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Weave your way through the history and landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nature, history and culture collide across Bosnia and Herzegovina on this round-trip 8-day expedition from Sarajevo. Though so recently touched by upheaval, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina are eager to share their history and customs with you – through good food, gripping stories and thrilling adventures. Spot wild horses in the mountains, step inside a preserved bunker that remained a national secret for decades, go white-water rafting down a turquoise river and get a taste of the Balkans’ special brand of perseverance and hospitality.

Start
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Finish
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Destination
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Style
Original
Theme
Expedition
Code
WBSE
Physical rating
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1, Max 12

Why you'll love this trip

  • Ease into your adventure with a meal hosted by locals Mustafa and Mersiha in their kitchen overlooking the city of Sarajevo.

  • Paddle hard on a white-water rafting trip down the Neretva River, through canyons and past waterfalls.

  • Go off-road in search of wild horses in the foothills of Mount Cincar – our expert local leaders and guides know all the best spots to look.

  • Explore the historic and off-the-beaten-path town of Jajce, the birthplace of Yugoslavia and home to centuries-old architecture and a fairytale waterfall.

  • Step inside Josip Tito’s bunker – a massive and impeccably preserved underground nuclear shelter from the Yugoslav era that just recently opened to visitors.

  • Meet Sarajevo’s only female coppersmith while wandering the cobblestone walkways of the city’s historic cultural centre.

Is this trip right for you?

  • This is an expedition trip and is new to our range this year. Despite rigorous planning and research, new itineraries can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a welcome surprise, but every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.

  • This itinerary requires a reasonable level of fitness.

  • We occasionally use public transport on this trip, providing for a truly authentic travel experience. You will need to manage your own luggage on and off vehicles, so we recommend that you pack light.

  • Most of the accommodation on this trip is in hotels, however we also spend two nights at a countryside guesthouse where accommodation is provided in comfortable triple or quad multi-share rooms. Many travellers find this experience offers a rewarding, authentic slice of rural hospitality.

Gorgeous Konjic Bridge with town and mountains in the background, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Blagaj Tekke Monastery in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Pliva waterfalls in Jajce, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Kravica waterfalls on the Trebizat River in Bosnia and Herzegovina
View of old town Mostar with bridge and spire, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Rafting on the rapids of River Neretva , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Traditional Bosnian food enjoyed at a guesthouse
View of a winding mountain road near Visocica Peak, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Markets in Sarajevo Old Town, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Itinerary
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Dobrodošli! Get acquainted with your trip leader and fellow expeditioners at a welcome meeting at the hotel at 6 pm, and then head out together into the surrounding hills of Sarajevo for a cooking demonstration and welcome dinner with local hosts Mersiha and Mustafa in their home overlooking the city (with the best views of Sarajevo, they say!). Learn how to make burek (Bosnian pita), and then enjoy a hearty, home-made meal of sogan dolma (stuffed onions) and dolam (stuffed paprika) while Mersiha and Mustafa share stories about their lives, Bosnian cuisine and the city they call home.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Sarajevo - Bosnian Cooking Demonstration and Dinner
Meals Included
  • Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. 

Hop aboard the public bus to Jajce, arriving about midday with time for an optional lunch and a walking tour with a local guide. Jajce is the birthplace of Yugoslavia, so be sure to visit the AVNOJ Museum to learn about Jajce and Bosnia in the 20th century. We’ll stop by the 22-metre Pliva Waterfall in the centre of town on the way. This small town dates back to ancient times and maintains a captivating mix of cultures and religions to this day. The evening is yours to explore. Don’t miss the incredible views atop the town’s 14th-century fortress.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Jajce - Guided City Walk
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3.5 hours.

Head south via private transfer towards Mostar – but first, a stop in Livno to head up to the base of Cincar Mountain, and there’s no better way to ride than by 4WD! Take in the view of the Dinaric Alps before venturing off-road in search of a unique sight in Europe – some of the 400 wild horses that call these foothills home (our expert guides always find some). Afterwards, carry onwards to the town of Mostar, famed for its iconic Stari Most bridge, which stands as a symbol of reconciliation and international co-operation, and hosts a breathtaking diving competition in the summer months. Learn all about this historic city on a guided walking tour before settling into your hotel for the night.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Livno – Wild Horse Safari
  • Guided Tour in Mostar with a Local Guide & Craftsman Visit
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4 hours.

