Noah's Ark Skadar Lake Boat Tours
There is always things to ask for your Skadar Lake excursion from Virpazar
Which payment options do we offer when you book a Skadar Lake boat tour to explore Skadar Lake National Park from Virpazar?
We offer the following options:
- pay by cash - any Montenegrin likes this
- pay by standard credit card (unfortunately the Montenegrin bank system often does not work; if credit card payment does not function we ask you to get money from one the various ATMs in Virpazar and we pay you the fee then)
- prepay on our Montenegrin bank account via SEPA system
- if that is not possible we can use Paypal-for-friends
Why book a private tour to explore Skadar Lake National Park from Virpazar?
A private tour means that you have the boat completely for your people, none else is on the boat (ok, we need a caption and sometimes there is additional service staff).
So this is the perfect privacy for you and your family or your friends. Or if you are an agency. This is you boat.+
Additional advantage is that the tour can be changed according your wishes (if possible). Which means for example, the swim-stop is longer (great idea since this swim.stop is unique) or you can skip a destination.
Why book a shared tour on Skadar Lake National Park?
A shared tour means that you book your slot(s) in the boat and we add more guests from more bookings.
By that you get a cheaper price. Since all our guests are very kind people, often guest make friends on our tours.
So this is the perfect if you want to safe money or are single traveller to meet interesting people.
Want to see more Videos of our excursion?
Just to see how it looks in reality while you enjoy on Skadar Lake?
Check out our Youtube Channel
Why book a traditional wooden boat excursion on Skadar Lake?
If you are looking for a romantic, nostalgic, and deeply authentic experience, our traditional Montenegrin wooden boats are the perfect choice.
Gliding quietly through the endless fields of water lilies at a relaxed pace, they offer a peaceful atmosphere that is ideal for families, couples, bird watching, and capturing stunning photographs.
Feel like a Montenegrin in the 1900s.
It’s the ultimate way to slow down and soak in the serene, timeless magic of the national park.
Why book a excursion on a fast Sport boat in Virpazar?
This is a unique offer just by us. No other agency does especially the great All-over-the-Skadar-Lake tour in Virpazar.
And only with this tours you see the real Skadar Lake, because we go to places, which normal wooden boat can not reach because they are very slow.
Wooden boat tours concentrate on driving - sport boat tours focus on the destinations. Both are great options - but why not see all if its possible?
Our All-over-the-Skadar-Lake tour is 60 to 70 kilometers, depending on the water level - this is a huge amount of things you gonna see. Here you see everything in one tour.
Which tour do you recommend for a couple looking for peace and quiet?
If you want to glide through waters in peace and quiet places please book the Wooden boat tours - this are great for slow sailing through nature. Our unique sport boat tours are rather for adventurers, which does not mean there is noise but is rather to see many things on a big tour.
I’m looking for a relaxed tour for families with very small children.
These guest typically book our Wooden boat tours - this are great for slow sailing through nature, no rush, short tours which many kids love more than a long distance excursion like our unique sport boat tours: Those are rather for adventurers, which does not mean there is noise but is rather to see many things on a big tour.
I’m interested in the sports boat tour—what can you see on it?
Our unique All-Over-The-Skadar-Take-Tour shows you points which none tells you, Poseljani, waterfalls, Monastery Kom, Karuc, Pavlova Strana, waterlily beds with millions of them etc. - please see here All-Over-The-Skadar-Take-Tour and check out the images. There is a reason why all of those who did it gave 5 Star reviews.
We only have two hours; which tour is the most worthwhile?
We are really sorry that you can not spend more time on Skadar Lake - it would be worth it.
There is two options for you: Do the standard 2h panoramic wooden boat tour or request a private fast sport boat tour for 2 hours.
Or do the Amazon tour with fast boat - magnificent!
Best option would be: Please give us 90 minutes more and we do the gorgeous All-Over-The-Skadar-Take-Tour - you will be extremly grateful that you did that unique tour, available only with us!
Do the private tours include stops for swimming or a meal?
Any tour includes a minimum of one stop for swimming in the lake. Some tours like the Poseljani Tour or our unique All-Over-The-Skadar-Lake-Tour have even two swim stops.
What is there to do in Virpazar? What are things to do in Virpazar
Virpazar is basically living from boat excursion. Since it sits directly at main road between the Adriatic Sea and the eastern Mountains like Kolasin area and especially on the way to capital Podgorica, it is see an the main touristic destination for Skadar Laker and Skadar Laker National Park.
That means every tourists believes it is the best place to start excursions.
