Montenegro, like you’ve never seen it before
Our Montenegro holidays are filled with adventure. This may be cliché, but between its unspoiled beaches, enthralling mountains, glacial lakes and timeless villages, there really is something for every traveller.
Among Montenegro’s best places to visit are Durmitor National Park, Black Lake, Tara Canyon and Lake Skadar, the base for many of our activities. Straddling the border between Montenegro and Albania, this majestic lake is teeming with wildlife, including the world’s largest freshwater bird, the Dalmatian Pelican. We knew Lake Skadar was special from the moment we landed on its shores in 2008 and established our Villa Miela retreat and we have no doubt you’ll fall in love with it too. With the Adriatic coast a stone’s throw away, it offers the best of both worlds.
Here at Undiscovered Balkans, we’re all about taking you off the beaten path (hence the name). So while there may be time to see Podgorica, Kotor or Tivat upon arrival or departure, our focus is on Montenegro’s best natural attractions like the ones listed above and we’ll usually whisk you straight there.
Hike, bike, kayak, canyon, swim and raft your way around with one of our expert local guides. All of that action comes with a generous slice of culture and an even more generous helping of food (people in the Balkans are feeders, you have been warned).
Whether this is your first or third time in Montenegro, we guarantee you’ve never seen it like this.
Montenegro Holidays 2026
Our original adventure loved by everyone! Kayaking, hiking & wild-swimming...
A multi-activity adventure for families with super-active younger children!
Life-changing packrafting trip along the stunning river Tara in Montenegro!
Hiking, rafting, kayaking, canyoning, mountain-biking...experience it all!
Daily expert-led yoga sessions and multiple activities around Lake Skadar!
Inspiring painting holiday in Montenegro with an experienced Art Teacher!
Get paddling closer to nature on this unique kayak/camping adventure!
A jaw-dropping tour of Montenegro's highest peaks for experienced hikers!
Enjoy an incredible week bird-watching in Montenegro's untamed nature!
Follow the Via Dinarica across Montenegro and Albania's awe-inspiring mountains!
Get paddling closer to nature on this unique kayak/camping adventure!
Daily yoga, hidden waterfalls and swims at Lake Skadar!
Katie Baker29/11/25
Undiscovered Montenegro has changed holidays forever!
6 of us made up our own group (2 mums, 4 kids - x2 11 year olds and x2 7 year olds) We booked the Family Mountains Multi Activity adventure week. We flew from Manchester (easy three hour flight) and were met at Tivat airport for the 90 minute private transfer to Virpazar. The week is made up of 3 locations and different accommodation.
Day 1-3, 2 nights Virpazar
Activities - boat trip (in a thunder storm) and kayaking on Lake Skadar, canyoning in Stari Bar
Accommodation - 2 amazing nights in a small guest house, we were split over 2 rooms, both had balconies, kitchenettes and AC. Host very welcoming and a great cook (total feeder!)
Highlights - first taste of priganice, lilly pad hats, the thrill of canyoning, rope swing into Lake Skadar. The kids were inspired by Lauren and her cycling trip
Tips - it’s useful to know kids height and weight for wetsuits. Day 3 afternoon is a scenic drive 3.5/4 hours to next location
Day 4-5, 2 nights Camp Grab
Activities - white water rafting and star gazing
Accommodation - 2 nights at Camp Grab, meals are eaten next to the beautiful Tara River. Accommodation is basic - 6 of us in 1 room with no AC
Highlights - white water rafting, clear drinkable water and stunning scenery. Drinks and snacks on the Bosnia shores. Chilled afternoon playing on the riverside beach and dosing in a hammock. With no light pollution the star grazing is breathtaking
Tips - Meal times are later than U.K. so worth getting snacks for little tums before arriving (9am breakfast, 2pm lunch and 9pm dinner)
Day 6-8, 3 nights Zabljak
Activities - boat trip on Lake Piva, drive through Durmitor National Park and seeing the peaks of Sedlo and Prutas, hikes, wild swimming in glacier lakes and zip wire
Accommodation - our final 3 nights were spent in a lovely, new brand self catering 3 bedroom house in the traditional hut style. Complete with washing machine!
