Hike, Raft and Explore Bosnia and Montenegro
Summit the highest peaks of each country and raft the longest canyon in Europe
Hike, Raft and Explore Bosnia and Montenegro
Summit the highest peaks of each country and raft the longest canyon in Europe
DURATION
6 nights
LOCATION
Bosnia and Herzegovina
ANNUAL LEAVE
4 days off work
SEASON
Jun-Sep
GROUP SIZE
Up to 14 people
MEETING POINT
Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel · Mountain hut
DIFFICULTY
Challenging
No previous experience needed, just a reasonable level of fitness to tackle the highest peaks.
Climb the highest peak in each country - Mount Maglic (2836m) in Bosnia and Mount Bobotov (2523m) in Montenegro
Blast through the Tara River Canyon - the longest gorge in Europe - and explore two idyllic national parks
Experience the region’s unique culture and warm hospitality in the charming city of Trebinje
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— Sian, July 2022
Great trip - the landscape and scenery are beautiful, people super friendly and our guides Damir and Hamza were the best. Made us feel welcome and really made the trip for us. The white water rafting was great fun and both climbing days were great. Good group and great food - great introduction to this part of the world!
— Catherine, July 2022
An epic week of adventure in a part of Europe we’d never considered before. Spectacular scenery, wonderful guides and a great group of like minded adventurers!
— Shaun, July 2022
This holiday was a ‘much better adventure’ I barely had time to relax with so much going on which is what I loved about this trip. Hard to pick out a highlight, but felt a great sense of achievement reaching the summits of both mountains.
— Chris, June 2022
10/10 would recommend. Beautiful country and a great trip. My group wa same up of like minded people who wanted to be challenged and we all helped each other push ourselves.
— Alistair, June 2022
From start to finish the trip was fantastic and it was hard to leave it all behind. Our guide Rad was super knowledgeable, nothing was ever a bother and he took care of us throughout. A shout out to our driver Pedja for getting us around and over all the border crossings. Accommodation and food was excellent throughout and the daily adventures will live long in the memory - the rafting was a real highlight and Bobotov Kuk will live long in the memory. For a group that had never met before either, we finished the week as pals too. Thanks to MBA for all the admin stuff prior to the visit too. Cheers for everything! x
— Joshua, June 2022
Waw! I would have never known know beautiful Bosnia and Montenegro were is if wasn't for this trip! If youre looking for a variety of adventure, from hiking, water sports, scenic walks, photography, have a go on this one! You wont be disappointed! Our guide Radomir was incredible and accommodated to everyone's level!
— Rachael Ratcliffe, June 2022
This trip was amazing! I cant rate it highly enough. Our guide Radomir was fantastic, helpful friendly and very experienced. Meals and accommodation provided were great, clean, comfortable and you certainly wont go hungry I've never eaten so well! The treks were challenging as suggested in the rating but our guide set a steady pace for us all to reach the summit together and safely. I booked this trip as a single traveller and have come away with life long friends, the group were amazing I really couldnt have asked for more. 5 stars all round. One of the best experiences I've ever had
— Charlotte, August 2019
Great guides in Igor and Damir, fantastic group. Lots of laughs. Difficult at times but we overcame challenges as a group.
— Stuart, August 2019
Everything was great.
— Kirsty, September 2019
Lovely guides, really helpful and knowledgable about the area.
Included
Guides
Experienced, English speaking guide
Accommodation
6 nights in a mix of traditional mountain chalets and 3-star hotels
Meals
Munch on tasty food throughout
Transfers
To and from the airport and everything in-between
Equipment
All your activity equipment
Not Included
Flights to and from the meeting point
Travel insurance
Tips for your guides
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia
13:30
Ends
Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia
11:30
Transfers
Your adventure begins at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) 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 further. There are regular airport shuttle buses to and from Dubrovnik Airport and the city centre for those that are arriving early or staying on after the trip.
If you are unable to get the group transfer from the airport, you'll need to either hire a car or book a taxi to get to the start point in Mostar (2.5 hour drive). Your host is unable to arrange a private transfer to the start point of the trip.
Travel options
There are regular flights to Dubrovnik from airports across the UK and Europe.
Day 1
Hotel · Twin share
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2 – Day 4
Hotel · Twin share
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Mountain hut · Mixed dorm
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 6
Hotel · Twin share
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 7
Departure day
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 on your passenger info form.
What is the accommodation like?
