Question 1

Who are these tours suitable for?

Accepted Answer

Wild Sherpa tours offer immersive journeys through Montenegro’s rural, mountainous countryside, designed for riders with a couple of years of solid riding 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.

Question 2

What should I expect over to see on the tour?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What kind of terrain will we be riding through?

Accepted Answer

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 40-minute stretch that provides a nice contrast to the more adventurous paths.

Question 4

What should I wear while riding, and what do I need after the day's tour is over?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Can we customize an itinerary and add other activities to our tour?

Accepted Answer

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 (mailto:ride@wildsherpas.com)or call us at +38269190190 to design a unique adventure.

Question 6

I'm a willing pillion without a rider. Can I join a group ride on someone's bike?

Accepted Answer

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