Small-Group Day Trip, Optional Boat

Small Group Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik with opt Boat Ride runs through Amico Tours. Rated 4.7 across 333 reviews. Runs 11 hours. From $132.

Overview

This Amico Tours day trip leaves Dubrovnik at 6:30 in the morning and crosses into Montenegro, returning roughly 11 hours later. Pickup is included, covering a stretch from Cavtat to Sun Gardens in Orasac, and the group travels in an air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with WiFi on board. There is a certified guide plus a smartphone audio guide, and the group is capped at 19 travellers.

The route works through a short stop at Verige, then an hour and fifteen minutes in Perast, where an optional boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks can be added. The longest stop is Kotor Old Town, with three hours of free time, and the return leg finishes back at your pickup point after the border crossing.

It suits travellers who want the logistics of a two-country day handled for them and who can cope with an early start and a long day on the road. Reviews repeatedly praise the guides and the scenery, while also noting that border waits are unpredictable and can run long.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupThe tour begins at 6:30 am, with pickup before that time from points between Cavtat and Sun Gardens in Orasac. Exact pickup times vary by location and are confirmed by message.
2. Montenegro border stopA brief 15-minute stop, with free admission, marks the arrival in Montenegro.
3. Verige StraitA 10-minute stop with free admission.
4. PerastThis is where the optional boat ride departs.
5. Our Lady of the RocksAn optional 45-minute visit by boat.
6. Kotor Old TownThree hours in Kotor with admission included. The optional Kotor City Walls entry is extra and not included.
7. Return to DubrovnikThe drive back includes the border crossing. Total duration is about 11 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from the early pickup to what you pay for on the spot.

• Documents. Passport name, number, expiry and country must be given at booking for every participant. Visa requirements are the traveller's own responsibility.
• Early start. The day begins at 6:30 am and runs about 11 hours.
• Border waits. Waits at the border are unpredictable. One reviewer reported a very long queue on the return leg, while others said their guide got them through with no delays. Treat the schedule as approximate.
• What to wear. The listing recommends comfortable walking shoes and, in summer, swimwear. There is a lot of walking in Perast and Kotor, so dress for a full day on your feet.
• Food and extras. The boat to Our Lady of the Rocks and Kotor City Walls entry are optional extras paid separately, as the listing states. Everything on the included list, such as transport, the guide and hotel pickup, is covered by the tour price.
• Group feel. The group is capped at 19 travellers in a Mercedes van, and reviewers said the smaller vehicle made the day more comfortable and personal. One traveller who skipped the boat ride felt guidance during free time was thin, so expect independent exploration in Kotor.

Common issues. The border crossing is the biggest variable; waits can be short or very long, and the total driving time is significant. One reviewer found the bilingual delivery and lack of a walking tour in Kotor disappointing. The boat ride and Kotor City Walls entry cost extra. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and a minimum number of travellers is required, or the operator will offer a different date or a full refund.

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