With its perfect place at the main road, mny tour operators come here by bus. As well, one of the two railroads goes through Virpazar - perfect to reach by train. Especially we at Noah's Ark Skadar Lake Boat Tours Virpazar have our free, private parking and pickup point directly at the Train Station of Virpazar.
So in short: Virpazar is perfect for Boat Excursions. And eBiking as well.
Typical tours are wooden boat tours like our 2h-Panoramic-Tour or much better: our Poseljani Tour or BEST: our unique All-Over-The-Skadar-Lake-Tour.
Anyway. all boat tours are good and our friends and competitors do a good job. We are one big family and all try our best to make your stay a perfect one.
Guide: Boat tours on Lake Skadar – prices, duration, best time
Typical prices for boat tours in Virpazar are:
20€ per person for a 2 hour shared tour - you book your slot and the Boat Operators puts other guests in as well.
Or 40€ per hour for a private tour.
Other places like Rijeka Crnojevića are more expensive.
Unfortunately, all our competitors tell all guests this: "2 hours is enough, anything else is boring sailing on the water." Ok, because they do that sailing a boat as a profession they BELIVE it is boring for tourists....but tourists loves gliding on the water.
And even more: All of our competitors have those traditional, wooden boat - which means: You do not make a great distance because they are really slow. That is why the tourists BELIEVE that 2 hour boat tours from Virpazar is the best option.
We KNOW that is completely wrong and invented the longer boat excursions from Virpazar; first that
Poseljani waterfalls Adventure - everyone loves it,.
But furthermore, our unique All-Over-The-Skadar-Lake-Tour became our absolute burner and hit our guest's nerves: 60 to 70 kilometers of spot after spot. Gorgeous! Marvellous! Stunning. See the reviews.
Ok, continuing regards prices:
Prices depend heavily on fuel consumption. Diesel for the large, slow boats carrying over 50 guests is inexpensive— and a traditional, wooden boat, for example, consumes only about 5 liters per hour. Our speedboats require more gasoline, which is why for those tours the prices are higher; however, you also get to see significantly more.
What is the best time of year for a boat tour on Lake Skadar?
Apart from winter — the period from late November to late February, when there is plenty of rain and wind (which explains why Montenegro is so wonderfully green) — any time is actually a good time for boat trips.
March is excellent for birdwatching. April is already ideal for adventure: it is not yet too hot, but pleasantly warm. June and October are the perfect months for boat tours, as the peak heat has passed. However, even during the high season—July, August, and September—you will love the delightful sunshine and life on board; you can jump into the water to cool off, and it is warm enough to spend the entire day in the water.
In short: take a boat tour at any time of year except winter. Go on several excursions throughout the year and witness how nature transforms with the changing seasons.
By the way: Any of our tours includes stops for swimming in the lake. Some tours like the
Poseljani Tour
or our unique
All-Over-The-Skadar-Lake-Tour
have even two swim stops.
Getting to Lake Skadar: How to get to Virpazar from Podgorica, Kotor, or Budva with car or by train
First of all: Parking is a huge pain point in Virpazar. Everyone knows that, everyone tells you that. Everyone comes by car.
That is why we have our free, private parking with pickup located directly at the Virpazar train station.
Since Virpazar is located at one of the three major roads of Montenegro it is really easy to get there. Just use a navigation. We send you all options for arrival (and parking) when you book a tour with us.
Take a bit care of the traffic, the road from the Adriatic Sea to Virpazar is one where risky manoevers of overtaking are normal. But still do not drive as a tourist, dont drive too slow because that stresses our hosts.
Travel times to Virpazar by car NOT including a bit of buffer, and add 30minutes at least for the search for a parking (or book with us and parking is free ;-)
Sveti Stefan 60 minutes
Becici, Budva 90 minutes
Bar 50 minutes (due to trasffic jam in Sutomore and Bar consider taking the old, beautiful road across the mountains)
Podgorica airport (TGD) 45 minutes
Podgorica center 70 minutes
Ulcinj 90 minutes
Train is a great option to come to Virpazar:
Take the train from Bar or Podgorica and come to Virpazar's main train station "Virpazar train station" https://maps.app.goo.gl/VTtK33qWtYjaFJKd8 and do a nice walk of 20 minutes to the harbor area.
To Bar or Podgorica you would easily go by bus. Routes go from Budva to Bar or Budva to Podgorica.
Train schedule: https://www.zpcg.me/en Trains are on time, this is unexpected for Montenegro where usually everything is late. No need to reserve for tickets. Buy ticket before entering the train at the ticket office of the railway station. If you take the train along its route at a small station where there is no ticket office, then you can pay for the fare on the train by the conductor.
Bus schedule: Search the internet, there is several websites for same prices.