Mrtvica Canyon and Moračke Mountains

• The Balkans
• Montenegro
• Hiking
• Spring 2024
• Via Dinarica
• Weekend
• Multi-day

The Moračke Mountains are located in the central part of Montenegro and represent the continuation of the Lola mountain ridge. They got their name from the Morača River, which flows through these areas. This area is known for its natural beauty and wealth of different natural phenomena. In the east and northeast, they end with the valley of the Morača River, in the west with the canyon of the Mrtvice River, while to the south of them are the sharp ridges of the Maganik mountain. Moračke mountains have a Dinaric direction. The highest peaks are Lastva (2.226 m), Zagradac (2.217 m), Stožac (2.141 m) and Vojnovac (2.072 m).

Kanjon reke Mrtvice se smatra jednim od najlepših kanjona Evrope. Nalazi se na 35 km udaljenosti od Kolašina, a počinje u selu Velje Duboko. Ovaj kanjon je poznat po svojoj divljoj lepoti i prelepim vodopadima. Jedna od pretpostavki o poreklu imena reke Mrtvice jeste činjenica da je ona ponornica. Od sela Velje Duboko pa sve do vrela Bijele Nerine, reka često ponire i nanovo se pojavljuje, što joj daje jedinstven karakter. Povremeno, reka deluje kao da je „mrtva“, što je možda i razlog za naziv Mrtvica.

On this weekend tour, we will pass through the beautiful Mrtvica Canyon and experience its wild beauty. Mrtvice Canyon will show all its power in May when the snow on the mountains melts completely and creates beautiful waterfalls along the entire course of the river. A particularly attractive place that we will visit is the "Gate of Wishes", a natural bridge located in the canyon. The following day, a hiking trail awaits us on the Morački mountains with three attractive peaks - Veliki Zebalac, Mali Zebalac, and Lijevno.

Additional notes:

• Necessary personal equipment for the Mrtvica Canyon and the Moračke Mountains tour: Deep hiking shoes with Vibram soles, we recommend trekking poles, and adequate clothing according to the weather conditions. Backpack with necessary hiking equipment for a two-day hike, enough water (1.5-2 l per day), energy bars, fruit, spare shirts, long hiking pants, raincoat, headlamp, sunscreen, hat or cap, valid ID, or a passport.
• Korišćene fotografije: naslovna Ines Lukić ines lukic, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Unnamed Road Montenegro panoramio, i u galeriji 

Reservations for the Mrtvica Canyon and the Moračke Mountains tour:

• Upon registration, the entire amount or ~ 40%, ie EUR 90, must be paid, and the rest of EUR 130 no later than May 15 (payment is made through an account in the dinar equivalent at the mid-rate of the NBS on the day of payment).
• Own transportation: in case you come with your own transport, the price of the tour is 175 EUR and includes the use of your own transport on local roads. Reservations: Upon registration, the entire amount or ~ 40%, or 70 EUR, is paid, and the rest of 105 EUR no later than May 15 (payment is made through an account in the dinar equivalent at the mid-rate of the NBS on the day of payment).
• Accommodation: double and triple rooms with private bathrooms in the hotel in Kolašin.
• Food: obezbeđena su 2 doručka i 1 ručak.

Conditions in case of cancellation by travelers:

• If the reservation is canceled within 30 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer does not charge a fee. If the reservation is canceled within 30 to 7 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer retains a fee of 40%. If the reservation is canceled in less than 7 days from the date of arrival of the group, the organizer retains a fee of 100%. Note: The advance payment upon cancellation is non-refundable, except in case of replacement by another passenger.
• In case of changes in the monetary market, as well as changes in the prices of carriers and other service providers, the agency reserves the right to adjust the price of the arrangement.
• The Mrtvica Canyon and the Moračke Mountains tour is organized for a minimum of 18 registered passengers.
• In case of insufficient number of registered passengers or unfavorable weather conditions, the deadline for notification of the postponement or cancellation of the tour by the organizer is 3 days before departure.

The tour is organized by “Balkanica travel agency”, Bijelo Polje. Travel agency Explore Balkans doo acts as a sub-agent of the travel organizer.