Excursion: Winter extravaganza of Montenegro

 In winter, Montenegro reveals itself from the other side, the majestic mountains conquer you with their beauty and offer a choice of all types of winter sports, including in particular the popular skiing and snowboarding. Comfortable temperature, clean mountain air, plenty of entertainment, great amount of attractions will make your stay and holiday full of bright events, and will not let you get bored for a minute. To your attention, a seven-day combined tour "Winter Extravaganza of Montenegro" is proposed. This tour program includes all possible forms of leisure and entertainment. In addition, you can visit many historical sites and cities, sights and simply enjoy Montenegrin cuisine.

Day 1
Arriving at Podgorica airport.
 Transfer to Kotor. Lunch at the restaurant Galion, this exquisite seafood restaurant is located in an old stone building with a winter terrace, which is a structure made of glass and steel overlooking the bay and the medieval walls of Kotor. Overnight at Hotel Astoria (4 *), which is located at the place where the sea meets the majestic mountains, at the intersection of two civilizations, in the center of Kotor Fjord.

Day 2
Breakfast in the hotel.
 After breakfast, a breathtaking boat trip on the most beautiful bay of the Mediterranean Sea will be organized. Boka Bay is known as the southernmost European fjord, but in fact - it is a flooded canyon river that flowed in the mountains of Orjen. High mountains encircle the coast, protects the bay from the open sea from the cold winter climate. The bay has been inhabited since ancient times. Its well-preserved towns of Kotor, Risan, Tivat, Perast, Prcanj and Herceg Novi, along with their surrounding territories, are the main tourist attractions. Natural and cultural-historical region of Kotor was included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1979. After we go to our boat trip in Zabljak, on the way we will stop in Niksic. The dinner in the restaurant Trebjesa will be organized. Park-forest Trebjesa is more than just a hill overgrown with pine trees. It is a paradise for people in love, health track for athletes and sportsmen, lovers of roller-skates, "lungs of the city", and those who eager for clean air. Here is the eponymous hotel on a hill, one of the symbols of Niksic, where in addition to catering services, there is a gazebo with a beautiful view of the city. After lunch, we continue our way to Zabljak. After checking in at the hotel, our evening will be ended with an exciting ride on snowmobiles. You can enjoy a ride on the thick snow cover surrounded by high mountain peaks of Durmitor. After a ride, the dinner at the Djedovina restaurant will be organized, where you will have the opportunity to taste authentic Mediterranean cuisine. 
 Overnight in the SOA hotel (4 *) in Zabljak.

Day 3 
Breakfast at the hotel.
 After breakfast a ride on snowmobiles will be organized from Zabljak to one of the most beautiful places of the National Park Durmitor. At that place, there is a beautiful view of the mountain rivers, the highest peaks of Durmitor and Piva region, known for its pristine natural beauty. Lunch will be organized in the restaurant, located in the ski resort of Zabljak. Then we will go on a hiking tour on snowshoes, to one of the most visited lakes in Montenegro - Black Lake (the second name of which is "Mountain eyes"). It is located in the Durmitor National Park. Black Lake consists of 2 parts – Big and Small lakes, separated by a small strait. The route will be illuminated by torches, which will give a special charm to the walk.
 Dinner will be organized in Djedovina restaurant and overnight in SOA hotel (4 *) in Zabljak.

Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel.
 After breakfast, we have an organized trip by snowmobiles from Zabljak to settlements Vratlo, Lipovo and then Kolasin. This route will pass through the mountain Sinjajevina. Lunch will be organized in one of the taverns at the foot of Sinjajevina, where you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of Montenegro. In Kolasin, we’ll stay at the hotel Bianca Resort & SPA, where upon arrival you will be able to use the spa service and fitness center. In the evening, a dinner in the restaurant Vodenica (Watermill) will be organized. This restaurant serves traditional Montenegrin dishes.
 Overnight at the hotel Bianca Resort & SPA (4 *).

Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel.
 After breakfast we will be transferred to the largest ski resort in Montenegro - Kolasin 1450. The height of the resort ranges from 1450 to 1973 m and the ski area is considered an air spa resort and makes it a magnificent tourist destination. All day for skiing will be provided for you. The impressive slopes of Mount Bjelasica, a small town of Kolasin, National Park Biogradska Gora, crystal clear rivers Tara and Moraca are just some of the natural resources, which this region is famous for. Lunch will be organized in the restaurant, which is located on the territory of the ski resort. After lunch an ATV tour around Kolasin will be organized. This is the best way to explore every bit of this mountain town. After the trip, a lunch at a restaurant Savardak awaits you, 3 km away from Kolasin. Restaurant is stylized as a haystack with a chimney, it offers dishes of traditional Montenegrin cuisine.
Overnight at the hotel Bianca Resort & SPA (4 *).

