7-Hour Lake Skadar Tour to Rijeka Crnojevića and Virpazar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Rijeka Crnojevića, the beautiful and charming old royal capital
• 02 Enjoy a scenic 20 km ride through Lake Skadar National Park
• 03 Spot birds, plants, and old villages along the route to Virpazar
• 04 Visit Besac Fortress above the cozy lakeside town of Virpazar
• 05 See Lesendro Island during the return journey

Visit tranquil Lake Skadar, one of the largest bird reserves in Europe and home to more than 270 bird species, making it especially popular with birdwatchers. This tour explores two of the lake's most famous towns, Rijeka Crnojevića and Virpazar, with a scenic 20 km ride through the national park and its beautiful landscapes. Along the way, enjoy views of old villages, diverse plant life, and notable landmarks such as Mostina Bridge, Besac Fortress, and Lesendro Island.

This tour combines visits to the two most famous towns of Lake Skadar, with a 20 km ride through the national park and the beautiful landscapes of Rijeka Crnojevića and Virpazar, as well as many other villages along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bar, Lake Skadar (Montenegro), Rijeka Crnojevića

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Rijeka Crnojevića, Virpazar and Lake Skadar Scenic Drive

This tour combines visits to the two most famous towns of Lake Skadar, with a 20 km ride through the national park and the beautiful landscapes of Rijeka Crnojevića and Virpazar, as well as many other villages along the way.

• Meet your driver in front of your accommodation.

• Proceed to Rijeka Crnojevića for a photo stop.

• Enjoy coffee next to Mostina Bridge and explore the beautiful and charming old royal capital.

• Drive through the national park region and admire birds, plants, and old villages all the way to Virpazar.

• Arrive in Virpazar and visit Besac Fortress. Explore this small, cozy town on the shore of the lake.

• Continue your journey past Lesendro Island.

• Transfer back to your accommodation at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private car or van

• Licensed tour guide services

• Parking and road fees

• Entrance to the national park

What's Not Included

• Individual costs

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bar, Montenegro

Tour start

Bar, Montenegro

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.