Lake Skadar
Lake Skadar
4.5
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Lake Skadar
The area
Reach out directly
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
1,111 reviews
Excellent
694
Very good
264
Average
97
Poor
33
Terrible
23
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
Arseny K
Penza, Russia18 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
It was end of September and rainy. Because of covid situation in a boat was only 4 men. Disappointing that in national park on the river so much garbage. A lot of birds. View is ok, beautiful.
But we spent 150 euros for whole trip : 70 for two of us for 2 hours boat trip, 50 to rent a car to get this place and about 40 to eat in local restaurant. And for this money i would say its small pleasure, will fit for you if there is nothing else to do in Montenegro, like in our situation cause - was rainy, and we decided to go there.
But we spent 150 euros for whole trip : 70 for two of us for 2 hours boat trip, 50 to rent a car to get this place and about 40 to eat in local restaurant. And for this money i would say its small pleasure, will fit for you if there is nothing else to do in Montenegro, like in our situation cause - was rainy, and we decided to go there.
Written 29 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
nrm77
London, UK1,086 contributions
Mar 2019
I visited Lake Skadar in the month of March, 2019. I was visiting the place with my kids and husband. At the outset, I was very interested in visiting the lake as I had read a lot about the flora and fauna there. Furthermore, we were so lucky to have a view of the lake from the flight, so as soon as we got down, we made our way Virpazar to take a short ride along the lake. It truly is very beautiful. It's beauty is well maintained and during off peak season (such as March) it was nice to have it pretty much all to ourselves.
Written 4 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Deven
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Had been to Skadar with my fiancee. A beautifully romantic destination to visit in Montenegro. It is the largest lake in the world. It lies between Montenegro & Albania. The town is quite scenic with fort, a wine museum, Skadar boat excursions, restaurants & flora fauna. If you in Podgorica, I would recommend taking the train towards Bar-Sutomore. You'll have to get down at Virpazar & it's a 7 mins walk to the Town of Skadar. You can check train timings on the Montenegro train site. It's an affordable journey with beautiful views & the train experience in Montenegro.
We had booked a 2 hr private boat ride on Lake Skadar with Vladan. He was very knowledgeable, warm & pleasing host. He explained us about the history, flora, fauna, cuisine etc & plucked us the chestnut from the lake. Also he had arranged beverages wines, homemade Arak, Juices & water. He made sure that we enjoyed the ride & had a nice experience. Surprisingly he made sure we weren't scammed around the town & also awarded us with the tourist traps. So, I would recommend Vladan & he can be reached via Viber @ +381611834582.
At the end it was a memorable day trip to Lake Skadar.😊
We had booked a 2 hr private boat ride on Lake Skadar with Vladan. He was very knowledgeable, warm & pleasing host. He explained us about the history, flora, fauna, cuisine etc & plucked us the chestnut from the lake. Also he had arranged beverages wines, homemade Arak, Juices & water. He made sure that we enjoyed the ride & had a nice experience. Surprisingly he made sure we weren't scammed around the town & also awarded us with the tourist traps. So, I would recommend Vladan & he can be reached via Viber @ +381611834582.
At the end it was a memorable day trip to Lake Skadar.😊
Written 7 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Eric S
Mexico City, Mexico1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Solo
End of April and Beginning of May the Sun is a lot more welcoming for Skadar Lake. The ambient temperature was excellent and the sights were very pleasant. I didn't get to see the King of the Lake, The Pelican, because I made this trip in the afternoon. The tour guide said the bird is more likely to be spotted in the morning.
Written 21 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gill d
Pewsey, UK220 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We booked a day tour with Montenegro Cruising. They picked us up in a coach from Rafailovici and took us to the lake. After an introduction at the park information centre, we embarked on the boat which took us around the northern part of the lake. Help with identifying the birds we saw would have been useful We stopped for a reasonable lunch (included in the price) at a small beach before returning to the coach. The lake seems to be covered with a lot of that invasive 'lily' but this was not commented on. A good value trip but come armed with binoculars and a bird identification book.
Written 14 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,689 contributions
Aug 2022
I took a boat trip on Lake Skadar. The lake was beautiful, carpeted with water lilies and you could see lots of different birds there. The surrounding mountains created a beautiful scenery.
We stopped at one place called Etno Selo Pješačac, where we had lunch and the people from the boat could spend some time on a small beach and swim in the lake.
The boat trip, including a stop for lunch, took approx. 4 hours. It was a very nice, relaxing spent time.
We stopped at one place called Etno Selo Pješačac, where we had lunch and the people from the boat could spend some time on a small beach and swim in the lake.
The boat trip, including a stop for lunch, took approx. 4 hours. It was a very nice, relaxing spent time.
Written 17 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Resort67636004624
4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The national park is a feast for the eyes!
I can recommend it to anyone to plan a day trip there. Restaurant possibilities exist, not too many but good and inexpensive!
In the waters it definitely counts from a guide to book (if you know the language a local/private) we paid 50€ for 2 hours and then ate freshly mashed carp at his wife's. (not my taste, much too intense taste of river, but tasting always goes)
Take a small boat tour 2-4 hours and explore the small corners of the park with him. It's an experience you don't have every day.
The view and the ride is something you will always remember:)
You can also tour kayak and join larger tours. There is actually something for everyone here. Just ask several tour guides about the price, is different for everyone (if it is still too expensive, haggling is always possible)
I can recommend it to anyone to plan a day trip there. Restaurant possibilities exist, not too many but good and inexpensive!
