Travnik, Jajce & Pliva Lakes with Central Bosnia – Full Day Tour from Sarajevo

INCLUDED

Guide
English speaking local-expert guide and driver. Guide in different language available on request.
Free pickup on request
If you are staying in the old town of Sarajevo meet us at our office. If you are bit away from us, please let us know and we can organise advance pickup.
All Transfers
All tour transfers are provided by Funky Tours.
Entrance Fees, Taxes & Flexible Cancellation Policy
Travnik Fort, Jajce Fort and Catacombs included. No hidden costs. VAT 17% included in the price. Cancel 1 day prior for full refund or change dates anytime.
Availability
Tour is available throughout the year.
Group Discounts
For bigger group bookings, discounts are available.

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.
Private Tour
All tours are shared, unless specifically booked as private.
Food
Lunch break is planned at Jajce or Travnik, and food costs are paid at the spot directly to the restaurant. Typical lunch cost is around 8-10 EUR per person.

Logistics

• Tour departs twice a day from Funky Tours office. If you need pickup please let us know in advance.
• Departure Times: Daily at 8 AM.

• STOP 1: Jajce (1h)

Morning ride will take us through interesting regions of central Bosnia, passing by Visoko town and valley of Bosnian Pyramids. We will continue the ride along the flows of river Bosna and Lasva including an especially beautiful flow and canyon of Vrbas. Nearly three hours later, we will arrive to Jajce.

Once there, first thing we go and see is one of the World’s most beautiful waterfalls, and the only one in the World placed in the city center, famous Pliva Waterfalls – spot where Pliva river ends its flow and meets Vrbas is simply breathtaking.

After we bless our eyes and souls we will head for a walking tour through Jajce and visit Jajce Citadel (Fortress), the Museum of the Second Session of the National Liberation Army of Yugoslavia (AVNOJ), Medvjed Kula, the Tower of St. Luke, famous Catacombs – underground church and one of the World’s very few mosques named after woman – Mosque of Esma Sultanija.

Jajce Citadel is amazingly interesting place so no doubt you will enjoy.

• STOP 2: Pliva Lakes and Pliva Mills (1h)

Once we fully soak up the atmosphere of amazing Jajce we will head towards the two lakes – Large and Small Pliva Lake.

Whatever you prefer, walking around, kayaking or canoeing (in 1963. World and European Championship in kayaking and canoeing on still waters were held on Pliva lake), laying on the beaches, swimming, fishing or just photography – everything is only a “desire” away 🙂

Very interesting part of the Pliva lakes story are Mills at small Pliva lake. Amongst people famously called “Mlinčići” this place used to be main tourist potential of Great Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. 

We will make a lunch break and enjoy some quality time at Large Pliva Lake.  After Jajce and surroundings it is time to head back, but the we are not ending this day yet.

• STOP 3: Travnik, Ottoman Fort and Plava Voda Springs (1.30h)

A very important part of the this tour is Travnik, vizziers town rich with cultural and historical heritage.

Travnik is a place where we will see one of the best preserved Ottoman forts in our country dating late XIV century.

Location just under the fort is home to stunningly beautiful springs of Plava Voda (“blue water”), place ideal for Bosnian coffee break.

It is very important to mention that Travnik is hometown to Bosnian Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andric and his most famous novel Bridge Over Drina.

We don’t forget and Coloured Mosque, both Clock Towers as Travnik is the only town in Bosnia with two of those, and very centre of Travnik carsija (marketplace). To put a cherry on a top, we will taste the worldwide famous Travnik sheep cheese.

After explorations of Travnik we will head back to Sarajevo with arrival at, roughly, 7 PM. However, having in mind we are always pushing our limits and going above and beyond in order to keep up with the outstanding quality of each of our trips, day can be even longer.

What Do I Need to Bring?

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water bottle
• Sun cream (summer time)

• 2 Day Tour from Sarajevo to Zagreb / Ljubljana or Split via Central Bosnia
  This is a connecting door to door 2day tour which is covering the most amazing destinations in Central-North Bosnia and  Central Croatia with overnight in Bihać or Banjaluka if preferred. You can start either in Sarajevo and end in Zagreb/Split/Ljubljana or the other way around. Regardless of your start/end destination, we always do the full itinerary.

1. Does this tour include visit to Ivo Andrić House?
   This attraction is not included in the main tour itinerary, but can be added without any problem.
2. Does this tour include a visit to Visoko Pyramids or Tunnel complex?
   Due to the fact this is quite a long day, Visoko Pyramids, besides a short stop for taking some amazing photos, is not included. On the other hand, if Pyramids are a “must” for you do let us know. We will do our best to work things around.
3. Is lunch included in costs of the tour?
   Lunch is not included in costs. Costs of a really good and tasy lunch is usually between 7-10 EUR. 
4. Is this tour for me?
   This tour requires normal level of fitness and is doable for anyone of normal level of fitness.
5. Can I book as a solo traveller?
   Yes you can. Significant number of our fellow travelers are solo.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. How much in advance do 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.
9. Can I pay for the tour with credit card?
   Yes, we accept VISA and Maestro. Please note that, in case you would like to make a credit card payment, you will need to do it at our office or by prepayment via credit card authorisation form. Our guides can NOT accept credit cards. 
10. Which currency is accepted for cash payment?
    We are fans of our local currency (BAM), but you can also pay in EUR, HRK, USD, GBP or even combined.