Rumija Jeep Experience w/ traditional lunch in Bar, Montenegro

Embark on the Rumija Jeep Experience tour and discover the natural beauty of Mount Rumija in Montenegro. Explore hidden gems, waterfalls, and historic sites, and indulge in traditional homemade food and drinks at our mountain cottage.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Olive Tree - The Rumija Jeep Experience begins in the city of Bar, with the first stop at an ancient olive tree that is over 2000 years old, making it one of the oldest in Europe. You’ll hear various legends and traditions about it from the guide. Then, the off-road adventure starts, ascending the mountain through pristine natural landscapes. The journey reaches its highest point at 1325 meters above sea level, where you can view Lake Šas, the Bojana River, and neighboring Albania from a scenic viewpoint. The tour continues through dense forests, visiting a hidden waterfall, a mosque, and a monastery.
  • Rumija - After two hours of off-road driving and climbing Rumija Mountain, we take a lunch break. What sets our tour apart is the lunch break on Rumija Mountain at an altitude of 1000 meters. Enjoy a warm welcome, traditional food, and drinks, including specialty meat and vegetable dishes cooked under the “sač” (a traditional cooking bell), local olives, cheese, homemade pomegranate juice, as well as homemade brandy and wine. This peaceful and quiet lunch break, where only the sounds of nature can be heard, offers a unique and pleasurable experience that enhances your unforgettable vacation.
  • Old Fortress, Stari Bar - After lunch, the Rumija Jeep Experience continues. We descend towards the city via a different route, circling around Rumija Mountain. During the descent, we stop at the most beautiful viewpoint in the city, offering a panoramic view of Bar and its surroundings. Towards the end of the tour, we pass through the Old Town of Bar, showcasing its ancient walls and fortifications that are over 1500 years old.
What's Included
  • Entrance ticket to visit the oldest Olive tree in Europe
  • Lunch
  • Welcome drink
Additional Information

The Rumija Jeep Experience tour offers the best way to explore and discover the natural beauty of Bar and Mount Rumija. Passing through untouched nature, and hidden gems, and enjoying perfect views of the city of Bar and the sea, it is an ideal choice for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse themselves in the charms of nature. During the tour, you will visit Old olive tree, Old town Bar, the waterfalls, you will also pass by various viewpoints, old churches, monasteries, and mosques. What sets our tour unique is the lunch break at our cottage located at an altitude of 1000 meters. Guests will have a unique opportunity to try a specialty of meat and vegetables prepared under a “sac”. The meat is cooked on a low heat for 3 hours, giving it an incomparable taste. This type of food and preparation cannot be experienced in restaurants. Additionally, the lunch includes a welcome drink, where guests can taste homemade wine, grappa, pomegranate juice, or beer.

