Montenegro: Black Lake and Tara Canyon Day Trip
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Montenegro: Black Lake and Tara Canyon Day Trip

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Immerse yourself in Montenegro's wonders: - Durmitor National Park - Black Lake - Tara River Canyon - Djurdjevica Tara Bridge - Moraca River Canyon - Moraca Monastery This tour is great for nature lovers - revealing breathtaking views throughout the journey. In addition, our knowledgeable guides will help you explore historic landmarks and you'll get to know the story behind this amazing country. Experience the rich cultural heritage and history of the region. Book now for an adventure of a lifetime! Departure available from the major travel destinations in Montenegro: Budva, Tivat, Kotor, and Podgorica. This tour is conducted simultaneously in two languages: English and Russian.

Ages 0-80, max of 50 per group
Duration: 13h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Russian, English
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Highlights

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Insights from professional tour guides
What's not included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food and Drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Moraca Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Crno Lake


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    7RPR+23V, Budva, Montenegro
    The stop is near Casino "ADMIRAL" in Budva and serves as the nearest pickup location to Old Town Budva.
  • Option 2
    Slavija Bus Station, E65, Budva, Montenegro
    A local bus stop in Budva next to Hotel Slavija
  • Option 3
    Stari Hrast, Velja Maslina, 1 Ive Lole Ribara, Budva 85310, Montenegro
    A meeting point in Becici in front of the restaurant Stari Hrast (on the opposite side of the hotel Splendid)
  • Option 4
    Автобусная остановка Рафаиловичи, 2, Bečići, Montenegro
    A local bus stop in Rafailovici
  • Option 5
    Bus Stop St. Stefan, 2, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro
    A local bus stop in Sveti Stefan
  • Option 6
    Mediterranean Express (Bus Stop To Budva), 21 Nika Anđusa, Petrovac, Montenegro
    A local bus stop in Petrovac
  • Option 7
    EKO, Jadranska magistrala, Tivat, Montenegro
    An EKO gas station in Tivat is used as a meeting point (next to the Ortodox church of Saint Sava)
  • Option 8
    Bus Stop Blue Line, 224 Njegoševa, Kotor 85330, Montenegro
    A local bus stop next to the Old Town Kotor
  • Option 9
    KIA Crna Gora, C6QP+849, Cetinjski Put, Podgorica, Montenegro
    Please wait by the KIA shop on the opposite side of the Big Fashion shopping centre
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 400703P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please bring comfortable clothing and shoes, a jacket or sweater (depending on the weather conditions in the North of Montenegro, e.g. Zabljak), and swimwear if you plan to swim in Black Lake.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 400703P1

