Starting in September 2012
Montenegro has recently emerged from the shadow of its turbulent past to become one of Central Europe’s most beguiling destinations. Sandwiched between craggy granite peaks and the blue waters...
Sitting on the eastern edge of the Lovćen Plateau, close to the Belveder Pass, the Lipska Cave is believed to be the largest in the entire Balkans. Stretching from the village of Lipa and extending into the mountains that lie along the Adriatic coast, the cave system has so far been explored along over 3,500 metres of its length. Filled with passages, cavernous chambers and an underground river, the cave’s underground treasures first came to light in 1839, before later being explored by elements of the Austro-Hungarian army (if graffiti dating back to 1905 is to be believed). Today the caves sit on private land and are open only for private tours, a two hour excursion that explores the limestone caverns by lamplight and in the company of a local guide.
One of Montenegro’s most historic towns, Cetinje is the country’s old royal capital. Surrounded by a ring of limestone mountains, the town can date its heritage back to the 15th century, when it became the centre of Montenegro’s religious and cultural development. Its position at the heart of the country’s Orthodox traditions
has instilled it with a rich sense of history and today Cetinje is home to several museums and a number of beautiful old buildings, including the 18th century Cetinje Monastery. The most famous Serbian Orthodox monastery in Montenegro, the monastery in Cetinje is believed to hold a number of significant religious relics, including the remains of St Peter of Cetinje and the right hand of John the Baptist. Other notable attractions include the 15th century Vlaška Church, the National Museum of Montenegro and the Royal Montenegrin National Theatre, ‘Zetski Dom’. Cetinje also boasts some of the oldest libraries in the country.
Lying on the western bank of the Tara River, north of the Bjelasica Mountains and close to the old mining town of Brskovo, Mojkovac was the site of a famous military victory by the Montenegrin army over a superior Austro-Hungary force during World War I. Today though it is more renowned for the nearby landscapes of the Biogradska Gora National Park, a spectacular natural haven of ancient forested hills, high mountains and glacial lakes that lies a short distance to the south of the city. Nestling amongst Montenegro’s central mountainous region, Mojkovac is ideally situated as a base for exploring the park, as well as the nearby 17th century monastery of St. George in Dobrilovina, one of the most important cultural monuments in the area.
Covering a 35 kilometres stretch of Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, the glorious Budva Riviera extends out from the charming town of Budva, one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic. One of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, the Budva Riviera is blessed with some of the finest beaches in Montenegro, scattered along a coastline that is sprinkled with sheltered bays, quiet inlets and small islands. Some of its more famous beaches include those of Mogren, Jaz, Becici and Sveti Stefan, the latter of which has long been a haunt for the rich and famous. The island of St. Nikola provides a particularly attractive destination for a boat ride and a picnic. Conveniently located just a kilometre offshore from the town of Budva itself, the island is a natural haven of sandy beaches, hidden inlets and a rich covering of Mediterranean flora.
Visa Information
UK Passport holders do not require a visa to visit Montenegro, although your passport must be valid for at least six months after the end of your trip.
Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa documentation when starting your trip. Country entry regulations can alter daily and it is always best to check with the relevant embassies for any changes.
If you are travelling on a non-UK passport, please contact your nearest consulate/embassy for up to date visa information.
Insurance:
Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours.
You should be aware that many standard insurance policies may not cover you adequately for all aspects of a Wild Frontiers trip and so we strongly recommend that you purchase a suitably designed insurance policy.
One such policy is the "Wild Frontiers" policy underwritten by Ace European Group Limited (ACE " firm reference 202803), which is available to EU residents (which excludes Norway & Switzerland) through our website or via the insurance company direct on 0845 345 3456. Under this policy there are two different levels of cover available.
Standard policy: a comprehensive travel insurance policy that provides cover for all Wild Frontiers activities, including trekking up to 6,000m. This policy does not provide cover for travel to areas where the FCO is advising against all or all but essential travel.
Elite policy: provides the same comprehensive level of cover as the standard policy. In addition the Elite policy also provides cover for travel to areas where the FCO is advising against all or all but essential travel. The policy will not provide cover for any claims arising from or relating to the reasons why the FCO is advising against travel.
If purchasing the Elite policy you also have the option to extend the cover provided by the policy to include cover for claims arising from a terrorist act in an area where the FCO is advising against travel. You can add this cover to your policy when purchasing online or over the telephone.
These policies are only available to those travelling on a Wild Frontiers holiday.
For more information and to purchase your policy online please visit the Insurance section of our website.
The cover is underwritten by Ace European Group Limited (ACE), and is arranged by Travel & General Insurance Service Limited. Both companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Wild Frontiers Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Company plc, details of which can be found at the FSA's website www.fsa.gov.uk.
To contact them please visit their website at www.travel-general.com or call 0845 408 0583.
Health and Vaccinations:
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Montenegro, although you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. We recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
We also recommend:
• A dental check-up prior to travelling.
• You inform us of any pre-existing medical conditions or medication.
To be on the safe side you can also check on www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
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