Croatia to Montenegro: Nightlife & National Parks

Croatia to Montenegro: Nightlife & National Parks
Croatia to Montenegro: Nightlife & National Parks
Croatia to Montenegro: Nightlife & National Parks
Croatia to Montenegro: Nightlife & National Parks
Croatia to Montenegro: Nightlife & National Parks

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CAD $3,510 Was CAD $4,229

18 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

What better way to spend 18 days than exploring the Balkans with a group of new friends?.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 May 2025

Experience Overview

What better way to spend 18 days than exploring the Balkans with a group of new friends? This adventure blends culture, history, jaw-dropping landscapes, and vibrant nightlife, making it the perfect all-around trip. Imagine taking in sweeping countryside views, stretching your legs on morning hikes, biking through historic towns and national parks, and scrambling around medieval fortresses and UNESCO sites. Top it off with jeep safaris, art colonies, river rafting, and unforgettable nights out sampling local flavours. It’s got everything you need for an epic, immersive Balkan adventure.

Highlights

  • Take in sweeping views of the countryside and the water as you move through the Balkans
  • Stretch your legs on walking tours morning hikes and biking excursions through historic towns and national parks
  • Scramble around medieval fortresses
  • UNESCO sites
  • And art colonies
  • Immerse yourself in the local nightlife with new friends sampling local flavours

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 20690

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Private bus, public bus, ferry, walking

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only

Tour OperatorTour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: ECZM

StartStarts: Zagreb, Croatia

FinishFinishes: Budva, Montenegro

DurationDuration: 18 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Split Your Foodie Moment: Sarajevo Food Tour, Sarajevo Your Big Night Out Moment: Sarajevo Your Big Night Out Moment: Budva
  • Orientation walk in Zagreb
  • Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Day trip to Hvar
  • Guided tour of Diocletian's Palace (Split)
  • Evening orientation walk in Split
  • Tvrdoš Monastery Visit and Wine Tasting
  • Trebinje orientation walk
  • Explore the Počitelj Fortress and art colony
  • Visit Kravica Waterfall
  • Take a sunset jeep safari in search of wild horses
  • BBQ dinner and bonfire in Livno
  • See the Dervish Monastery and explore Blagaj
  • Guided walking tour of Mostar
  • Whitewater rafting on the Neretva River with bbq lunch
  • Orientation walk of Kotor
  • Hike to Kotor Fortress
  • Boat tour on the Bay of Kotor
  • See Nevidio Canyon
  • Hike to Crno Jezero (Black Lake) in Durmitor National Park
  • Visit the Ostrog Monastery
  • Orientation walk of Budva's old town
  • Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations

Accommodation

  • Hotels and guesthouses (9 its, twin share), hostels (8 nts, some multi-share with 3-8 people)
  • 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

  • Private bus, public bus, ferry, walking

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,510 ($195 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Zagreb

Welcome to Croatia's capital – where river meets mountain and old meets new. Arrive at any time and for your first night out, head to one of Zagreb's many trendy bars or beer halls with your CEO and group for drinks and a good time.

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Day 2: Zagreb/Plitvice Lakes National Park

Explore Zagreb on an orientation walk before transferring to Plitvice for the night.

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Day 3: Plitvice Lakes National Park/Split

Explore the terraced lakes, waterfalls, and hiking trails of Plitvice Lakes National Park, then travel to Split for an orientation walk upon arrival. Tonight, enjoy a Big Night Out with the group!

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Day 4: Split

Enjoy a guided walk of Diocletian's Palace. The rest of the day is free, opt to visit the famous Zlatni Rat beach on Bol, head to Trogir or the ancient ruined city of Solin, or experience the nightlife once the sun goes down.

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Day 5: Hvar/Split

Take a morning ferry to Hvar. Upon arrival, opt to enjoy the beach, visit the Hvar Fortress, or enjoy an island-hopping boat cruise that stops at secluded coves around the Pakleni Islands. Return to Split in the evening.

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Day 6: Split/Dubrovnik

Travel to Dubrovnik. Enjoy an optional night on the town with the group.
For great atmosphere with good music, check out the East/West Beach Club. It's one of the best nighttime party spots and attracts a good crowd during the day as well.

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Day 7: Dubrovnik/Trebinje

Say goodbye to Dubrovnik today and begin the trip across the border toward Trebinje. Visit Tvrdos Monastery and sample some local wine before a stop at Hercegovacka Temple for great views of the city. Snap photos at the Arslanagic Bridge before arriving to the hotel. After a bit of time to settle in, explore your surroundings with a CEO-led walk in the old town and then head out for an optional dinner at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area.

