Hike, Raft and Explore Bosnia and Montenegro
Summit the highest peak in Bosnia, raft the longest canyon in Europe and hike in Durmitor National Park
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guidesHotels & Riverside Chalet
5 nights in 3-star hotels and pensions, 1 night in a riverside chaletMeals
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinnersTransfers
To and from the airport and everything in betweenEquipment
All your rafting equipment and safety gearSmall Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 14 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Summit Mount Maglic (2386m), Bosnia’s tallest peak, and clamber to the top of Crvena Greda (2117m) in Montenegro
Blast down the white water of the Tara River Canyon – Europe's longest gorge – and explore idyllic national parks
Experience the region’s warm hospitality in the charming city of Trebinje, and indulge in a wine-tasting at a local monastery
Key Information
Day 1
Make your way to Montenegro
Driving
Meet your host and fellow adventurers at Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia, then hit the road to head straight to neighbouring Montenegro – to the small town of Žabljak, to be exact. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a hearty dinner with your group where you’ll discuss the adventure ahead and get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2
Hike through epic landscapes
Hiking
Kick off today with a relaxed hike, exploring the stunning glacial lakes of Montenegro's Durmitor National Park. Follow the trail to the spectacular Crno Lake – also known as Black Lake thanks to its deep, dark waters – and the rippled waters of Zminje (Snake) Lake. You’ll have some free time in this tranquil setting and there may be wild swimming opportunities too.
Day 3
Climb Crvena Greda (2175m)
Hiking
Warm up your legs ahead of the big summit coming up on Day 5 with a scenic hike to the top of Crvena Greda (2175m). As you near the peak, you'll navigate some rocky sections until you reach the summit itself – take a breath and enjoy the epic views of the Durmitor massif. After your hike, jump into the vehicle and head down to the Tara River for a night at a rafting camp (and a well-earned rest!).
Day 4
Raft the Tara River
Rafting
Test yourself against the incredible waters of the Tara River. Flowing through the Tara Canyon – the longest canyon in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – this exhilarating white-knuckle ride will see you paddling down class II-IV rapids (depending on the weather/water conditions), in some of the clearest water on the continent. After your rafting adventure, spend the afternoon kicking back in the sunshine and swimming in the river, relaxing before you head to your accommodation in the Tjentiste Valley where you will need to prepare your legs and mind for tomorrow’s hiking challenge.
Day 5
Summit Mount Maglic (2386m)
Hiking
Driving
Today's the day you'll ascend to the highest point in Bosnia: the 2386m summit of Mount Maglic. This challenging hike culminates in the use of steel cables for the most exposed sections. Bask in the panoramic views from the top before descending to the beautiful Trnovačko Lake, where you can take a welcome break on the shore. Continue down through dense conifer fores, then head back to your accommodation to celebrate the day’s achievement.
Day 6
Explore Trebinje and sample local wines
Driving
Top off five days of outdoor adventure with a spot of culture and fine wine in the ancient city of Trebinje. A guided tour will reveal to you the best bits of this delightful little city, then you can do some shopping, grab a coffee and watch the world go by, before visiting the nearby Berak Winery. Here, you can sample some of the region’s fantastic wines before heading back to your hotel for a final dinner with your team.
Day 7
Time to head home
Driving
After an exhilarating journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in Bosnia and Montenegro, it’s time to head back home. Enjoy one last breakfast with your crew before heading to the airport to catch your flight home.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia
13:30 on Day 1
Ends
Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia
11:30 on Day 7
Transfers
Your adventure begins at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) in Croatia, where you will meet your host and fellow adventurers in the arrivals area at 13:30. Please schedule your flight to arrive more than 30 minutes before this time.
At the end of the trip, you will be dropped back at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) at 11:30, so you're free to catch any flight departing after 12:30. Alternatively, you can always stay on and explore Dubrovnik. There are regular airport shuttle buses to and from Dubrovnik Airport and the city centre for those who are extending their trip.
Travel options
There are regular flights to Dubrovnik from airports across the UK and Europe.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4 – Day 6
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 7
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
All the food on this trip will be freshly made, local fare. Dishes are typically hearty with plenty of cheese and other dairy products, as well as dried meats, fish, pastries and local fruits and vegetables.
Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for – please just request this on your passenger info form.
What is the accommodation like?
Žabljak
The first two nights of your adventure will be spent at the Hotel Zlatni Bor in Zabljak, Montenegro. This 3-star hotel has a backdrop of the Durmitor Mountains. You'll stay in same-gender, twin-share rooms with private bathrooms.
