Montenegro offers you numerous opportunities for biking and it is one of the most attractive Europe biking destinations. The most crucial transversal is CT1 which connects mountains Komovi, Bjelasica, Sinjajevina and Durmitor, and two national parks NP Biogradska Gora and NP Durmitor.
In this Travel biking tour package, you can discover hidden secrets of Montenegro: hidden corners of national parks and reserves, mountain peaks, mountain serpentine, forest paths, rivers, canyons, valleys, lakes, thick woods, viewpoints, eco and ethno villages, summer pastures… You will be able to admire the outstanding natural beauty and get closer to the local spirit and culture. And, don’t forget delicious domestic traditional specialities!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience and enjoy the stunning nature in Montenegro!
Destination
Podgorica/Tivat/Kotor/Bar
Departure
Manchester
Departure Time
April May June July August September October
Dress Code
Sport casual
Day 1: Welcome at the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat) – Transfer from the airport or port to Kolašin – Check – in hotel/apartment in Kolašin. Free time. Overnight.
Overnight: Kolašin
Day 2: Biking tour: Kolašin – Donje (Lower) Lipovo – Gornje (Upper) Lipovo – Lipovo serpentine – bend Vratlo – Sinjajevina plateau – Pašino field – Zminičko Lake. Dinner and overnight at the local household near the Lake.
Breakfast. Check – out.
Track lenght: approx: 60 km
Difficulty: medium – but physically demanding tour
Duration: approx. 8 – 9 hours depending on your readiness and breaks
Elevation: approx. 1400 m
Ground: asphalt – land – macadam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch package, Dinner.
Overnight: near Zminičko lake
We start the cycling ride towards Lipovo – a village known for its green forests and cold water springs, so it is certain that you cannot stay thirsty in this village. You will enjoy a mountain bike tour that offers a great view of a large number of katuns and many peaks of Sinjajevina. Before the Vratlo pass (1737 m above sea level), the road leads along serpentines which help to overcome the large altitude difference between the end of the Lipovska valley (1200 m above sea level) and the Sinjavina plateau (1700 m above sea level). With a fantastic view, we come out on the Vratlo bend, from where the cycling measurement through the katuns and landscapes begins. Only a few kilometres cycling ride from the village of Njegovuđa in Žabljak, there is one of the 18 lakes in the Durmitor region, Zminičko lake. Get ready for a fascinating view of this gem of nature, and if the weather allows, to swim in it at an impressive 1286 meters above sea level, which attracts a large number of nature lovers to this lake. The lake, which gets its water from the spring melting of abundant snow from the surrounding mountains, is lulled into a bay, surrounded by coniferous forests, which trees are reflected in the calm water of the lake, giving it a color you can hardly see anywhere else. Who does not want to be in a bigger crowd by the lake, can enjoy a lunch package or refreshment in the beautiful ambience and courtyard of the church of St. Georgije in Zminica. Check – in local household near Zminičko lake where we will have a dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Biking tour: Zminičko lake – Njegovuđa village – Žabljak – Overnight in Žabljak Municipality.
Breakfast. Check – out.
Track lenght: approx: 16 km
Difficulty: very easy tour
Duration: approx. 1 hour of ride depending on your readiness and breaks
Elevation: approx. 1500 m
Ground: asphalt – land – macadam
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Žabljak
Day for approx. 1 hour bike ride through Njegovuđa village towards Žabljak Municipality.
Zabljak is the highest city in the Balkans. It is located at 1456m above sea level. Located in the center of the giant mountains Durmitor, Zabljak is the most desirable destination for winter tourism. Nearby is the deepest canyon in Europe, the magnificent canyon of the Tara River. This small town in the north of Montenegro is surrounded by numerous lakes and a large number of mountain peaks. Due to the natural beauties that spring up at every step, Žabljak attracts a large number of tourists during the summer. The knowledge that Durmitor, outside the winter seasons, is covered with 1500 species of different plants, is a sufficient reason to visit this town. Arrival at Žabljak. Check – in accommodation. Free time. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Durmitor ring biking tour: Žabljak – Momčilov grad – Štuoc – Mala Crna Gora – Sušica – Nedajno – Trsa – Prutaš – Sedlo – Savin kuk – Žabljak – Overnight in Žabljak.
Track lenght: approx. 80 km
Difficulty: physically demanding and difficult tour
Duration: approx. 7 – 9 hours depending on your readiness and breaks
Elevation: approx. 2100 m
Ground: asphalt
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch package.
