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Mountain biking through Wild Beauty Montenegro
8 days / 7 nights
HIGLIGHTS
This self-guided cycling tour takes you off the beaten path throught wild beauty of Montenegro. Explore in your own pace the UNESCO World HeritageSite, the Bay of Kotor, the biggest lake in the Balkans, Lake Skadar, National park Lovčen and stunning viewpoints all along your way. You stay overnight in small cosy hotels or B&B. Your luggage is transferred from place to place or you can also choose to rent panniers and bags. We provide you with information where to taste culinary delights along your way, so you get refreshed and in touch with locals.
Extra days can be added.
Please contact us in advance.
Fiore Tours has grown to become one of the Croatian leading independent adventure travel company specialised in organising adventure, cultural and gourmet travel in Croatia. Our guides / tour leaders are carefully selected among travel enthusiasts and outdoor specialists.
Fiore d.o.o. travel agency, Mate Vlašića 6, 52440 Poreč, Croatia, Commercial court register in Rijeka, brench office in Pazin, Tt-13/6242-2, founding capital HRK 20.000,00 of legal capital deposited in full, Head of operation Dalibor Rudan, Member of the Bord Dalibor Rudan, procurator Martina Rudan, Competent authority: Ministry of Tourism – Independent Sector of the Tourism Inspection, Šubićeva 29, 10 000 Zagreb
Working hours:
Mon-Fri: 08:00 – 16:00
Sat, Sun and holidays: closed
If you’re considering bringing your group to Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Hercegovina or Montenegro trust FIORE TOURS to organize and deliver your custom travel experience. Our comprehensive group services include:
All components for an integrated tourism experience. These include professional driver and licensed guides, transportation (car, minivan, 15 passenger minibus or coach), accommodation (hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, private accommodation, even camping), meals (from picnics to fine dining) and activities (hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting).
Innovative itinerary development. We work with our clients to develop itineraries that respond to their customer’s psycho-graphics and exertion and comfort levels. Feel free to ask us for examples of popular itineraries or ones that are more “off the beaten path.”
Outstanding customer service. Our success is largely due to our guides who place the customer first. As a “hands on” tourism business, our guides also work in the office, help set policy and basically keep the rest of us honest. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours and keep a 24 hour emergency line open.
Value for money. The quality of our product and its cost represent some of best value for money spent. Our local knowledge, innovative ideas, access to a wide variety of unique properties and direct service delivery contribute to competitive pricing and customer satisfaction.
Tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry. Traveling to far flung places gives us a wonderful opportunity to experience cultures that are so different from our own. But with the wondrous joy of travel comes the responsibility of ensuring that we do not adversely affect those countries that we visit. In a nutshell, Responsible Travel is about ensuring that you, as travelers, and Fiore Adventure, as a promoter of travel:
That way, you enjoy a unique and memorable experience as well as authentic cross-cultural exchange and our local resources, cultures and customs are protected.
It has always been at the heart of Fiore Adventure’ ethos to not exploit local communities’ culture and environment.
We ensure our tours are:
All staff of Fiore Adventure are locally employed and all our guides are, ensuring a more authentic experience for travelers, as well as sensitivity to local customs and culture. We also involve local communities in remote areas that we travel to.
Our environmental policy:
Social policy:
What you can do:
Fiore tours & adventure operates a fleet of different vehicles from cars, minivans and minibuses. Each van is equipped stereo radio/ CD sound systems with microphone, cloth/velour upholstered seats, carpeted interior and air conditioning. The vans are regularly serviced and continuously checked by a well established network of maintenance and service facilities throughout the country. This adds up to the best preventative maintenance program, but technical problems are not always avoidable.
We cater to clients from all around the world and in doing so understand their basic needs and requirements. Whether you are on a business trip or on a holiday, we can assist you move in and around Croatia.
Preparing for your trip!!!! So you have booked! Please take the time to read the following information; it will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. The information provided here is a guideline and should be used as such, if you need further information please feel free to contact us – one of our staff will be happy to help you.
Travel documents
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay is required for those nationals that need a visa. Those not requiring a visa need a valid passport and must leave the country before the passport has expired.If you don’t have a passport, apply for one in good time. If you do have a passport, check the expiry date.
