Highlights of Southern Montenegro Walk

Walking information

The walking around the Kotor Fjord can be very steep in places, particularly on days 3 & 4. The ascent on day 4 is approx. 900m. The walks are on mule paths which are generally well built and stony with large coping stones on the downhill edges. Once you reach the high interior plateau, the going becomes easier, with gradual descents towards Centinje and Lake Skadar.

Day 1: Arrival in the Bay of Kotor

Explore the waterfront town of Kotor before your trip briefing.
Stay in Kotor (breakfast included)

Day 2: Bay of Kotor Walk: Muo to Stoliv (14km/8.7mi)

Today's walk takes you up through cyclamen-strewn woods to the ridge of the peninsula separating the Bay of Kotor and the outer part of the Bay of Tivat. You climb up to the mighty Vrmac fortress; built in 1892 it remains almost completely intact. From here you follow the ridge to the summit of Vrmac, Saint Ilija (765m) before descending through chestnut woods via an abandoned village to Stoliv. Transfer back to Kotor.
Stay in Kotor (breakfast included)

Day 3: Perast Walk (12km/7.5mi)

After a short transfer to the village of Orahovac, follow a zig-zag trail on the northern side of the Kotor Channel. You are initially walking through woods before reaching a col and the ruins of the Vranovo Brdo fortress. From here you emerge at a wonderful viewpoint where breathtaking views of the Kotor Channel and the Adriatic Coast await you. Continue to Perast, with its ancient churches and houses. We meet you and take you back to your accommodation in Kotor.
Stay in Kotor (breakfast included)

Day 4: Kotor to Vrh Polija (9km/5.6mi)

Starting outside the city walls, this walk takes you up the famous Ladder of Kotor. Following the old trade route which once connected Cetinje with Kotor, you will be rewarded with countless magnificent views towards Kotor and the Kotor Channel. Continue through pine forests and between mountains until you reach Vrh Polija. From there you are transferred to your accommodation in Ivanova Korita, in the centre of Lovcen National Park.
Stay in Ivanova Korita (breakfast included)

Day 5: Ivanova Korita to Cetinje (9km/5.6mi)

From your hotel in the mountains, a gentle descent to Montenegro's former capital of Cetinje. You will pass many flower strewn meadows and arrive in plenty of time to explore Cetinje, which has wonderful museums, churches and monasteries, as well as an old diplomatic quarter.
Stay in Cetinje (breakfast included)

Day 6: Cetinj to Rijeka Crnojevika (14km/8.7mi)

A pleasant walk today through lovely farmland to reach Rijeka Crnojevika, situated on a river feeding Lake Skadar, the largest in the Balkans. The riverside and old stone arch bridge at Rijeka Crnojevica are very picturesque.
Stay in Rijeka Cronjevica (breakfast included)

Day 7: Walk to Virpazar and Lake Skadar (11km/6.8mi)

There is a transfer this morning along a wonderfully panoramic road to the start of today's walk in a traditional village above Lake Skadar. You follow an ancient trail through pretty hamlets in the Orahovista valley, and then continue with wonderful views of Lake Skadar into the centre of Virpazar.
Stay in Virpazar (breakfast included)

Day 8: Leave Virpazar