Tara River
You'll stay at the Highlander Camp in small, chalet-style bungalows – the perfect spot for relaxing near the river. The bungalows accommodate 2-3 people per room and have shared facilities.
Sutjeska National Park
Spend two nights at the Hotel Miadost, a 3-star hotel inside the National Park which is about 500m from the Sutjeska River. You’ll stay in same-gender, twin-share rooms with private bathrooms.
Trebinje
Your final night of the trip will be spent at the Hotel Leotar, a property right in the centre of Trebinje. Rooming is on a same-gender, twin-share basis, with private bathrooms.
Upgrades
For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room can be booked for an extra charge, subject to availability – see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this from your host when booking.
This trip has been rated as Challenging
The challenging rating of this trip is largely due to the nature of the hiking to the summit of Mount Maglic, which is the most taxing day of the trip. On this day, you will need to be able to hike for 8-10hrs and cover a distance of 16km. You will be hiking next to some steep drops at times with a cable to hold onto (although you won’t be clipped on), so sure-footedness and a head for heights is necessary. There are also a couple of short, steep sections of scrambling on the approach to Mount Maglic's summit.
Other activities on this trip are more moderate in nature.
You will need to be able to swim to participate fully in this trip. The rafting is on rapids which may be between classes II and IV, depending on the weather and season.
Summer is the best time to visit both Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Montenegro, with daytime temperatures ranging from 24-30ºC, but cooling down in the evening and at night. Several days on this adventure are spent at higher altitudes where the temperature can be cooler, ideal for hiking. The weather can be wet at any time of year, so it's worth packing waterproof clothing.
Brilliant Balkans
Overall, this is a great trip for anyone who likes the outdoors and wants to exore a little of what Bosnia and Montenegro have to offer. I would say the hikes that we did were moderate. It would be worth considering that the summit to Mount Maglic is dependent on weather, and sadly had to be cancelled on our trip. Plan B was still a great hike, so we weren't disappointed for long. The raft down the Tara river is stunning and not to extreme at this time of year. We were lucky to have a great group and our tour guide Lela was great company with lots of local knowledge. We found the people to be friendly and hospitable. Looking forward to our next adventure with MBA!! 🤩
Great, interesting trip with excellent
Great, interesting trip with excellent and engaging guides Jelena and Boris. Hiking and rafting were very enjoyable with a good itinerary with plenty of scope for downtime. Only area for improvement for me was flexibility on the meals, there were meat, fish and vegetarian options but you seemed to get categorised as one or the other when a mix inbetween them would be more preferable. Not problem to recommend this trip and company though.
Amazing tour
This was our first trip with MBA but will defo be booking another. Easy pick up at the airport for onward transport to Bosnia to meet our other guide. Our Guides Lena and Boris were great. Good company, answered all questions, kept us on track (mostly 😂) during the hikes. Always explained the next day at dinner, helped us choose food when there wasn’t a set menu. They really supported during the hike to Maglić, esp on the more nervy bits. They seemed to have as much fun as us on the rafting too. It cannot be underestimated what these guys do as after the trips they then do all the behind the scenes stuff to ensure the trip goes smoothly and it did…so huge thanks to them both. Scenery was breathtaking, the Maglić hike was hard, but worth it. Accommodation was good, my favourite was the rafting camp. The doughnuts at breakfast 🤤! If you like being outdoors, challenging yourself, but also having fun book this trip!
Great Balkan Adventure
My 4th MBA trip for a reason! Well looked after, great guides, the best way to explore these beautiful countries. The rafting camp felt so exclusive it was great. Maglić was awesome, particularly the scrambling! Felt on top of the world. As you fly into Dubrovnik it’s also a great idea to spend a couple days here after for more of a relax following a full on trip!
No problem for us but it must be said there’s alot of driving and the food may be quite same-y if you have dietary requirements, but they do so well to accommodate for everyone and love sharing their culture!
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Bosnia and Montenegro explorer
Had a fantastic time on this trip. Stunning scenery, good guide, great group and good food. Can only recommend this trip.
Unspoilt scenery, fantastic wine
My second MBA trip and won’t be my last. Well-organised and a lot of fun. I’m fairly fit but don’t regularly hike and this trip was challenging at times (Mount Maglic was difficult) but the other hikes I’d consider easy to moderate. Our guide, Sead, knew the routes well and prepared us each evening for the following day. The hikes themselves show the best of Bosnia and Montenegro’s landscapes - absolutely stunning scenery.