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    • Atlantix travel
      4.7 of 5 bubbles113
      Budva, Montenegro
      Joined in April 2023
    • 723enik_b
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day trip!
      Super amazing! Nice stops , especially the blue cave and the ship ride was also smooth! The lunch was also quite nice. Thank you
      Written October 4, 2024
    • wendythomas79
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Day out
      Really well organised trip, thoroughly enjoyed the day, would highly recommend, food on the boat was really good too. Great day
      Written September 21, 2024
    • Z6213XBkristinas
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip
      Perfect trip to relax and explore. In this trip you can sunbathe with the view, in the in the few stops you can go for a swim or explore the city learn history and/ or feel local culture.
      Written September 3, 2024
    • KPM1393
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Comfortable, worth the money tour
      Well organized, very punctual and cozy experience with this group. The bus was comfortable and so was the boat/cruise. The experience on a smaller boat into the blue cave was very special! Sasha- the tour guide was witty and well informed which was very nice too. I was travelling with my elderly mum and they took extra care and helped her up and down the boat with much courtesy. If you have a day to spare in Montenegro, I would highly recommend doing this one! Cheers
      Written August 26, 2024
    • angieb42016
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Gentle Rafting. Beautiful River. Long Transfer!
      Be prepared for the long bus ride from Budva - 2/3 hours. And even longer in the return - 4 hours. The coach was comfortable with a couple of cafe/toilet stops both ways. Rafting was definitely fun, if a little tame for me personally. Lovely paddle down the most beautiful Tara Canyon. Stop off for refreshment and swimming next to the waterfall. Food was basic and as expected ‘local Montenegro’. Cold meats and cheese for breakfast. Meat or fish for lunch, with soup. Fish was delicious, but meat was very fatty. Another family complained and they brought out a leaner cut of meat. Perfect trip for a family - even younger ones from age 5 were ok, as were non-swimmers. Safety briefing was ‘brief’. Not a clue what the drill was if we actually went in the river, but it was very tame paddling so perhaps wasn’t a worry. Full day 6.50am pick up and drop back by 8.30pm. Good value for money. Would recommend.
      Written August 17, 2024
    • T9375DQclairer
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very enjoyable experience
      Very smoothly run trip. Sasha the guide was very informative. Very enjoyable day. Breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Recommend.
      Written August 15, 2024
    • jeromemJ1910EN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great cruise
      My partner and I had a great day on this cruise. There was a good range of beautiful locations with enough time at each. We would definitely recommend the optional trip to see the blue cave. The staff were all lovely people who were well organised and very professional.
      Written August 11, 2024
    • Lofty888
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Met expectations
      Took two tours with this company, a day trip to Dubrovnik and the Boka Bay Cruise. Both met my expectations and I was impressed with the organization of the tours. Everything went like clockwork. Comfortable transport. Would recommend this company........good value
      Written August 5, 2024
    • C4297LJpeterc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very good
      The trip was well organised - bus picked us up in Becici. The cruise was great, good guide, food was good and reasonably priced. Enjoyed blue caves swimming too! Recommended!
      Written August 3, 2024
    • ddana2016
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Insightful and value for money
      My son and I attended this cruise instead of a bus tour which was cancelled last minute. However, we are glad we did. The tour guide was excellent, providing interesting insights in Serbian, Russian and English as we passed by the beautiful coastline. The boat Budva was spacious with plenty of shaded area downstairs. At Zanjice you can catch a smaller boat to blue cave for 10 euros each or visit the beach. We opted for the beach which is made of pebbles. Getting in the water is uncomfortable but the scenery more than makes up for it. Lunch on board was simple, but well organised, quick and value for money. Herceg Novi was a highlight and worth the 200+ steps up to the old town for a quick drink or to browse the gift shops if you're physically able. The church at our lady of the rocks is interesting and worth the small admission fee, the time spent here was just right and there are some great views as you arrive. Lastly, a one hour stop at Kotor old town provides a taster of the charming narrow streets and history and will leave you wanting more. The one hour bus journey back to Budva felt longer after a long day, but this is due to high season traffic and of course out of the control of the organisers. A well organised and insightful tour where my 10 year old and I felt safe and informed all day.
      Written August 3, 2024
    • 972thereser
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very good but transfer time too long
      Rafting was great but the journey to get there from Budva & back was 4 hours each way & we were not expecting that. The transfer time should be advised in the description of the trip
      Written August 2, 2024
    • csearle75
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      A bit rushed but a good trip if no accessibility challenge
      The plus points were plenty. We got to see many places briefly. Staff were very helpful and kind. The fish meal and pancakes on the boat were very good and good value and they were careful with my allergies which I appreciated. We didn't get any walking tour in Kotor or Herceg Novi as mentioned on their website itinerary, just free time without suggestions on what was possible in the time/should not be missed. Given I have limited mobility and struggle walking on cobbled streets, we saw very little. Staff helped me on and off the boat but walking with a stick down the steep ramp without a handrail was not easy and I was in a great deal of pain each time on/off the boat. One less stop would have given time to explore one of the towns better. If you're totally mobile I'm sure you'd score it higher! I appreciated how they tried to accommodate me!
      Written August 2, 2024
    • N8967GRsonjap
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boka Bay in one Day
      We had a great time on this well organized day trip. Our friendly and professional guide provided us with interesting facts and even so the schedule was tight, everything was punctual on time. On the ship we could enjoy a tasty lunch and the scenery provided spectecular views!
      Written July 26, 2024
    • martynw642
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Scenic Montenegro
      Great tour guide detailed and friendly. The trip crams in alot of history and places to see. Nice lunch ( extra) and amazing views of Kotor Bay and in the mountains. What a scenic country.
      Written July 23, 2024
    • gawain
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent tour,excellent day!
      A very well organised tour from pick up and throughout the day. Our guide relayed lots of interesting information about the areas we passed through. We sat back and relaxed looking at the beautiful scenery on our journey to Lake Skadar.Lake Skadar was impressive.Very beautiful, peaceful and atmospheric. Our guide provided a lovely, traditional snack which there was plenty of.Boat took us to a lovely, quiet cove where we enjoyed a traditional lunch and some beach time. Although fish was the main option the tour guide arranged something else for anyone who did not want fish. A great day indeed. Fantastic value for money especially given that the snack and lunch food were part of the tour price.
      Written July 16, 2024
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    Stella
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Couples
    We had such a wonderful time on this tour!! It was the perfect, relaxing way to see so much of Montenegro with someone else organising all the travel - exactly what we needed after a week of hiking (which we highly recommend doing!). The pick-up was easy in the morning and the bus was right on time. The bus was air conditioned and comfortable and our tour guide, Katarina, couldn’t have been better! She provided amazing insight into the history and traditions of Montenegro in two different languages, meaning no one on the tour was left out. The zip-lining over Tara Canyon is highly recommended if you want a bit of a thrill with incredible views.

