Kayaking is a great way to slow down a bit, pay attention to the nature around you and recreate yourself. The territory of Montenegro is geographically very diverse. It is characterized by deep canyons, endless forests, emerald lakes and the winding coast of the Adriatic. If you want to clear your mind and exercise your body at the same time, the only thing better than a walk is being on the water. So get accommodation close to water bodies, so you can kayak out at sunset. If you're on a lake, bird watching is an interesting, relaxing activity. Also, you can just bring snacks, drop anchor and float for a while. What better way to relax than this?

Here's what you should know if you want to rent a kayak. A more casual option, as well as an experience, is to rent a kayak on the beach or lake, and simply paddle, sail and float on the water for as long as you like. Near every large lake or beach there is a place where you can rent canoes, kayaks for one or two people, or some other assortment for water sports, such as rowing boats, pedal boats or paddleboards. On site, the staff will issue you with the equipment you need (boat, board, oars and safety vest), give a short lesson on how to manage certain situations on the water and warn you about a certain part of the lake or beach that you need to pay attention to.

Perast Without a doubt, one of the best kayak tours in Montenegro is around the Peraški Islands, Gospa od Škrpjela and Sveti Marko. If you ever plan a day trip to Perast, this is not an activity you should skip. The main part of Perast is well known and photographed a lot. It is accessible by land and a large number of tourists visit it on foot every day. You must have seen the pictures of Perast - the old stone palaces and the bell tower of the church of St. Nicholas from the 17th century, 55 meters high, which is also the second highest bell tower on the Adriatic and one of the main symbols of the city of Perast. While it is less known, the historical part of Perast is accessible only a few hundred meters from the coast by kayak or some other means of water transport. Seeing the islands this way will allow you to avoid the crowds and also experience a wonderful kayaking adventure sailing the Adriatic Sea while surrounded by beautiful nature. If this variant suits you better, this kayak tour is offered by most local tour companies. The tour requires several kilometers of paddling, but is accessible even for beginners. Research what is the optimal time of day when you can go on the tour in relation to the season of your visit, because Perast can be very hot in the summer, and part of this kayak tour in the Pera Bay is quite exposed to the sun.

Biograd lake tour The Lake Biograd kayak tour on the Biogradska Gora National Park is one of the top kayak tours in Montenegro. You can easily rent a kayak at the entrance of the Biogradske Gore park and start the tour right there. Lake Biograd occupies a central place in the park and the beginning of the lake is the place where you can sail, and after some time rowing on the lake you can see some of the lagoons that are in the immediate vicinity. The area is quite popular for its 200 bird species, including the golden eagle, while the fauna consists of deer, roe deer, chamois, wolves, wild boars, foxes, rabbits, etc. The area of ​​the National Park and Lake Biograd is also known for its archaeological sites, sacred monuments and folk architecture - log cabins, towers, mills, etc. On one occasion, while on the lake, paddle towards the interior of the lake and forest. Luck can serve you, so you can spot a variety of birds or one of the listed animal species. In addition to the diverse fauna, there is a fantastic view of the forest panorama made up of centuries-old trees. Biogradska gora National Center offers many guided kayak tours, if you prefer an expert tour and learn more about this fabulous area.

Petrovac tour Spending time in nature, at the sea, in Petrovac and its surroundings is exactly the place for good fun and adventure. Sea kayaking is one of the popular activities in this region, especially in Petrovac, Budva and the islands of Sveta Nedljela and Katić, located on the eastern side of Petrovac. The beautiful Petrovac beach is the perfect place for spending time at sea and if you want to try light kayaking, mostly in calm waters with the wind towards the islands. You can easily make your own kayak tour or work with one of the agencies that will teach you the basics to get you started and have the most fun and informative tour of this area. One of the most popular routes for a kayak tour is to the islands of Katic and Sveta Nedjela, visiting the Magic Cave, the island church, diving and fishing near the island. Another popular place for a kayak tour is to the nearby, sandy beach of Lučice, which is 500 meters from Petrovac, in the direction of Bar. This azure, sandy beach is among the top beach destinations in Petrovac and its surroundings. It has the shape of a small bay, 220 meters long with the main beach bar and surrounding smaller coffee bars where you can refresh yourself and rest. Excursions to untouched and unexplored beach lagoons and bays, diving, fishing, visiting a moray nest, with a short rest on one of these beaches are also popular.