Highlights - paddle boarding on Lake Piva
(gorgeous blue water and quaint town), ice cream stop with the dinky, bitey donkey! Car disco. Black Lake high ropes course and seeing the Tara River dragon from the zip wire!
Tips - take water filtration bottle on day 6 hike to Yablan Lake, it’s the only day it’s required but useful
Day 8
Return travel to airport is about a 3 hour drive, we extended our trip for 3 days R&R staying at Ethno Village St George in Njegusi.
Booking the trip was easy and communication from Ben was superb. Our guide Matija was excellent and brilliant with the kids. He was knowledgeable, has an interesting life story and most of all fun, we miss our car discos. Thank you Undiscovered Montenegro for the magical memories and holiday we will never forget
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Laura P26/10/25
A unique discovery adventure under the expert guidance of Ben Heywood - Undiscovered Balkans' answer to Ben Fogle! Fabulous adventure with wide range of activities and realistic proportion of free time vs planned activities. It was superbly organised with particular attention to flexibility with the weather most suited to certain activities. The welcome meal was a fabulous ice-breaker as was the wine tour! The treks were as described and the kayak adventure a real highlight with treasured insight into the vast landscape and some very unusual visits and local hospitality. Thank you for a fascinating trip.
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tracey p05/10/25
Art retreat with wild swimming An amazing week of art, wild swimming , walking , touring, with Karen Pearson (art tutor) and the Undiscovered Montenegro crew. Such a beautiful place, food was lovely, accommodation was great , everyone very friendly, knowledgeable and inclusive. Would highly recommend the whole trip , Karen is a particularly good art teacher for all levels , many great demos, good feedback, and really fun to be with. A big Thank you to all involved . A real adventure.
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Pru G16/09/25

Montenegro - what a stunner! I've just returned from doing the Multi Activity holiday at Lake Skadar with Undiscovered Montenegro and it was absolutely brilliant. I'd never visited Montenegro before so I went with an open mind and I have to say it really blew me away. I was travelling on my own so this type of holiday appealed to me, it was 7-days but offered 4-days of adventure activity and 2-days of free time. There were 8 of us staying in the Villa Miela which is a beautiful restored farmhouse with stunning surroundings, and very well equipped. We all got on and shared many meals together, our four days of adventures together were fab and then we went off on our various day-trips during our 2 free days, so each person got what they wanted out of the holiday. The adventures were really well paced days, they all offered completely different experiences and on the difficulty scale I'd rate the most difficult at around 6/10. We went hiking, kayaking, wine tasting, wild swimming, boating on Lake Skadar and a few of us visited the Adriatic coast for swimming one day. Evenings are free so you can choose to pick up food from the local supermarket and eat at home, or go to Virpazar and eat out in one of the many local restaurants. It was a pleasant 20-min walk down hill into Virpazar and we were picked up and brought home afterwards. Scenically Montenegro is absolutely stunning, and we experienced a lot of warm hospitality from local people along the way, we had lunch cooked for us and got to try plenty of local food. Our group was all-women (which is unusual apparently), some travelling in pairs and some solo. This is a great option for solo travellers, as it offers complete flexibility to socialise as much or as little as you want to. It's also very good value for money when eating out or buying local souvenirs. For me the wild swimming was an absolute highlight, the fresh jade green water was gorgeous and we got to swim every day. I cannot rate this holiday highly enough - it is the perfect blend of adventure, swimming, downtime and flexibility so if you haven't visited Montenegro then put it on your travel wish-list!
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Lisa Sandford15/09/25
Ben and his fabulous team went out of their way to welcome us to Villa Miela, Virpazar, Montenegro.
We had an amazing week. All activities were super organised. Ben was very knowledgeable on the area, people and birds!
Everyone was a great laugh and very friendly.
The villa is very comfortable with wonderful views.
Great way to have fun and adventure. Would thoroughly recommend to any age!
