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Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue
Ecuador / Latin America

The best place to scuba dive with Manta Ray in Ecuador: Bajo Cope, Ayangue

2 April 2020

Last Updated on 25 September 2020

The Galápagos Islands are widely regarded as one of Latin America’s top scuba diving destinations, but I still wasn’t prepared for the incredible diversity of marine life I would discover there. Diving through enormous schools of hammerhead sharks and flocks of eagle rays made me fall in love with scuba all over again— it had been a long 4 year hiatus since my last dives in the Great Barrier Reef and around Thailand, and I’d almost forgotten just how incredible it feels to be under the water, swimming alongside animals most people will only ever see on the Internet. 

And so, after a series of spectacular dives in the Galápagos, I just wasn’t ready to be done exploring Ecuador’s underwater world— I shuffled my mainland travel plans around to accommodate a single day of diving in Ayangue on the Pacific Coast. This tiny, under-the-radar town near Montañita is the launching point for dives out to Bajo Cope, said to be one of the best places in the entire world to dive with giant Manta Ray. I had just one wish for my last day in Ecuador, but I ended up enjoying the two best dives of my life in this off-the-tourist-track beach town, and left convinced that Ayangue may be Ecuador’s best-kept secret.

All the details: scuba diving with Manta Ray in Ayangue

Cost: Ray Aguila Dive Company runs boats out to Bajo Cope most days for $100 per person (dependent on the number of people), including 2 dives and good equipment. It’s a pretty bare-bones operator compared to those you’ll find in the Galápagos, but the price is great and the experience is unforgettable.

Getting there: Buses run quite regularly from Guayaquil to Ayangue (2.5hrs, $5USD), just be warned that you will probably hop off the bus on the side of the road and need to hail a taxi into town (or walk about 4km). It’s also possible to reach Ayangue from the nearby backpacker hotspot Montañita (40min)— there are buses running each day or you can even take a taxi the whole way for around $15USD.

Where to stay: I’d recommend staying 30min away in Montañita rather than in Ayangue, just because there are a lot more accomodation and food options here. Iguana Surfer’s Lodge ($6USD/night) has simple, clean dorm rooms and a seriously festive vibe, located very central to all the popular bars and restaurants in Montañita.

Top tips: Ayangue is known for having some of the best seafood in mainland Ecuador, so make sure to stop in at one of the local beachfront restaurants for fresh ceviche after your dive!

Scuba diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue

After catching a night bus from Baños and hopping immediately on another bus in Guayaquil, we arrive in Ayangue around 8am— or rather we are dropped with our luggage onto the side of the road seemingly in the middle of nowhere, left to make our own way into the tiny town.

I’ve travelled here with Cristian, an experienced dive instructor from the Galápagos who has dived here on several occasions, so we are on the beach tucking into a big plate of ceviche and trying on wetsuits before I even have time to wonder where to go. 

On this cloudy Tuesday morning, there appear to be only a dozen people in the entire town, all of whom greet Cristian like a long-lost son. It doesn’t seem like the kind of place I’d visit on my own, and of course that’s a great deal of the charm— I feel like I’ve slipped in when no one was paying attention, a lone gringa glimpsing something typically reserved just for the locals.

Some of the curious smiles in my direction suggest that others are every bit as puzzled by my presence as I am by the empty beach, but everyone is warm and welcoming, and soon I forget to feel out of place and just start to feel excited.

Ayangue Beach, Ecuador
Quiet day in Ayangue, Ecuador
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After the usual rigmarole of kitting ourselves out in a wetsuit, booties, fins, mask, and BCD, we shuffle a short distance down the sand and take a little boat out to the big dive boat. Everything feels very casual compared to other dive trips I’ve been on, but soon I’m practically vibrating in anticipation of getting into the water.

The ride out to the dive site takes a little more than an hour and is entirely uneventful, the clouds still fully covering the sky and dashing any hopes of a sunny morning cruise. Even when we finally arrive at the site, a seemingly random spot in the middle of the grey Pacific Ocean, I find myself thinking “…is this it?”— a sentiment which does not last long. Unremarkable though it may be from the surface, this is actually a shallow spot in the ocean that attracts fast currents, the perfect cleaning station for Manta Ray.

