Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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Luxury Hotels
Croatia to Montenegro Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Luxury Hotels
2026: Aug 2027: May-Aug
Along the Adriatic from Dubrovnik to the Bay of Kotor
This up-and-coming region of Europe serves up a complete family adventure. History? Check. Natural beauty? Check. Sun, sea and a laid-back coastal atmosphere? Croatia and Montenegro have it all.
Highlights
- Go beyond bustling Dubrovnik to discover the hidden gems of the city’s backyard: cycling in the Konavle Valley, strolling on Lopud and swimming in Mljet’s saltwater lagoons
- Sample crisp local wines paired with farm-to-table cuisine and fresh Adriatic seafood
- Trek along alpine slopes high in Montenegro’s Lovćen National Park, home to 5,700-foot Mt. Lovćen
- Kayak the Bay of Kotor, named a World Heritage landscape for its steep fjord-like walls
- Share these larger-than-life landscapes with the even larger personalities of our longtime local friends who hike with us, invite us for dinner and more
Start Dubrovnik, Croatia
End Tivat, Montenegro or Dubrovnik, Croatia
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Welcome to Dubrovnik, whose tiled roofs, ornate towers and medieval walls have earned it the nickname “Pearl of the Adriatic” • Head to the wine country that’s home to California Zinfandel’s closest ancestor and hop on your bike to pedal between vineyards and through sleepy coastal villages • Stay in the heart of the Dubrovnik Riviera • Board a private boat to sleepy Lopud Island, where you stroll past the mansions of 16th-century sea captains • Dine at the 400-year-old home of local friends in a village near Dubrovnik • Dip in the crystal-blue water of one of the Adriatic’s only sandy beaches.
Nights 1-2
Located just outside the old town gates with plentiful amenities and a history of entertaining dignitaries and celebrities. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Days 3-6
Cycle through the mountain-rimmed bowl of the Konavle Valley and across the border into Montenegro • Hike a ridgeline high above the Bay of Kotor • Stroll the lanes of crumbling Kotor, an ancient city stuffed between water and cliffs that’s often described as Dubrovnik’s wilder little sibling • Climb to the heights of towering Lovćen National Park for see-forever views stretching clear across this tiny country • Bid farewell to the Bay of Kotor on a kayaking excursion to Our Lady of the Rocks Island.
Nights 3-5
This luxe modern resort rich in amenities occupies a dreamy, sleepy stretch of beachfront along the Bay of Kotor, with stunning views across the water to rocky peaks on the other side. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
Our hiking routes are on hilly terrain with rocky uneven surfaces, occasionally exposed to steep drops.
Our biking routes are also consistently hilly; you can generally expect several one- to three-mile climbs followed by several one- to three-mile descents. Though we’ve selected many of the least-trafficked routes of road in the regions we visit, know that most of our rides are on small roads shared with cars. You should be comfortable with letting cars pass, which—this being the Balkans—they will do faster and closer than you may be used to!
Both our rides and our hikes have plenty of exposed sections with no shade. The hot sun of the region can add an additional level of challenge to physical activity.
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What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
This trip involves two international border crossings as we exit and reenter the European Union, crossing between Croatia (EU) and Montenegro. While sometimes the crossing can be as quick as a few minutes, we've also experienced delays of up to several hours, particularly since the implementation of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) in 2026. One of these two border crossings is en route to our end-of-trip drop-off option in Dubrovnik; you can be prepared for possible delays by booking an evening flight out of Dubrovnik or flying the day after your trip ends. You can also avoid the issue altogether by flying out of Tivat, our other drop-off option. To learn more about EES, visit travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr.
Dates & Prices
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