Location
Old Olive Tree
Mirovica, 5th km from Bar to Ulcinj
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sandra_r
Jul 15, 2024
An absolutely brilliant trip - Enjoyed every minute of this trip. The scenery was amazing and the food delicious! The guides were very friendly and went beyond to ensure the trip was both enjoyable and memorable
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Paulacm2369cj
Jul 14, 2024
Lovely trip up the mountain. - We were cruisers with Marella. Collected on time from just outside the port where the shuttle bus from the boat dropped us off. Great views and photo stops on the way to the top of the mountain, mostly off road up a dirt track. Great food was cooked and presented by our host, all home grown with dessert provided by Mama! We were back in good time as promised and dropped back to shuttle bus. Highly recommend this independent trip, friendly,knowledgeable drivers. 6 of us travelled in comfort in 2 jeeps.
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Rebeccahj8485fr
Jul 12, 2024
Great views, great food, great company! - A fun ride to the top with spectacular views. The drivers stop and let you take photos and explain the history behind the area. When you get to your destination, you get food that has been slow roasted for 4 hours and various homemade items. By far the best food of the trip and I highly recommend this unique experience!
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James_h
Jul 3, 2024
Took a Risk and it Paid off in Spades!! Highlight Excursion of our 3 weeks in the Med! - We booked this with low expectations and boy were we blown away! The Jeeps are really Outlanders and thank goodness because you needed that added comfort for the roads or lack thereof that we traveled!! It was a great trip up the mountain and into the back country with stops along the way for pictures. There were 2 vehicles and 4 passengers in each. The drivers were friendly, knowledgable and engaging. We arrived at a private home where the owner made the most fabulous lunch served under their portico with homemade wines, bread and his mothers desserts!! All were fabulous. We had a great time with the other travelers sharing the meal at a common table. They then took us to a local open air market to pick up some of the local fresh items for sale. Highly recommend. Was our favorite excursion over our 3 week trip to the Med!
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Colleen_s
Jun 19, 2024
Stop looking! Do this tour!! - We had a great time on this tour and would highly recommend it for cruise passengers and other tourists alike! We started by meeting our drivers close to the gates of the cruise port. This part was easy, since we were all provided with directions and an annotated map beforehand. (It seems easiest to communicate via WhatsApp, so that’s what we did.) From there, we began a tour of the area in jeeps, stopping at various points of interest and viewpoints. We spent about an hour or so driving to the top of the mountain over some dirt/gravel roads where the SUVs definitely came in handy. (We had no trouble with this, but are not fainthearted.) Then we stopped for an AMAZING lunch at Drago’s family home where the group of 8 feasted and chatted. Definitely a highlight, and the meal beat pretty much anything we could have eaten on our cruise ship or in a restaurant. From there, we drove back down through the mountains (using paved roads) and were dropped back off at the starting point. I highly recommend this tour, and will remember it for a long, long time!!
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Juan
Jun 11, 2024
Bar Montenegro - The best experience. Thanks to everyone at Bar Montenegro. Thank you for such a nice experience. Thank you Dragon and your entire team.
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Mwilson7
Jun 7, 2024
A Gastronomic Adventure With Rumija Jeep Experience - The Rumija Jeep Experience was an incredible way to see the stunning landscapes of Bar and Mount Rumija. The journey took us through pristine nature with breathtaking views of Bar and the coast. We visited fascinating spots like the ancient Olive Tree, the historic ruins of Old Town Bar, beautiful waterfalls, and scenic overlooks. The highlight was definitely our lunch stop at a quaint cabin high up in the mountains. The traditional meal of meat and vegetables cooked under a "sač" was outstanding. The meat was exceptionally tender and packed with flavor, far better than anything you'd find in a restaurant. We also enjoyed local beverages like homemade wine, rakija, and pomegranate juice, all crafted by our host, Drago. Dining in such a peaceful natural setting was truly unique and added to the overall enjoyment. Drago, along with our jeep drivers, made the experience even more special with their hospitality and knowledge. This tour perfectly combines adventure, history, and fantastic food. I highly recommend it!
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L5349bamikel
Jun 6, 2024
Memorable experience!!!! - During my visit to Bar, I looked for the best way to get to know it better with my friends. Rumija Jeep Experience provided everything I was looking for. The jeep ride through untouched nature, the visit to the baptistery in the waterfall, and the views of the entire Bar were unparalleled. When we add lunch at Drago's, a specialty cooked under the “sač,” I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Bar.
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Road50598781131
May 30, 2024
Perfect - Excellent team of drivers and hosts Drago. Many beautiful sights such as an old olive tree over 2000 years old, a natural spring for drinking, a view from which you can see Lake Shasko, the river Bojana and the neighboring country of Albania, an incredible waterfall, the old town of Bar and finally the delicious food of Drago. Phenomenal experience and all recommendations
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Milosj994
May 30, 2024
The best way to explore Bar and Rumija mountain - This Jeep experience was absolutley great! We saw a lot of interested things and visit place that we didnt know to exist. Like turists for sure, we couldnt have this experience alone. Drago was a great host, he prepare traditional food that is amasing. Jeep drivers also are very frendly and the tour is beatifull!
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