Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience: Skadar Lake and Boka Bay from Above (from Budva)
About this experience
During this trip, you will discover that the best lakes are not necessarily in Durmitor Park. You will explore the Balkan Amazon and the 'stone sea'. You will taste lush 'priganice' in cafes where turtles roam and prosciutto made the old-fashioned way. The program also includes fishing and mountain villages with colorful stories about different regions. And rest assured - we will not miss any beautiful panoramas!
What to Expect
'I Gaze at the Blue Lakes'
Natural sights are beautiful in their non-static nature, and to see them in the best light, you need to know the viewing angle and the sun's height. I have taken these nuances into account in the program. You will see the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula and the Crnojevica River from above, from the side, and from inside during a 2-hour boat ride. As you glide on the lake, you will enter the most picturesque part of the river, which local boatmen call the Amazon.
🍩 ☕ I will suggest a coffee break at a cozy family cafe, where huge turtles often leisurely roam nearby. You will be treated to traditional donuts - 'priganice' - and other homemade treats.
Unusual Mountain Reliefs and Traditional Cuisine
When it seems like the impressions are overflowing... we head to the mountains! Passing through the old royal capital of Cetinje, you will admire the landscapes of Montenegro's famous 'stone sea'. We will make another stop in the village of Njegusi - a place where the famous Montenegrin prosciutto is still dried. We will have lunch here - with prosciutto, Njegusi cheese, veal or lamb prepared in a traditional way.
🏞 The excursion will not end with a hearty lunch: ahead are the panoramas of Boka Bay from a height of almost 1000 meters above sea level. I have not seen anyone remain indifferent to these views yet ;)
Who Will Enjoy the Excursion
Both families with children, elderly people, young couples, and lively groups!
Organizational Details
- Transfer, fuel, and parking are included in the price of the excursion
- Boat ride on Skadar Lake is available at an additional cost - starting from 25 euros (depending on the duration and route), entrance tickets to Skadar Lake - 5 euros/person, food and drinks at local restaurants
- The excursion follows a circular route: along the coast - with a panorama of St. Stefan Island, along Skadar Lake, and through the middle belt of Montenegrin mountains.
