Welcome on our Frequently Asked Questions page

1. How to get to Montenegro ?

We can book your plane, train, bus or ferry tickets for you on request. However, here is some useful information if you prefer to manage your transportation by yourself :

 By plane:

• Montenegro Airlines flies to Podgorica and Tivat (near Kotor) from several European destinations.
• Ryanair also offer very affordable flights from the UK and Belgium (Charleroi).
• TUI Fly now also offer direct flights from Amsterdam to Tivat from May to September.
• Austrian offers daily flights from London Heathrow via Vienna to Podgorica, from £226.59 return (in June).
• Easyjet offers flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to Tivat.

By bus/train :

The country is also easily reached overland from any of its neighboring countries:

• From Croatia, there are buses along the coast from Dubrovnik – also home to the closest budget flights – and there are a couple of services from Split too; some of these will require a bus change after a short walk across the border.
• From Serbia, there are several daily buses between Belgrade and the Montenegrin coast, via Podgorica; daily trains – including a night service – also run from Belgrade to Bar along the same route.
• From Bosnia-Hercegovina there are direct buses to Podgorica from Trebinje and Sarajevo.

By ferry :

Perhaps the most romantic way to arrive in Montenegro is by ferry from Italy. Between April to September, Montenegro Lines (www.montenegrolines.net) runs between two and six weekly services to Bar from Bari (from €50).

2. What do I need to take with me for an adventure trip in Montenegro?

• A visa if required (see section below).
• Your passport or your ID card (check requirements with your airline company).
• Hiking equipment if you have some hikes scheduled (shoes, walking stick, day pack, reusable water bottle, etc).
• Swimming gears if you plan to go to the beach or swimming in a lake (swimming suit, beach towel, beach shoes, etc…)
• Good pair of sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
• Several reusable shopping bags to avoid taking plastic bags at shops
• Your anti-mosquito for stays close to the water Tip! Carry an easy-to-wash change of clothes (and your toothbrush!) in your carry-on luggage in case your airline misplaces your luggage for a few days.

3. Do I need a VISA to enter the territory of Montenegro?

Do not forget to check the requirements criteria for a visa – depending on your nationality – and organize it on time if you need to. No visa is required for citizens of the Schengen zone or the European Union for a short visit: list of countries that do not require a visa.

4. How to identify my (GPS) location once in Montenegro ?

In complement to a GPS, we highly recommend you to download the offline Google Map of Montenegro on your smartphone or tablet and use it during your trip: (check instructions how to do it here): make sure you have a car charger or sufficient battery power for the day! You will find as well here a high resolution map of Montenegro.

5. What is the best way to get around ?

Buses connect the main cities, but the best way to discover the country independently is by car. We work with professional and flexible ECO2 car suppliers. Contact us using the form at the bottom of the page to find out more.

6. What do I need to know about health and hygiene conditions in Montenegro?

No specific vaccinations are required to travel to Montenegro other than your routine vaccinations. Tap water is safe to drink in most cities, but it is recommended that you use an activated carbon filter in your reusable water bottles. Bottled water is also available.

7. What is typical hiking equipment?

– Trekking or hiking boots/shoes that protect the joints, with “vibram” type soles. This is essential as they protect you from sharp rocks (boulders) and wet ground.

 – Lightweight hiking pants with amplification on the knees

 – Special hiking T-shirt for each tour. It is important to have an extra pair of T-shirt because of frequent sweating.

 – Thin sweatshirts with application on the elbow area

 – Depending on the season, it is important to have a thin windbreaker, or a jacket made of Goretex material for cold weather.

 – Rainproof in case of rain

 – Sunglasses category 3 or 4 and summer cap

 – Sunscreen, taking into account that the sun’s rays are more intense at higher altitudes.

 – Reusable water bottle and reusable fabric bags for storing the day’s snacks

 – Headlamp if it is dark, when visits are longer or more difficult and if you visit caves and dark fortresses

 – Hiking poles are an infallible part of the equipment (if you are used to them).

 – Backpack for day trips with a size of approx. 20-35 liters

 – Food and nutrition: do not go hiking with a full or totally empty stomach. You must be somewhere in between. Take snacks rich in carbohydrates with you (bananas, raisins, almonds, hazelnuts, dried fruit, chocolate, yeast-free bread, which doesn’t take up much space but makes you feel full). It is also necessary to bring about 2L of water per person.

8. What about horse riding excursions?

If you have booked a horse outing with us, you will be asked to sign the following declaration on site. Take the time to read it in advance! Horse Riding Declaration

9. Do I need to bring my own linen?

No, all the accommodation we have reserved for you will provide you with sheets and towels.

Developing tourism in Montenegro: yes, but developing it responsibly. This is part of our core values, and to get there, we must all take our responsibilities to our level (as a local travel agency [read our responsibility charter], service or hosting provider and as traveler). That is why we developed the Responsible Travel guide that we encourage you to read and follow during your trip to Montenegro. Please read our recommendation here: Responsible Traveler’s Guide.

How to compensate my CO2 footprint ?

We will recommend you to use ATMOSFAIR if you want to compensate the CO2 footprint of your transportation to Montenegro. Atmosfair is a reputable organization recommended by many NGO’s.