    Make sure you bring plenty of euros in cash with you pay for the delicious lunch and to purchase some local wine, rakija, prosciutto and cheese which make for a perfect dinner at the end of your day.

    We are so lucky to have found this tour and recommend it to anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the history and culture of Montenegro for a day.

    Thank you!
    Written June 28, 2023
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    Ana P
    Podgorica, Montenegro1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Solo
    The excursion to Crno Jezero (Black Lake) and Tara Canyon in May was an invaluable nature experience that I would recommend to everyone. These places are a paradise for nature lovers, adventurers, and anyone who wants to break away from everyday life. I especially commend the organization of the agency that arranged the excursion as everything went smoothly and safely.
    Written May 13, 2023
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    ErickL
    San Francisco, CA14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Communication was very quick & easy with Snezana. Meet up point was very close to the apartment we rented so that was a plus. The tour was impressive having Snezana managing it so well. She was very proficient switching languages between Russian & English & I think even the jokes were received well in both languages bcoz I hear laughs every time. It was nice to know how Podgorica became as it is right now. Showing us Morača region was a good experience - the monastery, the canyon & also the significant relationship the region have with Serbia. The telling of history involved & how it evolved was told by Snezana in a respectful way. Also I love that we were given ample time exploring a bit of Tara bridge & for photo ops that we all love to do. The lunch option was also good to have considering there were not much establishments around the area. Black Lake was a good easy hike to explore. The Montenegrin way of introducing themselves to a prospective partner was a very good touch for us visitors to know. Snezana was such a good manager of this tour & she did with ease & professionalism. Thank you, Snezana.
    Written August 13, 2023
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    lea292017
    Bielefeld, Germany3 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    When booking, it was pointed out that the trip would not take place in bad weather. On the day booked, it was pouring with rain. The trip took place on the grounds that the weather would be better up in the mountains. That was not the case. It was raining continuously until 12 noon, i.e. for the first 5 hours. You couldn't see St. Nicholas Island or Skadar Lake at all. As a result, the first destinations were not reached and the announced breakfast break took place during a "technical inspection" lasting 20 minutes. This meant that you could go to a kind of kiosk and get something there.
    After the rain stopped, it took until about 1 p.m. and the sun came out. Anyone who wanted to ride the Tara Zipline for €30 got their money's worth. At the lake, where you could swim according to the description, it was expressly advised not to go into the water. Not only because of the temperature of a maximum of 12 degrees, but also because of some animals in the water. There was no dinner in Niksic either. The lunch was mass processing - it can't be any other way with 50 participants - but it tasted good.
    All in all, the trip - despite the very helpful tour guide - was not worth the money.
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    Written September 1, 2023
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    westend79
    Glastonbury, UK5 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    This tour takes you to some beautiful sights in Montenegro but maybe tries to cram too many things over a wide area which results in a very long tour. Our tour was also made 2+hrs longer due to a road closure. The time on the bus outweighs the time spent at stops.

    We seemed unlucky with our tour guide compared to the reviews. He more interested in talking to the bus driver (who took multiple phone calls while driving). While knowledgeable about certain aspects of the tour it would have been good to hear more about Montenegro during the lengthy quiet spells. He was understandably very firm about being prompt on returning to the bus on time but failed to adhere to this himself and was 3-5mins late on at least two occasions.