Sitting on the edge of the boat getting into all my gear, I spot what looks like the dorsal fin of an enormous shark— the wing of a Manta Ray!!— our first indication that there’s something waiting for us below the surface and that I may just get everything I wanted out of my final day in Ecuador.

Ecuador is home to the world’s largest population of Oceanic Manta Ray, with thousands of 5-7 metre rays visiting the waters near Isla de la Plata and Bajo Cope each year, typically from July to October. 

Despite their enormous size, Manta Ray are impossibly graceful creatures— swimming alongside these gentle giants is like flying, an experience at once entirely thrilling and deeply calming. But just like so many other incredible marine species, Manta Ray are threatened as a direct result of humans, their numbers dwindling due to habitat destruction, global warming, and irresponsible tourism practices around the world.

Experiences like scuba diving with Manta Ray in Ayangue remind us of why it’s so incredibly important to protect our oceans AND all the amazing marine wildlife within them.

Never support companies that bait Manta Ray or otherwise interfere with their natural environment (thankfully this doesn’t really happen in Ecuador), and also give the rays plenty of respect when you’re in the water by not touching them or shoving your camera too close to their face. This ensures both the safety of the Manta Ray AND that people will be able to experience the magic of swimming alongside them for generations to come

Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue

Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue

Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue

Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue, Ecuador

Our first dive features no fewer than 20 enormous 6-7 metre Manta Rays gently gliding over our heads or across our path. Each sighting is every bit as heart-stopping as the last, and I constantly have to remind myself to breathe calmly for fear of guzzling my entire tank of air and having to return to the surface early.

The Manta Rays are attracted to the bubbles from our regulators and approach closely to inspect us. Everything about them is beautiful, and I find myself totally transfixed by the slow and gentle flap of their wings, almost like enormous underwater butterflies.

Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue
Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue
Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue
Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue

Even as I fight the urge to hyperventilate from excitement, I also feel an intense calm watching their graceful, unhurried movements. When I do eventually have to ascend, it’s with a face-splitting grin and an immediate restlessness to get back in the water.

Thankfully, our dive bottomed out at 14m, so we only need a short surface interval before we can roll our wetsuits back on and gear up for another dive.

Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope, Ayangue

Diving with Manta Ray in Bajo Cope

This second dive begins much the same as the first, with near-constant Manta Ray sightings, until one particular Manta takes a special interest. Instead of swimming around us and then flying off into the blue, she glides slowly with us, letting me swim directly above her or just below her, close enough to reach out and touch her patterned back (though, of course, I resist the urge).

I slowly float upside down beneath her, staring up at her white belly and trying to imitate the flapping of her wings through the water. We are flying together, and this is one of those moments I never want to forget, a feeling I wish I could bottle up and save forever. This is something beyond special. Surreal.

After 30 minutes with our Manta Ray, we eventually have to tear away and make a final ascent, buoyed by a lightness that only comes from experiencing something truly magical.

I immediately rip my mask down and spit my regulator out, swallowing enormous gulps of sea water as I try to recount every emotion I felt under the water in between hysterical giggling. In the end, there aren’t really words to describe what we experienced, but I find that I don’t really need them. I will never, ever forget this moment. 

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Hey, I'm Brooke and I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (joined by my life/climbing partner, James). Whether it’s road-tripping through Mexico, climbing alpine peaks in the Andes, scuba diving in the Red Sea, or tackling epic via ferrata in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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  • Ron
    23 January 2022

    Hi Brooke,

    Thank you for the great post on Bajo Cope! My wife and I are working remotely from nearby Olon and thought about making a day trip to Ayangue. Diving with Manta Rays is our top bucket list item, but we know the season for them is supposed to be July – October here. However, I noticed your post was on April 2, 2020. What date did you dive in Bajo Cope? If it was in March, we might still be here at around the same date.

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      Ron
      4 February 2022

      Hi Ron, thanks for reading!