We’ll spend the day exploring the nature, history and treats of the Herzegovina region, the southern portion of the country. Start with a stop at Blagaj Tekke, a dervish monastery perched above the Buna River at the base of a towering cliff. Entry into the sacred site, now also a museum, is included in your trip. Admire the Ottoman architecture and tour the colourful rooms. Onwards to Stolca, we’ll pop into Mehmedbašića Kuća (an historic house) for a slice of smokvara (traditional fig cake) before proceeding on for a short hike and a dip at Kravica waterfall. Back in Mostar around 6 pm, you’ll have a free evening to explore at your leisure.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Herzegovina – Day Excursion
  • Blagaj Teke – Sufi Dervish monastery Visit
  • Stolac - Coffee and cake in a traditionally restored coffee house
  • Kravica Waterfalls
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3 hours.

Fuel up for the day with a Bosnian coffee demonstration in a local, traditional coffeehouse using beans freshly roasted on site. Travel to the nearby picturesque town of Konjic, known for its military history. Tour the Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0, a.k.a. Tito’s Bunker – an impressive nuclear shelter and command centre built in 1953 to house the head of the Yugoslavian army and up to 350 military staff. The nearly 7,000-square-metre, 100-room underground facility went largely unscathed during the Yugoslav Wars and today stands as unique monument to the former Yugoslavia. Your knowledgeable local guide will share stories and insights into life in the Yugoslav era. From there, settle into your countryside accommodation. Get a sense of remote life by taking a stroll along a riverside path before enjoying a home-cooked, organic dinner back at the guesthouse.
Accommodation
  • Guesthouse (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Konjic - Tito`s Bunker Tour
  • Konjic - Orientation Walk
  • Konjic - Herzogovian Home-cooked Meal
Optional Activities
  • Jablanica – Traditional Roast Lamb Lunch - Free
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Get out on the water and into nature! Today you’ll spend your morning white-water rafting in the Neretva River canyon and your afternoon on a 4WD tour through the mountains. First, enjoy a homemade breakfast featuring regional specialities (how do homemade prosciutto and cream-filled donuts sound?). Then, your skipper-guide for the morning will get you fully decked out in the appropriate rafting gear and brief you on important rowing and safety techniques before heading into the river where you’ll tackle the rapids, visit waterfalls and enjoy a picnic lunch and a swim. In the afternoon, hop aboard an off-road jeep and head into the mountains to capture incredible panoramas. Dinner and a relaxing evening await back at the guesthouse.
Accommodation
  • Guesthouse (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Neretva – River Rafting
  • Neretva - Picnic Lunch
  • Konjic – Mountain Photo Safari
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Special Information
Today includes about 1 to 2 hours of off-road driving.

Return to Sarajevo, the heart of the country, via private transfer and a scenic public bus journey. After checking-in to the hotel, set out into the city for a guided walking tour. You’ll visit the shop of Bosnia’s sole female coppersmith, Nermina Alic, who learned the trade from her father and continues the family business today, using traditional methods to handcraft coffeepots, candleholders and plates. Wander among the shops and stalls of Basčarščija, the historic bazaar in the city’s cultural centre. Join the optional farewell dinner tonight and top it off with a slice of Sarajevska baklava.
Accommodation
  • Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Sarajevo – Guided City Tour
  • Sarajevo Artisan Copper shop visit
Optional Activities
  • Sarajevo - Jewish Museum - BAM3
  • Sarajevo - City Hall & Old National Library - BAM10
  • Sarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - BAM3
  • Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum - BAM10
  • Sarajevo - Despica House - BAM3
  • Sarajevo - Brusa Bezistan - BAM3
  • Sarajevo - Ilidza Park and Springs - BAM15
  • Sarajevo - War Tunnel - BAM10
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3.5 hours (1 hour private transfer, 2 hours public bus).

The expedition comes to an end after breakfast today in Sarajevo.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
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Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Transport

Public bus, Private vehicle, 4x4 Jeep

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Multi-share Guest House ( 2 nights)

Included activities

  • Sarajevo - Bosnian Cooking Demonstration and Dinner
  • Jajce - Guided City Walk
  • Livno – Wild Horse Safari
  • Guided Tour in Mostar with a Local Guide & Craftsman Visit
  • Herzegovina – Day Excursion
  • Blagaj Teke – Sufi Dervish monastery Visit
  • Stolac - Coffee and cake in a traditionally restored coffee house
  • Kravica Waterfalls
  • Konjic - Tito`s Bunker Tour
  • Konjic - Orientation Walk
  • Konjic - Herzogovian Home-cooked Meal
  • Neretva – River Rafting
  • Neretva - Picnic Lunch
  • Konjic – Mountain Photo Safari
  • Sarajevo – Guided City Tour
  • Sarajevo Artisan Copper shop visit

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