and depending on the condition of
the group (longer or shorter walk). Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 – Lovcen National Park

After breakfast the group heads to Lovcen. The national park Lovcen covers the central and the highest
part of the mountain Lovcen and with total area of 62.2 square kilometres. Established in 1952, Lovcen
is also full of the rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage protected by the national park. The
area has numerous elements of national construction such as the old houses and village guvna. The
cottages in katuns, summer settlements of cattle breeders are also typical for this part of Montenegro.
After arrival, the group heads to Ivanova Korita, through Medjuvrsje, between the highest peaks in
Lovcen: Štirovnik i Jezerski vrh. Distance: 7km ; tot.ascend: 500m ; tot.descend: 150m ; effective walk: 3h
After arrival at Ivanova Korita, the group can relax in the restaurant of the Hotel Ivanov Konak. Optional:
Trip to the lookout where they can see the Adriatic Coast and Boka Bay [approx. 1.5 h hike]. After the
hike the group heads to Budva. Check in and Overnight.

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Day 7 – Budva Old Town Tour / Pub Crawl
Today the group has time to relax. Breakfast at 8 O’Clock, and free day for beach and
relaxation. In the late afternoon we go on to explore the Old Town in an organized city tour. In the late
evening we’ll have an organized Pub Crawl.
Budva is the metropolis of Montenegrin tourism thanks to the great number of beaches and hotels that
make this the most desirable tourist destination. Budva’s Old Town lies on a small peninsula and
represents a treasure chest of culture heritage. Crossed with narrow streets and squares are famous
buildings, the Church Sv. Trojica, housing the tomb of the exquisite writer Stjepan Mitrov Ljubisa, the
Churches of Sv. Ivan, Sv. Bogorodica and Sv. Sava.

It is a must- visit place in Montenegro and the whole city is dedicated to providing the best experience.

Day 8 – Departure to Amsterdam

Departure to Amsteerdam

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Services included

HOTELS

Katuni Vranjak - Bjelasica, day 1 and 2

Biogradsko Hut – Biogradsko Jezero, day 3

Sarovic Apartments - Zabljak, day 4 and 5

Milara Apartments - Budva, day 6 and 7

GUIDE

Guide, day 1- 8

TRANSFERS

Airport Podgorica - Katuni, Day 1

Biogradska Gora, Day 4

Zabljak – Lovcen - Budva, Day 6

Budva – Podgorica Airport, day 8

ACTIVITIES

Hiking, day 1 - 6

National Park Tax, day 1 - 6

Budva Old Town, day 7

Pub Crawl, day 7

Katuni Vranjak - Bjelasica

Group Period Service
I 10.06 – 12.06 2 x HB

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 II 15.07 – 17.07 2 x HB
Biogradsko Huts – Biogrdasko Jezero
Group Period Service
I 12.06 – 13.06 1 x HB
II 17.07 – 18.07 1 x HB

Apartments Sarovic - Zabljak

Group Period Service
I 13.06 – 15.06 2 x HB
II 18.07 – 20.07 2 x HB

Milara Apartments - Budva

Group Period Service
I (6 Palme) 15.06 – 17.06 2 x BB
II 20.07 – 22.07 2 x BB

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