Montenegro
Bike & Hoteltour
Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.
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The best way to explore Montenegro is by bike & hotel. On this tour, which can be perfectly combined with our boat & bike trips from Dubrovnik, we discover some particularly picturesque towns as well as the fantastic coast of Montenegro. Departure point of this journey is Dubrovnik in Croatia, one of the most beautiful cities in the Adriatic and a World Heritage site. Because of its historical importance it is often called the "Athens of Croatia".
Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world, is our main destination. Together with our guides we discover the bay of Kotor, whose steep limestone cliffs make it one of the most impressive landscapes in the entire Adriatic. Also visited are the coastal cities of Kotor and Budva as well as Montenegro’s former capital Cetinje.
Route
Tour profile / Level 3
The cycle tours require a good basic fitness, which the participants should have acquired through regular bicycling. The trips reach altitudes between 650 ft./ 200 and 1640 ft./ 500 m. The day trips of 18 mi./ 30 km – 38 mi. / 60 km on average traverse without time pressure hilly and mountainous terrain. Some steeper and longer ascents must also be tackled, but it is perfectly acceptable to push the bicycle if necessary. Most of the roads are asphalt and not used much outside the holiday season. A support vehicle accompanies most of the cycle tours.
Day 1: Cavtat
Individual arrival to Cavtat and check-in in the first hotel. Afterwards we have the opportunity to stroll around the laid back little city or visit the nearby Dubrovnik. Here we also have the possibility to join a guided tour through the city in the evening, before we return to the hotel in Cavtat. Metting with the guides at 6pm in the hotel.
Day 2: Cavtat – Herceg Novi, approx. 45 km/ 800 m of elevation
From Cavtat we cycle through the region of Konvale to the border of Montenegro. Our way presents us with plenty of spectacular views above the deep azure sea and the fertile vegetation. After passing the border the terrace -like bay of Kotor opens up. Along the coastal road we continue biking to Herceg Novi, which lies in the entrance to Kotor Bay. Use the opportunity and take a bath on the promenade of Herceg Novi. Later on we check-in in our hotel and are offered a guided tour through Herceg Novi. Overnight stay in Herceg Novi.
Day 3: Herceg Novi – Budva, approx. 50 km/ 900 m of elevation
In the morning we cycle along the coastal road of Kotor, until we reach the ferry from Kamenari to Leptane. From here our cycle tour takes us first to Tivat and then on a near traffic-free panoramic road with spectacular views as far as Budva. In the afternoon we have enough time to explore the picturesque old town of Budva any you are welcome to cycle a bit further in order to visit the famous hotel island of Sveti Stefan. Before dinner we can join a guided city tour through Budva a city destroyed almost completely by an earthquake in 1979. We spend the night in Budva.
Day 4: Cetinje – Virpazar, approx. 40 km/500 m of elevation
After a short transfer we reach the former Montenegrin capital of Cetinje. From here we take a beautiful cycle tour to Virpazar. You reach the town after 22 mi./36 km. We enjoy our lunch by the side of the famous Skutari Lake which is 30 mi./48 km long and 9 mi./14 km wide and therefore one of the biggest lakes of the Balkan Peninsula. It offers a welcome resting place for the migratory birds on their journey to the south. In 1983 it was declared as a national park. Good weather offers us the opportunity to take an afternoon boat trip through this natural paradise. Overnight stay in Virpazar.
Day 5: Virpazar – Rijeka Crnojevica, approx. 45 km/1100 m of elevation
After breakfast we jump back on our bikes and cycle on an almost traffic-free road as far as Rijeka Crnojevica. The place is known for it’s architecture and typical stone houses of the 17th and 18th century. Then we are free to decide to return to Cetinje by support vehicle or discover the last 20 km/12 mi. and 700 m of elevation/2296 ft by bike. On the city tour in Cetinje, we explore the most important sights, for example the Montenegrin president’s residence. In addition a lot of other government buildings and former embassies testify Cetinjes past as the capital city. Overnight stay in Cetinje.
Day 6: Cetinje - Lovćen – Kotor, approx. 50 km/900 m of elevation
After breakfast a transfer bus brings us up to Lovćen. Depending on our mood, we have the opportunity to leave the shuttle earlier in order to cycle a part of the ascent ourselves. From the highest point (more than 1,500 m above sea level) we can expect a rapid descent with spectacular views of the Bay of Kotor, surrounded by mountains reaching heights of up to 1,700 m. It is the largest and best-protected bay in the entire Adriatic. Today’s cycle tour leads us to Kotor. The town is almost 2,000 years old and famous for it’s medieval centre listed under UNESCO World Heritage protection. Here a guided city tour is offered and we may end the day with a leisurely walk through town and drink at one of the numerous cosy cafès and bars.
Day 7: Kotor – Cavtat, approx. 20 + 40 km/800 m of elevation
The last cycle tour leads us along the bay of Kotor until we reach the ferry in Kamenari. We cross the impressive bay of Kotor for the last time and board the shuttle bus on the other side. We will be taxied back to Croatia, where we make a stopover in one of the most beautiful restaurants of the country. Only a few more kilometres by bike until the end of the cycle journey.
Day 8: Cavtat
Important information:
Services
- 8-day-hotel-journey with tour guides and support vehicle
- 7 nights in 3*-4* hotels in a double room with private facilities
- 7 x breakfast (7x half board if min.6 p.)
- Bed linen and towels
- guided cycling tours (as described in program)
- Overview maps for the daily tours on board
- City tours in Herceg Novi, Budva, Cetinje and Kotor
- English speaking tour guide
Dates & Prices
Extras
Visitor´s Tax + water (obligatory/week, payable locally) | |
adults | 20 |
children until 16,99 years | 10 |
Discounts | |
no discounts possible | - |
Bicycle & equipment | |
21-speed bike | 80 |
E-bike | 160 |
Additional night |
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Cavtat + Dubrovnik (on request) | - |
Best - Price - Guarantee
If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!Accommodation
Bicycle
Useful
.ARRIVAL-PARKING-DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL BY PLANE
Airport: Dubrovnik (DBV)
Taxi airport - harbor Gruz in Dubrovnik approx.€ 40,-/way
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Parking: public parking in Dubrovnik possible
PARTICIPANTS
Minimum: 8 person
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Helmet
Helmet use is mandatory on all bicycle rides. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet. A limited number of rental bike helmets are provided (free of charge, reservation requested).
Bringing Children:
In general we believe that only children with sufficient stamina and a minimum age of 10 are capable of tackling the bicycle tours. Please note that the minimum height for rental bikes is 4 ft./1.20 m.
REQUIREMENTS
If you are interested in booking, this tour we require the following details from every accompanying traveller:
- First and last names of guests (as seen in passport; no nicknames)
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Contact number of guests while abroad
- How do you arrive? (for flights please include flight number and airline)