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 experienced, English-speaking guideHotels & Riverside Hut
6 nights in a mix of 3-star hotels and a riverside hutMeals
Munch on tasty food throughoutTransfers
To and from the airport and everything in betweenEquipment
All your activity equipmentSmall Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 12 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
First hike
Driving
Meet your host and fellow adventurers in Dubrovnik and head straight to the Sutjeska National Park. 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 park – the oldest in the region and 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 (2386m)
Hiking
Driving
Begin the day by ascending to the highest point in Bosnia, the 2386m summit of Mount Maglic, using steel cables for the most exposed sections. Enjoy panoramic views from the top and then descend to the scenic Trnovačko 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
Driving
Test yourself against the waters of the Tara River Canyon – the longest canyon in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take an exhilarating white-knuckle ride down the rapids and then spend the afternoon relaxing, kicking back in the sunshine and swimming in the river.
Day 4
Hike through epic landscapes
Hiking
Driving
Adopt a more relaxed pace today, as you explore the glacial lakes of the Durmitor National Park in Montenegro – including the spectacular Crno (Black) Lake and Zminje (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 Crvena Greda (2175m)
Hiking
Set off on a scenic hike to the top of Crvena Greda (2175m). Navigate some rocky sections near the peak itself to enjoy the view of the Durmitor massif from the summit, then head down to Žabljak for a a celebratory drink and a chance to sample the local cuisine, before heading to your accommodation for a well-earned rest.
Day 6
Trebinje and winery tour
Driving
Top five 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, before visiting the Berak winery. Here, you can sample some of the region’s fantastic wine before heading back to your hotel for a final dinner with your team.
Day 7
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.
Nb. The groups starting on 20th July and 17th August 2024 will experience the itinerary in a different order due to a festival in Tjentiste during the trips: Day 1: After arrival, head straight to Zabljak, Montenegro for your overnight stay. Day 2: As day 4 above (Crno and Zminje Lake hike). Day 3: As day 5 above (Crvena Greda hike). Day 4: As day 3 above (Tara River rafting). Day 5: As day 2 above (Mt Maglic hike). Day 6: As listed above. Day 7: As listed above.
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.
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?
Bosnia and Montenegro
Across the adventure, you'll stay in the Tjentiste Valley, Zabljak and Trebinje City in a mixture of 3-star hotels and a quaint pension. Rooms are comfortable with en-suite facilities and WiFi is available.
Near the Tara River, you'll stay in small chalet style bungalows which accommodate 2-3 people per room and have shared facilities.
This trip has been rated as Challenging
You'll need a reasonable level of fitness for this trip. You will need to be able to swim and you'll also be hiking for up to 8-10hrs/16km on day 2, albeit at a relaxed pace to make sure you save some energy for the final push for the summit. You'll 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 towards Mount Maglic's summit. Hiking Mount Maglic on day 2 is the most challenging day on this trip. You'll 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 towards Mount Maglic's summit.
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.
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
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!
Excellent adventure with a great group to experience everything with.
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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