Itinerary

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• DAY 1 - Arrival in Dubrovnik and drive to Dobrota.

  • Arrival at Dubrovnik airport, Croatia. Pick up your rental vehicle and drive to the small Montenegrin town of Dobrota, located in the Bay of Kotor. Installation at the hotel and free time.
    
    

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Marija in Old Town Kotor

    

    Meals Included: /

    

    Activity Transfer: Car, between 2h and 2h30, 80 km

• DAY 2 - Dobrota - Kotor - Dobrota

  • In the morning, visit Kotor and its ramparts, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling through the alleys, you discover the old town of Kotor with its stone palaces, religious monuments, towers and bastions. Climb to the Saint-Jean bastion, 300 meters above the city, to admire a breathtaking view of the bay. On the way down you pass the small church of Sveti Jovan.
    Free afternoon.
    As an option (to pre-book), possibility of taking a boat trip in the Bay of Kotor and visiting a magnificent little church, Gospa od Skrpjela (Our Lady of the Reef), built on an artificial islet, before reaching the city maritime from Perast.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Marija in Old Town Kotor

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Walking: between 2h30 and 3h, ascent +300m / descent –300m.
    Transfer: Car, 0h30

• DAY 3 - Dobrota - summit of Vrmac - Dobrota

  • Hike to the top of the mountain of Vrmac, where a magnificent panorama over the Bay of Kotor awaits you. Hiking Starts from the Kotor town with a zig-zag trail which will take you to the top of the Vrmac Mountain. The path follows the ridge, and you could enjoy a view of the both Kotor and Tivat parts of the bay. Descent to the village of Lepetani, by the sea. Return to Kotor by bus.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Marija in Old Town Kotor

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Walking: between 5h and 5h30, ascent +650m / descent –650m.

• DAY 4 - Dobrota - Lovcen National Park - Dobrota

  • Drive to the small village of Njegusi, famous for its prosciutto (smoked ham). Possibility of visiting one of the producers (optional, to be paid on site). You continue your journey to Medjuvrsje, the starting point of the hike.
    
    For 10€ (5€ per person) 2 pax could taste some prosciutto, cheese and a glass of honey wine (it is non-alcoholic beverage)
    
    Walk to the top of Mount Jezerski (1675m) where the mausoleum of Prince Petar II Petrovic Njegos is located. From here you have a breathtaking view of the Adriatic coast on one side and the mountains on the other. Return to Medjuvrsje before continue the trip back to Dobrota. On the way, stop in the town of Cetinje, the old capital of Montenegro.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Marija in Old Town Kotor

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Walking: between 2h30 and 3h, ascent +350m / descent –350m.

• DAY 5 - Dobrota - Dubrovnik - Lumbarda (island of Korcula)

  • In the morning, drive to Croatia for the second part of your trip. Depending on your arrival time in Dubrovnik you could have some time for the first discovery of the city. Drive to the port where you drop off your rental car and take a catamaran to the island of Korcula (departure at 4pm or 4:30 pm). On arrival in Korcula town, you will have a private transfer to Lumbarda (7 km) located at the eastern tip of the island and surrounded by vineyards.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook
    
    Catamaran from DBV to Korcula and vice versa operates from 01/04 to 25/10. From 01/04 to 31/08 every day departs from DBV to Korcula at 16h30 (arriving at 18h25). From 01/09 to 25/10 departs from DBV to Korcula at 16h00 (arriving at 17h55).

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Borik in Lumbarda

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Transfer: Car, between 2h and 2h30

• DAY 6 - Lumbarda - Korcula - Lumbarda

  • Coastal hike from Lumbarda to the town of Korcula. You follow a pleasant path by the sea from where you can admire the many small islands in the area. One of the islands is Vrnik, which houses the oldest stone quarry in the archipelago, and Badija, with its 14th century Franciscan monastery. Walk in the historic center of Korcula then walking bcak to Lumbarda.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Borik in Lumbarda

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Walking time: between 4h and 4h30, ascent +150m / descent –150m.

• DAY 7 - Lumbarda - island of Mljet - Lumbarda

  • In the morning, a private transfer to the port of Korcula and cross by boat to the island of Mljet (departure around 10am). Loop hike in Mljet National Park around Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero (the "little lake" and the "big lake"). Visit the small island of Sveti Marija and the monastery of the same name located on the large lake. Return to the port of Pomena and cross by boat to Korcula (around 5:50 p.m.). Then private transfer to your accommodation.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Borik in Lumbarda

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Walking time: between 4h and 4h30, ascent +300m / descent –300m

• DAY 8 - Lumbarda - Zrnovo - Lumbarda

  • Hike from your hotel to the small village of Zrnovo. You first cross the vineyards of Lumbarda before venturing on the paths lined with Mediterranean vegetation that lead you to the heart of the island. A peaceful hike where a whole panoply of wild landscapes is revealed. Return on foot to Lumbarda.
    