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Rosy11/09/25
Multi-sport We had a fabulous holiday in beautiful Montenegro . We did so many fun activities (enjoyed by us adults and all the kids aged 10 - 17) and it was incredibly relaxing. We completely lucked out with Ozzy our guide - he was utterly brilliant and made the holiday for us.
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Catherine Grice01/09/25
An absolutely fantastic family holiday! We were very well looked after by Ben and his team. Fantastic days out and wonderful food. Ben was very knowledgeable and passionate and such a great host. The accommodation was perfect. I would highly recommend the Family Multi Activity Holiday. We took our 3 children (18, 16 and 13) and they loved it.
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Curoi7201/09/25
Amazing holiday Amazing holiday for our family of three (daughter age 9) traveling with my brother and teenage boys (14 and 17). The villa provides comfortable accommodation and unbeatable views - from the terraces, the swimming pool and bedroom windows. The week long activity holiday offered adventure and relaxation for all and after the crowds of the coast it really did feel like we were in undiscovered territory! Ben is a wealth of knowledge and he and the team (Martin Dawn and Carly) were hugely helpful, welcoming and fun, adding to the experience. The activities came together with apparent ease, carefully planned and perfectly pitched. Our daughter discovered fun she didn’t know existed, jumping from bridges and showering in waterfalls. Wonderful way to experience a stunning country.
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Sarah Sachdev30/08/25
Fabulous family activity holiday! Off the beaten track with meals at small family run restaurants- we are vegetarian so the food was so much better than anticipated! Mati & Vera were amazing guides - very entertaining but also lots of fascinating history of Montenegro.
Our teenage kids loved the nonstop activities- lake swimming, canyoning, kayaking, hiking, ziplining & boat trips!
Best holiday ever!!!
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Helen B29/08/25
Amazing experience in a beautiful place We did the family activity week; it was a really incredible experience for us all - the landscape is stunning and this is a well organised itinerary with friendly , knowledgable guides . It enabled us to experience remarkable places and activities - super fun and highly recommended
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Emma C28/08/25

GGSW Montenegro 2025 - life changing Wow wow WOW. From even before we met Ana, she was amazing. Every moment of our trip was well organised, but fun. We packed so much into our week, but at no point did we feel rushed or that we couldn’t enjoy everything. Ana was full of gems, whether that was information about Montenegro, or just comedic one liners! I had no concerns at any point about anything - each activity was safe but fun, and everyone we interacted with was lovely. Montenegro as a country is beautiful, and I would go back and back again. As a Girlguiding trip there are rules we have to follow, but Undiscovered Montenegro worked with us to ensure the girls and our safety was their top priority. Flexibility was available where needed (teenage girls and food, need I say more) but new experiences were still had all round. I cannot thank Ana enough, and a massive thank you to Ben as well for keeping in contact the entire time if we had any other questions. I recommend Undiscovered Montenegro to everyone, and will be singing their praises for years to come!
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Kirsten M25/08/25

Girlguiding Surrey West group trip What an amazing part of the world! Thank you so much to our wonderful tour guide Ana for sharing it with us. As a group of 16 teenagers (aged 12 to 17) and 4 leaders we all had our own highlights, but as a snapshot from our 8 day adventure our thoughts are: Canyoning at Stari Bar - wow! What a way to start the adventure!. The canyoning team were fantastic; patient and kind but also encouraging the girls to really push themselves. Hiking - it was a hot day, but the spot to cool off was hugely appreciated by all, the views as we climbed were outstanding, and the lunch at the host house was incredible!Kayaking - another highlight of the team's. The Zeta River was beautiful, the length of kayak trip was perfect and the swimming spots were literally "spot on". All the other activities were fantastic, and Ana briefed us ahead of each day so we knew what to expect. Ana was a truly fantastic tour guide and was incredibly easy to chat to about anything and everything. Her knowledge of local history, quirky information and ability (and willingness) to adapt activities for our group was so hugely appreciated. This was the first international trip for many of the Girl Guides and they have gone home with the travel bug, wanting to explore other undiscovered parts of Europe. So thank you to Ben, Ana and the team for a truly unforgettable trip.
