8D7N Best of Bosnia & Herzegovina (Culture + Outdoor)

INCLUDED

• Guide
  English speaking local-expert guide.
• Accommodation
  Hotel in Sarajevo 7 nights (Choose via Booking Form: 3*, 4* or 5* hotels).
• Meals
  Breakfast included.
• All Transfers
  Sarajevo airport transfer on arrival/departure any time it fits you and all transfers during the tour. If you plan to arrive from Dubrovnik or Belgrade, let us know and we can arrange private transfer to Sarajevo. 
• All Entrance Fees, Taxes & Flexible Cancellation Policy
  No hidden costs. VAT 17% included in the price. Cancel 14 days prior for full refund or change dates anytime.
• Availability
  Tour is available throughout the year.
  Online Payments
  Pay safely online with a credit card. We accept payments for all types of credit cards.

NOT INCLUDED

• Insurance
  Travel insurance is not included. Please buy it at home country.
• Guide Tipping
  Tips are not included in the tour costs. If you receive excellent service, please consider tipping.
• Shared Tour
  All tours are shared, unless specifically booked as private.

Logistics

• Most convenient arrival point is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). Also consider using Wizz Air as cheaper option and fly into Tuzla International Airport (TZL).
• If you plan to arrive either from Dubrovnik / Split / Zagreb or Belgrade, please contact us for affordable private transfer or consider one of our connecting tours.
• Your arrival on Day 1 can be anytime. We recommend being in Sarajevo before 8 PM so you can attend our welcome dinner.
• Your departure on Day 8 can be anytime.

What’s Food Alike?
Bosnian food is unique mix of eastern and western cuisine which blended with local customs is creating probably the most diverse cuisine in the Balkans. Bosnian food included a lot of meat, but don’t worry we have you covered in case you prefer vegetarian options. Tasting local specialties Ćevapi or Burek is must have. Roasted lamb and homemade pita (eng.pie) are out of this world delicacies.

• Day 1-8
  Hotel 3/4/5*- Twin Share (Breakfast included)

• DAY 1: (Arrival to Sarajevo)

Private Airport transfer from Sarajevo International Airport to Sarajevo city is included in the package price. Once you check-in your hotel, rest of the day is free to rest and get ready for great week to follow up.

• DAY 2: (Sarajevo Walking Tour & Sarajevo Siege Tour)

In the morning after breakfast from 10 AM until 1.30 PM do a walking tour of Sarajevo with food tasting, followed with delicious Bosnian coffee and sweets at our Bosnian room.

Take some rest and from 2 PM until 6 PM, attend our most popular half day tour in Sarajevo – Sarajevo Total Siege Tour. Learn about the Downfall of Yugoslavia and Modern World Longest Siege.

Sarajevo War Tunnel was dug in July 1993 and used to be main supply route to Sarajevo during the Siege.

• DAY 3: (Lukomir Nomad Village Hiking Tour)

Do the most amazing hiking tour from Umoljani to Lukomir nomad village and explore the beauty of Bjelašnica mountain.

Learn about the local traditions several centuries old and nomad lifestyle, try the local food, admire amazing Raktinica canyon and stunning Studeni Potok (eng. Cold Creek).

• DAY 4: (East Bosnia & West Serbia Off the Beaten Path Tour)

On this full day tour from Sarajevo, we mainly focus on the eastern parts of Bosnia and visiting town of Višegrad and its UNESCO heritage of Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge over Drina river, Andrićgrad, Dobrun Monastery, Mokra Gora Nature park with amazing Šargan Eight Train and National Park Tara in Serbia.

Special stop of the day is UNESCO site of Bosnian medieval necropolis. Return to Sarajevo is in the later afternoon.

Please Note:

This tour shortly crosses into Serbia, so you need to have passport.
Šargan Eight Train is operating from 1st of April until 31st of October, and in winter season from December 22 until to January 7. If this tour is not running on your dates, we can make alternative day tour during the winter period.

Abundance of charming and off the beaten path places that are tucked away from the mass tourism impact.

• DAY 5: (Sutjeska National Park Hiking Tour)

Sutjeska National Park or famously called the “Yosemite of the Balkans” is Bosnian oldest national park and surely one of the most amazing ones.

Our medium demanding hiking tour to glacier, Trnovačko lake is the most amazing part of the National Park, and combined with WW2 heritage at Tjentište, rest assured it will be one of the highlights of your travels.

• DAY 6: (Mostar and Herzegovina Tour)

You can’t miss out Mostar and Herzegovina, you simply can’t.

On our Mostar and Herzegovina full day tour, we get to explore Herzegovina’s 5 most important places visiting Mostar, Počitelj, Blagaj, Konjic and Jablanica.

Return to Sarajevo in the later afternoon.

• DAY 7: (Tito’s Bunker & Neretva White Water Rafting)

In the morning visit one of the most expensive Yugoslavian military projects ($4.7bln), Tito’s Nuclear Bunker followed with the amazing, relaxing Neretva white water rafting.

• DAY 8: (Sarajevo Free Time & Airport Transfer)

Free time in Sarajevo until airport transfer for your departure.

In case your transfer is in the later afternoon, we can combine it with some half day tours in Sarajevo.

What Do I Need to Bring?

• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Waterproof jacket in case of rains
• Warm jacket (during the winter period)
• Light-weight, breathable walking shirts and trousers
• Warm hat and light gloves (during the winter period)
• Sun protection
• Water bottle

Single Supplement:

• 95 EUR per person 

Full Board:

• 145 EUR per person

In case you find better flight connection with some other Balkan cities please contact our team and we will be happy to offer a tour/transfer to Sarajevo. 

1. Is this tour for me?
   This tour requires normal level of fitness and is doable for anyone of normal level of fitness.
2. Is Bosnia safe off the beaten path travels?
   The best destinations in Bosnia are totally off the beaten path and surely it is safe to explore them.
3. Can I book as solo traveller?
   Yes you can. Significant number of our fellow travelers are solo.
4. What is the weather like?
   Bosnia and Herzegovina is country of extremely differentiated weather seasons, meaning in the winter we have deep minus temperature and during the summer high plus, so make sure to know what to expect before arrival.
5. How much should I tip?
   Tips are not included in the tour costs, nor they are heavily expected in Bosnian culture. However when you receive excellent service, we recommend tipping.
6. I found a better connecting flight. Can I be picked up in some other Balkan country?
   Please feel free to contact our team with your requires and we will be happy to make the necessary arrangements. 
7. Can I book my own accommodation in Sarajevo?
   Yes, you can. In case you prefer booking your own accommodation we will deduct the costs of hotel service from the overall price. 
8. What is the currency I should use while in Bosnia?
   While some places do accept EUR make sure to have small amount of local currency (BAM)
9. Can I book this tour in other than English language?
   Tours are possible to book in other than English languages in private option. Do contact our team for further information.
10. How much in advance I need to book this tour?
    It is recommended to book at least 15 days in advance but our team will go above and beyond to confirm the trips even 24h before the supposed departure.