Enjoy the Adventure
This tour includes everything from the Historical & Wildlife Tour, with an added cultural and spiritual experience.
- Departure from Virpazar
- Cruise along the Crmnica River, surrounded by reeds and water lilies
- Visit Lesendro Fortress, known as the “Key of Skadar Lake”
- Explore the wild area of the Morača River, rich in birdlife
- Sail between the islands of Čakovica and Liponjak
- Enjoy beautiful views from the island
- Have a swimming break in the open lake
- Sail back to Virpazar
What you can see
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
- Water lilies covering large parts of the lake
- Pelicans, herons, cormorants and kingfishers
- Traditional fishing boats and nets
- Fortresses, islands and monasteries
- Mountains reflected in calm waters
- Quiet channels and wide open lake landscapes
Interesting facts
- Skadar Lake is the largest lake in the Balkans and the second largest National Park in Montenegro.
- Montenegro has five National Parks, and Skadar Lake is the only one dominated by water.
- It is one of the oldest lakes in Europe.
- The Dalmatian pelican has one of its last natural breeding colonies here.
- The lake has over 30 underwater springs (oka), some deeper than 60 meters.
- In summer, the lake water can be very warm, while near the springs it is always cold.
- For centuries, the lake was an important trade and transport route between the Adriatic coast and inland Montenegro.
- Traditional fishing is still part of everyday life around the lake.
Local legends and stories
The Sunken Valley
According to an old local legend, Skadar Lake was once a fertile valley with villages, churches and fields. One day, a spring was left open and water began to rise, slowly flooding the land and forming the lake.
Locals say that on very quiet nights, church bells can still be heard beneath the water.
Kom Monastery
It is believed that monks chose the island of Kom for its silence and natural protection by water. For centuries, it served as a place of prayer, refuge and spiritual strength.
Skadar Lake is where nature, history and tranquility come together.
Each tour is not just a boat ride, but a gentle journey through one of Montenegro’s most magical landscapes.
