Montenegro · DUBROVNIK DAY TRIPS
These days cross an international border in both directions — Dubrovnik is in Croatia, ninety minutes up the coast. The 15 below cover what each one actually reaches in Montenegro, what the frontier costs in high season, and what you pay.
Dubrovnik to Montenegro in 11 hours: Perast and Kotor, bay scenery, optional Our Lady of the Rocks boat, A/C ride for $70.
“Zack was a wonderful guide and I learned so much from him on the history of the region. The most favorite part of the day was Budva. I absolutely loved this charming city by the sea. I highly recommend this tour.”
Cruise Kotor Bay from Perast to Kotor, explore UNESCO sights and Old Town, with Dubrovnik pickup, guides, fjord views. $68.
“I’m so glad we were able to see Montenegro for a bit because now I know I want to do another trip just to Montenegro. The reason this trip starts early is because you are having to stop at the border for document checks and also it’s a drive but a beautiful scenic drive the entire way there and back. Our bus driver and tour guide were great and I can’t believe they handle these long days - almost every day! Thank you to them for doing it. It’s nice to listen to some history and perspective from our guide. It’s a beautiful place for sure. The water was beautiful…”
Bus and boat day trip from Dubrovnik to Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, and UNESCO Kotor, with time to explore old streets and walls.
“Amazing trip, highly recommended of you're in Dubrovnik. TJ was a great guide and made everything 10x better. Montenegro is such a pretty country”
Small-group Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik: Perast, Kotor walls, Budva old town and beach time, plus a Kotor Bay ferry ride.
“Everything was great. Great guide and driver. Old citys, Perast, Kotor, Budva are worth of visit. Maybe little more time in everyplace would be nice.”
Day trip from Dubrovnik to Perast and Kotor in Montenegro, with optional boat to Our Lady of the Rocks. 11 hours, $68.
“The trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent on the roads. The guide was very well informed and kept our fairly large group corralled so that everyone was at the meeting places on time. Kotor was fabulous. So glad we went. An 11 hour tour sounds daunting, but the day just flew by. One issue that I’ve seen other reviewers mention is that it can be hard to hear the guide on both the bus and the boat. The vox machines would be helpful.”
A full-day group trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor Bay, Kotor Old Town, and Perast, with boat views and local guiding for about $64.
“It was a fantastic day out. I got picked up at 7.05am and dropped off around 7.30pm so it was a long day but definitely worth it. The border from the Dubrovnik side was just over an hour wait both ways. Kotor was beautiful and 3 hours there is enough. We also went to the Our Lady of the Rocks Island and had a great boat trip there and then to Perast. Maria the tour guide was exceptional, she is knowledgeable and informative in a way that doesn't sound like she is reading of Wikipedia like another tour I went on from a different operator. She is also friendly and…”
Day trip from Dubrovnik to Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor with Perast, Kotor old town, optional Our Lady of the Rocks, ferry views.
“Edelina was an extremely knowledgable and helpful guide. Nothing was too much trouble - she helpfully directed us how to take public transport to where we were going next, and arranged for the bus to drop us off at the most convenient point. 5⭐️ service, the tour was great and showed some beautiful sites - I would definitely recommend”
Private Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor, Perast, and Budva by luxury car, with UNESCO sights and flexible timing.
“We really enjoyed our day trip to Montenegro! Both Perast and Kotor were definitely worth a visit. Ivan, our guide, was excellent. He was very prompt and communicative and very informative. If you are staying in Dubrovnik, we highly recommend this tour!”
Private guided day trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor and Perast, with a Kotor Old Town tour and optional Our Lady of the Rocks visit.
“Super recomendable, empezando por el transporte, nos pasaron a buscar en una nueva minivan, muy cómoda, solo íbamos 6 pasajeros lo cual hizo que el viaje sea muy placentero, nuestro chofer y guía Carlo nos compartió muchísima información durante el trayecto, tuvimos una parada en un café con una excelente vista y luego seguimos hacia Kotor donde encontramos a la guía local llamada Nada, ella fue increíble! Kotor vale la pena conocerla, es hermoso y tiene mucha historia. Nada nos contaba la historia de la ciudad y hacía bromas para hacer todo más ameno. A la vuelta pasamos por Perast, almorzamos comida local y paseamos por el pueblo. La vuelta…”
Cavtat to Perast and Kotor in one long day, with bay views, Perast churches, and Old Town walking plus optional island boat ride.
“This was a combined Spanish and English tour so with all of the translation and the guide, repeating herself many times I didn’t feel like we got as much information as we did on other tours. There were also fewer bathroom opportunities on this tour. We enjoyed the scenery and the destinations. There was enough time to see what we wanted to see. The border crossing is a pain, 30 minutes to an hour each way. Hopefully Montenegro will join the EU soon and eliminate this process.”
Day trip from Budva to Dubrovnik with a guided old town walk, Boka Bay views, city-wall time, and a smooth return by bus.
“We booked a one-day trip to Dubrovnik, which was advertised as including a Bulgarian-speaking guide. This was the main reason we chose it. However, there was no Bulgarian-speaking guide at all–the tour was conducted in English, Russian, and Serbian. This is misleading and false advertising!The bus was about 20 minutes late, with no company representative at the meeting point. During the trip, the guide behaved extremely unprofessionally–shouting in front of the entire bus, being rude, dismissive, and even discriminatory towards us and other tourists.The organization was very poor– the group eventually split up because most people refused to follow the guide and explored Dubrovnik on their ow...”
Private day trip from Dubrovnik to Montenegro with easy border crossing, Perast waterfront time, Kotor old town, and Bay of Kotor views.
“It was a good day of going to Montenegro. Quick travel through the border and it was nice to explore Perast and Kotor.”
Private Kotor to Dubrovnik Airport transfer for up to 3: punctual, friendly drivers, easy WhatsApp coordination, quicker border routing.
“Our travel agent booked this service for us and we were really pleased with how it worked out. Good level of communication via what’s app, answered queries I had about return and used smaller border crossing which was quick. Seemed good value too. Drivers both directions were friendly. Would recommend to a friend.”
Bus and boat from Dubrovnik to Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, with Our Lady of the Rocks, Kotor Cathedral, and onboard lunch.
“La excursion fue fantastica,nos encanto la visita a la gruta azul,la comidaen el barco grande y la visita a Kotor. La unica pega las colas en la frontera”
Private, air-conditioned transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik city with mobile tickets, name-list pickup, and smooth border-ready timing.
“Kotor Travels was very responsive to all of my email inquiries. It was easy to book and our driver was friendly and helpful. I would definitely use their service again!”
The bay, the lake, the mountains — and the best of each.
