Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls in Podgorica, Montenegro
Podgorica, Montenegro

Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 7 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $251
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66/100

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5.0/5

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Is Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls worth booking?

Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls is a 6-hour experience in Podgorica, Montenegro, from $251 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (7)
Duration
6 hours
From
$251 per person

We connected beautiful nature with storytelling of our history. You will meet out spirit and have an interactions with locals. Our host in beautiful village Karuc is painter so you will get artistic side of our country. Beautiful ride in this side of Skadar lake is something unforgettable. Slow chilling and wild nature. For the end we leave wine tasting with 6 sorts of wine, 8 liqueurs and 5 brandies. Montenegro is recognize as a wine region so it is allowed to take in a carry bag 5 liters of liquids. • Tour include : guide, all transfers, entrance fee in National Park Skadar lake, lunch Boat ride,wine tasting • Guide will pick you up at the arranged address in Podgorica • Rijeka Crnojevica , Pavlova strana view point • Beautiful panoramic view by old roads to fishing village Karuc • Karuc lunch break ( traditional food) and boat ride • Wine tasting

What you get

    About this experience

    We connected beautiful nature with storytelling of our history. You will meet out spirit and have an interactions with locals. Our host in beautiful village Karuc is painter so you will get artistic side of our country. Beautiful ride in this side of Skadar lake is something unforgettable. Slow chilling and wild nature. For the end we leave wine tasting with 6 sorts of wine, 8 liqueurs and 5 brandies. Montenegro is recognize as a wine region so it is allowed to take in a carry bag 5 liters of liquids. • Tour include : guide, all transfers, entrance fee in National Park Skadar lake, lunch Boat ride,wine tasting • Guide will pick you up at the arranged address in Podgorica • Rijeka Crnojevica , Pavlova strana view point • Beautiful panoramic view by old roads to fishing village Karuc • Karuc lunch break ( traditional food) and boat ride • Wine tasting

    What's included

    Included

    • Driver/guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Podgorica
    • Boat ride
    • Brunch
    • Alcoholic beverages

    Not included

    • Museums entrance fee
    • For pickup from Budva we charge extra 90€

    What you'll see and do

    1. Podgorica

      We will pick up all guests at the address you choose.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Pavlova Strana Viewpoint

      You must be heard about this place, one of the most beautiful view point from where lake looks like fiord.

      30 minutes here

    3. Skadar Lake National Park

      The lake is known for its outstanding natural beauty, with crystal-clear water, lush vegetation, and an abundance of wildlife, including over 260 species of birds, many of which are rare or endangered. The lake is also home to a number of fish species, including the endemic Skadar Lake carp. This boat ride usually make guests trilled and happy.

      60 minutes here

    4. Karuc

      Karuc is a small fishing village placed in a region of Skadar lake. While we are passing through the narrow streets and strangling not to scratch a car, suddenly you will get to the point why everything was worth it. Stunning view point over the village and sparkling lake in a combination of karst region gives unique picture. No wonder why cult films, sach as "Unseen miracle" , were made right here . Our bishop prince also choose this place for vacation house during the winter time. We will meet our host who is a painter . You will cach a different spirit of place from this local since his story telling is made through the eyes of an artist. In order to get best experience you will try our local dishes with glass of wine. Optionally you can have an one hour boat ride in this part of the lake and depending of a water level you will see our Amazon or "hands" of the lake, how we call it. This is one of the most beautiful and less known part of Skadar lake National park.

      120 minutes here

    5. We will meet amazing family with small boutique winary where we will try 6 sorts of wine, 8 sorts of liquor and 5 brandies. All our guests fall in love in this place and in a vibration of this beautiful winary. This family do this only because this is their passion and you can really feel this.

      120 minutes here

    6. Waterfall Niagara

      On a way back to Podgorica you will also have opportunity to visit Niagara Falls, but small version of course :-) . In summer usually this falls are dry.

      40 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 8 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Montenegro Wonders

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    6 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Good for families

    3 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    anaoW249IP · July 2024

    A wonderful day

    We did a group tour and especially enjoyed the boat ride and lunch in a small village by the lake. The fish was excellent and fresh. After this, we were welcomed by the family in the winery, where we really enjoyed the products.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    zhanabujko · July 2024

    Amazing tour

    Great boat ride and unforgettable wine. Family we visited is so kind and we had a feeling like we are part of family. Wine is really great especially the red , so so tasty. Must do this tour really something special.

    via Tripadvisor

    Paavani_V · June 2022

    THE BEST PRIVATE TOUR EVER!!!

