Private 9-Hour Day Trip From Dubrovnik

Montenegro Private Tour from Dubrovnik runs through DUBROVNIK TOP TOURS. Rated 4.9 across 195 reviews. Runs 9 hours. From $763.

Overview

This private day trip picks you up at your Dubrovnik hotel and takes you across the border into Montenegro for a full day on the Bay of Kotor coast, with a driver-guide and a private air-conditioned minivan at your group's disposal. Because only your party travels together, the route can be shaped around what you want from the day.

The trip runs about nine hours door to door. Travellers in reviews describe stops in Perast, the walled town of Kotor and, on some days, Budva or Sveti Stefan, with the guide explaining the history of Croatia, Montenegro and the wider region along the drive.

It suits families, couples and friend groups who want a compact introduction to Montenegro without hiring a car or dealing with the border crossing alone. Reviewers with children said the guides kept the kids engaged, and others appreciated never feeling rushed. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included, so budget separately for lunch.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in DubrovnikThe driver-guide collects your group from your accommodation in a private, air-conditioned minivan. One reviewer said the company advised leaving early to avoid crowds.
2. Drive and border crossingThe trip crosses from Croatia into Montenegro. Border waits vary, and one reviewer reported a wait of under 10 minutes heading out.
3. Bay of Kotor stopsThe day typically includes time in Perast and Kotor. Reviewers mention strolling the waterfront in Perast and walking the walled old town of Kotor with the guide.
4. Flexible extrasBecause it is private, reviewers report adding stops such as Sveti Stefan, Budva, a church visit, or a short detour into Bosnia, depending on time and the group's wishes.
5. Return to DubrovnikThe driver brings the group back to the pickup point, with the full experience lasting about nine hours including border formalities.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the booking terms, and they shape how the day goes.

• Bring a passport. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, since the trip crosses an international border twice. Check your documents before booking.
• Start early if possible. One reviewer said the company suggested an early start to avoid crowds, and described a much more relaxed day as a result.
• Food is on you. Food and drinks are not included, so plan for lunch in Montenegro. Reviewers mention waterfront restaurants and time to eat in Kotor, and one said the guide arranged a lunch spot.
• Set your own pace. The private format means the day is customisable. Reviewers repeatedly describe not feeling rushed, choosing between walking, history or boat and island options, and asking to skip stops that did not interest them.
• Long day in a van. The listing states most travellers can participate, and reviewers of different ages and with children reported comfortable days in the vehicle. Infant seats are available and pushchairs are accessible, though the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Plan for extras. Gratuities and any optional activities or purchases along the way are not covered by the listed price. Bring money for lunch, drinks and anything the group chooses to add.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the day is long, with border waits that can vary. One reviewer reported major roadworks between Kotor and Budva eating into the day, and several suggested skipping Budva in favour of more time in Perast and Kotor. Food, drinks and gratuities are not covered by the price.

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