Montenegro Road Trip: Canyons, bays and fab stays

Today's finally the day! You can't wait to explore the unspoilt pearl of the Balkans with all its hidden nooks and crannies. So you hop on the plane and off you go! You've just flicked through a few pages of your travel guide, and suddenly you're touching down in Podgorica. You pick up your hire car at the airport and set off for Montenegro's capital.
Once you arrive at your hotel, you put up your feet up and settle in properly. How about a leisurely stroll through the streets this evening and a Montenegrin dinner? Savour the classic national dish Ćevapčići and soak up the vibes of the city as you think about all the discoveries and adventures this beautiful country makes possible!

Today's road trip takes you into the Montenegrin countryside to one of the country's hidden gems. First stop: the Mrtvica Canyon. It's here that you feel the unspoilt nature for the first time: steep cliffs, trees densely covered in moss and crystal-clear water – plus the fairy tale Danilo Bridge. Just a few miles further along your way lies the Morača Monastery, a Serbian Orthodox monastery and one of the most visited cultural and religious sites in Montenegro. Snap enough pictures yet?
Your next stop is the smallest national park in Montenegro, Biogradska Gora. Despite its size of just 21 mi², it has loads to offer: an enormous variety of flora and fauna as well as one of the last primeval forests in Europe, including the idyllic Lake Biogradsko Jezero. You walk the almost two-mile loop around the lake or hike along other designated paths and soak up the tranquil atmosphere. When you're done, you head to your accommodation, where you put your feet up and enjoy some well-earned relaxation!

The journey is the destination! That's why today, you're not driving straight to the next national park but rather opting for an adventurous road trip along the Tara Canyon. And the entire journey follows the course of the Tara River. With rushing water on one side and steep rock faces on the other, you drive right through the centre of Europe's largest canyon. A must-see on your route: the Durdevica Tara Bridge, which spans the river at a dizzying height of 564 feet and provides an incomparable opportunity to snap some top-tier pics!
Your cottage by Nevidio Canyon is ready and waiting for you, and when you arrive at the Eco Village, you feel as if time has stood still. The small stone houses set against the backdrop of unspoilt nature transport you a few centuries back in time, and you immediately get the feeling that this is the perfect place to finally escape the hustle and bustle. Make yourself comfortable or get back out and explore. Hear that splashing in the background? Try to discover the source, and after a short time you'll be surprised with a waterfall. This place is truly magical!

Lace up your hiking boots and grab the wheel. It's time for some action! Today, you're travelling along the impressive Tara Gorge towards Durmitor National Park. The entire region around the River Tara is predestined for all kinds of adventures: whitewater rafting, ziplining across the crazy-deep gorge or the Nevidio Canyon, which offers the perfect conditions for canyoning (all activities optionally bookable on site). Not an adrenaline junkie but still don't want to miss out on the beauty of Durmitor National Park? Head to Black Lake (Crno Jezero)! The beautiful glacial lake owes its name to the dark shadows that the deep green spruce, fir and pine trees on its shores cast onto its mirror-smooth surface. A 2.2-mile circular path winds around the lake and offers plenty of opportunities for refreshment, and if you want, you can also enjoy the beauty of the lake from a canoe or kayak (optional, payable on site).