Bosnia and Herzegovina Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Tipping 5-10% in bars and restaurants is expected.

Internet access is readily available in most towns.

Cell phone coverage is fairly good in most areas. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier before you depart if you wish to use your phone.

Western-style, flushable toilets are the norm throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Bottle of soft drink = 1.2 KM
• Cup of coffee in a cafe = 2 KM
• 
  Beer in a bar or restaurant = 2.5 KM
• 
  Simple lunch = 6 KM
• 
  Dinner in an inexpensive restaurant = 10 KM

Tap water is considered safe to drink in Bosnia and Herzegovina; however, due to the different mineral content, some people may get stomach upsets from drinking the water if they aren't used to it. A better option is to find filtered water rather than rely on bottled water.

Credit cards are commonly accepted throughout Sarajevo but options may be more limited in smaller towns outside the city.

ATMs are becoming more common throughout the country, however it’s advisable to carry a supply of cash just in case.

• 1 Jan New Year's Day    

• 7 Jan Orthodox Christmas Day    
• 9 Jan Republic Day
• 14 Jan Orthodox New Year
• 1 Mar Independence Day
• Orthodox Good Friday*
• Catholic Easter*
• Orthodox Easter*
• 1 May Labour Day
• 2 May Labour Day Holiday
• 9 May Victory Day
• Ramandan Bajram / End of Ramadam*
• 28 Jun St Vitus Day
• 1 Nov All Saints' Day
• 21 Nov Dayton Agreement Day
• 25 Nov Statehood Day
• 25 Dec Catholic Christmas Day

*Please note these dates may vary. For a current list of public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina go to World Travel Guide's website.

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travelers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travelers check with their government or national travel advisory organization for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

From Canada?

Go to: https://travel.gc.ca/

From the UK?

Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

From New Zealand?

Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/

From the US?

Go to: http://travel.state.gov/

The World Health Organization also provides useful health information.

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance