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Virpazar: 3-Hour Skadar Lake Cruise to Monastery Kom

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Activity provider: Kingfisher
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    Virpazar: 3-Hour Skadar Lake Cruise to Monastery Kom

    Activity provider: Kingfisher

    From US$ 16.30 per person

    Explore the wild beauty of the Skadar Lake offering you spectacular sceneries. Discover native bird species as you cruise along the Moraca River. Visit the 16th-century Monastery Kom and take in breathtaking views from the nearby hill.

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    Duration 3 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Get up close to the Lesendro Fortress
    • Cruise along the Moraca River and spot native bird species
    • See the three beautiful islands of Small Cakovica, Big Cakovica, and Lipovnjak
    • Visit the 16th-century Monastery Kom and learn about its history
    • Swim in the refreshing waters of the Skadar Lake with breathtaking sights all around
    Full description
    Climb aboard your boat and set off to see the magnificent 18th-century fortress of Lesendro while admiring the breathtaking scenery around you. Cruise along the Moraca River, a bird reserve with up to 15 different species. Depending on the time of year, you'll spot native birds such as cormorants, seagulls, and if you're lucky, even pelicans.  Cruise along the narrow channels of the Skadar Lake and gaze in awe at the carpets of beautiful lily flowers and reeds. This area is often called the safari part of the lake because it resembles wild passages in old forests. If you are lucky, you will have the chance to see some nests with baby birds in it. Discover the three beautiful islands of Small Cakovica, Big Cakovica, and Lipovnjak and continue through a similar small channel leading you to Odrinska Gora, the home of the Monastery Kom. Listen to the tales and stories about its past and get acquainted with the lifestyle of the monks residing here. Marvel at the artworks inside the monastery and take time to explore this hidden island gem.  Then, board your boat again, returning to the meeting point. On the way back, your captain will take an alternate route so you can admire the three islands from the other side. You'll also have the chance to go for a swim in the refreshing waters of the lake. Be sure to bring your swimsuit!
    Includes
    • Local guide
    • Boat cruise
    • Refreshments (bottled water, juices)
    • Local wine
    • Safety equipment
    • Transportation to and from Virpazar
    • Admission fee to the National Park (4 Euros/person)
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users

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    Meeting point

    The meeting point location is situated in the center of Virpazar. Just search for the info point with "Kingfisher" on it. Please look for the people in blue shirts with the company logo on them.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Swimwear
    • Towel

    Know before you go

    • Please bring swimsuits and towels
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.5 /5

    based on 127 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.4/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Service
      5/5

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    The boat trip was canceled due to bad weather. Very good communication with the local organization via whattsapp who kept us informed whether or not it could go on the next day. Wonderful boat trip in a fantastic nature. Fritters, wine and water provided for everyone and more than enough. Recommended!

    October 3, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Belgium Verified booking

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    The trip met our expectations 100%. The lady at the information desk informed us in detail (English fluently) about the trip plan - where we are going and what we will see. The captain was very nice and smiling, there was refreshment (tasty pancakes) and wine, the captain, after welcoming him, assured him that he would answer all questions about the cruise, and it was like that. The trip lasted about 3 hours 15 minutes. There was no bathing in the lake, because it was raining for several days and there were no people willing to do so, but I think that if during a few-minute stop in the middle of the lake someone would decide, it would not be a problem :) We only regret that the weather was uninteresting :)

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    October 2, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Poland Verified booking

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    Amazing experience. We had inconveniences to get to the tour's meeting point but the Kingfisher's team waited for us to be ready to join the group. We paid 4€ for the national park entry ticket. They've been extremely kind, the guide/captain was really qualified and available with everyone. The tour lasted about 3h15 and was composed by: monastery of Komp visit, lake's tour, the guide stopped during the tour to show us the different types of birds we met and left us time (20min) to have a swim in the middle of the lake. They gave us water, red wine and a traditional pastry. Very recommended experience with Kingfisher!

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    September 5, 2022

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    Sergio Helver Jhoan Piamonte – Montenegro Verified booking

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