Overnight: Žabljak
We start the day with a mountain cycling tour where you will enjoy the beauty of the view, untouched nature and authentic villages where the way of life has remained almost unchanged for hundreds of years.
From Žabljak, we take a ride through Pitomina to Momčilov grad and the Štuoc viewpoint. We continue downhill to the village of Mala Crna Gora and the Sušica canyon. Taking break and replenishment water reserves. Rise to the village of Nedajno, from where you can see Mala Crna Gora and the Sušica canyon from the viewpoint. Then, towards the village of Trsa. This part of the road is classified as easy, then medium and then ascent and descent. Completely new views of the plateaus and pastures among which Prutaš dominates, and then after the ascent, a view of Sedlena beam, which dominates this part of the road. After a more demanding ascent, descent towards Žabljak, passage through the Pošćenski area to the Savin Kuk ski resort and arrival at the starting point.
You can’t miss the most popular tour among cyclists!
Overnight in Žabljak.
Day 5: Žabljak – Motički gaj – Pošćenski area – Durmitor – Trsa – Kruška – Piva lake bridge – Plužine – Piva Monastery – lake cruising or ZIP line (optional) – ethno village – Krnovo – Windmill park – cycling through villages towards Nikšić – Overnight in Nikšić.
Breakfast. Check – out.
Track lenght: approx. 62 km
Difficulty: medium
Duration: approx. 6 hours and a half – 8 hours and a half, depending on your readiness and breaks
Elevation: approx. 950 m
Ground: asphalt
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch package.
Overnight: Nikšić
From Žabljak we cycle a route through beautiful local villages. Continue driving towards Piva Lake – the largest reservoir of drinking water! Taking break on the Bridge and look at the emerald green color that invigorates the soul and body! Arrival in Plužine, a small town located between the slopes of Durmitor and Maglić, on the edge of Piva lake. A visit to the Piva Monastery, the construction of which lasted 13 years, and the same number of its relocation due to the construction of the Hydro Power Plant. The treasury of the monastery is one of the richest in Montenegro and consists of valuable collections of old manuscripts and the first books printed in the Balkans. After visiting the Monastery, the possibility of organizing a lake cruise or Zip line (optional). Continuing cycling to the ethno village where we will a break. Ride to the Windmill park. Then, continuing on the old road through the villages to Nikšić. Check – in. Overnight in Nikšić.
Day 6: Nikšić city biking tour – Ostrog Monastery – Sokoline – Ždrebaonik Monastery – Old road Martinići – Podgorica – Overnight in Podgorica.
Breakfast. Check – out.
Track length: approx. 75 km (included cycling through city and Krupac lake)
Difficulty: medium
Duration: approx. 7 – 8 hours depending on your readiness and breaks
Elevation: approx. 1014 m
Ground: asphalt
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch or lunch package.
Overnight: Podgorica
Easy cycle through the city with a visit to the Church of St. Vassily of Ostrog, Rampart and Krupačko Lake. Continuing towards the Ostrog monastery. Visit Monastery. Believers from different parts of the world visit this monastery in large numbers, for the citizens of Montenegro this monastery is the greatest sanctuary. The monastery is in third place when it is a word about visits by Christians, right after Christ’s tomb in Jerusalem and the Holy Mountain in Greece. Descent towards the Sokoline restaurant, taking break. Continuing towards the Ždrebaonik monastery in the municipality of Danilovgrad, which has been the center of events for centuries, its destiny was also the destiny of its people. Continuation of easy bike riding along the old Martinići road towards Podgorica – the capital of Montenegro. Check – in. Overnight in Podgorica.
Day 7: Breakfast – Check out – Free time – Transfer to the airport (Podgorica or Tivat) or port (Kotor/Bar/Tivat).
Meals: Breakfast
Transport
With this program General Terms of ‘Monte Mare Travel’ agency are valid!
The price of the arrangement includes:
The price of the arrangement does not include:
Additional options (for extra charge):
other
*Arrangement availability: From April to October each year (depending on weather conditions)
*No group size limit. For larger groups, price on request.
*Note: If you have your own bicycle for cycling tours, total NET price is reduced by 100 EUR per person.
*The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
Net Price list
Number of people | Net Price per person GBP |
1 | 3259 |
2 | 1862 |
3 | 1560 |
4 | 1420 |
5 | 1330 |
6 | 1120 |
7 | 1157 |
8 | 1087 |
9 | 1058 |
10 | 1006 |
11 | 990 |
12 | 949 |
*Possibility of organizing tourist packages according to your wishes, budget and interests.
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