In the waters it definitely counts from a guide to book (if you know the language a local/private) we paid 50€ for 2 hours and then ate freshly mashed carp at his wife's. (not my taste, much too intense taste of river, but tasting always goes)
Take a small boat tour 2-4 hours and explore the small corners of the park with him. It's an experience you don't have every day.
The view and the ride is something you will always remember:)
You can also tour kayak and join larger tours. There is actually something for everyone here. Just ask several tour guides about the price, is different for everyone (if it is still too expensive, haggling is always possible)
Automatically translated
Written 6 July 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Frédérick H
Valence, France1,292 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
A very nice excursion on Lake Skadar during which we tasted some specialties with of course local alcohol, raki.
This lake is really beautiful, huge with many species of birds and a very diverse flora.
For photo lovers, I think it is appropriate to make this discovery in the morning relatively early to discover all the wildlife and in small numbers.
A very good time
This lake is really beautiful, huge with many species of birds and a very diverse flora.
For photo lovers, I think it is appropriate to make this discovery in the morning relatively early to discover all the wildlife and in small numbers.
A very good time
Automatically translated
Written 21 October 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thomas G
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,876 contributions
Jul 2022
Lake Skadar is an amazing place to visit in Montenegro. There are multiple boat tours that you can book from Virpazar. We did a boat tour of 6 hours and it was amazing. We saw great birds including kingfisher, pelicans, sea gull, different Herron species and more. Also we swam a couple of times. The lake is beautiful with amazing birdlife and great mountains around the lake which gives you great views throughout the boat ride. This was one of my highlights in former Yugoslavia.
Written 3 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Aline G
Lyon, France254 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Nice lake. To do absolutely. It would be a shame not to see this place.
However, be careful because many sellers come across you as soon as you arrive in Virpazar.
I advise you to take your time and insist that you want to privatise a boat only for yourself.
We were a family of 4 and we ended up on a boat with another family of 7 or 11 passengers for a boat while we then passed boats with maximum 4 passengers.
The lake is beautiful. I also advise you to find a pilot (captain) who speaks your language or English at least if you master, otherwise you miss all the explanations around the history of the lake and the area.
Likewise, a walk is more pleasant with a maximum Check-out at 11am because otherwise the temperatures are really too hot.
However, be careful because many sellers come across you as soon as you arrive in Virpazar.
I advise you to take your time and insist that you want to privatise a boat only for yourself.
We were a family of 4 and we ended up on a boat with another family of 7 or 11 passengers for a boat while we then passed boats with maximum 4 passengers.
The lake is beautiful. I also advise you to find a pilot (captain) who speaks your language or English at least if you master, otherwise you miss all the explanations around the history of the lake and the area.
Likewise, a walk is more pleasant with a maximum Check-out at 11am because otherwise the temperatures are really too hot.
Automatically translated
Written 15 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hallo,
Weet u dan nog waar ik precies wel moet zijn?
U zegt rijden richting Cetinj..
Groetjes Ans
Written 12 August 2022
Wij zijn de boottocht begonnen in Virpazar. Met de firma Kingfisher
Written 13 August 2022
Il parco è visitabile agevolmente con 3 bambini di 6,4 e 2 anni?É balneabile?Dobbiamo indossare il costume,insomma?
Written 11 August 2019
You have Tourist information center wit maps and a lot of location for hiking.
Written 20 May 2019
Sommes belges comme vous et partons au Montenegro dans 3 semaines. Nous souhaitons visiter le lac Skadar et je vois que vous y êtes allés. Je vois qu'on peut découvrir le lac et sa région de plusieurs manières : ballade bâteau, kayak, vélo, ... que recommanderiez vous ? Et loger dans la région qu'en pensez-vous ? Vous mentionnez le village de Radus et l'île de Beshka ... chouette d'y passer ? Avez-vous visité Budva et recommenderiez-vous d'y loger ou plutôt de loger à l'écart dans un endroit plus calme ? Avez-vous un hôte à recommander ? Merci merci et bonne journée
Written 24 June 2018
lauragoodridge7
London, United Kingdom
Hi, I am travelling from Tirana to Lake Skadar in September this year but wanted to understand what I needed to cross the boarder, if anything. I will be booking a rental car from the Tirana airport so just wanted to understand if I need to pay in advanced to get across?
Any help welcome!
Thanks
Laura
Written 15 August 2017
Do you travel by car? If yes- you need green card, wich buy for every country in this area, it s the same one for every country. For any other transport you only need passport.
Written 24 May 2019
Hi mate, how is going? I wanna ask something about skadar lake carp. I wanna go there for fishing and please give me your advise How did u fishing. Should I use rod? Can you help me about that
Written 1 June 2016
Hi! Your story about Skadar lake is very impressive! Would like to ask your opinion...
What do you think, is it possible to spend about 3 weeks near the lake Skadar ? I'm going alone with my 8-year-old daughter, without a car. Generally we like to spend a month's holidays on the lakes, for example, in Lithuania or Slovenia, swimming,walking in the woods. Provided that a lake is picturesque and clean and there are routes for walking, it's worth it. So I want to know more precisely on Skadar Lake, whether one can swim in it, or it is swamped? Is there a forest where you can walk. Some children attractions? And in whole, would it be possible get acquainted with Montenegro without having a car? Would appreciate your answer.
Written 18 March 2016
Hi, we are going to see skadar lake in The beginning of April! Is it possibile to make te boat trip in this period?
Written 30 March 2015
Showing results 1-10 of 12
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing