Wild Sherpa tours offer immersive journeys through Montenegro’s rural, mountainous countryside, designed for riders with a couple of years of solid experience. The routes cover mainly small asphalt roads, with some light off-road sections that are accessible to riders confident in their skills—even if they’re newer to off-road terrain. Our approach to touring is about truly engaging with the landscape and culture. This isn’t about racing through hairpins; it’s about taking in Montenegro in all its rugged beauty. You’ll explore hidden spots and see parts of the country that only a small fraction of locals know, let alone international visitors. While Wild Sherpa tours are relatively short, they’re packed with experiences that offer a deep dive into the geography and culture of the Western Balkans.

On these tours, you’ll encounter remnants of past civilizations that once ruled the region: ancient dry stone walls, olive groves, fortresses from various empires, monuments, and long-abandoned villages. Nature is everywhere—vast forests, lakes, rivers, dramatic canyons, valleys, and countless mountains. In the Kotor region alone, there are over 120 named peaks. The Dinaric tours feel like stepping back into old Europe, untouched by overdevelopment and largely free from modern development.

Reflecting the rugged topography of the Dinaric Alps, you’ll experience a stunning variety of ecosystems and terrain as we wind up and down the mountains, sometimes climbing and descending hundreds of meters in just a few minutes. In spring and autumn especially, you’ll find these roads blissfully empty, making for uninterrupted, scenic rides. Each day’s journey brings thousands of meters in elevation change, sometimes even more. It’s not uncommon to descend from alpine wilderness down to subtropical wetlands—all before our first stop of the day. Most of our riding follows narrow, winding ribbons of asphalt, often a bit rough and rolling, with sections that lead onto compact dirt tracks that weave into the mountains. While some routes pass through urban areas, these sections are brief, rarely lasting more than 30 minutes. We occasionally hop on the new Mateševo-to-Podgorica highway as well, a smooth 30-minute stretch that provides a nice contrast to the more adventurous paths.

You’ll need a road-legal helmet and eye protection (like goggles or a visor). We also highly recommend wearing gloves and sturdy boots with ankle protection, as well as a motorcycle jacket and pants with CE-rated level 1 armor. Waterproofs are a good idea if rain is in the forecast. Since we’ll be riding and staying in the mountains, it’s best to bring a warm liner for the ride and a sweater or fleece for the evenings, even during summer. A swimsuit is also a good addition, as we sometimes stop for a swim in the Adriatic, and there’s a pool at the Monte Rosa Hotel.

We're happy to customize private itineraries from a single individual to large groups. We can incorporate non-motorcycling activities like rafting, hiking or canyoning, or add gastronomic or cultural accents to tours, as an example. Please email us at ride@wildsherpas.com or call us at +38269190190 to design a unique adventure.

Unfortunately, no. But you can book a private ride with a guide. It is best to reach out by email at ride@wildsherpas.com or call +38269190190 to discuss times and itinerary.

1. Use the "Book a Wild Sherpas Tour button anywhere on the site to access the tour calendar dates. 2. Use the BOOK NOW button on the tour of your choice to access the booking page and use the date picker to pick your tour. 3. You'll need make a €500 deposit to reserve your place, regardless of the amount of your tour. 4. You'll then receive a follow up email with instructions for payment of the tour. Full payment for your tour can happen anytime up until 30 days before the tour's departure date. 5. Upon payment of the tour, your deposit will become a deposit covering potential damage the bike. This €500 will not be your maximum liability unless you purchase collision damage insurance. Please see the this section of the FAQ for more information about insurance.

Bookings are changeable. Deposits are not refundable, but become a credit that won't expire and can be transferred. Our booking policy is designed to be as flexible as possible. You can change your booking—whether it’s the dates or tour type—up until one month before the tour's departure date. For example, if your tour is set for June 9th, you can make changes until May 9th. After May 9th, no further changes can be made. If you’re unsure of when you’d like to reschedule—your deposit will remain a credit that you can use anytime in the future. The deposit is also fully transferable to someone else, so while it’s non-refundable, it’s never lost. Just be sure to adjust your booking at least one month before your tour to keep your options open.