Ada Bojan tour Ada Bojana nature reserve in Ulcinj is an area known for kayak tours. Both variants, beginner and professional level kayakers, are available to anyone who would like to experience kayaking in this wonderful natural environment. The unique ecosystem of this area has always aroused the interest of tourists, therefore the attendance is high before rest and relaxation. A large number of tourist agencies established in this part of Montenegro offer kayaking services so that visitors can explore this magnificent environment of unique nature in the best possible way. It is rowed upstream, to the beginning of the island, and then returns back to the starting position where lunch is organized. During the regatta, you have the opportunity to swim, take photos between the idyllic houses along the Bojana river, observe the exotic flora and birds that have made a home for themselves in the nature that surrounds the Bojana river. Most of the tour is winding through narrow canals that lead through dense and lush vegetation and gives Ada the king of the Amazon, and together with the unusual animal life turns it into a special micro-ecological space. You will spend some time outdoors on this excursion, so choose the time of day for this activity carefully. In addition to everything, this location is also ideal for watching spectacular sunsets.

Kotor tour Kotor and surrounding towns: Muo, Prcanj and Stoliv are great locations for kayaking. The city is surrounded by water and has miles of beautiful coastline to explore. Surrounded by the clear sea, green forested hills that descend steeply and directly to the stone coast turned into a mula, and the charm of the old Kotor walls that surround the Old Town, you can row for hours through the bay without getting bored. The Kotor valley has lush southern, subtropical vegetation. The coastal belt is covered with evergreen trees: olives, citrus fruits and southern fruits, which gives this area, in contrast to the surrounding Montenegrin hills, a specific color. The surroundings are also rich in medicinal and aromatic herbs, as well as various types of flowers. In Kotor, as in most coastal towns, different types of palm trees thrive the most. The slopes of the mountains are greened with cypress, pine, oak and beech forests. Both wild and tame pomegranates, figs, oranges, tangerines, vines and olives thrive. Many gardens in front of family houses or old palaces are characterized by various Mediterranean plants. Apart from palm trees, there are also various types of cacti, oleanders, mimosas, magnolias, camellias, as well as other types of Mediterranean plants. Kotor merchants, sailors and warriors, in addition to trophies won in great naval battles, also brought various plants as symbols of beauty, which are still some of the synonyms of ancient Kotor. Also, during the tour, there is a great possibility to see bird and marine life. Pay attention to the regular visitors of the Bay of Kotor - dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). In addition to them, we can also see other amphibians, such as bufo bufo, marmot or newt, green toad, etc. Reptiles include the land turtle, the river turtle, the sharp-headed lizard, the large green lizard, the brown or Mediterranean lizard, etc. From birds, sea grebes, curlews, crested cormorants, puffins, hawks, kite eagles, woodpeckers, larks, migratory birds and many others. A typical kayak tour in Kotor lasts half a day or a four-hour excursion, of which about 2.5 - 3 hours are on the water. The exact location varies depending on weather conditions, but trips are always organized so that you don't have to row against the wind and water currents. This way, you can enjoy the tour without much effort. In total, rowing is about 10 km, but before the start, a short lesson on how to row effortlessly is provided. You will also have the chance to take a break and go ashore, explore hidden beaches accessible only by water. A sunny day, surrounded by nature, the sparkling sea, a beautiful view of the Kotor landscape wherever you look, as well as the experience of paddling around the bay, will surely be a kayaking experience that you will remember forever.

Herceg Novi tour If you want to get to know the city in a different way, instead of a classic tour of the center itself, opt for a historical tour of Herceg Novi by kayak. The urban kayak tour takes about 90 minutes from the time you get in the water and start paddling. The start is in the heart of Herceg Novi, which represents the city port Square, then along the V Danica promenade that runs through its center. The tour stops at several places where you hear about the history of the fortresses that surround the city and learn about the turbulent history of Herceg Novi since it was first founded in 1382. This is a great way to see the city from the sea and get some exercise at the same time. Considering that the city was built mostly on the coast or near the sea, houses and buildings can be seen up close and learn how the development of this coastal town went. The tour starts near the fortress of Forte Mare and runs along the road where the "Ćiro" train used to travel. This train line connected Boka with Sarajevo, Budapest, Vienna and further with the entire developed Europe of that time. In Zelenica this year, in July, the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first train in Herceg Novi was celebrated, which also represents the moment of the establishment of railway traffic in Montenegro. The tour includes the stories of numerous important buildings in Herceg Novi, the former city station, the Citadel fortress, Dvorana Park, etc. We recommend this tour as an excellent alternative to visiting and observing the city from a different perspective, from the sea.