Day 6 
Breakfast at the hotel.
 After breakfast, white water rafting on the Tara River will be organized. Tara River Canyon is the deepest canyon in Europe and the second deepest after the Colorado River canyon, and is protected by UNESCO. After rafting you will be transferred to Podgorica. On the way we will visit the Monastery Moraca, and you can enjoy great views of the canyon Platije. Upon arrival in Podgorica, lunch in Stara kuca restaurant will be organized. After lunch, we will visit the most famous wine cellar in Montenegro - Shipchanik and taste local wines. Earlier Shipchanik was used for storage of military ammunition, renovated by Plantage, the place became a wine cellar, which houses more than 28 thousand bottles of wine. 2 million liters was aged in wooden barrels and bottles in ideal and almost natural climatic and technological conditions.

 After tasting, we will go to the most interesting part of the municipality of Podgorica - National Park Skadar Lake, the largest lake in the Balkans, where a huge number of birds and plants (some of them are very rare) live. Then, we proceed along the route: Virpazar (a small town on the banks of Skadar Lake), Ulcinj (city with long sandy beaches with beautiful turquoise water and old town).
 Dinner will be organized at the restaurant Teuta. It offers fresh fish dishes and seafood.
Overnight at Hotel Senator (4 *).

Day 7
Breakfast at the hotel.
 After breakfast a horse riding on the beaches of Ulcinj awaits you. The fame of the beauty of the beaches of this town goes far beyond Montenegro. After the horse riding we will go on a trip to the coast and visit the town of Petrovac, Sveti Stefan, Budva and the old capital of Montenegro - Cetinje. Lunch will be organized in the beautiful Porto restaurant in Budva. After a day of sightseeing, a transfer to Podgorica airport will be organized.

Included in price:

• accommodation (6 nights at the 4 * hotel / BB),
• transfers,
• insurance,
• guide service,
• lunch and dinner every day,
• trip by the speedboat,
• Snowshoeing,
• 3 snowmobile tour (fuel, insurance, equipment),
• skiing (ski pass, equipment and accessories)
• ATV tour,
• winter rafting,
• trip along the Skadar Lake,
• horseback riding on the beach,
• visiting Petrovac, Sveti Stefan and Budva.

To confirm your reservation, you must provide the following information:

• full name,
• passport ID,
• height / weight / shoe size.

 We have the latest models of snowmobile Bombardier, the Canadian brand. All snowmobiles are hull insured. € 300 deposit for a snowmobile. In case of damage, € 800 is covered by insurance. If there is no damage at the end of the tour the deposit is returned.

Conditions

Snowmobile:

• Age: 16+, if there is not any driving license, steering is only possible in a group with a guide,
• normal health condition,
• any serious decline of health condition.

Equipment and clothing:

• warm clothes,
• warm underwear,
• sunglasses.

Provided:

• Subzero clothing,
• Subzero footwear,
• helmet (sunglasses)
• training of driving on snowmobiles, survival in extreme cold, actions in case of convergence of avalanches, training to find shelter in the mountain.

Snowshoeing:

• normal health condition,
• any serious decline of health condition,
• tours are also designed for beginners.

Equipment and clothing:

• warm clothes,
• warm underwear,
• sunglasses,
• subzero clothing,
• subzero footwear,
• gloves.

 Other equipment provided by the organizers.

Riding ATV:

• Age: 16
• driver's license (must be attached)
• driving is possible in all weather conditions, in case of rain, raincoats are provided.

Equipment and clothing:

• waterproof clothing,
• sturdy flat shoes,
• helmet - provided,
• gloves and sunglasses – provided if necessary.

Rafting:

• Age: 18+,
• ability to swim well,
• good physical condition.

What is necessary to take along:

• sunscreen,
• towel,
• cap,
• camera
• warm underwear.

Horseback riding:

• normal health condition,
• any serious decline of health condition,
• tours are also designed for both beginners and experienced riders,
• tours are organized all year round,
• necessary equipment: long pants (jeans if possible), riding boots or something similar, a raincoat, sunglasses, gloves.

 Provided by organizer: professional brand equipment for horse riding (saddle, helmet, whip...)