When booking a tour through our website, you'll be prompted to pay a €500 deposit via debit/credit card or transfer via PayPal. This deposit secures your spot and also serves as a damage deposit for the motorcycle. This deposit will be refunded after the tour if no damage occurs. After your booking is confirmed, we’ll send an invoice for the tour cost, payable by bank transfer to our Montenegrin account using an IBAN. This payment isn’t due until 30 days before the tour, and we’ll send a reminder as that date approaches. If you prefer to pay for the tour with a debit/credit card, we can facilitate this with a 5% processing fee to cover foreign exchange and credit card costs. Currently, services like Stripe and PayPal don’t operate in Montenegro, so payments not going directly to our Montenegrin account will be processed through foreign accounts and incur significant processing fees.

Tivat (TIV) is the closest and most convenient airport, just minutes away from our base. Podgorica (TGD) and Dubrovnik (DBV) airports are also options, each about 90 minutes away by car. However, reaching us from Dubrovnik can sometimes take longer due to a border crossing and a ferry ride. Tivat is typically the most convenient option, and even thought flights to Tivat can cost more, with the cost of transfers considered, it's often more economical.

A number of airlines, including easyJet and Jet2, fly from several airports. We have prepared an airline time table that you can use as a reference. We can't guarantee that this remains correct, so please double check.

A number of airlines, including WizzAir and Ryanair, fly from several airports. We have prepared an airline flights table that you can use as a reference. We can't guarantee that this remains correct, so please double check.

A lot. We suggest that you use Google Flights or Sky Scanner to check the options for flights to/from Dubrovnik.

There are two ways. You can taxi to a bus at Podgorica bus station, and then bus to Tivat or Kotor, or a taxi directly to Tivat. The cost of the former is €15 by taxi to bus station, and less than €10 for a bus to Tivat. The taxi to Tivat directly is around €75 and we recommend Tesla Taxis.

Please check Google Flights or Sky Scanner for flights to Tivat (Tiv) or Podgorica (TGD).

Pannier bags, a tank bag, a long-range walkie talkie to be used for coms when there isn't mobile phone services available. There is a facility to charge mobile phones through a USB - A type connector on the 411's (not very powerful) and a USB - C connector on the 450s, which works well. We suggest packing lightly. A small backpack or roll bag is a good way to add additional storage and the best option if you are bringing a laptop. We don't supply navigators, but there are universal phone holders on each bike, and with some fiddling and the Royal Enfield app Google Maps can be used on the 450 Himalayans. .

A Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle, 411 or 450 depending on what you booked. A qualified motorcycle guide. Accommodation for four nights, usually 3*. Breakfasts Friday through Monday mornings. Luggage storage in Tivat for anything you don't need during the tour. Panniers on the bikes for what you are taking with you. First tank of fuel. Subsequent fuel is on you. Statutory 3rd party liability insurance (see more about insurance in the insurance section of the FAQ).

A Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle, 411 or 450 depending on what you booked. A qualified motorcycle guide. Accommodation for 6 nights, usually 3*. Breakfast Tuesday to Sunday mornings. Luggage storage in Tivat for anything you don't need during the tour. Panniers on the bikes for what you are taking with you. First tank of fuel. Subsequent fuel is on you. Statutory 3rd party liability insurance (see more about insurance in the insurance section of the FAQ).

Your rental or tour includes third-party liability insurance, which covers damages to other parties involved in an accident but does not cover you or the motorcycle itself. To reduce your own potential costs, we offer optional collision damage insurance. This plan has a €500 deductible and will cover any damage costs above that amount. Collision damage insurance costs €20 per riding day (€60 total for the Dinaric 650 tour and €100 total for the Dinaric 1000 tour) and can be added during checkout. It’s selected by default but can be turned off if you choose. In short, if you opt for Collision Damage Insurance, the most you would be liable for is €500. For minor damage—like a broken clutch lever or mirror—we’ll use the deposit to cover repair costs. If the damage is more extensive, the full deposit may be retained, but that’s the maximum you’d pay. If the bike is returned without any damage, the deposit is fully refunded. If you decide not to purchase this insurance, you’ll be responsible for the full cost of any damage to the bike. Additionally, we recommend purchasing international personal accident insurance specifically designed for motorcycle tours. For one option, see Bikers' Travel Insurance: https://bikerstravelinsurance.co.uk/.