Visa
Citizens of Australia, Canada, the EU, New Zealand, and the US do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Visas cost US$26 (single-entry), US$33 (double-entry), and US$52 (multiple-entry). Apply for a visa at your nearest Croatian embassy or consulate at least one month before planned arrival.
Travel Insurance
A requirement for all overland travel is that you have valid insurance cover for the duration of our tour. It must cover you against personal accident, medical, cancellation, curtailment and repatriation expenses , you should also make sure you are covered for hiking and other expedition activities or optional excursions that you intend to do. You should purchase your travel insurance policy at the same time as you book your tour.Please remember to bring your policy with you.
Regional Information
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Packing list – adventure travel
One word: versatility. Your destination and the duration of time you’re traveling generally dictates what—and how much—to bring along. But whether you’re living out of your bag for two weeks or four months, pack clothes that can do double duty, ones that are functional enough for the trail but sharp enough not to stand out in a city. Sun hats can become rain hats, backpacks with detachable daypacks free your hands when lugging your gear from bus stop to hotel, and a good pair of travel pants with a concealed zipper pocket could stand in for a money belt.
When it comes to clothing, stay away from cotton (or at least aim for poly/cotton blends; it may be comfortable, but it takes forever to dry), and try for wrinkle-free clothes. Pack one nice outfit for that must-have dinner in a Parisian café, and always have pants or a skirt that’s long enough to cover your legs should you be traveling in a country where custom dictates a degree of modesty. In warmer climes, you’ll naturally be packing lighter. In cooler locales, layering will stretch your wardrobe. Another piece of advice: darker colors generally blend in anywhere, let you mix and match without becoming a fashion accident, and save the hassle of constant washing. And if you’re heading someplace with inexpensive markets and shopping (Southeast Asia, for example), you can always buy a few new items when the need or desire strikes.
In the brave new world of bags, you can get a rolling bag/backpack hybrid that gives you the versatility, and the newer generation of rollers come with wheels that swallow up Central European cobblestone as much as NYC asphalt. But if you’re uncertain, let your interest be your guide. Trekking in Annapurna? Go with a traditional backpack. Crawling the pavement of South America’s metropolises? A rolling bag will save your back and serve you well.
Travel Items
• passport + photocopy of front page of passport
• airline tickets
• travel insurance
• wallet (cash, credit cards, traveler’s cheque, ID Card)
• money belt
• medications
• list of contact addresses and telephone numbers
• backpack
• daypack
• multi-tool or pocket knife
• headlamp
• camera, memory card/film, charger/extra camera batteries
• ziploc plastic bags
• travel alarm clock / calculator
• small umbrella
• reading material
• International electric adapters
Clothing
• 2 to 3 synthetic/wicking polo shirts or t-shirts or 1 to 2 short-sleeve blouses, gauzy material
• fleece jacket or vest
• rainjacket (gore tex or similar)
• convertible nylon pants or a few skirts
• underwear and socks
• clothing and shoes for downtime and restaurants
• lightweight sarong
• sun/rain hat
• mid thigh-length shorts
• swimmsuit
• sleepwear
• sunglasses
Footwear
• waterproof sandals (or flip-flops for public showers)
• trail-running or hiking shoes
• “dress up” shoes (or buy them in-country)
• hiking socks
Toiletry Kit
• super-absorbent camp towel
• dramamine, or other motion sickness tablets
• anti-diarrhea medicine
• anti-bacterial cream
• insect repellent
• sunscreen and lip ointment
• handi Wipes
• feminine products
• shaving accessories
Repair Kit
• safety pins (keep straps together, etc.)
