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 Virpazar |
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General information
| Destination | Duration | Category |
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| Virpazar, Montenegro | 3 hours | Private Excursion |
Program details
Virpazar – Skadar Lake
Virpazar is a small fishing village, located on the road between Podgorica and the Montenegrin coast, at the confluence of the river Crmnica and Orahovica in the lake. In the past, it was a strategically important trading city, but today this place serves as the main gate in the Skadar Lake National Park. It is also recognizable by local wines, which you can taste in family vineyards and cellars in the center and the surrounding area.
Skadar Lake is the largest lake in Montenegro and on the Balkan Peninsula, with an area of 369.7 km² (of which Montenegro has 221.8 and Albania 147.9 km²). The Montenegrin part of the lake with the coast was declared National Park in 1983. The lake has many islands and peninsula with traces of history and valuable cultural heritage: Žabljak (15th century) – the capital of the Crnojević dynasty, Lesendro – fortress on the rock at the lake, the borderline of the Montenegrin army in the era of Njegoš, the fortress Grmožur – the Montenegrin Alcatraz, in the period when Nikola Petrović ruled. The lake has 18 important historical monuments that witness to Montenegrin history from the 11th century to the present. The lake is known for its diversity of flora and fauna. Skadar Lake is a bird’s paradise, it has 264 bird species, and about 90% of them are migratory and of international importance. This is the only pelican habitat in southern Europe. The lake is an ideal location for observing birds because it is the largest bird reserve in Europe.
Itinerary:
• Departure by appointment. Duration of the journey from 30 min to 2 hours, depending on the place – the city of departure.
• Arrival at Virpazar, a fishing village with charming stone houses. A short walk. Free climbing time on the Besac fortress – the most attractive viewpoint on the Skadar Lake, or drinking coffee at one of the restaurants – approx. 20 min.
• Start of cruising. The cruise lasts about 1 hour and a half. You will see fishing villages, cultural and historical monuments, the flora and fauna of the lake, and take swim in the lake.
• After cruise by boat, you can decide to have a lunch at the restaurant with specialties from lake fish and local wine in an unrepeatable ambient (optionally) – approx. 1 hour.
• Swimming in Skadar Lake or some other activity – optionally.
• Return. The end of the tour.
Price includes:
• Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus
• All travel costs and parking fees
• Travel insurance
• Licensed travel guide (English language)
• Boat cruising on Skadar Lake (approx. 1 hour and a half)
• Ticket for National Park Skadar Lake
Price doesn't include:
• Food and drink during the tour
• Visits to restaurants and bars not listed in program
• Lunch and drinks at the restaurant on the beach in the National Park
• Fortress Besac fee
• Other non-program costs
• Travel health insurance – optional
Additional options (for extra charge):
• Tasting of domestic productson the boat during cruising (delicious donuts, wine, brandy and juice)
• Prolongation of the Skadar Lake cruise
• Lunch at the restaurant
• A licensed travel guide for a specific language
• Travel health insurance
TRIP FACTS
• Group size: Unlimited
• Duration: approx. 1 hour and a half of boat cruising + approx. 1 hour for Virpazar sightseeing + time for transfer depending on the city of your accommodation
• Difficulty: Easy
• Pick up from: Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar, and Ulcinj. For pick up from other cities, price is on request.
• Availability: March – December – each year, depending on the weather conditions (also in the winter if weather conditions allow)
• The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
• Note: Price inclusive of taxes
• Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
• Type of tour: Private tour
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