Montenegro · SKADAR LAKE TOURS
The lake is a national park, a bird reserve and a wine region at once, and the only sensible way in is a flat-bottomed boat out of Virpazar. These 15 differ on length, whether lunch and wine are included, and how far into the lily fields they actually go.
A 3-hour guided boat ride on Lake Skadar to Kom Monastery, with traditional channels, water lilies, wine, and a possible swim.
“petar was an excellent guide and made everyone feel like family for the day. absolutely recommend him personally and the tour”
2 hours on Lake Skadar by traditional wooden boat from Virpazar. Birdwatching, Lesendro ruins, wine, and a refreshing swim.
“Absolutely amazing day trip. Beautiful scenery and a nice touch being given unlimited wine on the boat. Probably our favourite excursion we did in the whole of Montenegro.”
2-hour boat tour on Skadar Lake from Virpazar with birds, water lilies, Lesendro fortress, and a swim, plus drinks for $25.
“Our guide was Awesome!! Thank you Peter! ✨the place itself is magical as well❤️🔥”
A 2-hour guided Skadar Lake cruise from Virpazar with bird spotting, lotus reed channels, local wine, and a swim in the open water.
“Awesome cruise! Our guide and boat captain were excellent. Highly recommended!”
A full day from Kotor to Lake Skadar and Biograd National Park, with a boat ride, swims, and Moraca Monastery.
“We loved our day trip - the host was really knowledgeable & entertaining and was able to provide a lot of insight into the history of Montenegro. We were able to fit in a lot of different activities and made the most of our day there. The boat trip on Lake Skadar was amazing! I would highly recommend this trip.”
Private or group Skadar Lake boat tour from Virpazar. Birds, Lesendro Fortress, swim near a monastery, drinks. 1 to 2 hours.
“Really enjoyed it! They were very flexible when I needed to reschedule the booking at the very last minute. The guide was so lovely. He took us to places with great photo opportunities and was patient while we took photos. He also took great photos of us!”
Family-run Lake Skadar boat tour from Virpazar with water lilies, Dalmatian pelicans, Grmožur Island prison history, and a cool swim for $17.
“A wonderful trip on the lake that included open spaces and travel through waterways with lots of water plants and birds.”
Lake Skadar guided boat cruise from Virpazar with English guide, drinks, fortress sights, wildlife binoculars, and a swim stop.
“Embarking on a journey with Boat Milica was the highlight our tour!! . Led by a wonderful family, every moment of the tour was filled with warmth, laughter, and a genuine love for the land. I was captivated by the beauty that surrounded us. From the majestic mountains to the vibrant birdlife, every sight seemed to be straight out of a painting. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the sense of connection fostered by the Boat Milica family. With their stories and insights, they made us feel like old friends rather than just tourists. It was evident that they were not just sharing their home with us, but their…”
Three-hour Skadar Lake cruise from Virpazar to Kom monastery, with wine, pelicans, Lesendro fortress views, and a swim option.
“Amazing trip with amazing captain and guide! Highly recommended! Wonderful atmosphere and people. We were amazed by the views and at the same time by the crew. Hope we come back soon:) and hope we go skiing some day ! Maybe in Poland ? 😜”
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”
2-hour English guided boat tour on Lake Skadar from Virpazar, with birdlife, a swim stop, history, and local wine.
“Excellent experience. We had such a great time and thought Ana was amazing. Our family loved it and will never forget the experience.”
2-hour Lake Skadar sunset cruise from Virpazar on a wooden boat with wine and juice, Fort Lesendro, and a short swim.
“Great boat tour, beautiful scenery, wine on board was a nice touch.”
Private Montenegro coast tour from Podgorica: Skadar Lake, Sveti Stefan, Budva, Kotor Bay serpentine and old town, plus Cetinje.
“Tanja, was an excellent tour guide. She was helpful, kind, provided excellent service. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”
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!!”
Guided boat tour on Skadar Lake to Kom Monastery with wildlife spotting, wine and juice, and time to swim in the lake.
“We took the 3hr trip to Kom monastery. It was the most peaceful trip I've ever been on, it was heavenly. Our guide pointed out various things on route, had warm donuts for us as we boarded (hubby loved that!) and looked after us well. We had plenty of time to swim in the lake on the return leg, the lake was surprisingly very warm. We had a great trip and would definitely recommend”
The bay, the lake, the mountains — and the best of each.