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Day 8: Trebinje/Livno

Jump head first into some of the coolest places and experiences that Bosnia has to offer. Step back in time exploring an old Ottoman fortress turned art colony, take a dip in the refreshing waters of Kravica Waterfalls, and watch for wild horses on a sunset Jeep safari. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers better with a BBQ dinner before counting the stars around a campfire.

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Day 9: Livno/Mostar

Set off from Livno this morning and drive south to the picturesque and historic village of Blagaj. Take in views of the Dervish Monastery, dramatically built on cliffs by the water at the mouth of the Buna River. Take a dip in the water if the weather is nice before continuing on to the nearby city of Mostar for a guided walking tour to better soak in the beauty and history, with plenty of time for photos at the iconic old bridge. The rest of the evening is free to grab a bite to eat somewhere or to relax by the river.

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Day 10: Mostar/Konjic

Hop on a morning train to the city of Konjic and transfer to our lodge. After gearing up, get the adrenaline flowing on a white water rafting excursion on the Neretva river with your group mates before a delicious bbq lunch afterwards. Take the rest of the afternoon to relax at the lodge, explore the city or to visit Tito's Bunker for a glimpse into the former Yugoslavia's communist-era past.
If you're interested in history, take a trip down memory lane and discover secret details of the communist era in former Yogoslavia, visiting the famous ruler, Tito's, bunker.

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Day 11: Konjic/Sarajevo

Travel again by train from Konjic to Sarajevo, the vibrant capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There's no better way to connect with the local culture than exploring their cuisine. Head out on an immersive food tour with a local expert this morning. Step away from the tourist hot spots to experience life in Sarajevo through a local's lens. Take the rest of the day to continue exploring the city or to take an optional street art and hands-on graffiti tour.

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Day 12: Sarajevo

Get out and explore on a full free day in the beautiful city of Sarajevo. Dive into the history and tragic past with countless museums and culturally significant monuments, take a funicular up to the old Olympic bobsled track or pass the afternoon away at one of the many cafes. Those looking for an active option could choose to do a hike in the Rakitnica Canyon. Regroup In the evening and head out on the town for a Big Night Out with the group for the final evening.

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Day 13: Sarajevo/Kotor

Set off after breakfast for the drive from Sarajevo across the border into Montenegro to the city of Kotor. After checking into the hotel and a bit of time to relax, meet new travellers who might be joining the trip and set off with the CEO on an orientatinon walk of Kotor's old town on the way to an optional dinner out with the group.

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Day 14: Kotor

Set off to explore Kotor today by land and by sea. Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape with a hike to the Kotor Fortress; there's no better way to connect with the region. Snap photos of the beautiful vistas before heading down for free time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, work on your sea legs with a sunset boat tour of the Bay of Kotor, passing several small islands and historical sites and visit the old town of Perast before returning to Kotor for the night.

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Day 15: Kotor/Žabljak

Drive north out Kotor into the country's interior with a stop to stretch your legs at Nevidio canyon, said to have the most stunning landscapes in all of Montenegro. Continue to the small town of Žabljak, located in the mountains near the picturesque Durmitor National Park, full of crystal clear lakes and thick pine forests along the Tara river. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or to head into the park on an optional mountain biking excursion before meeting up again in the evening for dinner.

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Day 16: Žabljak/Budva

Set out on foot today with a hike through the beautiful mountain landscapes of Durmitor National Park. After lunch, drive to Budva, stopping at the Ostrog Monastery along the way. Carved in the side of a cliff in the 17th century, this monastery is one of the most important religious sites in Montenegro and is sure to impress with it's brilliant white exterior against contrasting rugged stone. Once in Budva, set off with your CEO on a short walking exploration of the old town before an optional dinner out with the group and free evening.
Budva's old town feels worlds away from the beach bars and dance clubs that sit just outside the fortified walls. This medieval town dates back more than 2000 years and walking through the labyrinth of alleys, squares, and corridors, is like taking a step back in time.

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Day 17: Budva

Take advantage of a free day in Budva to fill your time however you like. Beach bums are welcome to spend time on the local beaches, rent an SUP or kayak, or choose to take a catamaran cruise to hit up various swimming spots and to explore the Blue Cave. In the evening, have a Big Night Out on the town to check out the lively nightlife that Budva is known for.

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Day 18: Budva

As bittersweet as it is, say goodbye to your newfound friends today. Depart at any time but feel free to sneak some last-minute photos before you go.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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