Lake Skadar Bird Reserve: Morning Boat Tour

Discover Lake Skadar’s avian wonders on an early-morning birdwatching tour. Capture stunning photos and enjoy a serene, nature-filled adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Virpazar - The gathering point is Virpazar, located in the heart of National Park Lake Skadar.
  • Lesendro - Our first stop is Lesendro Fortress, a popular spot for birds to congregate.
  • Moraca River - Next, we will proceed to the Morača River, a significant area for birdlife and biodiversity.
  • Kamenik - Following that, we will visit…
What's Included
  • Wine & juice refreshments
  • Written guides in multiple languages
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Map of Lake Skadar
  • Life vests and safety equipment
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • National Park Lake Skadar fee - mandatory (5€ per person, free for children 14 years or younger)
  • Tips or gratuities
Additional Information

Begin your day in the picturesque lakeside village of Virpazar, the entrance to Lake Skadar’s world-famous bird sanctuary. As dawn breaks and the lake comes to life, board a traditional wooden boat, just as the locals have done for generations, to discover one of Europe’s most diverse bird habitats.
This is the prime time for bird-watching: the water is…

Location
Kingfisher
P16
Join us at the Kingfisher desk near the bridge in Virpazar. Search "Kingfisher Boat & Kayak - Lake Skadar, P16, Virpazar, Montenegro" on Google Maps (not just "P16, Virpazar, Montenegro" -it will show the incorrect address). Check-in is 15min before departure. If you are late notify us via WhatsApp.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Emmahy2350vi
Oct 29, 2024
Bird watching paradise - A stunning experience and the highlight of our holiday. You go out on a basic wooden boat with a guide. The guide was friendly, helpful (assisted me on and off the boat) and knowledgeable about the birds. We saw lots of Kingfishers, Coots, Great Crested Grebes, White and Grey Herons, Cormorant and the Dalmatian Pelican. We were offered wine which was a pleasant surprise. My only disappointment was how littered the lake and National Park are given the country has been so clean elsewhere. Definitely worth the long drive and early start
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Maartenstravels
Aug 3, 2024
Peace and quiet at the lake… - This tour starts at an hour most tourist are still waking up, so it is lovely peaceful and quiet. We were lucky to see some kingfishers and a pelican. The guide is timely, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend! For more reviews, check out the company “Kingfisher”; very positive and helpful reviews.
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L2596zemattheww
May 12, 2024
Fantastic tour in a beautiful natural setting - We had been recommended several boat tours on Lake Skadar prior to going but Kingfisher came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. The boat is comfortable with plenty of room (and shade) to enjoy the two hour tour on Lake Skadar. If you are interested in nature and wildlife the early morning trip is for you - two hours is plenty of time to see the highlights without it becoming too much. Coffee/ tea and a snack is provided during the tour and the guide helped us to spot plenty of species of bird and wader as well as talking to us about the history of the lake and its strategic importance. A very enjoyable experience and well worth signing up to with Kingfisher.
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Neil_o
Jul 8, 2025
Highly recommended - It's definitely worth the early start to get out on the lake before all the tourist boats set off. Our captain/guide was very knowledgeable. Both for the best spots to see birds and the birds we were seeing.
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Karin_caethoven
Jun 26, 2025
Early bird… - The lake and the canals are beautiful. We choose especialy for the birdwatchingtour early in the morning but our guide, though he was very friendly, wasn’t much of a birder. The boat was OK but it wasn’t that comfortable for birding because you sit with your back to the water.
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