Podgorica Highlands: Goat Farm, Lake Views & Local Food
Podgorica Municipality, Montenegro
Discover Montenegro’s highlands on a day trip from Podgorica. Visit a goat farm, enjoy a traditional meal degustation, and admire views of Skadar Lake, the Zeta River, and the Cijevna Canyon.
Highland Nature and Traditional Farm Tour in Montenegro
This tour explores Montenegro’s highlands with visits to scenic viewpoints, a family-run goat farm, Bukumirsko Lake, and a traditional tasting session, suitable for nature and culture enthusiasts.
Description
Start with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation and ascend into the peaceful highlands. Enjoy expansive views of Skadar Lake, the Bjelopavlići Plain, the Zeta River, the Cijevna Canyon, and distant Albanian peaks from scenic ridges. These natural vantage points highlight the raw inland landscape of Montenegro.
Continue deeper into the highlands, where the Prokletije range (also known as the Balkan Alps) frames a dramatic topography of green valleys and rocky cliffs. Take time to photograph and appreciate the silence and vastness of this wilderness.
Visit a small family-run goat farm nestled between mountain slopes and traditional villages. Meet the goats and shepherds to learn about centuries-old pastoral life focused on modest, organic living closely tied to nature.
The next stop is Bukumirsko Lake, a quiet mountain lake surrounded by green ridges and stone formations. While admiring the mirror-like water, hear a local legend shared by your guide. This spot offers a peaceful environment treasured by visitors looking for remote natural landscapes.
The tour concludes at a traditional stone house with a local family, where you will enjoy an organic tasting session. Sample homemade juices, freshly prepared kačamak, local cheeses, honey, and seasonal products sourced from nearby farms. The rustic setting reflects authentic Montenegrin mountain hospitality and cuisine.
Includes
- Pickup and drop off from accommodation
- Visit to scenic ridges overlooking Skadar Lake, Bjelopavlići Plain, Zeta River, Cijevna Canyon, and Albanian peaks
- Visit to a traditional goat farm
- Visit to Bukumirsko Lake
- Organic tasting session in a traditional stone house
- Licensed tour guide
- Refreshment and bottled water
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important Information
- The tour involves walking on uneven terrain; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Weather can change quickly in the highlands, so bring weather-appropriate clothing.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring a camera, sturdy shoes, and layered clothing.