    Possibility of wine tasting in a local wine cellar (optional, to be paid on site).
    There are 2 options for wine tasting:
    1. tasting 2 wines plus snacks price is 50Kn (7€)
    2. tasting 3 wines and 4 liqueurs plus snacks 100Kn (14€)
    snacks serving with wine tasting: sardines, prosciutto, cheese, bread.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Borik in Lumbarda

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Walking time: between 4h and 4h30, ascent +180m / descent –180m

• DAY 9 - Lumbarda - Dubrovnik

  • Transfer to the port of Korcula and boat trip to Dubrovnik (departure around 10am). On arrival, transfer to your accommodation in the Lapad bay area. Free afternoon to visit the Dalmatian capital with its ramparts and charming little streets.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation Night in 3 star Hotel Valamar Club, or Tirena Sunny by Valamar in Dubrovnik

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Transfer, Free afternoon

• DAY 10 - End of stay in Dubrovnik

  • Free time then private transfer to Dubrovnik airport (30 minutes) according to your flight schedule.
    
    Supervision: Roadbook

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    Accomodation /

    

    Meals Included: Breakfast

    

    Activity Transfer: Vehicle, 0h30

ACE keeps rights to change daily itineraries.

Tour Information

• What Will You See

  KOTOR

  The old town of KOTOR is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in this part of the Mediterranean. It was succeeded in preserving its original form, so typical of towns between the XII and the XIV century. The asymmetric structure of the narrow streets and squares, combined with the numerous valuable monuments of medieval architecture, contributed to Kotor being placed on UNESCO’s “The world natural and cultural inheritance” list. The cultural inheritance of this town is enriched by the unique architectural styles and the ambient atmosphere. The fortification system of Kotor, which protects it from the sea, is actually a wall 4.5 km long, 20 m high and 15 m wide, and is preserved as one of the world’s historic values.

  LOVĆEN NATIONAL PARK

  Directly behind Kotor bay rises Mountain Lovćen, the black mountain that gave Crna Gora (Montenegro) its name; crna/negro means ‘black’, and gora/monte means ‘mountain’ in Montenegrin and Italian respectively.
  
  A relatively small area offers numerous and various forms of relief, emphasized in the central part of the mountain, where most of Lovćen summits rose. Its slopes are rocky, with numerous holes, pits and deep depressions, giving the landscape a distinctive look. View from Lovćen peaks leaves an unrepeatable and unforgettable visual impression.
  
  Most of the sacral objects and interesting ethnographic material in Lovćen is concentrated in the area of Ivanova korita and village Njeguši, famous for fantastic ham and cheese. Climbing up to the mausoleum of the greatest Montenegrin poet, Bishop, and prince Petar Petrović Njegoš (1813. -1851), represents a highlight of the visit to the National Park. The mausoleum is the most important work of the great Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović. The chapel is the most impressive part of Njegoš mausoleum. It is nine meters high with the arch covered in mosaic with 200.000 gold-plated tiles.

  KORČULA

  The old town of Korčula is one of the best-preserved medieval island towns in the Mediterranean. The walls and fortresses protected its strategic location in the past. The Town’s streets are laid out in a fishbone pattern, providing the inhabitants with safety and comfort. The Statute of the Town and the Island from 1214 regulated the life of the people of Korčula. Korčula is an ideal year-round holiday destination. You can explore the island on foot or by bike, or climb on its hilltops and refresh yourself walking through pine forests, enjoying the beautiful panoramic views of the countryside from the lookouts, watch some of the most beautiful sunsets. Owing to the top-quality local seasonal food, the abundance of seafood and top-quality wine, Korčula attracts all those in search of gastronomic delights.
  
  In Čara, next to the parish church of Saint Peter, in the middle of the village, grows an old cypress which is protected under Croatian laws for the preservation of nature. The best known product of Čara, besides extra quality olive oil, is the famous white wine Pošip.
  
  Pupnat is the smallest and one of the oldest villages on the island of Korčula, located on the highest point of 360 m above sea level, 11 km from the town of Korčula. Finds from Illyrian and Roman times have been found in the village. Numerous ancient single-story houses covered by stone slabs are preserved, especially sheep and goat houses southwest of the village.