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Madsenpringle25/08/25
A fantastic family adventure holiday We have just returned from our amazing multi-activity holiday in Montenegro. During the week we were in 3 different destinations: lake, river and mountain and we were amazed at the scenery and beauty of this (largely) untouched country. We had a fantastic guide who got involved in all activities and was so knowledgeable about the culture and history of his country. Of all the activities our favourites were canyoning and white water rafting and we loved staying in camp Grab by the river. However, it was also good fun to kayak and swim in mountain surrounded lakes.This is a holiday that we shall cherish for many years to come and we can highly recommend for families seeking adventure.
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Liz A24/08/25
We had a fab time! We had an amazing family holiday at villa miela! Our hosts were so welcoming and couldn’t do enough to make our experience fun, active and easy going. Highly recommend this company and type of activity holiday for families. We experienced so much that we would not have been able to access without the guidance of our hosts 👍👍The views from the villa and from all the swim and hiking areas in the mountains were unforgettable .Thank you Villa Miela team x
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David M24/08/25
Don’t hesitate…this is one of the best week’s you’ll have. What an incredible week! We did the family activity week in Villa Miela as a family of 5 and all of us loved it. Our hosts Ale, Javi, Ben and Emma made us feel very welcome and and organised the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 families. The location is stunning. We have been trying to decide which day was our favourite and can’t agree between us…jumping off a boat into a picture perfect lake; kayaking with rope swings; hiking and jumping in rock pools.This was our first family activity/adventure holiday and we have left hooked for another.
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Sunshine4079049519018/08/25
Family activities in Lake Skadar Our hosts Javi and Ale were professional and charming - nothing was too much trouble. Our stay coincided with a cross Europe heatwave so temperatures were 42 degrees upon arrival and only dropped to 36 degrees later in the week. The accomodation is quite basic and does not have air conditioning which made sleeping very difficult and undertaking activities in these temperatures is extremely challenging. However Nikoli was an exemplary guide and did his best to ensure we managed as well as was possible in difficult conditions. Overall we enjoyed many aspects of the holiday and have a new found appreciation of the beauty of Montenegro.
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Sarah Earl-Walker17/08/25
Thanks Undiscovered Montenegro crew for a week our family won't forget. We love the places we visited we stayed in some really cool locations we would never have found on our own and loved the mix of activities we took part in. We really felt that we got to see and experience a lot of what the country had to offer. So appreciated Ben going out of his way to organise a GF birthday cake to mark a big birthday. Thanks so much.
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GoPlaces58782617/08/25
Family Activity Week Our stay at Villa Miela was excellent. The week was a perfect combination of relaxation, organised activities and exploration. Javi, Ale, Nikola and Martin were great hosts and really helped to make the trip one to remember. We won’t forget our holiday with Undiscovered Montenegro anytime soon and would whole heartedly recommended it to other adventure seeking families.
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James H17/08/25

A wonderful family holiday with the most amazing tour leaders Mat and Vera There is too much to say in one review and so here are some tasters:- Our first full day involved a short hike (~10km) and swimming in pools of the clearest blue water we have ever seen, which our children loved jumping into many times, after which we had a lovely laid back picnic.- After canyoning, white water rafting, kayaking and staying at the most amazing Camp Grab with views over the Tara River, we had a brilliant scenic drive to the mountains. The phrase “Scenic drive” doesn’t do it justice - it was honestly breathtaking.- We swam across the Black Lake, while our children (one nearly 12 and the other 14.5) played ‘water piggy in the middle with one of our tour leaders’.- The food…healthy, hearty and fresh…we loved it.But, without doubt, our leaders Mat and Vera were responsible for making this holiday ‘exceptional’. They were knowledgeable and passionate about their home, and made us feel welcome and comfortable right from the start. But we really felt that their care for us and our children went beyond simply doing their job / being professional, and we are truly grateful to them and miss them already!A holiday we’ll remember forever! Do it!
