7 independent reviews for Canoeing and kayaking vacation in Montenegro, Lake Skadar
Reviews for Canoeing and kayaking vacation in Montenegro, Lake Skadar
Sam Blunt review 17 Aug 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The scenery, the tranquility, our brilliant guide.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be physically prepared for some quite long paddles, quite hard work when the wind is against you. And be prepared for wild camping - no onsite favilities!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It benefited local people in that it supported some local businesses and provided employment. As it was a kayaking trip, I guess it reduced environmental impact versus traveling by motor boat.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
ExcellentCoral Morgan review 15 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Up at 6.00am with the rising sun, solitary swim at 7.00am in the deepest part of the lake, Raduš. Paddle round the bay looking at scenery and the wild life at 8.00am, all before breakfast at 9.00am. Being able to jump out of the kayaks to cool down in the warm lake often during paddling. Seeing wildlife up close, frogs sitting on the Lilly pads, water snakes up close, and shoals of fish in the clear water.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
I would thoroughly recommend having some experience of paddling before this trip as there are long open crossings, here a good paddle technique is an advantage. Be prepared for long periods of inactivity if the days are very hot as the itinerary may have to change. Remember to take waterproof sun cream so that you don’t have to reapply after every dip taken.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I feel this vacation benefited the local people as we ate at local restaurants where available.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I really enjoyed paddling though beautiful scenery and swimming in the warm lake with very few human encounters. I did find paddling with two novices in the group very frustrating. Waiting for them to catch up during the longer open crossings as they were unable to maintain a steady pace without stopping to rest frequently because of lack of paddling technique.Kirstin Shirling review 25 Jun 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Being outdoors, meeting local people, and seeing a new country in an ecologically sustainable way.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Arrive with a can-do positive attitude... things change.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good, fun, adventurous.Angela Mclean review 23 Jul 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Kayaking back to camp by starlight after a fish dinner at a remote hamlet beside the deepest part of the lake.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
This is a wonderful trip. I was really glad I took binoculars because there were so many birds to watch going about their birdy business. I did wish I’d taken more factor 30 suncream. We were never too hot because you can just pop into the Lake, but there is no shade when you are kayaking! This is wild camping,but in quite a civilized environment. We stopped for beers and cokes on several occasions, then melted back into the countryside to find somewhere to make camp.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we bought food at local restaurants and our progress was close to zero impact. We hope that this kind of tourism supports conservation in this exceptional environment.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
This was a magical week, suspended between the water and the sky. Gigo is a superb guide and we all enjoyed talking to him about his beautiful country. The two nights glamping at the beginning and end were very comfortable and the OK Corral is a lovely, welcoming spot.Philippa Throssell review 12 Jul 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The whole week......the superb location, accommodation, flora and birds, our hosts were brilliant, knowledgable, helpful, available, resourceful, adaptable.......and relaxed. It is a beautiful country, people friendly, food fresh, transport cheap, stunning......2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Enjoy the activities and then have a look around the country on your days off.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely...4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was amazing to be so busy and active and yet be so refreshed,Kay Audoire review 8 Oct 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The kayaking was amazing, the lake is so quiet and often ( nearly always) you are the only people out there! The scenery is stunning, it's quite amazing.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take walking boots for the walks, a torch for the evening walks back from the village and just Enjoy being out of the rat race for a week.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, Boujana, a lovely girl from the village took us out on one of our kayaking trips, we ate at local restaurants And twice in people's homes (amazing food)4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a great experience, I would strongly advice people who like a "off the beaten track" kind of vacation to give it a go. Ben and Emma who run the vacations are very accommodating and will have a memorable time.Liz Cush review 23 Jun 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The whole trip was amazing, stunning scenery and lovely villa. We loved the hikes, out in the countryside seeing the local landscapes and the amazing insects. The stops for the wild swims in clear cool streams and sitting under waterfalls. The kayaking on the lake with the visits to the islands and swimming. It is a vacation we will never forget.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go prepared to join in with the activities, they are great.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, Ben and Emma have immersed themselves in the local community, employing local people and the lunch at Tanya's (a local villager, where we stopped off on a hike) was amazing.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A fantastic week with action packed days.Holiday Reviews
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