Private Sightseeing Lake Skadar Boat Tour with Refreshments

Private Sightseeing Lake Skadar Boat Tour with Refreshments

Private tour

Discover the magical nature of Lake Skadar on our two-hour wild-beauty sightseeing tour. Explore enchanting landscapes in a traditional wooden boat, swim and savour delicious local wine Vranac.

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English, Serbian

Experience

  • Travel along small, narrow channels accessible only by traditional wooden boats.
  • Discover Lesendro ruins amongst fields of water chestnuts and admire its bird visitants.
  • Try local wine in the middle of the wilderness and take a refreshing swim in the lake’s crystal clear waters.
  • Enjoy the hidden beauty of three islands adorned with thousands of water lilies in Amazonia.
  • Cruise near Morača River, an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area.
  • Start your tour in Virpazar, the main gateway of National Park Lake Skadar. Once you arrive at the meeting point, someone from the Kingfisher team will check you in and explain the next steps. After that, you’re all set to board!

Depart Virpazar’s pier through a lovely canal with reeds and willows. After you exit, the vast water giant, Lake Skadar, will unfurl before your eyes. Continue under the Tanki Rt bridge and discover Lesendro, a centuries-old fortification.

Known as the greatest sorrow of Njegoš, nowadays, Lesendro resembles a utopia for birds. Depending on the time of year, you can observe many avian species as they dry their wings on its ruins and bask in the sun.

In the background, the Vranjina Island rises from the fresh lake waters; on the other side, the lake meets its largest water resource, the Morača River. A little further, you will be gliding near one of the two bird reserves on Lake Skadar.

Amazonia awaits next! The three nearby islets and the view they hide will reveal why Lake Skadar is one of Montenegro’s most captivating places to visit. The endless carpet, woven from white and yellow water lilies and their large, floating, dark green leaves, will take your breath away.

Panoramas on your way back will not disappoint your travellers’ thirst either. They might even make you wonder why you didn’t book the lengthier tour in the first place. To keep you from sobbing over spilt milk, we will provide an extra few minutes for you to enjoy the ideal wilderness around you while taking a refreshing swim.

  • 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

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.

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Reviews

Amazing trip
All around, it was a fantastic trip, that began with a smooth check-in process. Our guide (Dragan) was friendly and informative but relaxed and happy to leave us alone. Fantastic scenery, wine was unlimited, and we also stopped for a brief swim. Virpazar is very small, but we parked in the free parking on the other side of the main road at “Parking Virpazar” - as suggested by the crew. It is a 5 min walk to Kingfisher's info desk.
Rob C, Tripadvisor - September 2024
Great experience!!
Milo was an excellent guide with incredible empathy - when we wanted information, he gave us, and when we tried to enjoy the peace and the scenery, he left us to enjoy. I recommend booking a private tour. The added value of not being surrounded by crowds and group pressure is priceless!
GetYourGuide traveler - August 2024
Amazing value for money!
I travelled there personally as we had a hire car. The tour setup was easy to find, full 2 hours on the water, and the guide was brilliant, knowledgeable and very friendly. One not to miss!
Matthew, GetYourGuide - May 2024
An amazing experience!
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the area - free drinks such as local wine on board. The views were awe-inspiring, and the boat ride itself was very relaxing. Recommended!
Grace, GetYourGuide - June 2024
Breathtaking nature!
It is a fantastic place, nature so close, birds of many species, and these leaves on the water are hard to find anywhere else. Highly recommend!
Pawel, GetYourGuide, September 2023
Friendly staff and fantastic ambience
A pleasant tour with our local guide, enjoying the views of Lake Skadar, stops for photographs and tasting local wines. We didn't swim because the day wasn't scorching.
Jorge, GetYourGuide, August 2023
High value for money!
It is a great attraction, and swimming and jumping into the lake from a boat - is just a fairy tale. Very nice captain and English-speaking guide and a beautiful wooden boat ;)
Agnieszka, GetYourGuide, August 2023

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Reviews

Amazing trip
All around, it was a fantastic trip, that began with a smooth check-in process. Our guide (Dragan) was friendly and informative but relaxed and happy to leave us alone. Fantastic scenery, wine was unlimited, and we also stopped for a brief swim. Virpazar is very small, but we parked in the free parking on the other side of the main road at “Parking Virpazar” - as suggested by the crew. It is a 5 min walk to Kingfisher's info desk.
Rob C, Tripadvisor - September 2024
Great experience!!
Milo was an excellent guide with incredible empathy - when we wanted information, he gave us, and when we tried to enjoy the peace and the scenery, he left us to enjoy. I recommend booking a private tour. The added value of not being surrounded by crowds and group pressure is priceless!
GetYourGuide traveler - August 2024
Amazing value for money!
I travelled there personally as we had a hire car. The tour setup was easy to find, full 2 hours on the water, and the guide was brilliant, knowledgeable and very friendly. One not to miss!
Matthew, GetYourGuide - May 2024
An amazing experience!
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the area - free drinks such as local wine on board. The views were awe-inspiring, and the boat ride itself was very relaxing. Recommended!
Grace, GetYourGuide - June 2024
Breathtaking nature!
It is a fantastic place, nature so close, birds of many species, and these leaves on the water are hard to find anywhere else. Highly recommend!
Pawel, GetYourGuide, September 2023
Friendly staff and fantastic ambience
A pleasant tour with our local guide, enjoying the views of Lake Skadar, stops for photographs and tasting local wines. We didn't swim because the day wasn't scorching.
Jorge, GetYourGuide, August 2023
High value for money!
It is a great attraction, and swimming and jumping into the lake from a boat - is just a fairy tale. Very nice captain and English-speaking guide and a beautiful wooden boat ;)
Agnieszka, GetYourGuide, August 2023

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