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Janette H10/08/25
A well organised adventure holiday Twelve family members, 6 adults and 6 children wanted an organised adventure holiday and this is the one we chose. We are so glad we did. Our hosts, Ali and Javi, were perfect, friendly, helpful and informative. The 2 houses that made up the farmhouse were on the side of a mountain overlooking the lake with a gorgeous view of mountains. The activities were carefully organised and so much fun. The walks up to secluded mountain streams where we could do wild swimming were amazing, the water so clear, the surroundings idyllic. Everyone enjoyed the kayaking as we had some good paddlers as well as younger children. We are going to recommend this holiday to friends.
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Lydia H05/08/25
A wonderful adventure holiday in a stunning setting I loved it!! Javi, Alejandro and Nikola are really warm and welcoming and do a brilliant job of making you feel right at home. The activities are adventurous but not too challenging and we got to see so many exciting things. A bat cave, insanely beautiful views, a monastery with a talk from a trainee monk - just to name a few! Jumping from what felt like a really high bridge is the most exhilarating thing I have done in a long time! The other guests staying for the same week as us were absolutely wonderful, and watching the kids all have so much together really unforgettable. Thank you!
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Eoin H28/07/25

A memorable week really discovering Montenegro with Ana. We’re a family of 5 visiting Montenegro for the first time and this was a week we won’t forget. The tour is perfect for families with the activities proving challenging but manageable for all and the locations at Virpazar, Zabljak and Camp Grab all spectacular in their own way. The food provided by all hosts and restaurants was of excellent quality and the standard of the guides used for the specific activities was 10/10. We could not have had a better guide and companion on this trip than Ana. She was knowledgeable and fun and showed great flexibility in terms of tweaks to the itinerary to accommodate our wishes. One small surprise for us was that our accommodation at Green Hills was 3k from Virpazar and couldn’t be walked safely after dark. It can be tricky enough to get a taxi so just check with Ben where you are being accommodated and make sure it works for you. Overall, we will have no hesitation recommending this tour to friends and family.
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Dave Sheppard23/07/25
Javi and Ale at Villa Miele were fantastic hosts and really looked after us. We enjoyed four organised days out with the other residents of the villa, and two free days when we were able to explore Lake Skadar ourselves. Activities included hiking, kayaking, cycling and multiple opportunities for wild swimming. We were able to eat out in the local village on some evenings, and also cook for ourselves in the very well equipped kitchen in the villa. The pool and yoga terrace had the most beautiful views across the mountains. A wonderful family holiday 🙂
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GlobeTrotting69320921/07/25
A wonderful family holiday - great for teens Javi and Ale at Villa Miele were fantastic hosts and really looked after us. We enjoyed four organised days out with the other residents of the villa, and two free days when we were able to explore Lake Skadar ourselves. Activities included hiking, kayaking, cycling and multiple opportunities for wild swimming. We were able to eat out in the local village on some evenings, and also cook for ourselves in the very well equipped kitchen in the villa. The pool and yoga terrace had the most beautiful views across the mountains. A wonderful family holiday 🙂
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Lucy G06/07/25
Fantastic week in Virpizar and lake Skadar We spent a week at Villa Miela on an activity holiday and had a fantastic time! Our first organised activity holiday as a family, we swam in rivers, lakes and pools, hiked, kayaked, cycled, enjoyed a leisurely boat trip, wine tasting and wonderful authentic Montenegrin food. Our hosts were brilliant and couldn’t have looked after us better. The only thing that would have improved our stay was air conditioning in the rooms as it was very hot.
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Marek Poklekowski01/07/25
Great holiday, perfect mix of activities (hiking, kayaking, e-bikes, vineyards) and relaxing in the lovely Villa Miela which is in such a beautiful location. Hosts Javi & Alex were wonderful and our guide Nikola was skilled and laid back. And the food they organized was excellent
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Ciara O20/06/25
A most memorable trip We had a fantastic time at Lake Skadar. Ben, Nikola and all the team at Villa Miela made our trip very special. We shared the Vila with a group of unknowns who became fast friends. We had some great craic. We would highly recommend this activity week with Ben and team. Montenegro is stunning. Wild swimming spots were the highlights. Thank you. Ciara and Gavan.
