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Hike, Raft and Explore Bosnia and Montenegro

4.8

| 40 reviews

Hike, Raft and Explore Bosnia and Montenegro

Name: Hike, Raft and Explore Bosnia and Montenegro
Rating: 4.75 (40 reviews)

Bosnia and Herzegovina,Montenegro

6 nights

Challenging

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 guides

Hotels & Riverside Chalet

5 nights in 3-star hotels and pensions, 1 night in a riverside chalet

Meals

All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

Transfers

To and from the airport and everything in between

Equipment

All your rafting equipment and safety gear

Small 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?

4.8

| 40 reviews

September 2024

Gordon P.

September 2024

Gordon P.

September 2024

Gordon P.

September 2024

Gordon P.

September 2024

Gordon P.

September 2024

Gordon P.

July 2024

Bethany P.

July 2024

Bethany P.

July 2024

Bethany P.

July 2024

Bethany P.

July 2024

Bethany P.

July 2024

Bethany P.

July 2024

Bethany P.

ou absolutely need to do this trip! And if...

November 2023

Lucy

November 2023

Lucy

November 2023

Lucy

November 2023

Lucy

November 2023

Lucy

We lucked out on this trip with a fantastic...

October 2023

Chelsey

October 2023

Chelsey

October 2023

Chelsey

My second MBA trip and it was absolutely fa...

October 2023

Abigail

October 2023

Abigail

October 2023

Abigail

October 2023

Abigail

A really fun and very pretty trip, the moun...

June 2023

Claire

June 2023

Claire

June 2023

Claire

June 2023

Claire

June 2023

Claire

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

The town of Zabljak in Montenegro with the Durmitor Mountains in the background

Driving

4-4.5hrs

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

4-5hrs · 10km · 250m up · 250m down

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)

Female hiker approaching Crvena Greda, Montenegro.

Hiking

5-6hrs · 9km · 500m up · 500m down

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

3-4hrs

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)

Hikers at the summit of Maglic Peak in Bosnia

Hiking

8-10hrs · 14km · 850m up · 850m down

Driving

2hrs

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

3-4hrs

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

1-2hrs

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

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 2

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 3

Chalet · Twin or triple share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 4 – 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 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.

Claire S.(September 2024)

Gordon P.(September 2024)

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.

Bethany P.(July 2024)

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!

Colin(November 2023)

excellent trip

Ewan(November 2023)

Excellent adventure with a great group to experience everything with.

Lucy(November 2023)

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!

Alister(November 2023)

Catherine(October 2023)

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!

Chelsey(October 2023)