  LUMBARDA

  Lumbarda is a small fishermen’s village of around 1200 inhabitants. The village is built around a small bay and on the hills behind it and is surrounded by large sandy vineyards. In the 3rd century BC, a Greek settlement was founded here from which originated the Psephism and the gnathia vases found in graves. Since the 16th-century prosperous Korčula Town landowners built their summer houses called “kaštel” on the best sites around the fields, some of them still well preserved and inhabited by local families.
  
  Sveti Rok parish church with a nave and two aisles stands on Vela Glavica hill in the middle of the old village, and there are several small old chapels in the village itself: St Bartul, St Peter, The Nativity of the Virgin (Mala Gospa). The church of the Holy Cross (Sv. Kriz) from 1774, in front of which is a characteristic porch, is surrounded by the vineyards.
  
  For centuries local people were farmers, mostly grape growers, fishermen and stone-masons.

  MLJET

  Forest-shrouded Mljet is one of the most seductive of all the Adriatic islands. The establishment of a national park in 1960 at its western end put the island on the tourist map, but Mljet is anything but overrun. The island is also well known for its two salted lakes - Veliko and Malo Jezero that are located at the north end of the island. On the small St. Mary's Island in the middle of Veliko Jezero lake, there is an old Benedictine monastery. Veliko and Malo Jezero are favourite swimming spots for locals and visitors alike.
  
  Most of the tourist stay around the town of Pomena so the remainder of the island retains the unspoilt air of tranquillity that, according to legend, captivated Odysseus for seven years.

  DUBROVNIK

  George Bernard Shaw was enchanted by DUBROVNIK. For him, it was paradise. Millions of people also take home happy memories from this “jewel of the Adriatic”. Dubrovnik has a remarkable history. An independent, merchant republic for 700 years (abolished by Napoleon in 1806), it traded with Turkey and India in the East (with a consul in Goa, India) and had trade representatives in Africa (in the Cape Verde Islands). It even had diplomatic relations with the English court in the middle ages. (There is a letter from Elizabeth I on display in the City Museum in Dubrovnik). Its status was such that powerful and rich Venice was envious of this Croatian-Slav city. The old town was completed in the 13th century and remains virtually unchanged to the present day. Tall ramparts surround it and there are only two entrances to the old town which lead to the Stradun, the city’s promenade. One of the greatest pleasures for many visitors is to have a drink in one of the nearby cafes and watch the world go by, whilst they themselves are being watched by the city patron, St. Blaise, or Sveti Vlaho as the locals call him.

• Accommodation & Meals

  We made a careful selection of 3-star hotels for this holiday. Both hotels in Kotor and Lumbarda are small, charming, family-run lodgnigs. The hotel in Kotor is located in the heart of the old town. In Lumbarda, you stay in a seafront hotel with a swimming pool. The hotel in Dubrovnik is located in the lively Lapad Bay area, close to many restaurants and bars. Dubrovnik Old Town is easily reached by a twenty-minute public bus ride.
  
  All breakfasts will be served in hotels restaurants.

• What is Included

  Tour cost is 1290 Euros and includes:

  • 9 lodgings

  • 9 breakfasts

  • Car rental with unlimited milage from day 1 to day 4. Basic insurance package. For 2 people- car class Opel Corsa. For 3 people- car class Opel Astra, for 4 and 5 people- car class Opel Zafira, for 6 to 9 people- car class Opel Vivaro

  • catamaran tickets:
    1. Dubrovnik - Korčula
    2. Korčula - Mljet - Korčula
    3. Korčula - Dubrovnik

  • private transfers:
    1. from Korčula port to Lumbarda- Hotel Borik - day 5
    2. from Lumbarda to Korčula port and vice versa - day 7
    3. from Lumbarda to Korčula port and from Dubrovnik port to hotel in Dubrovnik - day 9
    4. from hotel in Dubrovnik to DBV airport - day 10

  • detailed self-guided booklet

  • GPS trails

  • 24h telephone support

  The price does not include:

  • National park Mljet entry fee- 10€- 17€ (01.06. - 30.09.) per person (depending on the season)

  • optional wine tasting - day 8

  The price is based on double room occupancy and minimum group size of 2 people. Single room supplement 210€

  Single person departure supplement 360€

  High season supplement (From 25th June to 12th September)- 210 Euros.

  The tour is available from April to November

  Longer or shorter options are available

• General Info

  • Travel Information

    For stay up to 90 days in Croatia and Montenegro, American, Australian, Canadian, and EU tourists no longer require a visa. All distances in Montenegro and Croatia are given in kilometers. 1 mi=1,61 km, 1km =0.62mi, 1ft=0.3m/ 1inch=2.54cm

    Weather Information

    Weather is difficult to forecast but, normally, you can expect nice weather in Montenegro and Dalmatia from April to November.
    