There is more free time than the itinerary describes and a lot of driving - we were lucky in that it was a small group so plenty of room in the van.
As a small group we were unable to do the Tvros wine tasting so went to a local family run one instead which was nice but different to what was expected. We took ourselves to another vineyard after to make more of an afternoon to try others.
Food wise, we didn’t go hungry. All restaurants provided options (meat / fish heavy) and there are plenty of opportunities to get snacks.
Overall I had a great time, if you’re looking for a half active half chilled trip in unspoilt Europe it’s perfect!
excellent trip
Excellent adventure with a great group to experience everything with.
ou absolutely need to do this trip! And if you get Hamza as your guide, you will have the best time. Bosnia & Herzegovina is an incredibly beautiful country which deserves our tourism, as is Montenegro. The nature is breathtaking.
This is far from doing 'a big walk' - but if you're fit and you enjoy challenging hikes with some scrambling and some heights, alongside some downtime in nature, this trip is for you. The scenery and surroundings are stunning, everyone was really friendly, there's a fair bit of driving most days to get to the next place but the minivan is really comfy and the drivers are excellent. The rafting is great fun but the raft camp with its communal area and big firepit right by the bar is even better - we enjoyed many bottles of Nikšićko beer whilst playing Uno on our afternoon off - great for group bonding!
If you love animals, there are resident strays at every place you'll stay and they are really friendly and all well-fed and looked after by the hosts.
You'll be really well fed on this trip! There's so much food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'm vegan, and I ate so well, every host went out of their way to cater for me, which I'm so grateful for.
A huge thanks has to go to Hamza, our guide. He is an extremely professional leader, but manages to do this whilst also feeling just like 'one of the group.'
You won't regret doing this trip - get it booked!
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Enjoyed the challenge of hiking and rafting was really fun. Accommodation was generally comfortable. Our guide Petar was really great and motivated us. Kit list was accurate. Food very meat heavy which is regional. Enjoyed it, nature beautiful!
We lucked out on this trip with a fantastic group, a fantastic host and perfect weather! Almost all of us were in our 30s and the trip provides lots of evening flexibility to either do your own thing or hang out with the group. Most of our accomodations had good common areas for this! The hikes were very challenging but everyone made it to both peaks thanks to some great motivation from Petar who was a fantastic host! The hiking infrastructure in Bosnia and Montenegro is not super developed with things like toilets so be prepared to pee in the wild more than you are used to! Otherwise every detail was well taken care of and the food was amazing - I’m pescatarian and was very well fed throughout!
Amazing trip! Great host
My second MBA trip and it was absolutely fantastic! Mount Maglic is tough and you do need a good level of fitness, but there are also some more relaxing days. The white water rafting is enormous fun, albeit freezing cold. Both Bosnia and Montenegro are fantastic countries to visit with some amazing scenery. We had the most fantastic group dynamic on this trip, as well as a fantastic local guide (Petar) and driver (Milan) both of whom were very knowledgeable and did an amazing job. I really can’t recommend this trip enough. Plus the local wine is incredible, as you discover on the final full day…
I had a fantastic MBA Bosnia/ Montenegro trip. The host was great. The big hikes were fantastic with stunning scenery. White water rafting was really fun. A great bunch of people from all over the world. Would definitely recommend.
A really fun and very pretty trip, the mountains and the canyon are great places to visit. The host Hamza was incredible. I got to explore places I would never have found on my own. These nations have incredibly beautiful landscapes.
Good adventure, make sure to bring the right kit!
You must go on this trip now! The photos do not do it justice as to how peaceful this trip is. First trip with MBA but it will not be my last
A generally mellow trip, don't expect to be very active the whole time. There's a balance between activity and just relaxing. A lot of dinners with the group, so maybe pack some nice evening clothes so you're not the only one showing up in workout clothes!
The trip as a whole was fantastic. The highlight for me that was summiting Bobatov Kuk in Montenegro. It's a lot higher than the mountains in the UK and looking up at it made it look like an impossible task. One thing to mention is the local guide, Hamza. What a guy! I think this trip was made so much more adventerous, fun and interesting with him as our guide.
Great trip!
Host was amazing - Went out of his way to help us all out. Many pushed themselves on this trip. Really cool to get the highest peaks in both Bosnia and Montenegro done in one trip.
Don't think twice about booking this trip - the scenery is some of the most beautiful I've ever seen and Radomir, our guide, was truly fantastic. A great group of like minded people, challenging but rewarding hikes and lots of opportunities to wild swim. One of the best trips of my life!
