The 12 Best Kom Monastery Boat Tours

1.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,344 reviews · 3 hours · from $37Our pick

From Virpazar, sail narrow channels on a traditional wooden boat with an English or Serbian-speaking guide. Visit Lesendro ruins and Kom Monastery, taste local wine and priganice, and stop for a swim when conditions allow. Guides such as Petar and Jovan are known for lively stories and friendly service.

“I really enjoyed this boat trip. Our guide made the trip. He was very informative and welcoming. He brought us warm fresh donuts and local wine. 10/10 would definitely recommend this trip”

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2.North Montenegro, Durmitor, Tara & Ostrog Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Travel from Kotor into Montenegro’s highlands on a 13-hour guided day with 360Monte. You’ll see Perast, Slano Lake, Tara Bridge, Black Lake, Žabljak, and Ostrog Monastery. Guides such as Milos, Nadia, Igor, and Nina have led this trip, which includes long mountain roads, optional local meals, and a possible zip-line ride.

“Long day, full of impressions and information. Well planned, enjoyable. Nature beauty of Tara and Black Lake was breathtaking and the highlight of the day- tour to Ostrog monastery via narrow mountain road and visit.”

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3.Skadar lake cruise – Virpazar – Kom monastery – Virpazar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

From Virpazar, cruise narrow Crmnica River channels into open Lake Skadar, stopping at Fort Lesendro and Kom Monastery. Your English or Serbo-Croatian guide points out birds and photo spots, while local wine, water, and soft drinks are included. Bring swimwear for an optional mid-lake swim.

“Absolutely amazing landscape. The stop at Kom monastery was a very nice break and the tiny church had beautiful frescoes. The ride was very smooth (safe for people prone to sea-sickness) and the two guides very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. This was a definite highlight in our trip to Montenegro! We chose the afternoon cruise and the sunset colors over the lake were magical. I would recommend it to anyone!”

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4.Skadar Lake National Park: Guided Boat Tour to Kom Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Set out from Virpazar with an English-speaking guide for a three-hour boat ride across Skadar Lake. Pass Lesendro fortress, lily-covered wetlands, and bird habitats before walking to 16th-century Kom Monastery. Wine, juice, donuts, safety gear, park fees, and swimming time are included.

“The operator offers wise advice about the way other operators try to claim that parking is only free if you go with them. I heard them do this. This is an honest operator. Our captain was friendly and helpful throughout, explaining the sights as we went along, offering free wine, juice and freshly made donuts. Well worth the money.”

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5.Ostrog Monastery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $142

Travel from Podgorica to Ostrog Monastery in a private, WiFi-equipped vehicle with driver-guide Dragan. You will hear the story of Saint Basil, see the monastery built into the rock, enjoy views around the site, and often finish with coffee nearby. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours.

“What a beautiful experience with a stellar guide/driver, Dragan. I was the only participant and so it felt like a private excursion. The drive to the monastery is scenic and not too far from Podgorica. Dragan provided context about the area and its historical settlements and cultural norms. Once at the Monastery he not only provided details about the history he also shared some of the sacred narratives associated with the remains of Saint Basil. The entire experience was peaceful and informative as well as beautiful as the setting is something to see. The coffee afterwards was the the perfect way to end an amazing morning. I highly recommend booking.”

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6.Podgorica Highlights, Ostrog and Zeta nature park day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Travel with English-speaking guide Nino on a private seven-hour outing from Podgorica. Visit Roman Doclea, dramatic Ostrog Monastery, peaceful Zeta Nature Park, and Cijevna’s Niagara Falls, with time for rural scenery and optional local food at your own expense.

“I came to Montenegro with a friend, only for a few days. We hit the jackpot when we got Nino as our guide. He is knowledgeable, interesting, fun and was interested in what we wanted to do . We saw Roman ruins, monasteries, art galleries, the most beautiful natural landscapes, and had the most delicious and memorable lunch by the river. I couldn’t recommend Nino more. We will definitely come back to Montenegro after that one amazing day Neeta and Carly”

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7.Ostrog monastery and Niagara waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

Travel from Podgorica in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Dimitrije or Vladimir. See cliffside Ostrog Monastery and Niagara Waterfall, then add Virpazar and a one-hour Skadar Lake boat trip for a fuller day.

“Vladimir picked us up from our hotel in Kotor on time and was an amazing tour guide the whole day. He made our 2 hr trip to Ostrog feel like 30 minutes. He is so informational about his country.”

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8.Private Tour in Ostrog Monastery, Doclea and Nature Park Zeta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Nino of Natour Montenegro for a private six-hour tour from Podgorica to Roman Doclea, cliffside Ostrog Monastery, and Zeta Nature Park. Expect history, mountain views, village hospitality, homemade wine and fruit, plus flexible photo and sightseeing stops.

“Difficult to choose just one favorite thing, considering all that was included! Today I saw the clearest water I have ever seen cascading down a natural waterfall. I had fresh, homemade pomegranate juice at a local village as a guest in a home. I saw one of the most visited Orthodox monasteries in the region, and I walked through an ancient Roman settlement. It was an amazing day in a beautiful setting!”

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9.Skadar Lake PRIVATE Boat Tour to KOM MONASTERY

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Best value

From Virpazar, cruise through a lotus-lined channel and across Skadar Lake to 15th-century Kom Monastery. Your English-speaking captain may be Bojan, Lazar, or Jovan. Bring swimwear and cash for the €5 park and €5 monastery fees.

“Our tour guide Lazar was a lovely young man who was knowledgeable and very friendly with our little toddler. Thank you.”

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10.Private Half-Day Ostrog Monastery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel privately from Kotor to Ostrog Monastery, a sacred Orthodox site carved into Mount Ostroška Greda. Guides including Vuk, Nikola, Erik, Luka, and Milan have led guests along the steep mountain road, with time for the monastery, views, and optional stops for coffee or lunch.

“This is tour is a must if you’re staying in, around Kotor. Nikola our guide made the day so brilliant. He was friendly, chatty, knowledgeable of the places we were visiting, nothing was too much trouble for him. Picked up for our hotel at a time we chose, stoped for Turkish coffee on route, and told all about the monastery and the area from Nikola. Great views for the bay from high up in the mountains! We had a brilliant day and cannot recommend Nikola or the service enough. Even if there was some fog that slightly blocked our view from the bay, was all still brilliant!”

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11.Skadar Lake by Boat and Kom Monastery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours

From Virpazar, your English-speaking guide takes your private group through reed-lined channels and across Skadar Lake to Lesendro, Vranjina, and Kom Monastery. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and cash for park and monastery fees. Juice, water, wine, binoculars, and bird books are provided.

“Très jolie ballade en bateau. Notre accompagnateur était professionnel et sympathique. Je recommande”

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12.Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Podgorica to Ostrog Monastery in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return transport. You will have about two hours at the holy site, but no professional guide is included. Wear clothing covering your shoulders and knees, and bring sturdy shoes.

“We got to see Ostrog monastery, but unfortunately there was no guided tour, which was in advertisment. We only got to see upper monastery, had to skip lower one because the queue to see St. Basil was long, and it took longer than expected. We were only two people and booked night before the tour, maybe that's why no tour? We don't know, but overall it was ok.”

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