    Where do I start?! Tanja and Igor were both fantastic! Tanja contacted me prior to the tour via whatsapp to confirm food and timings. As I follow a vegan diet she arranged the most incredible lunch for me and my friend. The tour was so personal, Tanja was giving us her authentic experiences of Montenegro - which is so important when visiting another country and soaking up another culture. And as a bonus, she's hilarous too! So much to learn from her. And Igor equally - we went to Igors house on Skadar lake and had some fresh springwater - it was incredible to see the house he's building from scratch, and where he lives is just a little piece of heaven! The tour started with visiting the fortress, then the gorgeous boat tour (where we saw so many birds, busha cows etc) then a stop off at igors house, before the viewpoints of skadar lake, when off to wine tasting which was fantastic - we bought some to take home too! This is also where we had the vegan lunch. Setting was gorgeous, weather was incredible - very wholesome feel to this tour. And final stop was cijevna waterfall - the colour of the water was insane! (I have a highlight story on instagram of this tour if you'd find it useful @lifeofpa._ ) Tanja will take you to the non-touristic rural parts of montenegro - if you're looking for a tour to book, please don't just do straight to kotor as podgoricia is a hidden gem in itself - and Tanja is certainly the best person to show you around! We couldn't have had a better time with her, our trip even ended in hugs! Thank you Tanja and Igor! Xx

    Response from the operator: What a review :-)) Really think you girls so much , it was an amazing day and that you because you appreciate this kind of experience. See you next time we have a lot of secret gems to show you only we locals know :-***

    via Viator

    miljar2017 · August 2021

    Hidden paradise

    My friends from Budapest visited Montenegro and I wanted to show them some of the beautiful places which this country offers. We decided to choose Amazon tour with Tanja...we had such a luck :) name of the tour said it all! We have visited some hidden places of the Skadar lake which looked like Amazon entirelly. It was a true hedonist weekend tour, we arranged swimming on the lake, on the so-called “Eye of the lake” where you can feel cold springs down deep in the lake, and afterwards we had a lunch with fresh fish from the lake and excellent wine with local host. We trully enjoyed and experinced completelly all the beauty of Skadar lake. Thank you Tanja for brining us so much joy on our vacation :)

    Response from the operator: Thanks a lot for this beautiful day :) It has been unforgettable . We are here for making unique experience

    via Tripadvisor

    Tiina R · November 2018

    A perfect day!

    I was visiting Montenegro with a friend in August. We did traveling around the country ourselves, but also wanted to join a guided and I am so happy we found Tanja & Montenegro Wonders. Tour was called Piece of history, and our whole day with guide Tanja was filled with stories about the past and today, we visited very interesting sights (Cetince, Lovcen, Skadar Lake & Karuc) and enjoyed the most beautiful and breathtaking views during our car ride and boat tour on Skadar Lake. We also had delicious lunch in Karuc (fresh fish, incl. in price). Tanja is such a charming and heartfelt personality, she does her work with great passion - warmly recommend taking a tour with her. I hope I´ll be able to join another Montenegro Wonders -tour one day.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $251 to $450
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Montenegro Wonders, who run 11 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.8.

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    Why this scores 66

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)94
    Review evidence (18% weight)39
    Booking momentum (14% weight)26
    Value for money (12% weight)54
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)53
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Podgorica.

    How much does Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls cost?

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    Prices start at $251 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Podgorica usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Podgorica is not rushed.

    Is Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Podgorica, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Podgorica can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Podgorica and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Podgorica within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Podgorica?

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    On Outty we rank every Podgorica experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour with Wooden Boat, Best from our coast (Kotor bay, Budva, Sv Stefan, Skadar lake), Private Full-Day Tour in Moraca and Tara Canyons, Durmitor & Biogradska Gora NP. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Podgorica?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Podgorica?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls?

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    Included: Driver/guide; Hotel pickup and drop-off in Podgorica; Boat ride; Brunch; and Alcoholic beverages. Not included: Museums entrance fee; and For pickup from Budva we charge extra 90€. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 31 listed pickup locations in and around Podgorica. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Podgorica. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls?

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    Across 7 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

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