Montenegro · Bay of Kotor
Dubrovnik to Kotor Private Transfer & Day Trip
The drive around the Bay of Kotor with a chauffeur who knows the border, the parking and the best viewpoints — with no group tour.
- Distance
- ≈ 90 km
- Driving time
- 2 – 2.5 hours incl. border
- Documents
- Passport or ID card
- Stops
- Perast, bay viewpoint
- A private ride for your party only — no shared shuttle, no extra stops.
- Fixed price per vehicle, confirmed in writing before you travel.
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles with a chauffeur and room for a family's luggage.
- A vehicle insured for Montenegro and a chauffeur who knows which crossing moves faster.
Request a quote
Fixed price per vehicle, reply usually within 60 minutes.
Landmarks along the route
Perast, Kotor & the Bay
Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks
This baroque waterfront town is a natural first stop before Kotor. If requested, the itinerary leaves time for the promenade and a boat to Our Lady of the Rocks.
Kotor Old Town
Your chauffeur drops you at the agreed access point by the city walls, then waits in permitted parking while you explore the squares, palaces and cathedral.
Bay of Kotor panorama
The route follows the bay shoreline or, when traffic makes it the better option, uses the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry. Photo stops are agreed in advance.
How it works
From inquiry to arrival
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Written confirmation and a fixed price
After your inquiry we normally reply within 60 minutes with a price per vehicle and a written confirmation. The price is fixed — no per-person charge, no luggage surcharge.
- 02
Border crossing and documents
We normally cross at Karasovići/Debeli Brijeg, and when the summer queues build we use the coastal Konfin (Kobila/Njivice) crossing instead. Every passenger needs a passport or ID card — children included. The vehicle carries the green card insurance and permission to enter Montenegro, and your chauffeur handles all the vehicle paperwork.
- 03
Stops around the Bay of Kotor
The usual stops: the viewpoint over the bay near Kamenari, Perast with a short boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, Tivat and Porto Montenegro, Portonovi, and Budva on the way back. Stops are agreed before departure and are not charged by the hour.
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Around the bay or by ferry
Kotor can be reached on the panoramic road around the whole bay, or by the shorter Kamenari – Lepetane ferry, which runs all day and cuts the driving time. Your chauffeur suggests the faster option based on that day's traffic.
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Door-to-door ride
A Mercedes-Benz E-Class or V-Class, water, air conditioning, child seats on request and an English-speaking chauffeur. No transfers, no waiting.
FAQ
What guests ask before booking
Is this a transfer or a day trip?
Both. We can drive straight to your address in Kotor or Budva, or run a full private day trip returning to Dubrovnik.
How long is the border wait?
Usually 10–20 minutes outside peak times; summer mornings can take longer, so we plan an earlier departure.
Can we stop in Perast?
Yes — Perast and the viewpoint over the bay are standard stops we agree before departure.
Which border crossing do you use?
Usually Karasovići/Debeli Brijeg on the main road. When the summer queues build, we use the coastal Konfin (Kobila/Njivice) crossing, which is often quicker.
Do children need a passport?
Yes — every passenger, children included, needs their own passport or ID card. Child and booster seats are provided on request at no extra cost.
What currency is used in Montenegro?
Montenegro uses the euro, so there is no money to change. Smaller places and the boats to Our Lady of the Rocks often take cash only.
Do you drive around the bay or take the ferry?
Both work. The road around the bay is the scenic one, while the Kamenari – Lepetane ferry shortens the drive; your chauffeur suggests the faster option based on traffic.
How long is the drive from Dubrovnik to Kotor?
Without longer stops, the journey typically takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, including a normal border crossing. Summer queues, the ferry and a Perast stop can change the total, so we confirm the plan for your travel date.
Where does the chauffeur park while we visit Kotor?
Your chauffeur drops you at an agreed access point by the city walls, parks in a permitted area and remains reachable by phone. We agree an exact meeting point and time for departure.
What are the return options from Kotor to Dubrovnik?
You can book a one-way transfer, a return on the same route, or a full-day trip with the chauffeur waiting. The return can include Perast, the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry or Budva when agreed in advance; extra stops affect the duration and quote.
How long is the day trip and can we choose the return time?
A full private day trip usually runs 8 to 10 hours with a morning start. We agree the departure, stops and return time before confirmation, and the car and chauffeur are reserved only for your party.
Inquiry
Send your details — we reply with a price
Reply usually within 60 minutes.
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