All seasons, 11-day Bosnia discovery tour from Sarajevo.

This tour is provided by Monterrasol Travel, a company that specializes in year-round multi-day private car tours in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other Balkan countries.

Day 1. After beginning our tour in Sarajevo, we will first travel to the Tunnel of Hope museum, a poignant reminder of the city's resilience during the 1992-1996 siege. Continuing our journey, we will come to Travnik to see its impressive 15th-century fortress, once the residence of Ottoman viziers. After that, we will come to the historic town of Travnik for our overnight accommodation.

Day 2. After an overnight in Travnik, we travel to Vranduk to explore its medieval fortress dramatically perched above the Bosna River gorge, dating from the 14th century. From there, we continue to Doboj to see its imposing fortress, first mentioned in 1415 and one of the best-preserved in the country. After that, we will come to Doboj for our overnight stay.

Day 3. After an overnight in Doboj, we travel to Tesanj to explore its ancient castle, whose origins date back to the 14th century and later served as an Ottoman stronghold. Continuing to Banja Luka, we will wander through its historical center with Austro-Hungarian architecture and visit the local brewery, renowned for traditional beer craftsmanship since 1873. After that, we will come to Banja Luka for our overnight accommodation.

Day 4. After an overnight in Banja Luka, we travel to Ljubacke Doline to explore this charming ethno village showcasing traditional architecture and rural life. We will then admire the picturesque Krupa waterfall, a serene natural gem nestled in lush greenery, followed by a peaceful stroll through Vrbas river park along the emerald-green canyon. After that, we will come to the historic town of Jajce for the next two nights.

Day 5. After an overnight in Jajce, we dedicate the day to exploring this remarkable town. We will marvel at the unique Jajce waterfall, where the Pliva River plunges directly into the town center, explore the 14th-century fortress, wander through the well-preserved historical center (UNESCO Tentative List Site), and enjoy a peaceful walk in the town park. We will remain in Jajce for a second night.

Day 6. After 2 nights in Jajce, we travel to Scit to explore its serene Franciscan monastery and the fascinating Ethnographic museum, learning about local heritage and traditional life. Our journey then brings us to the iconic city of Mostar, where we will spend time exploring its vibrant historical center and gaze upon the famous Stari Most (Old Bridge) (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a masterpiece of Ottoman engineering from the 16th century. After that, we will come to Mostar for the next three nights.

Day 7. After an overnight in Mostar, we travel to Blagaj to see the remarkable Blagaj monastery (UNESCO Tentative List Site), a Dervish monastery built in the 16th century at the base of a cliff overlooking the source of the Buna river. We will then visit Podrumi Andrija winery to sample local wines in the picturesque Herzegovina countryside. We will return to our accommodation in Mostar for a second night.

Day 8. After 2 nights in Mostar, we travel to the picturesque medieval town of Pocitelj (UNESCO Tentative List Site), with its characteristic stone houses and 15th-century fortress overlooking the Neretva River. We will then continue to the stunning Kravica waterfall, a 25-meter-high cascade perfect for relaxation. Our next stop is Medjugorje, the world-renowned pilgrimage center where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared since 1981. We will return to our accommodation in Mostar for a third night.

Day 9. After 3 nights in Mostar, we travel to Radimlja to explore the remarkable Radimlja archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), featuring exceptional stećci medieval tombstones from the 15th-16th centuries. We continue to Stolac to view its ancient fortress (UNESCO Tentative List Site), followed by a visit to Vjetrenica cave (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the largest and most biodiverse cave in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We will also see the nearby Zavala monastery, an Orthodox monastery dating from the 13th century. After that, we will come to the charming city of Trebinje for the next two nights.

Day 10. After an overnight in Trebinje, we begin with a visit to the Tvrdos monastery, an Orthodox monastery originally from the 15th century, where we can also explore its renowned winery producing fine wines. Returning to Trebinje, we will see its elegant 16th-century Ottoman bridge, visit the beautiful Hercegovacka Gracanica church perched on a hill overlooking the city, and wander through the well-preserved historical center with its stone streets and squares. We will remain in Trebinje for a second night.

Day 11. After 2 nights in Trebinje, we travel to Sutjeska National Park, the oldest national park in Bosnia-Herzegovina, established in 1962. We will explore its scenic roads through primeval forests and dramatic mountain landscapes, home to the last primeval forest in Europe. After that, we will return to Sarajevo, where our memorable tour concludes.

Overall, with this tour you will visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 4 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List.

We provide this tour year-round. We recommend you consider having a tour before or after the high season, when it is not so hot and not so crowded but all the sights and attractions are already or are still open. Especially, this applies to elderly people, who need to be careful with sun exposure and high temperatures.

We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows our clients to have a more authentic experience and a true exploration of each destination we visit. We dismiss the stress, the rush, the tight schedules and the crazy running from spot to spot, specially related to bus travel package tours for large groups.

We love to travel in a relaxed, not hurried way. All our tours have been designed with that key idea in mind, and try to keep balance between the places scheduled to visit and free time to take a break. Also, we do not like to keep our clients for a long time in the car due to the long distances between itinerary points, just the fair amount of time.

Transportation is in a minivan with air conditioner and English speaking driver. Feel free to ask to stop whenever you need, for a nice image or some snack. We are very flexible.

This tour (same as the other tours we offer) is available in English and Spanish. Disponible en Español.

Tour conditions, limitations, and options

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This tour is available "on request". Before making any payment for your booking, we strongly advise you to contact us to check availability. The availability here is not real-time.

The price includes accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast. As a rule, we are going to stay in each place of accommodation only 1 night, so it makes no sense to pay there for lunch and dinner. Instead of that, let's enjoy local cuisine.

Accommodation upgrades to a centrally located 4-star hotel are possible; please contact us for that.

We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in Sarajevo or nearby. Drop-off is in Sarajevo, the same as pick-up, or upon request in another place. This tour is possible to arrange in the reverse direction upon request.

The service of a professional tour guide is not included, although the guiding will be provided by a person working with our company. This company's guide will be present with you all the time.

This tour accepts a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 people. The price of 1 person is for solo travelers wishing to take the tour as an exclusive solo tour.

A single supplement is mandatory; solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room (except when the tour is booked for 1 person).

This is an all-seasons tour and is available all year round. Your booking will be accepted if there is no less than 30 days before the start date.

This tour has the #192 ID number on our site Monterrasol Travel private tours. More information about this tour, including a detailed itinerary, tour map, and possible discounts, you can find on our site Monterrasol Travel private tours.

We reserve the right to change the itinerary and prices without prior notice.

Tour price and payment options

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The price for this tour is per person, depending on the season and the number of people per booking.

The price for 1 person means the tour will be provided for a solo traveler as an exclusive solo tour. No other travelers will be involved.

The price for 2 persons means the tour will be provided for a group of 2 people who will share one double or twin room. No other travelers will be involved.

If you think of ordering this tour for more people, please contact us, Monterrasol Travel, for possible discounts.

The main part of the payment should be paid by bank transfer; bank details will be sent to you after booking.

Tour cancellation policy

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45 days and more before the scheduled date of tour: lost of deposit

44 to 30 days before the scheduled date of tour: 35% of total tour value

29 to 23 days before the scheduled date of tour: 50% of total tour value

22 to 15 days before the scheduled date of tour: 80% of total tour value

14 to 0 days before the scheduled date of tour: 100% of total tour value