Travel Itinerary
Trip to Kotor Bay, Montenegro • A challenging hiking adventure with scenic mountain trails and summit views. • next month
Trip Details
Weather Forecast
For: 2026-02-08
Early February is cool and often crisp—expect daytime highs around 9 °C and lows near 2 °C. Skies can be bright, but rain showers or light mountain snow are possible; trails are usually open, though muddy patches are common.
One-Day Panoramic Hike along the Vrmac Ridge above the Bay of Kotor
Spend a single unforgettable day hiking the historic Vrmac Ridge trail with a local guide, soaking up sweeping views of the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and the surrounding Dinaric Alps. The route mixes ruined Austro-Hungarian fortresses, Mediterranean scrub and high-mountain vistas, all within easy reach of Kotor’s Old Town.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1
#1Meet guide & set off on Vrmac Ridge Trail
Vrmac • Tivat, Bay of Kotor3h 29m (Hike)
WikiBegin at the trailhead on the Tivat-side slopes of Vrmac; your guide briefs you on the route and safety while the first views of the bay open below.
#2Summit pause at Šanik Fortress ruins
ApproxŠanik Fortress • Tivat, Bay of Kotor45 minutes
Climb to the moss-covered walls of the 19th-century Šanik Fortress for 360-degree panoramas of the bay and the high peaks of Lovćen.
#3Ridge-top picnic lunch with bay views
ApproxVrmac Ridge • Tivat, Bay of Kotor1 hour
Spread out on a sunny saddle for a hearty packed lunch while admiring the postcard-perfect contrast of cobalt water and limestone cliffs.
#4Descend to Gornja Lastva village
Gornja Lastva • Tivat, Bay of Kotor1.5 hours
WikiFinish the hike amid stone cottages and olive groves in the hillside hamlet, where a waiting transfer returns you to Kotor.
#5Celebrate with Bay-side seafood dinner
Old Town Kotor • Kotor, Bay of Kotor1.5 hours
Back in Kotor’s medieval alleys, reward your legs with fresh grilled fish, local white wine and sunset reflections over the bay.
