Montenegro · CANOES & KAYAKS
The good canoes & kayaks tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle Budva’s coast for 3 hours by SUP or kayak, passing Old Town caves, swimming stops, and cliff-jump moments, with guide photos.
“Easy to find meeting point, good group size, the tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful, the equipment provided was spot on. We’d never been kayaking before so no experience needed. Overall very fun and worthwhile experience to explore the coast!”
Kayak or SUP Budva Bay caves and Blue Lagoon with snorkeling and safety gear, plus waterproof bags and photo videos. 3-hour tour.
“This was an amazing kayak tour. The kayaks were comfortable, the water was amazing, the tour guides were very fun and kind and the sight seeing was worth every penny! Highly recommend this one!”
Eco-friendly 1-hour kayak on Lake Skadar from Virpazar, past Lesendro ruins, birds and lily fields, with rakija and a refreshing swim.
“percorso carino, un po' suggestivo dalla presenza di barche nel primo tratto ma del resto zone molto belle immerse nella natura”
Kayak from Kotor to Montenegro’s Blue Caves on the Lustica Peninsula. Snorkel gear included, small groups, morning or afternoon.
“We actually missed the excursion due to timing but the people gave us a different excursion so we didn't loose all our money.”
Solo kayaking on Skadar Lake from Virpazar. Paddle through water lilies, spot 280 bird species, swim on a hidden beach, sunset included.
“We booked a kayak for a couple for 3 hours, the staff is kind and polite, a sporting experience with a romantic tone (it is recommended to arrive in comfortable clothes and pants to change afterwards, of course we got a little wet from the movement of the paddles) in a magical lake with an exit to an open sea space, I highly recommend!!”
Paddle Kotor Bay on a guided 3.5-hour kayak tour with a Prčanj temple stop, UNESCO storytelling, and swim time.
“Great! Lots of information about the history. Great tour guide.”
Small-group kayaking and SUP tour from Budva to Sveti Nikola island caves, with Old Town castle-wall views and a Hawaii Beach swim stop.
“A lovely evening paddle on a hot day. We didn’t actually walk around the old town of Budva but we did paddle to it for the views before heading to Sveti St Nicholas island.”
Paddle Kotor Bay on a guided 2.5-hour kayak tour from Muo, with village architecture stops, a beach swim, and great local stories.
“We had a amazing time kayaking in Kotor Bay with our local guide Tony! It was informative and fun. We intend to go to the family restaurant in old town Kotor tonight as well. Thank you for a great trip!”
LED-lit kayak or SUP in Budva at night, St. Nicholas Island swim, and Old Town wall views. 2 hours for about $53.
“esperienza stupenda. unica nel suo genere. e la guida konstantin è stato molto gentile e paziente con noi. tuttavia penso sia assolutamente obbligatorio ribadire che non si tratta di un'attivita semplice. è molto faticosa ed è impegnativa e non è adatta a un principiante. noi ce la siamo cavata..altri ragazzi si sono arresi a metà e sono stati presi da un motoscafo.”
A 4-hour Kotor Bay 3-in-1 tour mixing speedboat to Our Lady of the Rocks, easy kayaking, and scenic biking to Prčanj.
“We loved our half day tour at Kotor. It was the perfect blend of scenery and activity. Our guide Vanja (spelling) was very knowledgeable about Montenegro and Kotor. We loved it and highly recommend this tour.”
Rent a kayak or SUP from Azzuro Beach in Budva, get a short lesson, paddle at your pace, and explore Sveti Nikola Island, coves, and caves.
“The kayaks were decent and the location was located easily. An hour on the water. All was fine. There was no guide or advice given.”
Glide across the Bay of Kotor on a small-group SUP tour from Muo to Prčanj and Stoliv, with beach time for swimming.
“Activité ressourçante dans un cadre somptueux. Tony a su nous accueillir chaleureusement et avec beaucoup d’attention. Il s’est adapté à notre rythme.”
Paddleboard the Bay of Kotor around Sveti Marko Island from Tivat or Kotor, with pickup, gear included, swim breaks, and first-timer help.
“This tour is perfect for individuals with varying levels of experience as you are given the autonomy to paddle around wherever you like and at whatever pace suits. Jeff gave us a quick demonstration prior to us getting on the water and gave us tips about where was best to paddle. An added bonus was paddling within metres of two dolphins!”
Rent a kayak or SUP from Azzuro Beach in Budva, get a quick lesson, then paddle bays, caves, and islands along Montenegro’s coast.
“Amazing views of the coastline. Service was fast and efficient and you're on the water in no time at all.”
Paddle the Bay of Kotor on a guided private kayak trip to Prčanj, with swim time, snorkeling gear, and a temple stop. Great value.
“We enjoyed the kayaking experience. The scenery was beautiful and our guide Kosta was very friendly. The kayaking covered quite a distance!! We stopped at a beach for a swim and break halfway through. I thought that there was going to be snorkel gear provided, but there was no snorkeling. The water is so clear and it is much different that the Caribbean so I don't think there would have been much to aquatic life to see anyway! My husband and young adult children all said this was their favorite excursion of the whole trip!”
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