Kayak Adventures at Lake Skadar: Discover the Wilderness

Kayak Adventure: 3 hours

Self-Guided

Travel along the calm waters of Lake Skadar on a 3-hour long, self-guided kayak adventure. Discover the lake's wildlife from a different perspective and enjoy breathtaking views that can't be seen from the shore. Find yourself in the middle of a water lily field, where you can observe the birds as they soar through the sky or dive deep to catch their lunch. Take a refreshing swim in one of Europe's largest lakes!

About this activity

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Experience

What to expect

If you enjoy being close to wildlife and want to spend quality time in nature, kayaking on Lake Skadar offers a unique opportunity. This experience will take you to a different world where time stops and everything seems still, bringing you peace and harmony.

Start your adventure by paddling through the narrow river channel that connects Virpazar to the open waters of Lake Skadar. Continue under the bridge and near the island called Lesendro. Find a once-mighty fortress worn down by the ravages of time. You will surely be captivated by its unique charm.

You will move to the three famous islets once you cross the river channel and glimpse Lesendro and its bird visitants. As you navigate them, discover breathtaking canals decorated with water lilies and reeds. Take in the lovely scenery of mountain ranges, rugged coastlines, and vast lake.

On your way back, stop at one of the beaches to swim in the deep blue waters of Lake Skadar.

Included

Complete equipment (including waterproof bags, safety jackets, and paddles)
Guidance, helpful tips and safety briefing
A map with stories from the Lake Skadar area
On-call assistance throughout the tour, both online and offline

Not included

National park fee (5€ per person, free for children under 15)
Guide during the tour

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Meeting point & other important information

Join us at the Kingfisher information desk near the central bridge in Virpazar. If you have trouble finding it, search “Kingfisher Boat & Kayak – Lake Skadar, P16, Virpazar, Montenegro” on Google Maps, or click here for the exact location.

Check-in is 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. If you are running late for the check-in, please let us know immediately via message on WhatsApp. Include your name, scheduled departure time, and estimated arrival time.

Biodegradable sunscreen
Sun hat
Towels
Swimwear
Binoculars
Jacket
Water
Food

Please note that this tour is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. We will contact you promptly in the event of any changes to your booking.

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Reviews

3-hour kayaking on Skadar Lake

Booking and renting the kayaks was super straightforward. You get a dry bag, life jackets and a map with recommended stops along the route. We rented the kayaks for three hours but could return them later without any problem. We could see quite a lot in the three hours and take two more extended breaks. We wouldn't recommend any shorter. Otherwise, you probably won't get as far :-)

Lisa, GetYourGuide - September 2024

Relaxing and peaceful experience!

You get a kayak and can go to the fantastic Skadar Lake. I recommend this activity and take at least 3 hours on the lake to have a relaxed experience.

GetYourGuide traveler - August 2024

Kayaking on Skadar Lake - a must!

I loved the experience; being able to kayak on the lake was a wonderful opportunity. The team's service in helping me get in/out of the kayak was excellent. I highly recommend it to everyone.

GetYourGuide traveler - April 2024

Fantastic experience

We took the three-hour trip with the kayak, which was just amazing!! The fields of grass and the variety of birds were stunning. We took many pictures, so only go with a fully charged phone! The wind was slightly strong that day, but the waves were still manageable. The people from the rental said in advance that if we take longer, it is acceptable unless we get back before it's dark. Essentials: water, sunglasses, hat/cap, sun cream. You will get a 30L waterproof bag from the rental, but we also had one with us to store our stuff. Total time of the trip: 5 1/2h

Josh, GetYourGuide, August 2023

Friendly and helpful Kingfisher team and beautiful nature

Welcoming and helpful people, beautiful place, especially the first part. The main lake was quite choppy and hard work for us, so we didn't make it to the islands but could see from a distance! They gave us an extra hour to try! It's worth the money!

Greta, GetYourGuide, April 2023

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