Bosnia and Montenegro
Across the adventure, you'll stay in Tjentiste, Zabljak and Trebinje in a mixture of traditional mountain chalets and 3-star hotels. Rooms are comfortable with en-suite facilities and WiFi is available.
Day 1
First hike
Hiking
2hrs · 4-5km · 300m up · 300m down
Driving
4hrs
Meet your host and fellow adventurers in Dubrovnik and head straight to the Sutjeska National Park, the oldest in the region. Visit the Valley of Heroes Monument and learn about the history behind these mountains, while passing the green hills and glittering lakes of this stunning national treasure, home to one of the largest colonies of brown bears in the Balkans. Head back down and then on to your accommodation where a hearty dinner will be waiting.
Day 2
Mount Maglic (2836m)
Hiking
6-7hrs · 10km · 718m up · 700m down
Begin the day by ascending to the highest point in Bosnia, the 2,386-metre summit of Mount Maglic, using steel cables for the most exposed sections. Enjoy panoramic views from the top and then descend to the scenic Trnovov Lake and take a welcome break on the shore. Continue down through dense conifer forest to your accommodation for the night in Tjentiste.
Day 3
Raft the Tara River
Rafting
2-4hrs · 25km
Test yourself against the waters of the Tara River Canyon - the longest in Europe and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take an exhilarating white-knuckle ride down the rapids and then spend the afternoon relaxing, sunbathing and swimming in the river.
Day 4
Glacial hiking
Hiking
2-3hrs · 10km · 150m up · 150m down
Adopt a more relaxed pace as you explore the glacial lakes of the Durmitor National Park in Montenegro, including the spectacular Black Lake and Snake Lake. Spend some free time in this tranquil setting and then rest your legs as you prepare for tomorrow’s challenge.
Day 5
Climb Montenegro's highest peak
Hiking
6-7hrs · 14km · 900m up · 900m down
Set off on your biggest challenge yet as you hike to the top of Bobotov Peak (2,522m) the highest point in Montenegro (and the entire trip) with 700 metres of ascent and an exhilarating and exposed finale. Enjoy the view from the summit and then head down to Žabljak and a chance to sample the local cuisine and a celebratory drink before heading to your accommodation and a well-earned rest.
Day 6
Trebinje and winery tour
Top 5 days of adventure with a spot of culture and fine wine in the ancient city of Trebinje. Take a guided tour to experience this delightful little city, do some shopping, grab a coffee and watch the world go by and then visit the Tvrdos monastery where you can sample some of the region’s fantastic wine, before heading back to your hotel and a final dinner with your team.
Day 7
Home
After an exhilarating journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in Bosnia and Montenegro, it’s time to head back home. First, however, there's one last breakfast with your team and a chance to swap photos and contact details before heading to the airport and your flight home.
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What's included?
- All your activity 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
Optional Private Room Upgrade
Payable Before Departure
Optional Private Room Upgrade
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Post-trip Accommodation in Trebinje - Single Room
Payable Before Departure
Post-trip Accommodation in Trebinje - Single Room
… Per Night
Post-trip Accommodation in Trebinje - Twin/Double Room
Payable Before Departure
Post-trip Accommodation in Trebinje - Twin/Double Room
… Per Night
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Single Room
Payable Before Departure
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Single Room
… Per Night
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Twin/Double Room
Payable Before Departure
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Twin/Double Room
… Per Night
Transfer Dubrovnik Airport to City or City to Dubrovnik Airport
Payable Before Departure
Transfer Dubrovnik Airport to City or City to Dubrovnik Airport
… Per Person
We've crunched the numbers to work out the total carbon footprint of this trip, and plant enough trees to suck 2x as much back out the atmosphere.
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 for 2022 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 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 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. For every person booked with us since 2016 we’re planting enough trees to suck at least 2x more carbon out the atmosphere than is emitted by their trips. All native trees, as part of amazing projects that are re-foresting degraded land, tackling the biodiversity crisis and supporting local communities at the same time. We go further than that too, also funding re-wilding projects worldwide to help protect important keystone species from extinction. See the reforestation and re-wilding schemes we support. See our carbon action plan.
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.
A reasonable level of fitness is required as you'll be hiking for 5-6 hours and ascending around 700m, although it will be at a relaxed pace.
Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Summer is the best time to visit Bosnia and Montenegro, with daytime temperatures ranging from 24 - 30 degrees Celsius, 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.
Your overnight luggage will be transported with you in the van each day. During the day, you can leave your bag in your room at the mountain chalet.
Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.
Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our adventures. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure.
Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you, your travel companion or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.
We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!
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 (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
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