• clothespins (keep curtains closed and hang clothing to dry)
• mini sewing kit
Packing list – Cycling Holidays
Complete packing list for adventure travel
Bicycling Clothing & Gear
• bicycling shoes or stiff-soled sneakers
• bicycling shorts
• short-fingered bicycling gloves
• brightly colored cycling jerseys or synthetic T-shirts
• lightweight jacket or vest
• breathable windproof and waterproof rain jacket
Optional Bicycling Clothing & Gear
• arm and knee/leg warmers
• headband that covers ears (worn under helmet)
• synthetic mid-weight socks
• toe covers or booties (worn over clip-in bike shoes)
• bicycling tights
• windproof outer gloves (worn over biking gloves)
• lightweight but warm cycling cap that fits under helmet (skullcap)
• hydration backpack
• personal biking gear and helmet
Packing list – Walking/Hiking Holidays
Complete packing list for adventure travel
Walking/Hiking Clothing & Gear
• waterproof hiking boots/shoes
• walking/hiking shorts
• long-fingered, waterproof gloves
• lightweight windproof jacket/vest or warm sweater
• synthetic walking/hiking pants
• synthetic T-shirts
• walking sticks optional
Packing list – Sea Kayak Holidays
Complete packing list for adventure travel
Sea Kayaking Clothing & Gear
• water bottles/hydration pack
• dry bags
• synthetic T-shirts
• waterproof sandals
• swim suit and spare
• towel
• hat: baseball or wide-brim
• polypro long-sleeve top
• suncream & lipsalve
• gloves
Packing list – Multi-Sport Holidays
Complete packing list for adventure travel
Bicycling Clothing & Gear
• bicycling shoes or stiff-soled sneakers
• bicycling shorts
• short-fingered bicycling gloves
• brightly colored cycling jerseys or synthetic T-shirts
• lightweight jacket or vest
• breathable windproof and waterproof rain jacket
Optional Bicycling Clothing & Gear
• arm and knee/leg warmers
• headband that covers ears (worn under helmet)
• synthetic mid-weight socks
• toe covers or booties (worn over clip-in bike shoes)
• bicycling tights
• windproof outer gloves (worn over biking gloves)
• lightweight but warm cycling cap that fits under helmet (skullcap)
• hydration backpack
• personal biking gear and helmet
Sea Kayaking Clothing & Gear
• water bottles/hydration pack
• dry bags
• synthetic T-shirts
• waterproof sandals
• swim suit and spare
• towel
• hat: baseball or wide-brim
• polypro long-sleeve top
• suncream & lipsalve
• gloves
Pursuant to Article 8 Paragraph 2 of the Law on Consumer Protection (Narodne Novine Official Gazette No. 97/07 and 125/07 – corr. 79/09 and 89/09 – corr., 133/09), we inform our clients that complaints regarding the quality of our services can be submitted in writing to:
Fiore d.o.o., travel agency, Mate Vlašića 6, 52440 Poreč, Croatia or sending to following E-mail address: adventure@fiore.hr
You will receive a response to your complaint in writing within 15 days of receipt of the complaint. Required information: name and surname of the person filing the complaint, the exact address for submission of responses.
Day 1 Arrival
Arrival at the Dubrovnik Airport. Welcoming at the airport and included joint transfer to Herceg Novi. Preparation of bicycles, possibly bike rental for the tour. Short tour around the town in Herceg Novi and dinner together.
Day 2 Orjen
Transfer to the starting point of the tour in Orjen. We go along the old military road over the Orjen Saddle towards Crkvice and then southwards, practically around the mountain. Along the wagon road, we turn towards Bunovici, and from there down to the Risan Bay and further to the baroque town of Perast. We will take the boat to visit the island of “Our Lady of the Rocks”, and we finally arrive in Tivat by boat. There we have our accommodation for the night.
Day 3 Vrmac – Budva
Over Vrmac and the southeast side of the Lovcen mountain towards Budva. From Tivat we go directly to Gornja Lastva, then along a military road to the top, down to the Vrmac fortress, over the Trojica Pass and along the villages towards Budva. Overnight stay in Budva.
