Lake Skadar: Private Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

Lake Skadar: Private Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

Private tour

Enjoy the perfect balance between nature, culture, and picturesque scenic views. Discover Lake Skadar's stunning wildlife in a traditional wooden boat, and visit the medieval Kom Monastery. Enjoy the breathtaking view from its terrace just before you take a refreshing swim with a magical backdrop.

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English, Serbian

Experience

  • Travel along small, narrow channels accessible only by traditional wooden boats.
  • Discover the centuries-old Lesendro ruins amongst fields of water chestnuts.
  • Try local wine and take a refreshing swim in the middle of the wilderness.
  • Enjoy the hidden beauty of three islands adorned with thousands of water lilies in Amazonia.
  • Visit the medieval Monastery Kom and admire its centuries-old frescoes.

Sail along a short river channel and enjoy the greenery of willows and reeds surrounding you. When you exit, be treated to a beautiful view of the distant mountains in Albania and Vranjina Island as it defiantly aims its two peaks towards the sky.

Pass under the nearby bridge and sail through paths surrounded by vast fields of water chestnuts. Ruins of Lesendro will appear soon after, offering a lovely view of its avian residents enjoying the sun. Breathe in the fresh air as you pass near the lake’s crossroad with the Morača River.

Another enchanting sight awaits in the so-called Amazonia. Hidden behind the three nearby islands lies the endless fields of water lilies and their floating, dark-green leaves. Take your time and enjoy the scenery with a cup of local wine in your hand.

Continue with the narrow passage between marshy meadows and an uneven, steep coast. The passage ends at the foot of Odrin Hill, the home of the medieval Kom Monastery. Hidden in the swampy northwestern reaches of the lake, Kom has courageously withstood all the tests of time. This Monastery has the best-preserved frescoes in the region.

After exploring this scenic view, the boat will take you back to Virpazar. In the meantime, arm yourself with sunscreen and a hat – take the opportunity to swim in the fresh lake water.

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Map with stories from the Lake Skadar area
  • Regional wine, juice and water
  • Life vests and other safety equipment
  • National park fee (5€ per person, free for children under 15)
  • Music onboard
  • Lunch/meals
  • Gratuities

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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
  • Sunglasses and sun hat
  • Swimwear and towels
  • Binoculars
  • Jacket
  • Flash photography inside the Monastery

Please note that this tour is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. If it is raining or there are strong winds, we may alter the boat used for the tour, reschedule your booking for another day, or cancel the tour. We will contact you promptly in the event of any changes to your booking.

For any other questions, please check our FAQ page.

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Reviews

Kingfisher - the best company to explore Skadar Lake!
Our private tour was excellent - a lovely area and a great way to explore the lake; our guide was fantastic and friendly. Accommodated a swimming stop and photography stops for us!
Gareth, GetYourGuide - September 2024
Highly recommend! Do not miss!
This boat tour is, without question, the best and most beautiful activity we did during our 10-day trip to Montenegro. We had a fantastic captain and guide - Petar! Everything was perfect - the boat was clean and comfortable, with complimentary wine and delicious local snacks. Our guide, Petar, gave us information about the lake and all the birds we saw during our tour.
Asya, GetYourGuide - June 2024
So glad we chose Kingfisher to do our 3-hour boat tour to Kom Monastery!
The whole trip was so peaceful, with beautiful views everywhere. I saw a variety of birds, but not as many as expected. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and take photos of us. We were given wine and snacks, which were lovely extras. Recommend this tour - 3 hours was the perfect amount of time!
Claudia, GetYourGuide - June 2024
Definitely choose Kingfisher boat tours to visit Lake Skadar!
Nađa was a delight and made the trip incredibly worthwhile. She was friendly, kind and super supportive. We had a wonderful time, and it was worth the money. I hope to see you all again soon!
Maria, GetYourGuide - June 2024
The highlight of our holiday!
They are very professional people to deal with. We booked an extra hour when we boarded the private boat for 4, and they were flexible enough to let us do this. We had a lovely young boat captain who was most obliging: a lovely day, the highlight of our holiday in Montenegro - an unmissable experience. The lake is gorgeous with its bulrushes and lilies.
Richard W, Tripadvisor, May 2023
A relaxing day on the water
Baki was our friendly captain for this lovely and relaxing excursion. The best boat trips don't have endless commentary on events and locations, which we will forget almost immediately upon hearing, but allow you to relax and take in the beauty. 10/10!
Stephen H, Tripadvisor, May 2023
Friendly crew and lovely trip!
The trip on the lake was lovely, and the guide was funny and chatty. He slowed down in places where there was something to see. It was late summer, so we didn't swim but enjoyed the wine ;)
Brenda, GetYourGuide, October 2023

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Reviews

Kingfisher - the best company to explore Skadar Lake!
Our private tour was excellent - a lovely area and a great way to explore the lake; our guide was fantastic and friendly. Accommodated a swimming stop and photography stops for us!
Gareth, GetYourGuide - September 2024
Highly recommend! Do not miss!
This boat tour is, without question, the best and most beautiful activity we did during our 10-day trip to Montenegro. We had a fantastic captain and guide - Petar! Everything was perfect - the boat was clean and comfortable, with complimentary wine and delicious local snacks. Our guide, Petar, gave us information about the lake and all the birds we saw during our tour.
Asya, GetYourGuide - June 2024
So glad we chose Kingfisher to do our 3-hour boat tour to Kom Monastery!
The whole trip was so peaceful, with beautiful views everywhere. I saw a variety of birds, but not as many as expected. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and take photos of us. We were given wine and snacks, which were lovely extras. Recommend this tour - 3 hours was the perfect amount of time!
Claudia, GetYourGuide - June 2024
Definitely choose Kingfisher boat tours to visit Lake Skadar!
Nađa was a delight and made the trip incredibly worthwhile. She was friendly, kind and super supportive. We had a wonderful time, and it was worth the money. I hope to see you all again soon!
Maria, GetYourGuide - June 2024
The highlight of our holiday!
They are very professional people to deal with. We booked an extra hour when we boarded the private boat for 4, and they were flexible enough to let us do this. We had a lovely young boat captain who was most obliging: a lovely day, the highlight of our holiday in Montenegro - an unmissable experience. The lake is gorgeous with its bulrushes and lilies.
Richard W, Tripadvisor, May 2023
A relaxing day on the water
Baki was our friendly captain for this lovely and relaxing excursion. The best boat trips don't have endless commentary on events and locations, which we will forget almost immediately upon hearing, but allow you to relax and take in the beauty. 10/10!
Stephen H, Tripadvisor, May 2023
Friendly crew and lovely trip!
The trip on the lake was lovely, and the guide was funny and chatty. He slowed down in places where there was something to see. It was late summer, so we didn't swim but enjoyed the wine ;)
Brenda, GetYourGuide, October 2023

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