Walking in Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Remote, wild, untapped by mass tourism, Bosnia & Herzegovina is only just attracting the attention of the hiking community. Those lucky few who visit, however, return with tales of an untouched paradise, practically unheard of in Europe. This walking trip includes the essentials: ascending Maglić, the highest mountain in Bosnia; hiking a section of the Vi...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Climb majestic Maglić, the highest mountain in Bosnia
    • Hike in the Bjelasnica mountains, home of the 1984 Winter Olympics
    • Walk a section of the Via Dinarica, one of Europe’s great hiking trails
    • Take a city tour of Sarajevo to learn more about its complex history
    • Tour Mostar and visit the iconic Old Bridge

What's this trip about?

    Remote, wild, untapped by mass tourism, Bosnia & Herzegovina is only just attracting the attention of the hiking community. Those lucky few who visit, however, return with tales of an untouched paradise, practically unheard of in Europe. This walking trip includes the essentials: ascending Maglić, the highest mountain in Bosnia; hiking a section of the Via Dinarica, which our local team played a key role in creating and developing; and exploring Sutjeska National Park. There’s plenty of cultural intrigue too, with sightseeing in the history-soaked cities of Sarajevo, Mostar, and Dubrovnik in Croatia.Explore the hiking trails of Europe’s best-kept secret before the word gets out

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDubrovnik
End CityDubrovnik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Croatia
  • Montenegro

Attractions

  • Croatia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Sarajevo

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, five picnic lunches and four dinners included
    • All accommodation
    • Free group arrival and departure transfers available

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Day 1 Start Trebinje

The trip begins late afternoon in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina. After a main briefing with your leader, we enjoy a welcome dinner in a local winery in the hills above the town. Accommodation: Hotel Leotar (or similar)

Day 2 Transfer to Sutjeska National Park. Walk to Jagodina lake; hike to the lonely summit of Kuk

In the morning, we transfer to Sutjeska National Park (approximately 1hr 30min). Before we reach our hotel in the Tjentiste Valley, we will hike from Papin Do Hut to Jagodino Lake. From the lake, we continue over open mountainous terrain to the summit of Kuk (5,960ft/...

Day 3 Join the Via Dinarica; ascend Maglić; walk to Trnovacko Lake in Montenegro

Today is particularly special as we transfer to Lokva Derneciste (approximately one hour) and join the Via Dinarica, a 1,245mi (2,000km) long hiking route connecting all six republics of the former Yugoslavia. Our local team played a key role in bringing it to existen...

Day 4 Transfer to Sarajevo; city tour and free time explore

We transfer to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo (approximately two hours), at the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. On arrival, we take a tour of the major historic, cultural and war sites in the city, helping us to piece together its complex and intriguing past. The afternoon is then free to explore this varied and beautiful capital city. Accommodation: Hotel Hecco (or similar)

Day 5 Trebevic Hike, Olympic mountain in Sarajevo’s courtyard & bobsled track

Today we explore Trebevic, another Olympic mountain and a great area so close to city hustle & bustle and yet so far away from daily life in Sarajevo. We take the back road to Jahorina via Vraca to Brus, where after a 20-minute drive we park our vehicle and start ...

Day 6 Full-day hike to Lukomir village and summit of Obalj

Today we take a transfer in the morning (approximately one hour) and have a full-day walk in the Bjelasnica Mountains, home of the 1984 Winter Olympics, ascending Obalj peak (6,220ft/1,896m) and visiting Lukomir, the highest village in Bosnia & Herzegovina at 4,82...

Day 7 Half-day walk through the beautiful Rakitnica Canyon, or optional rafting along the Neretva River; transfer to Mostar

Today we transfer to Konjic (approximately one hour) where we have the option to go rafting deep into the Neretva Canyon or walk a beautiful ridge overlooking the Neretva and Rakitnica Canyon. The Neretva River is the jewel of Herzegovina, flowing more than 124mi (20...

Day 8 Morning in Mostar, visit iconic Old Bridge; afternoon transfer to Dubrovnik

We spend the morning exploring Mostar, including a visit to the Old Bridge, which was rebuilt after it collapsed during the conflict of the early 1990s. This city on the Neretva River was regularly in the news during this period and we can still see the scars of war. ...

Day 9 End Dubrovnik

The trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you wish to spend more time in this beautiful Croatian city, please ask your sales representative about post-tour nights. The transfer to the airport takes approximately 30 minutes.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Oct 2018

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Bosnia hertz walk

Very good, particularly impressed by ou magnificent guide Kanaan who spoke English perfectly, was passionate about his country, informative and balanced when descr...

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Oct 2018

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Beautiful Bosnia

Yet again Exodus has offered an amazing package. The best guides, the best views and the best locations. The Bosnian mountains are stunning and the local people ar...

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Aug 2018

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breathtaking scenery

I really enjoyed this trip. Both the guide (Kenan) and the assistant guide (Branko) contributed a lot to this and ensured everything was going smoothly and were li...

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Aug 2018

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A beautiful country

Bosnia & Herzegovina is a really beautiful country with stunning mountain scenery. Although I'm not usually a fan of cities, all 3 cities visited on this trip ...

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Nov 2017

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Accommodation

8 nights hotels, all rooms have en suite facilities 5 days point-to point and circular walks Full porterage throughout Altitude maximum 2386m, average 1880m,The accommodation listed below are the standard hotels used. However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality. We spend eight nights in a mixture of standard tourist-class hotels in good locations in Sarajevo, Trebinje and Mostar. In Sutjeska National Park, we use a simple but clean hotel in a spectacular location. Trebinje: Hotel Leotar (or similar) Sutjeska National Park: Hotel Mladost (or similar) Sarajevo: Hotel Astra Garni (or similar) Mostar: Hotel Kapetanovina (or similar) Dubrovnik: Hotel Zagreb (or similar) Single supplements are available on request and are subject to availability.
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The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

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You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
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If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

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Meals Included
All breakfasts, five picnic lunches and four dinners are included on this trip. Typical meals: Breakfast across the Balkans usually consists of bread and pastries, dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese, cereal, eggs cooked in a variety of ways, smoked meats, honey, tea and coffee, milk and juices. Breakfast in Sutjeska will be a choice of a warm or cold set meal. In Sarajevo, Mostar and Dubrovnik there will be a choice between a hot and cold buffet. Lunches will be picnics including bread, cheese, sausage, meat and vegetarian pâté, salad, chocolate bars, cookies, trail mix, and coffee/tea. Evening meals in Sutjeska are three courses and include soup, a selection of traditionally prepared meat, vegetables, and a dessert. Typical Bosnian cuisine consists of ingredients such as tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, spinach, courgette, beans and dairy products such as milk, cheese, pavlaka (sour cream) and kajmak (similar to clotted cream). Meat dishes usually consist of beef and lamb and specialities include cevapi, burek, dolma (stuffed vegetables with meat) and goulash. Desserts often have an Eastern influence with baklava being very popular. The alcoholic drink rakija, made from apples or plums, is also common in this region. Croatian and Montenegrin cuisine both share similarities to Bosnian cuisine but are also heavily influenced by Greek and Italian food. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements can be catered for, but options are limited throughout Bosnia & Herzegovina – please inform your sales representative of any specific requirements upon booking.
Age Requirements
18 years and up
Additional Information
  • Eight nights in hotels
  • Five walking days
  • Group normally 5 to 15, plus leaders. Minimum age: 16
  • Altitude maximum: 7,828ft (2,386m); average: 6,170ft (1,880m)
  • Full porterage throughout
  • Option to travel by train to your adventure
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