Excursion Balkan Switzerland by jeep through the mountains of Montenegro

An exciting journey through the territory of the Biogradska Gora National Park. On this trip, guests will enjoy Bjelasica National Park in a completely new and different way. You will see why Bjelasica has the status of a natural park and why its northern and eastern parts have been declared one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe.

If you love active recreation, then this excursion is especially for you. The tour passes through those unique places where it is impossible to travel by bus or regular car. You will get acquainted with the central highland part of Montenegro, with its natural beauty and national parks. One of the most interesting sightseeing tours of Montenegro with active recreation. This is a new product, so reviews are few about this excursion yet.

In the morning, tourists are gathering from various places along the coast of Montenegro, such like:Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Przno, Sveti Stefana, Petrovac, Buljarica, Canj, Sutomore.Tivat and Kotor. When booking, select your accommodation resort and it will show you the nearest stops on your tour.

Don't forget to bring warm clothes: temperatures in the mountains may vary. Comfortable shoes and water.

Description and program of the excursion Balkan Switzerland by jeep

The trip will start around 06:30 in the morning. The route passes through mountain passes, Skadar Lake(travelling) and the capital Podgorica. If you want to go on several excursions - after looking at the lake, decide for yourself whether you want to visit the excursion to Lake Skadar to see it closer or excursion to the Ostrog Monastery and Podgorica similar.

Literally on the way out of the capital Let's go to the first canyon of the Moraca River. We all know how earth and sky should be in relation to each other, but here everything is completely different. Steep cliffs of vertical walls will make you feel the irresistible power of nature.

We will move along steep cliffs, and the shore that is opposite is also vertical and will be located only 30 - 50 meters from us. The sky somewhere above looks like a narrow strip, reflected in the emerald water of the seething stream.

Not far from the Moraca monastery, in the mountains, there is a northern ski resort Kolašin.

Upon arrival we will transfer to jeeps and go along the trails high into the mountains - where an ordinary car cannot go.

A trip to Mount Belasitsa - one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Europe.

Near the Belasitsa mountain range we will pass a village shepherds at an altitude of 1770 meters above sea level - the so-called “katun” villages. In the mountains we will stop for breakfast, which is included in the price: smoked Pršut ham, donuts with honey, jelly milk.

After breakfast, our journey continues in the direction of a place called Vidikovac. It is interesting because it offers views of 4 national parks of Montenegro: Komovi, Prokletije, Durmitor and Biogradska Gora. Also at this place there is a plateau where our guests will ride horses, overlooking the Biogradska Gora National Park. From above there will be a view ofBiogradsko Lake, which is located at an altitude of 1110 meters above sea level. Scientists claim that it is of glacial origin.

The ecosystem of the Montenegrin forests of this park has remained intact to this day. The trees here reach a height of 50 meters and are over 500 years old. Bears, foxes, wolves, deer and other wild animals live here.

During the trip there are photo breaks in the most beautiful places.

We will visit areas of the park called Ezerine 1450 meters above sea level - this is where the famous ski resort is located and is considered the transition point from the central to the northern part of the country, Zekova chapter 2117 meters in height and a lake Shishko.

Other beautiful places along the way.

We will see Lake Pesic, it is considered the second largest in the national park and the Belasitsa mountain range. The maximum altitude point, called “Black Head”, “which we will visit is 2139 meters above sea level. The best panoramas open from here.

Horse riding in the meadow (included in the price).

Then we will go down.

At the end of the program, you will have additional time for lunch in a restaurant and return home to the coast. Visit the unique beauty of the highlands. Montenegro - the memories of what you saw will last a lifetime!

Photo stops and a break for lunch are planned along the entire route: steak or fish with a side dish! Lunch can be ordered on the spot, the cost is 15 euros per person, We return back around 20:00.

Excursion details

Excursions to Montenegro start from the bus stops indicated when booking. Due to the dense, chaotic buildings on the coast and mountainous terrain, buses cannot travel to every hotel or villa, so tourists go to certain places. When booking, choose the nearest stop from your place of residence.

The tour is carried out only with a Russian-speaking, experienced, licensed person.guide! The jeeps are driven by drivers (not guides).

Arrival time at the attraction, duration of stops and return are approximate. This may be earlier than indicated on the website, or 3-4 hours late. Be sure to read the “Tourist Memo”, which will be sent to you by e-mail along with the voucher.

At technical stops, Montenegrins sell various home specialties (honey, wine, rakia...) - our advice: buy what you tried and liked, as it happens that they sell/get the wrong product that you liked during tasting.

Excursion Jeep - The safari takes place in any weather

Route on the map: Balkan Switzerland excursion by jeep

The bus will pick up tourists on the coast of Montenegro and will move to the north of the country, passing Podgorica through the canyon of the Moraca River. Upon arrival in Kolasin, tourists transfer to jeeps and drive along the trails of the highlands, admiring the views of the Belasitsa reserve.