Montenegro holidays
Tours & holidays in 2018 & 2019

Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best holiday we have ever been on and wish we had been able to stay longer. The area around Lake Skadar is amazingly beautiful and we are already missing the view from our balcony. (more)Kyene Paton-Campbell

If you are looking for an activity holiday that is for families with children, solo travellers, couples or friends then this is the one for you! (more)paul fellows

We feel so lucky that our first group holiday experience was so good. There was just the right balance between guided sessions and free time. The other guests were lovely too! We'd highly recommend this holiday to anyone! (more)James Ort

Memorable parts? Loved that every day was different, a great contrast of locations & hotels, mountain & lakes, bridges & canyons, beaches & restaurants Tips? Our best decision was to swap Budva for Ulcinj Local benefits? Definitely as at hotels and restaurants local food and wines were always a great option. Conservation of National Parks well supported with reasonable entry fees. Overall rating? All we hoped for and more (more)Elaine Margott

The whole trip was memorable because of the changing scenery each day. There was a really nice contrast between the coast, the mountains and Skadar Lake, which gave us a really good insight into what Montenegro has to offer (more)Alun Griffiths

We did 250 km by bike in 7 days. All the rides were great, there was a special one, when we had to bike through a 1.3 km long tunnel inside the mountain, and we met a lot of cows obstructing the exit.... (more)Ana Krol

Cycling down the mountain to Lake Skadar on day 4. (more)Katherine Kennedy

Memorable parts? The wide-ranging activities organised for my family, which included rafting, zip lining, and lots hiking. Tips? Definitely come to Montenegro and make sure you visit the mountains as well as the coast line. Local benefits? Yes, we stayed in local hotels, used local guides, and supported local restaurants. Overall rating? 8 out of 10. (more)Anonymous

Memorable parts? The warmth and friendliness of the people! Everyone we met was lovely and welcoming. Tips? Take the time to talk to the local people and learn about the landmarks you're visiting. We found out some really interesting things from the places we visited just from chatting to people. Local benefits? Yes, we mostly stayed in small guesthouses and visited small businesses and local guides who were trying to do things in an environmentally-friendly way, i.e. beekeepers... (more)Beth Parnell-Hopkinson

Memorable parts? Seeing all these places I had been reading about! I can't pick one memory. Tips? Make sure you have Euros with you. Many places will accept Euros, if you run out of local currency. Local benefits? Yes Overall rating? Amazing!!! (more)Sara Detmer

Kayaking back to camp by starlight after a fish dinner at a remote hamlet beside the deepest part of the lake. (more)Angela Mclean

It was amazing to be so busy and active and yet be so refreshed. (more)Philippa Throssell

The kayaking was amazing, the lake is so quiet and often ( nearly always) you are the only people out there! The scenery is stunning, it's quite amazing. (more)Kay Audoire

The scenery was the highlight. Especially the views from the peaks over 2000 metres. (more)Linda McDonald

Two days walking, one day wine tasting and one day kayaking (1 week) plus add on (3 nights) of two days walking and one day white water rafting. Walnut Valley walk was our favourite in the first week and white water rafting was our favourite in the add on (more)Malcolm Hill

Fantastic holiday. Amazing place and lovely people! There are some lovely walks, a chance to see and sample the local culture and the incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Plus abundant opportunities to swim! (more)Rosie Smith

The holiday was exciting and the scenery in both countries is breath taking. (more)Ilana Susser

The stunning scenery and trips to isolated villages. Excellent. I enjoyed every minute. Terrific leader and very nice companions. (more)Carol Tremaine

Memorable parts? Driving through the Julian Alps, seeing people (and being inspired by them) living out the next stage of their lives setting up goat cheese farm, cultivating new business ideas in the local community catering to tourists, continuing family legacies in small agriculture farms, eating at small restaurants run by young creative chefs, staying at farmhouse/private lodging provided by locals (and not hotel chains), interacting with locals and hearing their stories. Tips? Have... (more)Chek Khiaw Tan

Excellent, we had a great time. Thanks to Boris and his team for looking after us throughout the week. The hotels were fine, and the luggage appeared in plenty of time for our arrival in the afternoon at the next stop. (more)Terry Mayor

The landscape and the scenery in Montenegro are incredible. Reaching the top at Lake Skadar after 1,5 hour non-stop-cycling uphill in the heat is an uplifting experience. (more)Pamela Wittfoth

It was an excellent holiday and we will return to Montenegro in due course. The company was very good to deal with and had chosen a good itinerary for this particular tour. (more)Jane Cowan

Memorable parts? It is difficult to select the most memorable part of the trip, it was just such an amazing and unforgettable experience overall. It started with a postponed project resulting in unexpected time on my hands, a growing desire to undertake a riding adventure and a well-timed airline marketing email featuring Montenegro, a destination that had previously not been on my radar. I put the three things together, started a search and found Responsible Travel. You had a trip that... (more)Diana Henry

