Often considered Montenegro’s answer to Lake Como, the glorious Lake Skadar in the south has no shortage of epic views, stunning wildlife and intrepid adventures to experience. That’s why so many of our holidays are based there. We caught up with co-founder Ben who first designed this one-of-a-kind kayaking holiday in 2018. "These kinds of paddling trips are popular in Sweden, the US, Canada and New Zealand but no-one had ever thought to put one together on the largest lake in the Balkans," says Ben. "The staggering scenery and sheer variety of terrain practically demanded someone create this itinerary!" "It’s like a Lake Skadar Greatest Hits reel. Montenegro’s most famous viewpoint? Check. Paddling past waterlily fields? Check. Jumping off bridges? Check. Chasing kingfishers down water channels? Check. Learning to catch your own dinner and make fire with no matches? Visit a lake-side village only accessible by boat? See some Dalmatian pelicans? Check, check and check! And if you book this season, you’ll be some of the first visitors to see the new Dalmatian Pelican colony on Mali Moračnik island." It’s like a Lake Skadar Greatest Hits reel This adventure didn’t come together overnight. Once it was up and running, it did take a few seasons to get right; our adventure leaders had to make adjustments according to fluctuating water levels (some floodplains dry up in July) and how much ground - or rather, water could be comfortably covered by their fellow kayakers in various temperatures. Experience was key to string the best beauty and nature spots together into an epic 60-80km expedition. "I think we've got the balance spot on now so that the trip can be enjoyed by both experienced paddlers and relative beginners," says Ben. "I was really keen to avoid the need for a road-bound support crew,
Often considered Montenegro’s answer to Lake Como, the glorious Lake Skadar in the south has no shortage of epic views, stunning wildlife and intrepid adventures to experience. That’s why so many of our holidays are based there. We caught up with co-founder Ben who first designed this one-of-a-kind kayaking holiday in 2018. “These kinds of