Day 4 Sveti Stefan
Along the fantastic high level path overlooking the coast, we go from the fortress of Kosmac towards the monastery of Ogradenica and finally to the hotel-island of Sveti Stefan. With little height differences we arrive to the monastery of Ogradenica, where we might be invited by the local monks to try their homemade rakija and cheese. From there, we go along a steep macadam road towards the coast to Sveti Stefan. Overnight stay in Budva. Altitude:200 m
Day 5 NP Skadar
From the coast to the NP of Skadar Lake and towards Cetinje Along the adventurous, former railway line, we go relaxing towards the end, but with fantastic panorama over the coastal mountains over to Skadar Lake. We can have an adventurous ride through 600m long old railway tunnel. Along the lakeside road we go to the fishermen village of Virpazar. From there, we go by boat to Rijeka Crnojevića. Along a narrow road, we go further up to the former Royal Capital. A tour and opportunity for you to check out the relief map of Montenegro – it is impressive to be able to have a look at the kilometers already completed on the model of Montenegro in 1:600,000 scale. Overnight stay in Cetinje
Total altitude:1500m
Day 6 NP Lovcen
Along the old road towards the NP of Lovcen. We take the old military road to the mountain peak of Babina Glava with a fantastic panorama of the coast and we ride over Dolovi up to a couple of meters below the mountain peak of Jezerski Vrh, where we can see the entire Montenegro below our feet from the Mausoleum of the poet Njegos – an amazing view! A rapid descent brings us back to the heart of the National Park, to Njegusi, where we will stay for the night in simple bungalows.
Day 7 Kotor
From Ivanova Korita we ride along an old wagon road to the foot of Jezerski Vrh over the Trešnja Saddle to the old spring of Sanik and down towards Bukovica to the oldest café called “Kod Pera” which has been open for over 100 years every day. After refreshment, we will explore another adventurous military road route around Bogojeva Glava, before our pleasant ride down to Njegusi. Once again we go shortly uphill to the mountain pass of Krstac before we ride down the well-known Lovcen road to the UNESCO World Heritage, the Bay and the Old Town of Kotor. Sightseeing in Kotor. Dinner with seafood specialties in the Old Town of Kotor.
Day 8 Departure
Check out: Аn included transfer trip to Dubrovnik airport.
Overnight stay in Kotor.
Transportation as quoted in the program
Orientation meeting
Riding routes with maps (GPS)
Our assistance during your trip
A tour accompanied by an expert guide, following a specific itinerary, convenient for the guest to enjoy beauties of the destination. – Groups of up to 16 passengers – Tour guides speaking various languages – Local guides speaking various languages – Included transfer, hotels, activities and meals – Twinning service – Single rooms at request and upon surcharge – Taxes included in the rate
What is the size of the groups for the guided tours?Our groups are usually made up of 4 to 16 people maximum for the vast majority of our tours. Some have specificities that can affect the size of our groups. The size of the groups can be adjusted to the clients’ needs in case of a private inquiry.
What happens if the minimum number of participants is not reached?According to our General Terms and Conditions (GTC), a trip can be canceled up to the 30 days before the start of the trip if the minimum number of participants is not reached. We will get back to you with alternative travel suggestions.
What is the average age of travelers in the group?Depending on the level of difficulty of the trip, the age of travelers can vary between 30 and 70 years. Average age is around 50 years of age. In family guided trips we also welcome kids, please contact us before booking to check which trip is the most suitable for each age range.
How many participants have already registered?The exact number of registered participants can be requested from our sales team.
How can I book a group tour?The group tour can be booked both on our homepage (simply select your desired date and start an inquiry) as well as in your travel agency. You can also get information about vacant places for a trip by telephone or request a non-binding offer. However, for a binding booking we need a written confirmation or an online booking via our website.
Is there vegetarian / vegan … food on site?You can note your desire for vegetarian or vegan food when booking, we will forward your request to the property. Please note that in remote regions some catering requirements simply cannot be fulfilled.
Can I arrive earlier / leave later?Yes, this is possible, please specify your wishes in the booking. We would check the possibilities and make you a non-binding offer for a private transfer or an extra night.
Do you offer twinning?Yes, if possible, we offer you matchmaking service with a person of the same sex. If that’s not an option for you or nobody is available for twinning you can still join the group by booking a single room for which a single supplement needs to be paid. For exact offer for a single room please ask our team.
Which vehicles are used in group tours?Fiore tours along with partners operates a fleet of different vehicles from cars, minivans and minibuses. Usually up to 3 people we use cars, for up to 8 people a van, and for 8+ people either a combination of vans or a minibus (depending on a terrain of the trip, sometimes it’s more convenient to use more smaller vehicles rather than one big).
