MH TRAVEL NEWS
MH TRAVEL AGENCY NEWS IN 2025
Dear Guests
Welcome to our website, and our agency:)
Before you decide on one of our numerous offers, allow us to briefly present our work. At first glance, you can notice that our presentation of any tour, transfer, activity, or accommodation is very detailed, which can greatly help in your final choice. All our tours have a unique itinerary, which you cannot find at any other travel agency in Montenegro.
We are excited to welcome the 2025 season with joy and optimism. Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism has returned to normal. We are pleased to have reestablished a consistent off-season and high season from June to October. As a result, accommodation and transfer prices have been maintained at last year's rates, and the prices for excursions and tours have largely remained unchanged as well.
Unlike 2024, when the minimum number of passengers on one tour was 10, this year we managed to reduce that number to 6, and on some tours, only 4 passengers are required for the minimum group. Smaller groups have better user experiences. However, what is our greatest peculiarity is the improvement of the itineraries every year, putting in them new tourist attractions. This year, we have only increased the prices of private tours, and they are aligned with the price list per hour of driving with similar tours in world tourist destinations.
We especially highlight the new itinerary of the Big Montenegro Tour, which includes a visit to the Lipka Cave and a two-hour boat ride on Lake Skadar, from the Crnojevića River up to the side where you can see the Albanian part of the lake. Guests on the Durmitor tour were given an optional ski lift ride up to Savin Kuk at 2315 meters, which is an exceptional experience. Due to the ongoing construction of the boulevard, which is the main road between Kotor and Budva, we will not be able to organize shore tours from Kotor to Budva and St. Stefan in 2025. The completion of the boulevard reconstruction is anticipated for next year.
Additionally, because of the road reconstruction in the Tara Canyon between Mojkovac and the Tara Bridge, our Durmitor tour will not follow the same route as before. Instead, we will take an alternative route via Ostrog Monastery. Since the reconstruction of the bridge over the Tara River is expected to take 8 months this season, we cannot guarantee whether the bridge will be open to visitors. If the bridge is closed, the itinerary for the Durmitor tour will be adjusted to exclude the bridge visit, and the tour price will be reduced accordingly.
You cannot find our tours for sale on any online platform such as Viator, Kayak, Expedia, etc. Because of that, our prices are not burdened by the high commissions of international booking services and are competitive in their content. If you compare similar tours from Viator and ours, you will see that even if the price is the same, the tours are shorter, have fewer attractions, or have longer breaks for breakfast or lunch. Instead of paying 25% or even up to 40% commission rate for online tour providers, we decided to put in our tours more attractions, the itineraries are rich, and we don't take big breaks for breakfast or lunch; we simply don't waste time on that. We advise guests to bring a packed lunch and to use every minute for numerous visits on the tour. In addition, we contact the guests directly and do not have intermediaries between us. This makes communication fantastically easy, and any misunderstandings are reduced to zero.
Book online software on our website is powered by Trekksoft from Switzerland, one of the best software platforms in the world. We are proud to have been with them from day one, and we have not encountered any issues with payments. In the case of free cancellation, guests will be refunded within 48 hours. Their system features some of the most secure payment protocols and is fully compliant with international regulations for online payments.
The schedule for shared tours in 2025 is designed to minimize traffic jams in Montenegro, particularly during the peak season and at border crossings. Certain tours may not run in August due to the heavy traffic, which makes it difficult to follow the planned itineraries. Additionally, some tours are only available on Sundays, as the traffic along the coast is significantly lower on that day compared to weekdays.
Private tours and transfers cannot be booked online in 2025; instead, they must be arranged directly with guests, allowing for the choice of payment method. This approach is necessary because private tours are very specific and vary based on factors such as the number of guests, departure and arrival cities and addresses, departure times, and customized itineraries. While some websites offer limited online customization for private tours, we prefer not to restrict our guests' options. Therefore, we have chosen to handle private tours and transfers through direct agreements with clients.
Our agency manages two accommodation units: one in the old town of Budva (Montenegro Backpackers Home Budva) and the other in the old town of Kotor (Montenegro Backpackers Home Kotor). Both buildings were completely renovated in 2024 using the most advanced materials, particularly in the kitchens and bathrooms.
The lockers in the Budva hostel have been redesigned to be spacious enough to accommodate the entire luggage of backpackers, even those with multiple bags. Additionally, the wooden beds have been replaced with high-quality handmade metal beds, each equipped with its sleeping curtain. While the beds in Kotor were updated in 2024, the Budva location will see its new beds installed by March 2025.
