33km private, guided boat excursion: visit the Monastery Kom Island with best views on the nature of Skadar Lake National Park
Monastery Kom is in the top 5 of the top experiences at Skadar Lake National Park. In this private tour you visit Father Philip on hid remote island with an 15th century Monastery and feel the proximity to god. The view from the terrace is stunning - you even see Albania on good weather. Duration is 80 minutes.
This private, guided tour (max 9 persons) in english or serbian (polish and german on request) shows you this national holy treasure, with the best views on the Skadar Lake, besides the view from Žabljak Crnojevića. On the way you cross several different pathes through the water lilies, bushes and the flora&fauna of the Lake.
This is again a 5* reviewed tour.
Note: The Monastery is reached by stairs of roughly 10mins walk, there is no option for disabled persons
Note: The Monastery expects a donation of €5 for renovation works.
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Reserve now - pay on arrival - by cash or credit card.
We want you to remain flexible: free 100% cancellation policy up to 24h before tour.
Important - please read
Not included are entry or admission fees:
- Skadar Lake National Park fee not included (€5 per person older age 14)
- The Monastery expects a donation of €5 for renovation works
Itinerary:
- Start at the Skadar Lake Family Resort (free Parking) or at the harbour of Rijeka Crnojevića (or Virpazar, with different order of sights)
- Jump into the boat just at the start of the small rijeka (its source is 1km up to the hills)
- Cross the famous pedestrian bridge of Rijeka Crnojevića (and make lot of photos please).
- Cross the famous old bridge of Rijeka Crnojevića
- Enter the Skadar Lake canyon
- Pass the beaches
- Pass Pavlova Strana viewpoint
- Drive through natural beds of water lilies.
- See Pelican, Kormorans, eagles, other birds depending on the season
- Cross locals who bring the cow to the meadows, on their boat (by chance)
- Reach the island of Manastery Kom, serbian: Manastir Kom, more info see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kom_Monastery
- Enter the island (you have to enter stairs for roughly 10mins) - not accessible for disabled persons unfortunately
- Visit the 15th century church
- Enjoy the stunning view from the island - my top 3 view of all the lake area
- Enjoy a drink on their terraces - we stay here for 20-25mins
- See over the Skadar Lake towards the road from the Adriatic Sea like the cities of Bar and Ulcinj and Petrovac to Podgorica and Belgrade
- See the part of the Skadar Lake and see Albania even
- Swim at places of your wish
- Return to see many other views of the Lake are
- Safely reach the harbour of Rijeka Crnojevića
- Return to Skadar Lake Family Resort
Please come to meeting point at least 30 minutes before time of start because we need to go to the boats.
Meeting point:
Is the free parking at the Skadar Lake Family Resort in Rijeka Crnojevića, 4 car minutes from harbour (this is our recommendation since the harbour area is normally totally packed with parking cars).
We bring you down to boat. Other pickup points can be agreed optionally.
Included is:
- Licensed captain & Tour guide
- Guide in english and montenegrin language (german or polish language on special request)
- Life west & Safety equipment
- Gasoline
- Boats have cover from sun
You will receive several e-mails with a ticket and more information.
Please note:
- The Monastery is reached by stairs of roughly 10mins walk
- Please note that shared tours might be canceled if less than two persons book it
- Please note that tour is might be canceled due to weather conditions. We may alter the boat used for the tour, reschedule your booking for another day, or cancel the tour. We will contact you in the event of changes to your booking
What to bring?
- It's good advice to bring a hat or similar because it gets windy especially in the cold season
- As well sun cream and some water
- And maybe swimwear and towels