    Spring is usually very pleasant with daily temperature between 15˚C and 20˚C and occasional rain and showers. The hottest months are July and August with average temperature about 23˚C and daily temperature above 30˚C. The country as a whole receives an average precipitation of between 600mm and 800 mm annually in the plains- about the same as that of southeast England – and about 800mm and 1200mm in highland regions. In July and August we usually have some days with daily max temperature about 35C.

    Packing suggestions

    Casual summer/ autumn clothing is recommended for most occasions. You may wish to bring a sweater and some jacket for the mountain, comfortable hiking shoes, (walking poles optional but could be helpful for some hikes like the Bear Summit circuit), rain jacket, plus trainers or sandals for relaxing.
    
    You should also bring some water bottles, sun protection cream (high protection factor 30 and above), insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat, and a lip salve with sun protection. Also bring a swimsuit for swimming opportunities on the trip.

    General Information

    Currency and Exchange

    Local Currency: Montenegro use Euro as a local currency. Kuna is monetary unit in Croatia. For 1 Euro you can get 7,30 kuna (current exchange rate). In all cities and towns you can find change offices. Most of them have a good exchange rate and do not charge commission. Most of change offices are open from 8am to 8pm. ATM machines are available in Kotor, Dubrovnik, and Korčula.
    
    Where to Exchange: Banks or ‘forex’ offices in main towns/cities. Most of change offices are open from 8am to 8pm
    
    Credit Card Acceptance: Accepted in major restaurants and hotels. The most widely excepted credit cards are VISA, closely followed by MasterCard.
    
    Travellers Cheques: Travellers cheques can be exchanged for the local currency but only in some banks.
    
    Banks are generally open from 08:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 08:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays.
    
    In smaller towns it is useful to have enough cash.
    
    Most of the shops are open from 9am to 9 pm and remain open through lunch.

    
    Restaurants: The main meal is taken at lunch from 1pm to 3pm. Restaurants serve dinner in the evening from 8pm till 11pm.

    Electric Current

    In Montenegro and Croatia electric current is 220 volts, 50 HZ. To use American or British electrical appliances a plug adapter is necessary. Electric plug used in Montenegro is type C (the same one is in use in Belgium, Egypt, Italy, Hungary, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Bulgaria, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey, Vietnam, etc.)

    Telephone

    Telephone plug used in Montenegro and Croatia, is US RJ-11 phone plug

    Telephoning Home

    Most of the telephone cards (AT&T…) do not work here. You can telephone from Post Office and pay after the call. The most convenient way for telephoning home is to use your mobile phone. Note that telephoning from Montenegro will involve roaming charges, so please double-check with your mobile provider at home about the rates and conditions.

    To make a direct international call, first dial 00 or + (code to access international line) then the country code, the area code and local number. The country code for Austria is 43, Australia is 61, Norway 47, Great Britain is 44, USA and Canada 1, France 33, Germany 49…. To make a national call just dial area code and local telephone number.

    
    ACE Emergency phone (24h available) +381 (0)64 24 76 311.
    

    Language

    Official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin and in Croatia is Croatian but English is widely spoken specially in a bigger towns. Latin Alphabet is in used but in some areas in Montenegro you can find also Cyrillic.

    INSURANCE

    Travel insurance is highly recommended for all clients whilst on a tour organized by ACE. Clients together with their personal property including baggage are at all times solely at their own risk. Clients are wholly responsible for arranging their own insurance. Clients are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of private Travel Insurance with protection for the full duration of the tour in respect of at least medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, with adequate cover. Clients making their own arrangements should ensure that there is no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities included in their tour. Clients should satisfy themselves that any travel insurance is what they require and should arrange supplementary insurance if need be.

    Responsible Travel

    Before you come on the tour please read and respect ACE Responsible Tourism Policy

    Personal Expenses

    MEAL PLAN

    Meals other than those included in the itinerary are paid for separately by traveler. Examples of some costs are provided below:

    • Coffee / Tea- 1 – 2 Euro

    • Soft drink - 1.5-2.5 Euro

    • Bottle of beer - 1.5-3 Euro

    • Bottle of wine - 5-20 Euro

    • Two course meal - 10-18 Euro

    • Three course meal - 15-25 Euro

    Local fares in small towns

    Tipping

    Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognized part of life in this part of the world. Gratuities for the staff of the ACE Adventure is discretionally but always appreciated by the staff and we will be happy to provide guidelines.