    The stops were poor- there was insufficient time to queue for both the toilets and the food or drink and the quality was poor. The tour guide prioritised feeding and watering himself. Lunch was excellent although somewhat expensive (15 euro for pork and potatoes)

    Would not recommend if you have children- it was a fairly difficult travel wise.
    Written July 6, 2024
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    LJ021
    United Kingdom14 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    We do a tour or excursion of some sort in every country we visit and by far this was the most disappointing one.

    We were met in Kotor by a driver (car) not a bus as we had been expecting. No communication to make us aware that this would be happening. At 6.30am myself and my partner then embarked on a horrible car ride with a driver that was constantly scrolling on his phone (something I’m not personally comfortable with).

    We finally met the bus and from then on another reviewer below sums it up perfectly. Expensive food that appears to be an organised deal with the company (order separately at the restaurant to the set offers - that’s what a couple did on ours and we wished we had) and rushed visits to each place.

    We paid €50+ each for the trip and then it was another €30+ each just to eat and experience the day. You are also clock watching all the time because of the threat of being left behind. Not fun. The views are simply sensational and it would have been nice to be able to relax and enjoy them.

    The two main positives from the day - the GORGEOUS views at the National park (simply stunning) and we rescued the injured little dog that we met at the service station/best dessert place ever (it is not) on the way home from our day trip. She is moving over to live with us in the coming months - we can’t wait. So we gained her out of the day.
    Written October 4, 2024
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    Jessica P
    Luxembourg74 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A good intro to Montenegro, in that it does get you away from the beach and out in the countryside.

    It makes for a long day (we left at 6:30 in the morning and returned around 20:30).

    We spent a lot of time in the bus. Montenegro is mostly made up of mountains and narrow passes, and our driver navigated them well - even when taking phone calls while driving (which we were not so happy about).

    Unfortunately there were very few stops and very few photo opportunities. You’re stuck on a bus a lot.

    Stops were functional: for cigarette breaks, pee stops and to promote local producers (honey drinks and alcohols).

    It might not have been so bad, were it not for the guide… frankly, she was just awful. Very rude. She did not stop babbling, we were desperate for her to stop from time to time to take breath and give our ears and heads a rest. She spoke first in English and then repeated in Russian… but mostly spoke about nothing useful whatsoever.

    We stopped for lunch. The man who served us was friendly, spoke impeccable English but the food offer was poor and not even cooked through. The dish was pork and raw… we sent it back.

    Also cost €25 for one meal and drinks on top of the tour… so am expensive day.

    If you have no other way of getting round the country, this is an okay snapshot, but do not have high expectations or go getting very excited!!
    Written September 8, 2024
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    carminabpinto2
    Porto, Portugal24 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    Misleading advertising, nothing promised happened
    The targeted locations were announced on the bus, but not a glimpse of them.
    Stops only when it worked and there was nothing to see
    They promised to go to the black lake, they gave us an hour and left us 25m away. They took us all the way down in the middle of the woods and they didn't wait for us to come back. I just didn't get lost because my husband has an excellent sense of guidance.
    We stopped 1 hour for lunch, we had to say what we wanted in the bus 1 hour before, it took 35m to serve and the guide replaced us for the truck after 50m
    The Dinner with views of the monastery, I have no idea of the dinner or the monastery.
    We paid to travel 13h by bus. The guide never addressed any of us personally, debiting information that I think is mostly false.
    I think the only thing they should do is give us back the money and take this trip off the menu.
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    Written August 2, 2024
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    Uri K
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Solo
    A wonderful trip with breathtaking views and fantastic history. It was very well planned and ran very smoothly. In fact there is enough in thus trip for 3-4 separate ones so value for money was fantastic. Our guide Katja was very knowledgeable, welcoming and very passionate about her country and what is has to offer. Highly recommended!
    Written June 14, 2023
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    Martins V
    Riga, Latvia405 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Couples
    The quality of the tour and satisfaction of the participants very much dapends on the guide and on the driver. During our tour both of them were excelent and we are extremely satisfied. Very many thanks to Jekaterina nad Nicolas :) We watched excelent sights, we had very good lunch and Jekaterina told us very interesting stories about the history and present of Montenegro. We recomend :)
    Written June 20, 2023
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