Black lake , Durmitor, Djurdjevića Tara bridge, Canyon Tara
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Excursion " Canyons of Montenegro" is very interesting, because you will see a big part of Montenegro. Departure is from Budva, and along the way, you will see Skadar lake, the capital city of Montenegro-Podgorica and after Podgorica is break for breakfast. The road takes us through the canyon Moraca(1200m), and there will be a few photo breaks. Next stop is monastery Moraca(XIII) century(40min). We will continue to Biogradska gora, national park and visit Biograd lake(40min). After that we will have lunch break. Afterwards we are moving to Tara River Canyon(1333m), the deepest canyon in Europe and the second deepest canyon in the world after Colorado canyon in America. Next you can see the unique Durdevica Tara bridge, the tallest bridge in Balkan(160m), pause(30min). Next you will visit national park and mountain Durmitor and Black lake(60min). Return to Budva at 21:00h. Recommendation: for the monastery visit it is reguired to cover shoulders and knees.
Your experience
Stop 1
The Tara Canyon is by far the deepest, with a depth of 4,300 feet, or about 1,300 meters. The deepest part of the canyon is thought to be 1,333 meters deep. When we talk about canyons all over the world, it is really impressive that the Tara Canyon is located in second place in terms of depth.
Stop 2
The Black Lake in the Durmitor National Park is one of the top tourist attractions in Montenegro. Black Lake is the most famous and at the same time the largest of the 18 ice lakes in the Durmitor National Park. More than 3 km of trails around the lake is the most popular place for a beautiful unique walk, enjoyment and recreation. Durmitor National Park is one of the biggest attractions in Montenegro, and every year it is visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world.
Stop 3
Morača Monastery is a male monastery, one of the most important Serbian medieval monuments in Montenegro. It was built in 1252. The founder of the monastery was Prince Stefan Nemanjić, son of the titular king Vukan Nemanjić and grandson of the great prefect Stefan Nemanja. The monastery was built in the area of the Diocese of St. Sava, and today it belongs to the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, part of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Stop 4
The Moraca River Canyon is the second largest canyon in Montenegro (after the Tara River Canyon, which is the deepest in Europe). The rocks of the canyon are in some places 1,000 meters high, and the river itself flows along a path of 100 kilometers before ending in Lake Skadar.
Stop 5
Lake Biograd, Lake Pešića, Lake Ursulovačko, Lake Šiško are the most important glacial lakes in the Biogradska Gora National Park. But what is absolutely unique in Biogradska Gora are the rainforest reserves, in the basin of the Biogradska and Jezerštica rivers. This is one of the oldest protected areas in the world. The age of individual trees in this magnificent rainforest is estimated at more than 400 years, and some of them are over 40 meters high. Biogradska Gora National Park is very rich in flora and fauna. Almost 20% of the 2000 plant species are endemic, 90 species of trees, 200 species of birds, 80 species of butterflies and many mammals (deer, squirrel, dormouse, bear, fox, wolf, etc.).
Stop 6
The bridge on Đurđevića Tara is a bridge located in Montenegro. It was designed by engineer Mijat Trojanović, and the works were carried out by the company Andonović from Belgrade. The estimated costs were 11.5 million dinars, which had to be increased by one million.
What’s included
- Included in price: transport, guide.
Not included
- Not included: lunch, entrance fee for two national parks (4€+5€), tax (1€).
Meeting and pickup
The bus stop is located opposite the market in Petrovac
The bus stop is next to the Mediteran aquapark
You should wait at the entrance ramp to the Slovenska plaza hotel parking lot
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In duration of excursion bus drive is included
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