General information
| Destination | Duration | Category |
|---|
| Kolasin, Montenegro | 6 hours | Private Excursion |
Program details
Podgorica – Kolašin – National Park Biogradska Gora – Morača Monastery – Morača Canyon
The Railway Belgrade – Bar line, 476 km long, is considered to be the most attractive railroad in Europe. It was put into operation on May 28, 1976. Then the ”Blue train” passed through the line, where the first passenger was former Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito with his wife Jovanka, and the state leadership of all republics and the Federation. In this train, the then president hosted many political leaders including: Nehru, Nasser, Arafat, Breschnew, Mitterrand. In the territory of Montenegro, the railway has a length of 175 km. The highest point of the railway line is Kolašin, 1.032 m.
Kolašin is a town in the north of Montenegro, 72 km away from Podgorica. It is at 954 m above sea level and offers excellent holidays in winter and summer. In Bjelasica there is a well-known ski resort just a few kilometers from the city. Many people call this city an aerial spa due to the height and extraordinary climatic conditions.
A special attraction for tourists is the National park Biogradska gora, the first declared national park in Montenegro in 1952 and it occupies an area of 5650 ha. Its protection dates back to 1878, when this area was given to the lord of Montenegro Prince Nikola Petrović, and it has since become the “Knjažev zabran” – ‘’Prince’s reserve’’. The most important natural value of this national park is the rainforest of Biogradska gora, which covers an area of 1600 hectares.
In the heart of the forest there is a beautiful Biogradsko lake, the largest and most famous of many glacier parks in the area of the national park. The rich flora and fauna of the National park Biogradska gora made it very interesting and attractive to many scientists, scientific observations and studies, as well as sightseeing tours and visits of nature lovers.
Monastery Morača (built in 1252) is one of the most monumental Orthodox medieval monuments of Montenegro. It is located on the right side of the river Morača, in the expanded part of the canyon, on the natural valley of picturesque landscapes, in the municipality of Kolašin.
With ’’Monte Mare Travel’’, you will enjoy drive along Platije – an impressive canyon that leaves breathless. The canyon persists through the vertical rocks and cliffs, which climb high and up to 1,000 meters above sea level. In departure, you will enjoy the view of canyon ”from the height”, while in return we pass through the narrowest and deepest part of the canyon where we take a break for photographing this natural force.
Itinerary:
• Departure by appointment.
• Driving by car, minivan, van or bus to the train station in Podgorica.
• Duration of the drive – approx. 1h to 1h 30 min (depending on the place – city of your accommodation/stay).
• Travel by train Podgorica – Kolašin – about 1h 30 min.
• We sit in a train and slowly travel high above the north. We will pass high through the cliffs of the canyon, where you will enjoy the view of the Morača river and the Platije canyon. You will surely be delighted with what you see. Next we will cross the bridge on Mala Rijeka, one of the highest in Europe (498 m long and 200 m high).
• Arriving at Kolašin.
• Driving to National Park Biogradska Gora – approx. 30 min.
• National Park sightseeing, tour around Biogradsko lake – approx. 1 hour.
• Back to the city centre.
City tour and free time for a walk (or lunch with the enjoyment of traditionally prepared Montenegrin specialties – optionally) – approx. 1 hour, 1 hour 30 mins.
• Return. Drive by car, minivan, van or bus to Morača monastery – approx. 40 min.
• Visit Morača monastery – approx. 30 min. Visiting this monastery you will feel the modest life of the seniors in harmony with nature.
• Continuation of driving towards the town of your accommodation/stay. Arrival at the city of accommodation/stay.
• The end of the tour.
Price includes:
• Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus to Podgorica Railway station
• Driving by car, minivan, van, minibus or tourist class bus from Kolašin to place of your accommodation/stay
• All road expenses and parking fees
• Travel by train Pogorica - Kolašin
• Licensed tourist guide in English
• The monastery tax for the entrance to the Morača Monastery
• Entrance fee to National Park Biogradska gora
Price does not include:
• Food and drink during the tour
• Visits to restaurants and bars
• Other non-program costs
• Travel health insurance - optional
Additional options (for extra charge):
• Licensed tourist guide for a specific language
• Lunch at the restaurant in Kolašin
• Travel health insurance
TRIP FACTS
• Group size: Unlimited
• Duration: approx. 6 hours + time for transfer depending on the place of your accommodation
• Availability: from March to December each year (depending on the weather conditions)
• The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip due to bad weather conditions.
• Pick up from: Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Bar, and Ulcinj. For pick up from other cities, price is on request.
• Info: Possibility of changing tour according to your wishes and budget
• Type of tour: Private tour
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