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2h private tour: dive into the Amazon of Europe

5.0 · 73 reviews2 hoursPrivate Tour · Fast Sport Boat

What guests loved most

  • The Amazon area was overwhelming – calm, picturesque, jungle-like
  • Great swimming stop in the middle of the lake
  • Places wooden boats simply cannot reach
  • Warm hospitality of the guides

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About this tour

Escape to the Amazon of Europe — without ever leaving Montenegro. This isn't your average boat tour. It's a private, guided expedition built for travelers who crave something most tourists never even know exists.

We take you deep into a corner of Skadar Lake National Park so surreal that Wizz Air put it in their in-flight magazine. Locals call it the "Amazon Channel" — and once you're inside it, you'll understand why.

Nature lovers, this is your paradise: over 200,000 birds across 278+ species call this place home, and out here you're a guest in their world, not the other way around.

Here's the catch: almost no one gets to see this. Traditional wooden boats simply can't make it this deep into the channels. Our fast, agile Sport Boats can.

Swim-stop? YES! Jump into the water in the middle of Skadar Lake.

Highlights

  • Around 30 kilometers of spot after spot (depending on water level)
  • The famous Amazon channel – featured in the Wizz Air board magazine
  • Water lilies beds and the mountains around Skadar Lake
  • Swim stop in the middle of Skadar Lake
  • Birdwatching: 200,000 birds, 278+ species
  • Montenegrin drinks and snacks included
  • Free private parking in Virpazar

Included

  • Licensed captain
  • Guidance in English and Montenegrin language (further languages on request)
  • Life vest & safety equipment
  • Gasoline
  • Boats have cover from sun
  • Free private parking in Virpazar – plus pickup
  • Special requests are no problem – just ask before the tour
  • Digital guidebook for your tour – free download for your phone, available in 20 languages

Drinks on board

  • Water and home made juice (mint or wild pomegranate)
  • Homemade red wine
  • Traditional Montenegrin Rakija

Snacks on board

  • Cheese and prosciutto
  • Bread
  • Seasonal salads or vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, olives, …)
  • Homemade jam
  • Special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, …) on request

Not included

  • Skadar Lake National Park fee (€5 per person from age 14, as of May 2026)

What to bring

  • · A hat or cap – it can get windy
  • · Sun cream and some water
  • · Swimwear and towel
  • · Lots of fun!

Good to know

  • · Tours may be canceled due to weather conditions – we always inform you in advance.
  • · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
  • · Reserve now, pay later – cash or card on arrival.
  • · Infants aged 0–4 travel free.
  • · Not suitable for people with special needs – contact us, we try to make a lot possible.

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