JOURNEY
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BY SARAH
Would you love to explore some of Montenegro’s most beautiful scenery?
But not keen on long days of hiking?
Or stuck in a stifling jeep?
Here's the perfect activity for you.
ATV tours in Montenegro can take you to some of Montenegro’s most spectacular scenic spots and introduce you to the stunning culture and diversity that abounds in this tiny country.
With nothing between you and Montenegro’s natural landscapes, you’ll be immersed in the sights and smells of the country’s wild beauty. Driving dirt tracks and off-roading through forests adds the thrill factor, while the two combine to make a truly unforgettable experience in Montenegro.
This ATV tour from Podgorica’s centrally-located City Kvart is a great way to see Montenegro’s capital and experience one of Montenegro’s most revered traditions – wine-making.
The tour starts out from the popular City Kvart area and heads through the winding streets of outer Podgorica towards Rogami, where you’ll find Radević Estate.
Radević Estate is a family-owned winery, that’s run by husband and wife team, Renee and Goran Radević. The criminologist and doctor gave up their professions in the United States to follow their dream of making wine in Montenegro… and the results are stunning.
They offer personal tours through the winery for small groups. Their passion for wine is clear and you’ll see how they pay attention to every detail of their wine production – from using only their own, pesticide-free grapes, to their search for the perfect bottle.
Once you’ve learned about wine-making in Montenegro, it’s time to try the fruit of their passion. The tour includes trying six Radević Estate wines and spirits. Their pomegranate brandy took three years to perfect and we loved it's sweet tang.
If sweet liquors aren’t your thing, they also make grape, pear, quince and apple varieties, all from spray-free, local produce. Their red Vranac wine is the house wine of Montenegro’s top hotel – 5 star Aman Sveti Stefan, and their sweet dessert wine, Renee, is an award-winner.
If you like their wines you’ll be able to buy bottles, along with other goodies like candles made with herbs from their land, in the gift shop.
After the wine tasting, it’s time to jump back
on the ATVs and enjoy some off-roading through Podgorica’s beautiful
countryside. From Radević
Estate you follow the Zeta River to Pricelje, Spuz and then Mareza before
returning back to City Kvart.
Riding through Podgorica's back streets and countryside around the Zeta River with our guide Mirko was an incredible experience. Learning about the art of wine-making and then trying different wines with Goran Radević was fascinating, and just a bit intoxicating!
Local's Tip: You might be hungry after all that wine and off-roading, in which case I have a couple of recommendations for a post-ATV meal.
Opposite City Kvart, Delta City Mall has a food court (hear me out here) with a place called Voda U Kršu. Voda U Kršu has homestyle cooking that's sorely missing in Montenegrin restaurants. The menu changes daily, and you’ll find dishes like goulash, schnitzel, roast meat and potatoes on offer. You’ll also find a huge array of salad options and some beautiful cakes. The food is charged by weight and in general you can expect to pay about €5 per person – bargain!
Delta City, Cetinski Put, Podgorica 81000, +382 68 878 637.
If you’re keen to try some Balkan Grill, head over to Gurman on Studentska and grab a plate of čevapi (Balkan sausages) with kajmak (cream cheese) and a fresh šopska salad.
Gurman, Studentska, Podgorica, +382 20 244 777.
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Start point: City Kvart, Podgorica
Finish point: City Kvart, Podgorica
Start time: Flexible
Duration: 3 hours
What's included: ATVs, fuel, helmets, English-speaking guide, instruction, protective clothing for dust and rain
What you'll need: Appropriate clothing like warm/protective layers, gloves and shoes, category B drivers licence
Minimum Age: Drivers - 18 years, passengers - 16 years
Price: €115 per bike (single rider) or €150 per bike (two riders), €25 per person for the winery tour. Minimum two vehicles required to make a booking
Mount Vrmac is the flat-topped ridge that separates Kotor and Tivat, and it offers fantastic views of both. This is a great tour if you're staying on the coast and looking for an exciting half-day activity.
The tour winds its way through pine forests to two 19th century Austro-Hungarian fortresses. Along the way you'll stop to take photos of Tivat and Kotor bays. You'll get stunning views of Kotor old town from a secret lookout.
Start point: Tivat
Finish point: Tivat
Start time: Flexible
Duration: 2-3 hours
What's included: ATVs, fuel, helmets, English-speaking guide, driving instruction, water, balaclava and gloves
What you'll need: Appropriate clothing like warm/protective layers, gloves and shoes, category B drivers licence
Minimum Age: Drivers - 18 years, passengers - 16 years
Price: €155 per bike (single rider) or €180 per bike (two riders). €10 per person insurance
Important: Montenegro has a strict zero tolerance alcohol policy for drivers. ATV tour operators reserve the right to cancel tours for anyone who has been drinking alcohol
This tour takes you the whole length of Vrmac Ridge and gives you magnificent views of both Tivat and Kotor. You'll see Kotor, with it's ancient fortress walls snaking up the mountain, from this totally unique perspective.
The tour also visits Gorazda Fortress, an Austro-Hungarian fort, built in 1886. It's 100-tonne Gruson rotating turret is the last of its kind. You'll have the chance to explore the abandoned fort before continuing on to Vrmac Ridge.
The drive along the ridge goes through pine forest and ends at the summit, Sveti Ilija, where you'll get 360-degree views of the whole Bay of Kotor. You'll then return to Tivat via the traditional village of Gornja Lastva, part of Tivat's cultural heritage.