Making the initial deposit via the website requires either a credit or debit card, or a PayPal account. If you don't have, or prefer not to pay the deposit via one of these methods, please let us know at the contacts mentioned below. Please keep in mind, it is intended that deposit will be refunded to you after the tour. After you have made your deposit you will get instructions on how to pay for the tour. You can use Revolut, Wise, or a bank transfer. With any questions about deposits or payments, please contact us by email ride@wildsherpas.com or by WhatsApp +38269190190.

You treat the bike with the same respect that you treat your own. You ride within your limits at all times and acknowledge that there is no obligation to keep up with the rider in front. You only attempt terrain that you deem suitable to your ability. There is no obligation to ride anything you don’t want to. You agree to ride responsibly around other riders. You agree to remain behind the lead rider at all times. You agree to declare any medical condition or history that may be detrimental to your participation. You agree to release Wild Sherpas from any liability related to your operation of the motorcycle that you are using. You agree that Wild Sherpas can end my tour if my behavior is considered dangerous to myself or any other person. You agree that you have sole responsibility for your own actions and personal safety and that you must ride to your own abilities and conditions. You have dynamic control of the bike at all times. You agree that you shall not consume alcohol or drugs before or during the ride. You agree that you have not been convicted of any motoring offence involving drink or drugs in the last 5 years. You accept that motorcycling is an inherently dangerous pursuit and there is of course risk of injury, disablement and death. You accept that there is no personal injury insurance offered, only the bike is covered in conjunction with the Terms and Conditions herein, therefore if you are self employed you might want to consider some income protection insurance such as with protectmyincome.com

Use booking button that will take you to page where you can book with a debit/credit card. Just follow the instructions, and if you have any questions, send us a message at +38269190190.

A booking button (coming soon) will take you to the order page. We'll have helmets, jackets, and other necessary riding gear in various sizes available to rent.

Usually, yes, but it depends on a staff member's availability. The cost is €1 per kilometer traveled, calculated from Tivat and back to Tivat. For example, if we deliver a motorcycle to Budva, the price will be around €50.

Yes, we carry a full line of outerwear and motorcycle helmets. Please see the price list here.

Yes, if you won't be bringing your own gear, we recommend booking gear rentals in advance to ensure you get the desired sizes.

The A2 license permits you to ride all the motorcycles we have on offer. Our tours are not on heavily trafficked roads. However, rural road conditions can offer up the unexpected, from cows to loose gravel and poorly marked hazards, and you will sometimes need to ride off asphalt. The off-road riding would not be considered single-track or technical. Therefore, you need to determine your skills and decide whether this is a challenge that you feel comfortable taking.

Wild Sherpa motorcycle tours are not specifically intended to challenging; by design, they are immersions in Western Balkans, specifically in the mountains know as the Dinaric Alps, and we visit them with the most rural routes we can find. That said, you can expect to experience challenging conditions, sometimes for hours at a time. Expect loose and broken gravel, constant twisty roads, and undulating pavement.

Finding food to meet most dietary needs is generally possible, but you may have a limited selection in some restaurants. If this is important, please let us know. A fantastic vegan restaurant/café in Budva can be reached on the tour.

We are acutely aware of the environmental footprint of our motorcycling, and we are actively looking for opportunities to mitigate it. We are presently negotiating an opportunity in forestry management with the Ministry for Sustainable Development to protect a tract of old-growth forest in exchange for payment and thereby create a carbon offset. This project can have a more significant impact over time, but it will take a while to get started. In the meantime, we utilize https://motorcycleoffsetters.com/ to offset our own activity and promote it to our clients as a step in the right direction. We look forward to the day when motorcycling is a carbon-positive activity.