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MONTENEGRO: Jewel of the Adriatic
Also selected as one of National Geographic Adventure's best new adventures for 2007! Montenegro’s gorgeous Tara River is truly a dazzling jewel among the many attractions of the former Yugoslavia. Its crystal-clear pristine waters course through one of the deepest and longest canyons in Europe, part of Durmitor National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Durmitor is blessed with incredible wildflowers, dense pine forests, sparkling lakes, and surrounded by two other beautiful river canyons. But the Tara is unquestionably the most dramatic and interesting, with breathtaking waterfalls, steep canyon walls, diverse vegetation, sandy beaches, and more than 80 large caves along the canyon. And the Class III/IV rapids are simply amazing! But this is much more than a river trip; along with exhilarating hikes in the peaks and valleys of Durmitor National Park, you’ll explore medieval walled villages with Venetian-style architecture, centuries-old Orthodox churches, and Dubrovnik, with its fine restaurants, music, museums, and more!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Jewel of the Adriatic
Day 1 - Arrive in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Transfer to Cavtat on the Adriatic Coast. Day 2 - Explore Kotor, a wonderful walled city with narrow winding streets, and hike up the hills behind the city to a fortress overlooking the town. Day 3 - Drive to Zabljak near Durmitor National Park, a World Heritage Site. After lunch, stroll through Crna Poda, a lovely pine forest, and visit the 500-foot-high bridge over the Tara River. Afternoon walk around Black Lake, where the wildflowers should be terrific! Day 4 - Drive to Sedlo Pass (6,257’) and hike down into the beautiful Komarnica Valley alongside towering rock walls, with excellent views of Sedlo Peak and the Bolj crags. Enjoy a creekside picnic lunch before hiking out to the road and returning to Zabljak. Day 5 - Climb Savin Kuk (7,587'), then visit the nearby Sljemena peaks with beautiful views of the central and south Durmitor. Days 6-7 - Experience an exhilarating whitewater adventure and some of Europe’s finest scenery while rafting the Class III/IV rapids of the Tara River. Overnights are in riverside cabins. Day 8 - Take out at Scepan Polje, then drive back to Cavtat, passing through the Piva canyon. Day 9 - Morning free in Cavtat; afternoon guided tour of Dubrovnik. Day 10 - Depart Dubrovnik. Detailed Itinerary - MONTENEGRO: Jewel of the Adriatic 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |
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