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Tony Foster17/06/25
I've just finished a week's holiday at Villa Miela, had a fabulous time, it's a lovely place to stay, the staff are really helpful and the activities are just great, there's some fabulous food also.
Highly recommended 😁
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Jillian D09/06/25
A dream holiday I really can't recommend Undiscovered Montenegro enough. Our group had an unforgettable experience with fun, beautiful activities, and the villa was perfect. We were taken care of so well and I can't wait to come back!
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Christine Oliva01/06/25
Very enjoyable painting holiday. Excellent food. I needed some assistance and this was always given promptly with tact.
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Louise Elflain01/06/25
Fabulous holiday. We were lucky to have had the best guide, Ozzy. Due to the weather being a bit poor he swapped the itinerary around so we could fit things in. The white water rafting was the highlight of the holiday for us! Great fun! The food was so tasty and we were never left hungry! Would definitely recommend this trip!! Don't pack any smart clothes! You won't need them!!
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Denise DP25/05/25

Painting retreat, Villa Miela, Virpazar A fantastic experience all round. The chef, Elaine, fed us a wonderful varied and healthy cuisine. Karen, the artist who led the painting workshops was a very knowledgeable and generous teacher, full of encouragement and enthusiasm. The accommodation is excellent, although it should be noted there are a lot of steps. I stayed in the new part of Villa Miela, which was very comfortable. The views of the mountains are stunning and it's just a 20 minute brisk walk to the small town, Virpazar, where you can get a train to other towns, or a boat onto the lake. The only negative comment is a small point about communication prior to arrival, that it should be specific to the art trip, e.g. quite a few of us wasted money on an unnecessary filtered water bottle. I and others were also expecting a bit more painting time, with afternoons free for wild swimming! However, I loved the different places we visited, despite it feeling sometimes a rush for concentrated sketching and painting. Finally, our host, Emma, was fantastic at organising everyone and everything and her passion for all things Montenegro is truly infectious - I wholeheartedly recommend this trip for painters who love plein air.
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HELEN L25/05/25
Excellent in every way Amazing painting holiday. Fantastic accommodation, brilliant tutor. The chef cooked stunning meals all week. Trips out were fantastic, our host was so knowledgeable and passionate about the country.
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csf69021/05/25
Yoga with views and birdsong The most memorable thing about our yoga holiday with Undiscovered Montenegro was the morning practice. 90 minutes of yoga on the shady deck, looking out towards the mountains and hearing birdsong. Absolutely lovely.Everything about the holiday was good. Villa Miela is comfortable and spacious with lots of outdoor areas where you can choose shade or sun. The vegetarian brunches and dinners were very nice and varied. The other activities - hiking, kayaking, boat tour, swimming - were all fun. The staff were all great - hosts, yoga instructor, guide and cook. This is a very professional operation but also warm and friendly.
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Linda04/05/25

An incredible experience, truly unforgettable. Absolutely brilliant from start to finish! This holiday truly pushed me way outside my comfort zone—in the best possible way. The scenery in Montenegro is nothing short of breathtaking, and every day was packed with unforgettable experiences.We kayaked 7 miles across the stunning Lake Skadar, followed by a 9-mile paddleboarding tour that was as challenging as it was rewarding. The 6.5-mile hike took us over the rockiest, steepest terrain I’ve ever tackled—an achievement I’ll never forget. Exploring the bat cave and swimming in the freezing, yet refreshing, waters beneath a waterfall added even more adventure to an already epic trip.The villa was absolutely beautiful, with views that were simply out of this world. Huge thanks to Ben and Emma at Undiscovered Montenegro—you’ve created something truly special. Your passion and attention to detail shine through, and you completely deserve all the 5-star reviews.A massive shout-out as well to Sophie, Will, and Nikola. You were all first class in looking after us, and your warmth and professionalism made the whole experience even more memorable.Without a doubt, a 5-star adventure holiday. I’ll be recommending this to everyone I know!
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Hayley James21/04/25
We have just returned from an amazing week of adventure in Montenegro. Villa Miela is set in a beautiful and peaceful location with breathtaking views over the valley below towards Lake Skadar. The villa had all we could need and lots of lovely extras. They are able to cater for all dietary needs; we had both an allergy, and a vegan in the group.
