The 15 Best Budva Tours & Day Trips

1.1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20Our pick

Explore Montenegro’s Lipa Cave by train and on foot, with a guide, underground river, rock formations, and a cool 8 to 12°C interior.

“Very nice walk, to do around 3pm, there are a little less people and it is the last hour of visit. 3h walk with 3 stops and we have a good half hour to swim at the last stop in a little corner of paradise with very few people. The captain is very friendly and tells a little history of the islands visited. What to doAuto-translated”

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2.Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Paddle from Budva past Old Town to Blue Lagoon, Pigeon Cave, and Calypso Beach with snorkeling, guides, and free photos.

“Fantastic experience! A must-do when in Budva! Stefan and team were incredible - they trained us well and kept us safe and entertained throughout the tour. Highly recommend!”

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3.Bečići Standard Paragliding Montenegro /All-inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $140

Soar above Bečići Beach on a 15-minute tandem flight with transfers, certified pilots, Adriatic views, and optional GoPro footage.

“Bilo je izvrstno… ekipa to isto instruktor ;) hvala vam na nezaboravljeno iskustvo ;) … treba to Napravit čim vise puta u životu ;)”

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4.Tandem paragliding in Budva /All-inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $148

Soar above Budva and Becici Beach on a private tandem paragliding flight with transfers, GoPro footage, and flexible weather cancellation.

“It was incredible! I recommend it to everyone. The instructors were very professional. You can even do some acrobatics in the air which was so fun.”

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5.Rumija 4×4 Experience w/ traditional lunch in Bar, Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Explore Bar’s ancient olive trees and Rumija Mountain by 4x4, with sweeping sea views and a homemade Montenegrin lunch at 1,000 meters.

“Took this small group tour during cruise port stop. (Not part of cruise tours) Was an excellent tour. Beautiful scenery. Some winding roads but worth it and driver took his time. Wonderful and yummy authentic meal roasted in a wood outdoor oven and served with wine, juice or local spirits. Well organized and saw beautiful countryside of Montenegro. Got back in plenty of time to board ship. You won’t regret taking this tour!”

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6.AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)

Private Montenegro airport transfer to Budva, Kotor, Perast, Tivat, or Podgorica with flight monitoring, Wi-Fi, water, and meet-and-greet service.

“Danilo is the absolute best! He was so accommodating and flexible. He really went above and beyond to make me comfortable and ensure that I have a great trip in Montenegro!”

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7.Small group kayaking tour from Budva to Sveti Nikola island caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Paddle from Budva to Sveti Nikola island, swim in sea caves, circle the Old Town, and relax at Hawaii Beach on a 3.5-hour tour.

“A lovely evening paddle on a hot day. We didn’t actually walk around the old town of Budva but we did paddle to it for the views before heading to Sveti St Nicholas island.”

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8.Montenegro Highlights Tour & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $114

Explore Montenegro from Budva with a Lake Skadar cruise, Cetinje history, Njegusi tastings, Kotor Bay views, and Sveti Stefan.

“We did the Montenegro Highlights Tour & Lake Cruise yesterday. It was an unforgettable experience with beautiful scenery. Our tour guide, Miroslav, was fantastic and made the trip special. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing time. By the end of the tour, you will fall in love with this beautiful country! If you're considering visiting Montenegro, do I recommend you book this tour. You won't regret it!”

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9.Private Boat Tour Adventure In Budva – Sightseeing & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Review of Budva’s private boat tour with Sveti Nikola snorkeling, Mogren and Jaz beaches, Old Town views, drinks, and local stories.

“So fun! Balsha is laid back and friendly. Beautiful wooden boat. You get to see Old Town from the water, have 2 beautiful swim stops, and go cave exploring. One of our favorite experiences from the vacation. There are lots of other companies/people offering boat tours in the harbor, our recommendation, choose Balsha!”

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10.Great tour of coastal monasteries in Budva – Walking on the path of history!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Visit Praskvica and Rustovo monasteries from Budva, meet nuns, hear Montenegro’s stories, and see Sveti Stefan from stunning hilltop viewpoints.

“I’m retired & have traved to 62 countries/ territories. Budva is one of the most spectacularly beautiful places I’ve visited. My tour guide Peter was superb. He was knowledgeable, well versed in English, flexible & a good conversationalist. I highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to the Balkans.”

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11.Unique gastro experience with locals in high hills above Budva!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Leave Budva’s beaches for hilltop views, a 14th-century monastery, and a homemade Montenegrin lunch with a local family.

“Had an absolutely amazing tour with Petrac, Rajco, and Zora! Petrac was super knowledgeable and friendly and picked us up at the hotel! He gave us a great tour full of history and background and took great pictures for my friend and I! Rajco and Zoe’s showed us the epitome of hospitality and shared a wonderful meal with us with what I think is one of the most beautiful views in the world! Thank you all for a great experience!”

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12.TASTE OF MONTENEGRO – Gastro Private Tour of wine and food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $285

Taste Montenegro on a private tour from Budva, with Bay of Kotor views, homemade food, local wines, rakija, and family hospitality.

“This is a super authentic experience. Totally fun. And the wine, spirits and food are excellent. We enjoyed the driver, the car was nice, and the restaurant was amazing as well as The wine cellar and the whole experience. Being in the valley of a very rustic village that was super peaceful was a perfect place to enjoy wine food family and an evening to remember for your lifetime.”

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13.From Budva: Dubrovnik Guided Tour with Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $93

Review of the Budva to Dubrovnik day tour, with border tips, Old Town sights, free time, transport concerns, and honest value advice.

“We booked a one-day trip to Dubrovnik, which was advertised as including a Bulgarian-speaking guide. This was the main reason we chose it. However, there was no Bulgarian-speaking guide at all–the tour was conducted in English, Russian, and Serbian. This is misleading and false advertising!The bus was about 20 minutes late, with no company representative at the meeting point. During the trip, the guide behaved extremely unprofessionally–shouting in front of the entire bus, being rude, dismissive, and even discriminatory towards us and other tourists.The organization was very poor– the group eventually split up because most people refused to follow the guide and explored Dubrovnik on their ow...”

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14.Skadar Lake on kayaks Experience with Spectacular Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $47

Paddle from Žabljak Crnojevića through Lake Skadar’s rivers, channels, lilies, birds, and mountain views on a full-day kayak trip from Budva.

“Kayaking on Lake Skadar was an incredible experience – breathtaking views, rich nature, and pure serenity. The water was calm, the surroundings were stunning, and every moment felt like a peaceful escape.”

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15.Exclusive Paragliding Montenegro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $178

Soar above Budva on a private tandem paragliding flight with coastal views, GoPro video, transfers, and experienced multilingual pilots.

“The best exsperiyet best service professional people and person I will recommend to all my friends to do it and shall everyone thet I enjoy good price and I never forget it it was so good experience for me thank to the group”

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