Both facilities maintain high hygiene standards and provide guests with the peace they seek. For entertainment, numerous cafes and clubs can be found just outside the facilities. The Old Town of Budva, which was once known for its vibrant nightlife, was designated as a "zone of silence" in 2025, eliminating the disruptive loud music from cafes. While local authorities in Kotor have not implemented similar measures yet, they have promised that noise levels will be significantly reduced in that area as well.
No matter which service you choose through our agency, we are grateful for your trust. In the end, what we are most proud of and what we are praised for is our excellent customer service, fast and efficient, and always available to guests. Welcome:)
MH Travel Agency Team
MH TRAVEL REVIEWS
MH TRAVEL AGENCY REVIEWS IN 2025
MH Travel Agency decided from the first day of its work not to be part of the global rating system, such as TripAdvisor, Yelp, Trustpilot, etc., so you can't find us there. The reason is quite simple. Anyone who works in the hospitality industry knows that tourist offers are constantly changing from season to season. For example, what was valid in 2019 is not valid in 2025, at least the price is different, even if everything else stayed unchanged before and after the COVID-19 epidemic. Our agency has been in operation for 15 years, and we have evolved significantly since our beginnings.
Global rating sites do not take this into account, and ratings are stored there for years, even decades, which affects the final rating. Considering that anyone can leave a comment on Tripadvisor, regardless of whether they have used the service they are evaluating, we do not want to be part of that poorly controlled system and have decided to take a much more difficult path, building our image based on real recommendations from guests who have used our services. And we can say that it works very well:)
On this page, we will highlight reviews for the current year only. That's more than enough to trust our service :)
Date: 24th of March 2025
Yolanda Marthy left a 5-star review on the MH Travel Agency's Google Business Profile
"We booked a private transfer for 3 adults from Kotor to Tirana airport for 190 Euros. Our driver was Radenko, and he was fantastic! He didn’t speak English, but was very kind and a great driver. He picked us up exactly on time, and the drive only took 3.5 hours. Would highly recommend booking a transfer with this company and Radenko as a driver!! Gordana organized everything for us and was also very kind and helpful!! Thank you to all!"
Date: 8th of March 2025
Rami Cohen left a 5-star review on the MH Travel Agency's Google Business Profile
"Excellent private transfer from Tirana to Budva with our dog. We will use them again!"
Date: 6th of April 2025
Alessandro Mortella left a 5-star review on the MH Travel Agency's Google Business Profile
"I found this website whilst doing a search for Organic & Natural products in Montenegro. It has very detailed and valuable content. They helped me a lot, above & beyond!!! Provided me with such useful information! Thank you so much, Gordana! "
Date: 7th of April 2025
Adam Colehman left a 5-star review on the MH Travel Agency's Google Business Profile
"Very helpful and everything that was organized went very smoothly! "
Date: 26th of May 2025
Samantha Barr left a 5-star review on the MH Travel Agency's Google Business Profile
"We booked a private tour from Budva to Herzegovina. The communication with the MH Travel Agency was quick and the lady (sorry I didn't get the name) was very friendly when I went to arrange the tour and payment. Our driver Marco was brilliant and picked us up from our accommodation exactly on time. The car was very comfortable for the journey. We drove to the border then visited Trebenje, Stolac and Mostar. It was a long day but well worth it for the tour. Mostar was beautiful but very busy even in May. Our favourite was Trebenje, we enjoyed wandering around the square and bought some fruit from the local market, it was inexpensive and good quality. The tour made us want to visit Bosnia for a longer trip. Highly recommend."
Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency Team
MONTENEGRO NEWS
news IN MONTENEGRO FOR April and May 2025
The non-working day of the week is Sunday.
If you arrive on Sunday and need food, you can buy some limited options at a gas station, or you can choose to eat at a restaurant. Additionally, all bakeries, souvenir shops, and on-call pharmacies are open on Sundays.
EASTERN HOLIDAYS
Montenegro is mainly an Orthodox country, and its religious holidays follow the Gregorian calendar. This year, Orthodox Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20. The holiday schedule is as follows:
- Good Friday: April 18
- Holy Saturday: April 19
- Easter Sunday: April 20
- Easter Monday: April 21
During this period, all public services and schools will be closed, and shopping malls and grocery stores will be closed. However, some grocery stores, bakeries, and pharmacies will remain open. Gas stations, restaurants, cafes, kiosks, and souvenir shops will operate as usual. Public bus lines, taxis, and most travel agencies will also be in service.
INTERNATIONAL BUDVA CARNIVAL FROM APRIL 30 to MAY 4
From April 30 to May 4, Budva will embrace the spirit of carnival. The Budva Carnival is the largest in the region, second only to the Rijeka Carnival.
Marija Pjerotić, the organizer of the International Carnival in Budva, expressed her delight at the number of registered participants this year.
