Day Trip From Dubrovnik, 11 Hours

From Dubrovnik: Montenegro Day Trip runs through Super Tours Travel Agency. Rated 4.4 across 5,782 reviews. Runs 11 hours. From $56.

Overview

This tour packs a Montenegro coast day into 11 hours out of Dubrovnik, with hotel pickup included and an air-conditioned vehicle doing the driving. The morning run south passes through Župa Dubrovačka and the Konavle region before the Montenegro border crossing, after which the road follows the coastline around Boka Kotorska Bay. A driver and a local tour escort travel with the group, and the escort narrates the history and legends of the monuments along the way.

The core of the day is free time rather than guided walking. Perast gets an hour and a half, with an optional boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks for an extra fee, and Kotor gets three hours to explore independently, with its city walls, nautical heritage and old lanes to wander at your own pace. The return leg is a relaxing drive back to Dubrovnik with drop-off at the original pickup points.

It suits travellers based in Dubrovnik who want a first taste of Montenegro without hiring a car or dealing with the border alone. Anyone who prefers structured guided tours in each town should note the stops are mostly self-guided, and anyone wanting the Budva stop needs the small-group option, since the standard tour does not include it.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup in DubrovnikHotel pickup and drop-off is included, with dozens of listed pickup points around Dubrovnik. The listing warns the actual pickup time may differ from the advertised start time.
2. Drive to MontenegroThe route passes through Župa Dubrovačka and the Konavle region, then crosses the Montenegro border and continues along the coast.
3. Perast, 1.5 hoursFree time and a walk in the town of Perast on Boka Kotorska Bay. An optional 40-minute boat cruise is available at an extra fee.
4. Our Lady of the RocksOptional boat ride to the island and church, costing 15€ per person including entrance, and not part of the tour price.
5. Kotor, 3 hoursThree hours of free time to explore the old town and its walls on your own, then meet the host at the agreed point.
6. Budva, 2 hoursOptional 2-hour visit, included only in the small-group tour option covering Perast, Kotor and Budva.
7. Scenic drive around the bayA roughly 2-hour bus tour around the Bay of Kotor with scenic views on the way back toward the border and Dubrovnik.
8. Drop-off in DubrovnikReturn transport to the original pickup locations. The listing states this is a closed-door tour and may not be used as a one-way transfer into Montenegro.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day actually runs, from border waits to what is and is not paid for upfront.

• Bring your passport. A passport is required, or an ID card for EU citizens, plus a visa if one applies. Travellers without an EU passport or residence permit need a multi-entry visa to re-enter Croatia after the tour. Check the document rules for your nationality before the day.
• Budget for extras. Lunch is not included, and neither are the optional boat rides. The Perast panoramic boat costs 10€ per person, the Our Lady of the Rocks boat with island and church entrance costs 15€, and Montenegro charges a local tax of 3€. Reviews mention clearer communication on these optional fees would help, so ask the host at the start.
• Expect border delays. Several reviewers said the border crossing, especially on the return, can eat a large chunk of the journey and stretch the day past schedule. Others praised the operator's system for getting the coach through as fast as possible. Keep the evening loose and treat the itinerary as flexible.
• Mostly self-guided. Perast and Kotor are free-time stops, so the pace is your own. Reviews generally describe the time allocation as generous, with enough room to explore without feeling rushed. Some reviewers also mentioned feeling pressure to join optional boat rides or group lunches, which are easy to decline.
• Long day, warm bus. One reviewer described it as a long day and a bit warm, so dress lightly and carry water. The vehicle is air-conditioned, but the walking stretches in summer heat add up across 11 hours. Comfortable shoes matter for Kotor's old town.
• Punctuality matters. Multiple reviews stress that guides are firm about return times at each stop. Follow the meeting instructions and the day runs far more smoothly for everyone.

Common issues. The border is the recurring complaint: waits on the Croatian side can be long, and one reviewer reported several hours in the coach at immigration control, which pushed the day well past the advertised duration. Several travellers also flagged pressure around optional extras, saying clearer information on boat fees and less insistence on group lunches would improve things. The tour is otherwise described as well organised, but the schedule is loose and can slip when queues build up. Note that the Budva stop belongs only to the small-group option, and the standard tour restricts hotel pickup to Dubrovnik hotels.

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