Montenegro
Summer 2025
To be Confirmed
This is truly the land of hiking dreams—fascinating culture and mountains. “Montenegro” means “black Mountains,” The whole country feels like one mountain range after another that eventually plunges into the sea. If you are a hiker, this is a true gem of a destination: good food, wine, beer and exceptional national parks. The land is full of primaeval forests, glacial lakes and deep canyons.
On our adventure, we will go to two areas of outstanding beauty. Biogradska Gora national Park and Durmitor national park. We will hike amongst beautiful mountains, around stunning glacial lakes and through peaceful forests.
This is truly a stunning country and one you will want to return to.
Accommodation will vary from small single occupancy simple huts and hotels (price based on shared accommodation), You will feel confident you can hike as part of a team but still have time in your own space. The mountain huts provide incredible locally-produced food. Your taste buds will be set alight! The main hotels will allow you to try traditional Montenegro meals or something more familiar.
Itinerary
DAY ONE
Meet me at 10 am in Podgorica. Transfer to Biogradska Gora National Park. A woodland hike up to our splendid mountain accomodation Stay the night in single occupancy hut accommodation—fantastic locally produced traditional hut food.
Distance hike: 6km | Height gain: 640m | Total hiking time: 2.5 hours (not including stops)
DAY TWO: ASKOVA – SISKO JEZERO LOOP
Hike Across this stunning mountain range enjoying the views. Return to our mountain huts.
Distance: 20km | Total height gain: 660m | Total hiking time: 6.5 hours (not including stops)
DAY THREE: TRANSFER TO DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK
Hike back to Biogradska Gora Transfer- to Durmitor.
Distance: 6km | Descent: 640m | Total hiking time: 6 hours (not including stops)
Transfer To Zabljak Durmitor (2 hours)
Hike around Crno Jezero (Black Lake)-9km ascent 100m 2.5 hours without stops.
DAY FOUR: TRANSFER TO DURMITOR
We will transfer to Durmitor before We hike around the incredible Black Lake in Durmitor National Park. Accommodation single occupancy hotel.
Distance: 9km | Height gained: 50m | Total trekking time: 3 hours (not including stops)
DAY FIVE: INTO THE HEART OF DURMITOR
Hike up to the exhilarating Lake Lokvice: A nice stretch of the legs through the forest to open up to truly stunning views—accommodation hotel.
Distance: 14km | Ascent 500m | Total trekking time: 6 hours (not including stops)
DAY SIX: HOMEWARD BOUND OR GO ONWARD TO KOTOR
The transfer will pick us up, and we aim to be in Podgorica by midday.
What Is included
All Transfers
Breakfasts
Four nights accommodation
The guiding services of a professional guide
Pre-expedition Zoom training
What Is not included
All snacks on the trek
All personal equipment
Expenses incurred in the unlikely event of an evacuation
Dinner
Expenses incurred in getting to start and finish from Podgorica Airport
Alcohol
Comprehensive travel insurance covering remote evacuation and repatriation to the UK, trip cancellation and medical insurance
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Contact Ian on 07901 916 169 or Ian@turnwild.com.