Ben and Emma were very friendly and really helpful, catering for all of the groups needs. They were incredibly knowledgeable about both the area, the wildlife and the best 'undiscovered' places to visit.
We had the pleasure of visiting a local family for a delicious meal, set on a veranda overlooking the small village.
My favourite day of the tour was Kayaking, seeing the nesting Pelican's and Grey Herons before heading for a picnic on a Monastery island, counting the wild tortoise's on the way to it's summit.
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Katie Wimble14/10/24
Vera was amazing from start to finish! We had a lovely week and everything was sorted easily and promptly! I have never eaten so much food!
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Emily Wraight14/10/24
Vera was an incredible guide in Montenegro - so fun & knowledgable. The hikes were so beautiful & varied - Highly Recommend 🙂
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Joanna M10/10/24
Amazing holiday! What a wonderful week we had at Villa Miela! Ably hosted by Tobi and Adel and assisted by Simon and carly who, along with our fellow guests, were such good fun. The Lake took our breath away . What a sublime place . All are adventures , kayaking, swimming,hiking, wine tasting etc were well planned and even when plans were derailed (landslides,swollen rivers) back up plans were swiftly put into place . Nothing was too much trouble . I would highly recommend this holiday to anyone who likes beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, lots of activities and great company. 🤩🤩
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Tour1182367998929/09/24
What a fantastic week!!!.... What an amazing holiday!! A massive thank you to our wonderful hosts Tobi and Adel for making it such a perfect week - nothing was too much trouble for them. Perfect combination of activities from kayaking on the stunning lake, walking and swimming, and wine tasting (hic) and then down time if you wanted it, and very helpful suggestions of things to do in free time if you wanted to go off and explore on your own- even to the extent of booking things for us too thank you 🙏. Beautiful corner of the world and a real gem. The villa was truly stunning and missing the incredible views that we woke up to each morning so much. Fell in love with the yoga deck and hammocks and beakfast boxes were such a good idea and beautifullypresented. We had an incredible week staying at Villa Miela, met some great people and have made some wonderful memories. Thank you Tobi and Adel - you are brilliant! 🙏
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Debra Thompson20/09/24
Montenegro-Albania kayaking We had the most amazing time from start to finish, such a great [kayaking] trip with beautiful landscape and warm welcoming locals.
The team on the ground were super friendly helpful, accommodating and good fun.
The communication was excellent, nothing was too much trouble.
Local beer was great too, especially after a hard day paddling! Loved it!
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Amanda McNabb18/09/24
Absolutely great trip! Beautiful environment, and the perfect balance between adventure and comfort. The guides were very attentive and knowledgeable. I had a great day every day. So glad I found this trip!
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Maryam C18/09/24
Awesome! Very beautiful and peaceful area. The hosts, Tobi & Adele, were totally amazing . Nothing was too much trouble and were so completely accommodating with all kinds of requests from sourcing kefir to buying sweets! Also Elaine cooked us some delicious meals and fed us well at breakfast lunch and dinner. We explored the surrounding area, drew, painted, walked, hiked and swam. It was all quite extraordinary. Loved every minute of it, thank you all at Undiscovered Montenegro.
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Alison B.12/09/24
What a great week! The mix of activities was great, with just the right amount of organised and free time, and relaxed meals. Our hosts Tobi and Adel were friendly and helpful and made the week really good fun and interesting.
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Rachel B.12/09/24
We had a wonderful holiday with Undiscovered Montenegro at Villa Miela and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for something different to a resort holiday. It was great that trips were included in our stay so we got to see and do lots of new things but everything was easy so it was relaxing, despite doing physical activities like hiking and kayaking. Adél and Tobi are excellent hosts and the villa is lovely and in absolutely beautiful surroundings. Take good insect repellent though!!