      Unfortunately, I published this post several months after actually diving, so you’re correct that the season is July to October. I’m not sure if there’d be any reasonable chance of seeing them in March, but I hope I’m wrong for your sake– it really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

      On the bright side, this is the perfect excuse to come back to Ayangue in the future 🙂

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📍 Maganik Mountains, Montenegro

This compact limestone range in the centre of the country is virtually unknown, yet filled with spectacular karst formations and dramatic landscapes that rival the Dolomites! 

I had to do some real deep-diving online to find out info about this place, but a few locals were kind enough to share their advice on the best route AND a solid guide, who led us all the way to the summit of Trešteni vrh 🤩
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We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭

We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience.

We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. 

Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips.

Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
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Back in Jordan for the next couple weeks to run our first group trip in the Middle East & we couldn’t be happier to be returning to one of our all-time favourite places!!! 🤩😭 We spent a month falling in love with this country last year, from the remote Jordan Trail to hidden corners of Petra that most tourists miss to heart-pounding scrambles in Wadi Rum, and we distilled it all down into the perfect 10-day adventure itinerary for those who want something a little MORE than the same old, mass-produced tour experience. We’re also incredibly proud to be partnering with local adventure pioneers @experiencejordanadventures to deliver a uniquely epic experience for our travellers, while maximising the money that stays LOCAL and ensuring we are able to support communities in the most ethical & sustainable ways. Our partners are paving the way for responsible adventure tourism here in Jordan, providing language education & guide training to Bedouin communities, ensuring continued skill development & employment— and it’s a mission we are very passionate about supporting on this and all our future group trips. Stay tuned for trip updates in my stories as we explore magical Jordan this week! And definitely consider joining us next spring for round two 👀🤩
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Is this Europe’s most underrated hiking destination?! 📍Montenegro These videos are from Durmitor National Park, Maganik Mountains & Prokletije National Park, some of our absolute favourite areas in this small but mountainous Balkan country. 🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary —— #montenegro #durmitornationalpark #roadtrip #balkans #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
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MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸

We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)!

A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! 

You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke.

🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary

⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
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MONTENEGRO ROAD TRIP BUDGET 🚗💸 We spent 2 incredible weeks exploring Montenegro this July— swipe to see everything we spent for 2 people (in USD)! A few notes about our travel style: we are “budget conscious” but no longer true “budget travellers”, in that we stay in private rooms with private bathrooms, love eating out, and are willing to splurge on the occasional activity if we feel it’s worth it! You can definitely do Montenegro on a tighter budget, but we feel this budget here is ideal for a high-value trip that prioritises experiences and comfort without totally going for broke. 🔗 see our recommended itinerary at: brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary ⁉️ Please let me know if this post is interesting to you and/or what other travel finance content you’d like to see! I’ve been tracking every dollar spent in a custom spreadsheet since I started full-time travel 5 years ago (!!!), so if this is something people are keen on, it’s easy for me to start sharing more budget breakdowns for the destinations we visit ☺️
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2-week Montenegro road trip itinerary 🇲🇪✨ 🚗 SAVE FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP 🚗 Day 1: arrive via bus from Dubrovnik or flight into Tivat/Podgorica, pick up hire car Days 2–3: Bay of Kotor - Wander Kotor’s Old Town - Climb San Giovanni Fortress (1,350 steps | 2hrs return) - Hike the Ladder of Kotor (3–4hrs return) - Boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks 🏠 Stay: Kotor (lively & walkable) or Perast (charming & romantic) Days 4–6: Durmitor National Park - Hike Mt Prutaš (9km | 750m gain | 4–5hrs) - Summit Bobotov Kuk (10km | 950m gain | 5–6hrs) - Drive the Durmitor Ring (76km alpine loop | 3hrs) 🏠 Stay: Forma Lux Apartments in Žabljak Days 7–8: Maganik Mountains - Trešteni Vrh (10km | 800m gain | 6-7hrs) 🏠 Stay: local guesthouse in Međurječje Days 9–10: Prokletije National Park (Grebaje Valley) - Three Peaks Hike (10km loop | 950m gain | 5–6hrs) - Ropojana Valley & alpine lakes 🏠 Stay: Bungalows Katun Maja Karanfil Days 11–12: Virpazar & Lake Skadar - Pavlova Strana viewpoint 🍷 - Boat ride across lily-covered Lake Skadar - Wine tasting at Garnet & Mašanović wineries ⛺️ Stay: Hoopoe Glamping Days 13–14: Sveti Stefan & the Budva Riviera - Relax on Sveti Stefan Beach - Swim at Drobni Pijesak & Milocer Beach 🏠 Stay: B&B Paštrovski Konak Day 15: return to Tivat/Podgorica to fly out ✈️ ✨FULL ITINERARY at brookebeyond.com/montenegro-itinerary ✨ — #montenegro #durmitornationalpark #roadtrip #balkans #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
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off the beaten path in the mountains of Montenegro!