Memorable parts? the wild swimming in beautiful pools. Tips? make sure your prepared! good walking shoes are a must. Local benefits? yes, ben and emma work closely with the locals to improve the conservation of lake skadar and help spread the love with other tour operators. Overall rating? absolutely brilliant. (more)Victoria Collins

Memorable parts? Driving through the mountains and tasting the local delicacies Tips? Just be confident when driving! Local benefits? Yes Overall rating? Top rating (more)Azhar Khan

Memorable parts? White water rafting on the clear Tara River, stopping off for a beer at a riverside bar on the Bosnian side. The local honey served everywhere in the north and the fresh pomegranate juice in the south. Friendly hosts who always lay on far too much food! Staying in a quite hamlet near Pluzine, getting a taste of rural life, watching the cows being milked in the garden amongst the fruit trees and bee hives. The dramatic Prokletije National Park, where few tourists go, but... (more)Joanna Simmons

Memorable parts? We enjoyed all of the different adventure activities we experienced and getting to see so many of the beautiful aspects of Montenegro. Tips? This is a great holiday if you want to be active and experience all that Montenegro has to offer. Be prepared to fully embrace all of the activities on offer which is easy as you can 100% trust the wonderful guides who go out of their way to accommodate you and give you a amazing experience! Local benefits? We definitely... (more)Georgie Charly

Memorable parts? The very warm welcome and superb attention from Rino and his colleagues. They were friendly and helpful, and went out of their way to tailor the holiday to me. They were also very proud to show off their beautiful country. Tips? Do it ! Montenegro is gorgeous and the operator have a great range of activities available, truly something for everyone. Local benefits? Many of the meals were taken at Rino's restaurant, the Cesarica, where he employs local people... (more)David Hinchliffe

Memorable parts? How stunningly beautiful Albania was. Tips? They are super helpful and will tailor the holiday to what you want. If you love the outdoors and exploring then you'll love it. Local benefits? They are very eco minded even though they are bringing tourism to the area. It's all about embracing the culture and supporting local people. Overall rating? We had an excellent time and met like minded people to explore with. It was brilliant. Def do the Albania... (more)Dawn Ballard

Memorable parts? It is really almost impossible to narrow this down, every day was an adventure for our expedition. The scenery was fantastic we had great, mountain climbing and also travelling between the two locations provided an opportunity for down time and an opportunity to the enjoy the wonderful scenery from the comfort of our bus. Florian who was our guide and an expert in conservation is a wonderful guide and was there for us everyday, we also had 2 local guides, Azad and Enza... (more)Cathy Bisset

Memorable parts? Kayaking in stunning scenery around Lake Skadar Tips? Fantastic trip for those who want to get away from it all and learn a bit about another country. Local benefits? Definitely on all counts. Ben was very conscientious in all of the above. Overall rating? Utterly brilliant (more)Richard Main

5 stars! Stanko & Goca were so hospitable, friendly, helpful and flexible. They made a great experience, an unforgettable one. (more)Magda Anscomb

The scenery is beautiful and the canyoning was a highlight for my husband and our two older children. However, the most memorable part was to be welcomed by our hosts Stan and Gotza as if we were family, hearing their stories about the region and feeling like we were a part of the real Montenegro. It wasn't 5* luxury but the experience gave us so much more. (more)Kristine Carbonez

The most exciting part of our travel was the canyoning! The walk is 1.5 km and there are jumps up to 10 metres high. Local guides (who are also search rescuers) help you with the canyoning and also make pictures. All equipment are provided. Really outstanding experience. (more)Gabriele Clemente

The scenery in Durmitor National Park is spectacular and unspoilt, Our host Stan and his wife were excellent, nothing was an inconvenience and the activities were all arranged and ran like clockwork. (more)Elaine Barrow

Our family enjoyed waking up everyday to a different outdoor adventure in beautiful Durmitor - without having to organise anything ourselves! (more)Marisa Steyn

Really enjoyed the hike around the Black Lakes, Rafting and Zip wire (more)April Bouaoudia

Stan and his wife were excellent hosts going out of their way to ensure we got the most out of the holiday. The country itself was breath-taking and well worth exploring. (more)Stephen Featherstone

Most memorable was the excellent hospitality offered to us by the team. They went out of their way to make our holiday the best it could be. (more)Natalie Isaksson

We loved the cycling tour day in Durmitor which included taking the ski-lift and then climbing to the top of Savin Kuk through swathes of alpine flowers, then cycling along quiet back roads with the mountains always in view, to a lake for swimming, where flocks of sheep were being shepherded by on the other side. (more)Caroline McGregor

Amazing! The best part of our holiday was our host Stan and his lovely wife Gordana (probably spelled that wrong!). They picked us up from the airport, organised our tours, answered all our questions and generally took all the stress and hassle of the holiday away. (more)Karina Heavey

The whole experience was amazing, but my favourite was the water rafting in the Tara River. It was absolutely magical, a truly fairy tale landscape. (more)Luis Guimaraes

Stan and his wife's hospitality and getting things organised. Being able to walk into the Durmitor National Park to the Black Lakes from the door of Montenegro Mountain camp. (more)Phil Browne