Magnificent scenery ratchets up to stupendous in this national park (entry €3), where ice and water have carved a dramatic landscape from the limestone. The Durmitor range has 48 peaks over 2000m, with the highest,Bobotov Kuk, reaching 2523m. Scattered in between are 18 glacial lakes known as gorske oči (mountain eyes). The largest, Black Lake (Crno jezero), is a pleasant 3km walk from Žabljak, the park's principal gateway. Slicing through the mountains at the northern edge of the national park like they were made from the local soft cheese, the Tara River forms a canyon that at lowest point is 1300m deep.
From December to March Durmitor is a ski resort, while in summer it’s popular with hikers and rafters.
The two-day raft along the river is the country’s premier outdoor attraction (May to October only). Most of the day tours from the coast traverse only the last 18km of the river – this is outside the national park and hence avoids hefty fees. This section also has the most rapids – but don't expect much in the way of white water.
Summit Travel AgencyADVENTURE TOURS
As well as rafting trips, this long-standing agency can arrange jeep tours, mountain-bike hire and canyoning expeditions.
The bus station is at the southern edge of Žabljak, on the Šavnik road. Bus destinations include Kotor (€13, 3½ hours, two daily) and Budva (€15, 4¾ hours, daily).
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