Montenegro already flies under the radar when it comes to European hiking destinations, but this was the one place where we truly had it ALL to ourselves:

📍 Maganik Mountains, Montenegro

This compact limestone range in the centre of the country is virtually unknown, yet filled with spectacular karst formations and dramatic landscapes that rival the Dolomites! 

I had to do some real deep-diving online to find out info about this place, but a few locals were kind enough to share their advice on the best route AND a solid guide, who led us all the way to the summit of Trešteni vrh 🤩
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#montenegro #maganik #treštenivrh #trešteni #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
off the beaten path in the mountains of Montenegro!

Montenegro already flies under the radar when it comes to European hiking destinations, but this was the one place where we truly had it ALL to ourselves:

📍 Maganik Mountains, Montenegro

This compact limestone range in the centre of the country is virtually unknown, yet filled with spectacular karst formations and dramatic landscapes that rival the Dolomites! 

I had to do some real deep-diving online to find out info about this place, but a few locals were kind enough to share their advice on the best route AND a solid guide, who led us all the way to the summit of Trešteni vrh 🤩
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#montenegro #maganik #treštenivrh #trešteni #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
off the beaten path in the mountains of Montenegro!

Montenegro already flies under the radar when it comes to European hiking destinations, but this was the one place where we truly had it ALL to ourselves:

📍 Maganik Mountains, Montenegro

This compact limestone range in the centre of the country is virtually unknown, yet filled with spectacular karst formations and dramatic landscapes that rival the Dolomites! 

I had to do some real deep-diving online to find out info about this place, but a few locals were kind enough to share their advice on the best route AND a solid guide, who led us all the way to the summit of Trešteni vrh 🤩
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#montenegro #maganik #treštenivrh #trešteni #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
off the beaten path in the mountains of Montenegro!

Montenegro already flies under the radar when it comes to European hiking destinations, but this was the one place where we truly had it ALL to ourselves:

📍 Maganik Mountains, Montenegro

This compact limestone range in the centre of the country is virtually unknown, yet filled with spectacular karst formations and dramatic landscapes that rival the Dolomites! 

I had to do some real deep-diving online to find out info about this place, but a few locals were kind enough to share their advice on the best route AND a solid guide, who led us all the way to the summit of Trešteni vrh 🤩
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#montenegro #maganik #treštenivrh #trešteni #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
off the beaten path in the mountains of Montenegro!

Montenegro already flies under the radar when it comes to European hiking destinations, but this was the one place where we truly had it ALL to ourselves:

📍 Maganik Mountains, Montenegro

This compact limestone range in the centre of the country is virtually unknown, yet filled with spectacular karst formations and dramatic landscapes that rival the Dolomites! 

I had to do some real deep-diving online to find out info about this place, but a few locals were kind enough to share their advice on the best route AND a solid guide, who led us all the way to the summit of Trešteni vrh 🤩
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#montenegro #maganik #treštenivrh #trešteni #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
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off the beaten path in the mountains of Montenegro! Montenegro already flies under the radar when it comes to European hiking destinations, but this was the one place where we truly had it ALL to ourselves: 📍 Maganik Mountains, Montenegro This compact limestone range in the centre of the country is virtually unknown, yet filled with spectacular karst formations and dramatic landscapes that rival the Dolomites! I had to do some real deep-diving online to find out info about this place, but a few locals were kind enough to share their advice on the best route AND a solid guide, who led us all the way to the summit of Trešteni vrh 🤩 . . . . . #montenegro #maganik #treštenivrh #trešteni #montenegrotravel #visitmontenegro
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