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Peter H.12/09/24
We stayed at Villa Miela, expertly hosted by Tobi and Adel. We took our children aged 11 and 15 and shared the beautiful villa with 2 other wonderful families while we had never met before. This is the first adventure holiday for us and we just wished we had done it years ago. We had the best of times, seeing places we would never have been able to do alone. Kayaking, caving, trekking, cycling, swimming in waterfall, and all of this was well away from the tourist trail. Tobi and Adel have a very relaxed approach and everyone felt involved. The two volunteers , Sam and Will were amazing too. Beers, wine, guitar, great food. Get booked!
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Emma Y.12/09/24
Mostly a fabulous week of wonderful adventures in a beautiful country with a great guide, Nenad! Camp Grab and the activities there were fabulous, dinner at Tanya's was amazing, Canyoning was great (although the group was too big) and Zabjlak and the Durmitors were also amazing. We will definitely return to Montenegro, especially now that we know about some wonderful hidden gems! Unfortunately the heat wave (I assume) made the kayaking on Lake Skadar a less brilliant experience - maybe our next visit won't be mid-summer.
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David M.12/09/24
We had a wonderful holiday in Montenegro. Everything was perfect, from the activities to the food, to the amazing tour guides Vera and Nikola. All of the activities including rafting, kayaking, canyoning and boat trips were fantastic. We would highly recommend climbing the Via Ferrata. It was challenging but something not to be missed. We could not have wished for a better holiday, thank you to everyone. One of the best trips we have had.
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Peter Henderson02/09/24
We stayed at Villa Miela, expertly hosted by Tobi and Adel. We took our children aged 11 and 15 and shared the beautiful villa with 2 other wonderful families while we had never met before. This is the first adventure holiday for us and we just wished we had done it years ago. We had the best of times, seeing places we would never have been able to do alone. Kayaking, caving, trekking, cycling, swimming in waterfall, and all of this was well away from the tourist trail. Tobi and Adel have a very relaxed approach and everyone felt involved. The two volunteers , Sam and Will were amazing too. Beers, wine, guitar, great food. Get booked!
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Spencer R28/08/24
Best holiday ever We had an amazing family holiday with Ana , Nikola & the walker family. We have struggled to find holidays for an active young family who are not so keen on just the beach and active Montenegro were perfect. Lots of adventure & variety, everything taken care of including driving, food (LOADS of it) accommodation and activities. The only down side for us was having to say goodbye to “Auntie Ana” and a new group of friends at the end of the week…get ready for tears!! We hope to do another holiday with this company in future who cover more countries than just Montenegro (We would be very keen to visit Slovenia & the Dolomites Ben if you fancy creating new tours!!)
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Get there
Podgorica and Tivat airports are well served from the UK by several airlines, including Air Montenegro, easyJet, Eurowings, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI,
Dubrovnik* airport is just over the border in Croatia and is also well served from the UK by British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and Lufthansa. Airport transfers cost around €120 for a 4-person taxi or coaches from Dubrovnik Bus Station start at €36 per person. *We don’t recommend this route during peak season as queues at the border can be very long. But new for 2024 is a ferry from Dubrovnik to Budva. From there, you can get a bus or taxi to your meeting point.
No-fly options
Make the journey part of the holiday on the train from Belgrade, Serbia to Bar, Montenegro – one of National Geographic‘s top 10 European railway journeys.
Alternatively, there’s a car ferry from Bari, Italy to Bar, Montenegro (peak season only).
From Bari, you can grab a bus or taxi to us.
Montenegro weather
Montenegro has a sub-tropical climate in the coastal/Mediterranean lowlands and sub-alpine climate in the highlands. This means you can ski in the mountains and sunbathe at the beach on the same day at certain times of year. Crazy, right?
In the lowlands, the highest temperatures are experienced between June and September with the mercury climbing to 31℃ in July and August (but the humidity can make it feel hotter). In the mountains, expect more comfortable highs of 21℃ during these months.
In December and January, temperatures dance between 1℃ and 10℃ at lower levels while in the popular ski resort of Kolasin, it’s between a chilly -6°C and 0°C.
Shoulder season is a lovely time to visit Montenegro when there’s still plenty of sunshine but temperatures stay in the more moderate mid-teens to low twenties, depending on where you go.