Start point: Tivat
Finish point: Tivat
Start time: Flexible
Duration: 3-4 hours
What's included: ATVs, fuel, helmets, English-speaking guide, driving instruction, water, balaclava and gloves
What you'll need: Appropriate clothing like warm/protective layers, gloves and shoes, category B drivers licence
Minimum Age: Drivers - 18 years, passengers - 16 years
Price: €200 per bike (single rider) or €240 per bike (two riders). €10 per person insurance
Important: Montenegro has a strict zero tolerance alcohol policy for drivers. ATV tour operators reserve the right to cancel tours for anyone who has been drinking alcohol
This tour takes you on a scenic adventure through the wilderness of Lustica Peninsula. You'll explore Grabovac Fortress, see Solila Bird Reserve and visit Ponta Vesla beach.
You can also book an extended version of this tour which takes you to Arza Fort, Kabala Fort and the villages of Mitrovici, Babunci and Tici.
Start point: Tivat
Finish point: Tivat
Start time: Flexible
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
What's included: ATVs, fuel, helmets, English-speaking guide, driving instruction, water, balaclava and gloves
What you'll need: Appropriate clothing like warm/protective layers, gloves and shoes, category B drivers licence
Minimum Age: Drivers - 18 years, passengers - 16 years
Price: Standard tour: €155 per bike (single rider) or €180 per bike (two riders). €10 per person insurance
Important: Montenegro has a strict zero tolerance alcohol policy for drivers. ATV tour operators reserve the right to cancel tours for anyone who has been drinking alcohol
This tours takes you to three of Lustica's Austro-Hungarian forts: Fort Traste/Grabovac, Fort Lustica and Fort Kabala. Exploring these abandoned forts is a fascinating way to explore Montenegro's history. You can wander the halls and learn about how these series of fortresses helped the Austro-Hungarian Empire repel attacks.
Since these forts were built in a time before phones, it was key they could see each other. Built on the top of hills, you'll also get impressive views out over the Bay of Kotor, the Adriatic Sea and Lustica's seemingly-endless olive groves.
Start point: Tivat
Finish point: Tivat
Start time: Flexible
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
What's included: ATVs, fuel, helmets, English-speaking guide, driving instruction, water, balaclava and gloves
What you'll need: Appropriate clothing like warm/protective layers, gloves and shoes, category B drivers licence
Minimum Age: Drivers - 18 years, passengers - 16 years
Price: Standard tour: €155 per bike (single rider) or €180 per bike (two riders). €10 per person insurance
Important: Montenegro has a strict zero tolerance alcohol policy for drivers. ATV tour operators reserve the right to cancel tours for anyone who has been drinking alcohol
Lustica Peninsula is one of the best places in Montenegro to see authentic Montenegrin lifestyle, nature and food. And you can experience all of those on this tour.
The tour starts out with a ride through the peninsula's wilderness and a visit to Fort Grabovac. Along the way you'll get lots of opportunities to stop at lookouts and take photos of the views of the Bay of Kotor and Adriatic Sea.
Then you'll stop at a local farm to learn about one of Montenegro's most important traditions, olive oil production. You'll be able to try organic olive oil and local specialities during a tasting on the farm.
Start point: Tivat
Finish point: Tivat
Start time: Flexible
Duration: 3 1/2 hours
What's included: ATVs, fuel, helmets, English-speaking guide, driving instruction, water, balaclava and gloves
What you'll need: Appropriate clothing like warm/protective layers, gloves and shoes, category B drivers licence
Minimum Age: Drivers - 18 years, passengers - 16 years
Price: Standard tour: €200 per bike (single rider) or €240 per bike (two riders). €10 per person insurance
Important: Montenegro has a strict zero tolerance alcohol policy for drivers. ATV tour operators reserve the right to cancel tours for anyone who has been drinking alcohol
On this your you'll follow an ancient path through Lustica Peninsula's gorgeous wilderness. The path dates back to the middle ages and leads to hidden beach. Along the way you'll stop to explore Grabovac Fortress and enjoy the views of Tivat bay and the Adriatic Sea. When you get to the beach you'll be able to do some snorkelling. The underwater visibility here is over 20m and you'll be able to see fish, starfish, sea urchins, shell fish and octopus.
Start point: Tivat
Finish point: Tivat
Start time: Flexible
Duration: 3 hours
What's included: ATVs, fuel, helmets, English-speaking guide, driving instruction, water, balaclava and gloves, snorkelling gear
What you'll need: Appropriate clothing like warm/protective layers, gloves and shoes, category B drivers licence, swimsuit and towel
Minimum Age: Drivers - 18 years, passengers - 16 years
Price: Standard tour: €200 per bike (single rider) or €240 per bike (two riders). €10 per person insurance
Important: Montenegro has a strict zero tolerance alcohol policy for drivers. ATV tour operators reserve the right to cancel tours for anyone who has been drinking alcohol
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If you'd like to book the ATV Tour and Winery Visit you can send an enquiry directly to Mirko at Rent ATV using the form below.
To make an enquiry or booking for an ATV tour from Tivat with Agency UNA Montenegro, just fill in the form below and they'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Have a special request or something on your wish list? Want a longer tour? Feel free to ask them and they'll do their best to accommodate you.