Bosnia Hiking & Rafting Tour
Adventure in southeast Bosnia far off the beaten paths
Sutjeska National Park & Tara River Canyon
HIKING & RAFTING TOUR | 4 days | from 279€ | Sutjeska National Park hike and rafting along the Tara River Canyon, inclusive 2x B&B in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
This great adventure tour in the southeast of Bosnia is specially made for people who dislike standard mass tourism, boring guides, and beaten paths.
In the heart of Sutjeska National Park you will find places where you can enjoy the adventure of quietness, vastness and intact nature: primeval forest, mountain plateau at almost 1.700 metres, glacier lake - those are just some highlights of this fascinating hiking trip.
The next day is scheduled for a wild water rafting. Surrounded by impressive river scenery, a white-water rafting tour along the Tara River is a unique experience. The canyon is the second largest in the world, after the Colorado River canyon.
The first or last day of this programme, depending on arrival/departure time, there is a possibility for exploring Sarajevo on one of many interesting city tours with a knowledgeable and experienced local guide. Check out our city tour Discover Sarajevo.
TOUR DAY BY DAY
Day 1 - Arrival in Sarajevo
Upon arrival in Sarajevo, transfer to the accommodation, with the possibility to do a city tour with the private guide or another leisure time activity, depending on the time of arrival. Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast. Optional offer: dinner in a Bosnian traditional restaurant.
Day 2 - Hiking in Sutjeska National Park – Lake Trnovacko
After breakfast in the accommodation, we leave Sarajevo 08:00 AM and take a transfer toward southeast Bosnia, in direction of Foča town. The whole day we will spend in the Sutjeska National Park. After two hours' drive, we will arrive at the 1.200 meter deep Sutjeska River canyon. Here is the starting point for this superb hiking tour which takes you first to the Viewpoint Dragos Saddle (Dragoš Sedlo) and then to the Skakavac waterfall deep in Perucica’s valley. We will walk around the thick primeval forest Perucica that hides many endemic and rare species. From here we are hiking on to Prijevor - the mountain plateau at 1.668 meters above sea level, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the National Park Sutjeska. Great place to take a picture of the mountains Maglic, Zelengora and Volujak which will tower around us. At the edge of the primeval forest Perucica, we descend towards the Glacier Lake Trnovacko, which is set at 1.500 meters surrounded by impressive mountain peaks of Maglic, Bioč, and Volujak. Depending on the weather, there is a possibility of swimming (only for the very fit). The lake is an ideal place for having lunch, relax and enjoy the serenity of the Bosnian mountains. After lunch we head back to civilization, enjoying the soft colours of the setting sun above Zelengora and Maglic, Bosnia’s highest mountains. Overnight stay at simple wooden bungalows next to the Tara river, enjoying the sound of water and campfire. Accommodation: Bungalows (with bedding). Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 - Tara River Rafting Tour
After breakfast, we are going to explore the canyon of the wild and untamed beauty of the Tara River - the second largest in the world, after the Colorado River canyon. Tara River is the one of the four whitewater rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina that offers professionally guided rafting tours. It ranks among Europe’s best for class II–IV. Our skippers are certified by the International Rafting Federation. On our rafting tour, you will experience stunning wilderness and unforgettable landscapes. The river follows the border with Montenegro and is 140 kilometers long. The 1.300-meter deep canyon has created some of the best adrenaline-pumping water sports experiences in this part of Europe with a long tradition, including rafting, kayaking, and canyoning, but also easy family outings that can accommodate a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts. After rafting and homemade lunch, we will be transferred back to Sarajevo. Return time around 7:00 PM. Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast. Meals: breakfast, lunch. Optional offer: dinner in a Bosnian traditional restaurant.
Day 4 - Departure from Sarajevo
After breakfast, transfer to Sarajevo Airport.
Price information & additional costs:
| Dates 2019: | Price: | Dates 2019: | Price: | |
| 20 – 23 May | 279 € | 3 – 6 August | 279 € | |
| 7 – 10 June | 279 € | 16 – 19 August | 279 € | |
| 28 June – 1 July | 279 € | 6 – 9 September | 279 € | |
| 12 – 15 July | 279 € |
- Prices are per person.
- The tour price is based on a minimum of four (4) participants and double room occupancy.
- Individual guests can join an existing group.
- Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by e-mail.
- Participants interested in a private trip may contact Inlandia for an individual offer.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Transport from Sarajevo City to hiking & rafting tour location and back to the City.
- Accommodation in bungalows at river.
- B&B accommodation (double room occupancy) in Sarajevo City.
- Meals: breakfast (3x), lunch (2x), dinner (1x) and snacks.
- Coffee or tea during the hike.
- Tara Rafting with all safety equipment and one fully-equipped and experienced guide.
- Tourist taxes.
- Insurance against accidents and costs for the organization and realization of travel.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE / Additional costs:
- Transfer airport-hotel-airport.
- Extra services (e.g. parking place).
- Single room supplement in B&B accommodation.
- City tour in Sarajevo: see our tour Discover Sarajevo
- Dinner at traditional restaurant in Sarajevo City: from 10 € - 20 € (depending on a menu).
- Extra drinks at camp on the Tara River.
- Tip for the tour guide, driver and local staff (optional).
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature.
- Travel insurance (additional health insurance, insurance against accidents, damage or loss of luggage and travel cancellation insurance). For more information read „Inlandia Terms & Conditions“, or contact us at info@inlandia.com
- All other expenses not covered by the programme.
NOTES:
- The tour is lead by a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide and includes a fully equipped support van.
- The B&B accommodation in the City of Sarajevo is based on double room occupancy, has very good references and guest reviews, and it is located nearby Bascarsija (old town).
You need to bring:
For hiking: Hiking boots recommended/Sturdy walking shoes, pocket knife, sun glasses, sun cream, 1,5 liter of water, personal hygiene kit, fleece/jumper, rain gear, towel, change of clothes (e.g. dry socks, T-shirt & underwear, trousers), 30 to 40 liter backpack.
For rafting: T-shirt, swimming costume, sneakers or sandals for in the water, flash light, 1 liter of water, hat, sun block, towel, change of clothes (warm sweater or jacket because night by the river could be fresher), camera.
DO NOT FORGET!
- Green Card (if traveling by your car).
- Your passport or Identity Card (depending on the country of origin) since we’re crossing into Bosnia& Herzegovina and Montenegro (outside the EU border).
- National Park Sutjeska
- Primeval forest Perućica
- Mountain plateau Prijevor
- Glacier Lake Trnovacko
- Tara River Canyon
- The stunning surroundings of the Sutjeska National Park - located near Foca town in the southeast of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established in 1962, it is Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest national park which extends over an area of about 175 km2. Over 66% of the area is covered by forests, and the rest are pastures, meadows and barren land above the upper limit of forests. It includes the highest peak of Maglić at over 2.386 metres (7.828 ft), on the border with Montenegro. The Sutjeska National Park is also famous as being the location of the famous Battle of the Sutjeska in 1943 during World War II. The park is an affiliated member of EUROPARC Federation.
- The strictly protected Nature Reserve - the primeval forest Perućica in the Sutjeska National Park, located along the border with Montenegro. One of the last two remaining primeval forests and one of the last beech old-growth forests in Europe. It stretches over an area of 1.434 hectares and is a precious European natural heritage. The forest hides many trees over 300 years old, and the primeval forest's vintage is stated to be 20.000 years. The tallest measured Norway Spruce (63 m) is located in this forest. The number of wild animals is impressive: bears, wolves, foxes, chamois, marten, wild cat, wild boar, and many others.
- Prijevor - the mountain plateau at 1.668 meters above sea level is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the National Park Sutjeska. Surrounded by mountain giants of over 2.000 metres, such as Maglic, Volujak, Snjeznica and Zelengora, and leaning on one of the last jungle in Europe, Perucica ... It offers a wide choice of herbs, mountain blueberries and rich flora with some rare and endemic species.
- Glacier Lake Trnovacko (Montenegro) – located at the foot of the Mountain Maglić, 1.517 meters above sea level, surrounded by high mountain ranges with peaks over 2.000 m. The average temperature of the lake during the summer months is pleasant 20°C, ideal for swimming and refreshing or fishing (you need a permit).
- Rafting on the Tara River through the deepest and the longest canyon in Europe, and the second biggest in the world (after the Colorado River canyon). The Tara River canyon is the part of the Durmitor National Park in Montenegro which is under UNESCO protection.
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