I cannot rate this trip highly enough. First and foremost, Hamza our guide deserves a special mention. He was incredible. He ensured we all had what was needed for each day and ensured we all got up and down each mountain safely. He really was fantastic.
The group was also amazing and everybody mucked in with all the activities and just had a laugh the whole time.
Our whole group got up and down both mountains without too much trouble, and there are plenty of opportunities to take it easy the day before each bike hike, so I wouldn’t worry about the trip being “challenging” as it should be doable for most.
The only thing I would do differently is take more cash, and less snacks with me! My case was full of snacks from the UK but as soon as you cross the border into Bosnia you stop off at a supermarket so can just stock up then. Also you are extremely well fed the whole week so being hungry was never an option! Few places take credit card and there are plenty of opportunities to drink lots of alcohol, so if you’re a drinker, you’ll need cash.
Loved the trip. Our guide was amazing.
Great opportunity to meet new people in a safe and fun way
Excellent tour with a great range of activities to keep you occupied
Fun adventure. Check the weather in advance and pack accordingly, when it rains in this region, it really rains!
Excellent tour with a great variety of activities. Really enjoyed it.
Itinerary Activities
- Guided hike in Durmitor National Park (Montenegro)
- Guided hike to summit Crvena Greda (2175m) in Montenegro
- Rafting down the Tara River Canyon (Montenegro)
- Guided hike to summit Mount Maglic (2386m), Bosnia's tallest peak
- Guided tour of Trebinje with a visit to Berak Winery (Bosnia)
Guides
- Expert, local, English speaking guides
Accommodation
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels or pensions
- 1 night in a riverside chalet
Meals
All your meals are provided for the duration of the trip. This includes:
- 6 fresh breakfasts
- 5 tasty lunches
- 6 hearty dinners
Transfers
- Group arrival transfer from Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia) on Day 1
- Group departure transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia) on Day 7
- All transfers during the trip
Equipment
- All your rafting equipment and safety gear
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Travel to and from the trip
Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel to the start point and back from the end point.
Tips
Tips are not included in the trip cost; these are entirely at your discretion. If you would like to tip, the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness. Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine, as their insurance offers all of the above.
Visas
Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.
What's included?
- All your rafting equipment
What do I need to bring?
- Hiking trousers
- Hiking shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- Breathable quick-drying clothing
- Sun protection (glasses, hat, sunscreen)
- Warm clothes
- Backpack (30L minimum to hold water, some snacks, a spare shirt, suscreen, maybe a rain jacket just in case)
- Shorts
- Energy bars
- Walking poles (optional)
Additional Post-Trip Night Single Room (BB) in Trebinje
Payable Before Departure
Additional Post-Trip Night Single Room (BB) in Trebinje
… Per night
Additional Post-Trip Night Twin/Double Room (BB) in Trebinje
Payable Before Departure
Additional Post-Trip Night Twin/Double Room (BB) in Trebinje
… Per night
Additional Pre-Trip Night Single Room (BB) in Zabljak
Payable Before Departure
Additional Pre-Trip Night Single Room (BB) in Zabljak
… Per night
Additional Pre-Trip Night Twin/Double Room (BB) in Zabljak
Payable Before Departure
Additional Pre-Trip Night Twin/Double Room (BB) in Zabljak
… Per night
Optional Private Room Upgrade
Payable Before Departure
Optional Private Room Upgrade
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Private Arrival Transfer (Dubrovnik to Zabljak)
Payable Before Departure
Private Arrival Transfer (Dubrovnik to Zabljak)
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Private Departure Transfer (Trebinje to Dubrovnik)
Payable Before Departure
Private Departure Transfer (Trebinje to Dubrovnik)
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We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 276kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
- A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
Your overnight luggage will be transported with you in the van each day.
In the event of poor weather such as heavy rain, strong winds and/or storms, it is possible that conditions may become unsafe to summit the mountains on this trip. Your guide will assess the weather on the days where summits are planned with your safety in mind. If it becomes necessary to make a change to the planned itinerary, you'll either hike as far as it is safe to, or be offered an alternative hike (which may be less challenging but safer in the conditions). Similarly, while poor weather is less likely to affect the rafting on this trip, if conditions become unsuitable for the activity to go ahead safely, your guide may offer an alternative activity.
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
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DEPARTURE DATES
Saturday 26th July 2025
to Friday 1st August 2025
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