She stated, "We have many registered groups, not just from the former Yugoslavia, but also from Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and Germany. There is a lot of interest. We have successfully revived our tradition of festivals over the past 24 years. Both the local population and tourists love this type of entertainment."
Pjerotić also highlighted how the city's infrastructure enhances the uniqueness of the International Budva Carnival. Everyone is thrilled with Budva's Abrum, where the entire community of the Old Town and its surroundings comes together to support the carnival. They prepare their specialties and serve them in front of their homes. Visitors from the West are often surprised and delighted by the abundance of food, drinks, and music during this time.
Montenegro Backpackers Home Budva participates in Abrum every year and our guests will be able to be a part of this unique experience.
LABOR DAY
1st and 2nd of May (non-working days)
On the 1st and 2nd of May, all public services and schools will be closed, and shopping malls and grocery stores will be closed. However, some grocery stores, bakeries, and pharmacies will remain open. Gas stations, restaurants, cafes, kiosks, and souvenir shops will operate as usual. Public bus lines, taxis, and most travel agencies will also be in service.
INDEPENDENCE DAY ON MAY 21 AND MAY 22
21st and 22nd of May (non-working days)
Montenegro's Independence Day is celebrated on May 21, because on that day in 2006, Montenegro declared its independence from Serbia, after which the state union known as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1992–2003), i.e., Serbia and Montenegro (2003–2006), disappeared.
On the 21st and 22nd of May, all public services and schools will be closed, and shopping malls and grocery stores will be closed. However, some grocery stores, bakeries, and pharmacies will remain open. Gas stations, restaurants, cafes, kiosks, and souvenir shops will operate as usual. Public bus lines, taxis, and most travel agencies will also be in service.
In some cities in Montenegro will be organized concerts and performances on city squares or other public places.
NOTE: News for June and July will be updated at the end of May.
Welcome:)
Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency Team
SCHEDULE FOR ALL TOURS IN 2025
SCHEDULE FOR ALL SHARED TOURS IN 2025
Albania tour (Shkodra & Kruje) ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Wednesday, and Saturday)...except August
Albania tour (Tirana) ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Wednesday, and Friday)...except August
Ada Bojana and Grand Beach Tour....from the 15th of June to the 15th of September
Big Montenegro Tour ... from the 1st of May to the 1st of November
Biogradska Gora National Park Tour...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November (every Tuesday)
Budva and St. Stefan Tour (Cable Car)..the tour is not available for the season 2024
Durmitor National Park Tour...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November (every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
Excursion to Thet (Albanian Alps) ..from the 1st of June to the 1st of October
Excursion to Dubrovnik ....from the 1st of February to the 1st of December (every Tuesday, and Thursday)...except August
Food Experience Tour in Albania ..from the 1st of March to the 1st of November (every Wednesday)...except August
Free City Tour Podgorica..from the 1st of February to the 1st of December
Free City Tour Kotor..from the 1st of March to the 1st of December
Free City Tour Budva..from the 1st of April to the 1st of December
Herzegovina tour (Mostar) ..from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Monday)...except August
Herzegovina Religious Tour...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Thursday)...except August
Kotor Speed Boat Tour...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December
Kotor Boka Bay Tour ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Sunday)
Kotor and Perast Tour (Cruise Ship Guests)...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December
Kotor and Perast Tour (Cable Car)...from the 15th of April to the 15th of October
Kotor and Budva Tour (Cruise Ship Guests)...the tour is not available for the season 2024
Ostrog Monastery and Niksic Tour...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December ...except August
Podgorica Wine and History Tour....from the 1st of March to the 1st of December ...except August
Pub Crawl Budva...from the 20th of May to the 20th of October
Rafting on Tara River..from the 1st of May to the 1st of October
South Montenegro Tour ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Sunday)
Sailing Tours..from the 1st of May to the 1st of November
Sunset Tour Budva ...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November
Sunset Tour Kotor ...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November
Transfer from Budva and Kotor to Dubrovnik...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December...except August
Transfer from Budva and Kotor to Mostar...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December
Transfer from Mostar to Kotor and Budva ...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December
Transfer from Kotor, Budva, and Bar to Tirana...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December
Transfer from Tirana to Kotor, Budva, and Bar...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December
Transfer from Podgorica to Tirana...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December
Transfer from Tirana to Podgorica...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December
Transfer from Kotor, Budva, and Podgorica to Theth...from the 1st of June to the 1st of November
NOTE: PRIVATE TOURS CAN GO EVERY DAY IF THERE IS AVAILABILITY
For more info about the tours and booking, contact us by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or by phone (Viber and WhatsApp) at +38269039751
Hope you will enjoy our tour:)
Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency Team