This type of walking holiday is for those who don’t have previous experience in walking holidays and prefer sightseeing more than long walks. Paths are without long ascent and descents.
Distance for a day less than 14 km
Distances on this holiday are bit longer with ascents and descents which require good level of fitness. So this trips is perfect for those who are active and can enjoy in longer walks.
Distance for a day are 14 km to 21 km
Walking distances on this type of holiday are longer and some of the days may be challenging than others. Possible are days with easy scrambling and steeper descents. Suitable for most regular walkers who have a reasonable level of fitness.
Distance for a day are 21 km to 27 km
This walk is made for the experienced walkers looking for a challenge. Distances are long and ascents and descent are steep and more often, terrain is changeable and scrambling is more often. Very good level of fitness is required.
Distance for a day are 27 km to 30 km
For this holiday excellent level of fitness and experience is required. Walkers need to have experience in navigation and mountaineering skills. Weather conditions can be changeable and rough.
Distance for a day are more than 30 km
Easy and relaxed cycling holiday suitable for families with children. On this tour there are no steep hills and cycling days are short.
Distance for a day less than 35 km
This holiday requires cyclist with better level of fitness who are occasional cyclist. Cycling days are longer and higher hills are possible.
Distance for a day are 35 km to 55 km
This holiday is suitable for cyclist with higher level of fitness who are active and cycling weekly. Distances and hills are longer and some of the days are challenging.
Distance for a day are 55 km to 75 km
This is challenging holiday for the avid cyclist who are prepared for steep hills and long distances.
Distance for a day are 75 km to 95 km
This holidays are made for keen cyclist who can cycle long and challenging days in a row. Hills are steep and distances are long.
Distance for a day are 95 km to 120 km
Basic accommodation is represented by mostly mountain huts or rural houses with dormitory rooms and shared bathroom / shower / WC.
Budget accommodation is represented by family run 2* guest-houses/ B&B’s and rooms with en suite bathroom and breakfast. We guarantee friendly service and clean accommodation.
Classic accommodation is represented by small, family run guest-houses and B&B’s in rural areas with en suite bathroom and 3* family run hotels with unique atmosphere. Most accommodations are offering dinner, fresh and traditional food (some needs information in advance).
Premium accommodation includes small 4* family run hotels with various types of rooms. Some boutique hotels also have a pool (indoor or outdoor) and spa. All hotels have restaurants that offer traditional and local cuisine.
Luxury accommodation includes 4* and 5* hotels with best possible service. Hotels are at best locations and in city centre. Luxury hotels include spa centres and massage service as well as great restaurants with excellent views and unique atmosphere.
Osnovni smještaj su najčešće planinske kuće ili privatne kuće u ruralnim krajevima sa višekrevetnim spavaonama i zajedničkom kupaonicom / tušem / wc-om.
Budžetni smještaj su najčešće obiteljski vođeni pansioni kategorizirani pod 2*. Sobe imaju privatnu kupaonicu te je u sklopu smještaja uključen i doručak. Sobe su čiste i uredne a domaćini ljubazni.
Standardni smještaj su najčešće mali obiteljski hoteli od 3* ili sobe s doručkom, često u ruralnim područjima sa posebnom obiteljskom atmosferom. Sobe su sa odvojenom kupaonicom i ugodnim namještajem. Smještaj najčešće uz doručak nudi i večere sa svježim i tradicionalnim namirnicama.
Premijum smještaj su obiteljski hoteli od 4* koji nude različite vrste soba u sklopu objekta. Svi hoteli sadrže restoran sa tradicionalnom ponudom. Neki od malih obiteljskih hotela imaju i bazen (unutrašnji ili vanjski) te uslugu wellnesa.
Luksuzni smještaj su hoteli od 4* I 5* sa vrhunskom uslugom. Hoteli su najčešće na najboljim lokacijama u centru grada te nude raznolike vrste soba, uslugu wellnessa, bazen te restorane sa vrhunskom tradicionalnom i internacionalnom kuhinjom.
