This three-day self-guided cycling tour takes you through the remote mountainous regions connecting Sarajevo and Mostar, offering breathtaking natural experiences. Also known as the "Herzegovinian Himalayas", the region boasts ancient forests, jagged peaks, hidden waterfalls, alpine lakes and rivers where you can swim along the way.
On this tour you will cycle deep into the mountains, passing small, isolated settlements where life has remained unchanged for centuries. Both on and off the bike you will have the opportunity to explore the unique cultural heritage of this ancient mountain kingdom. Medieval gravestones scattered along the roadside tell of times long past. The tour takes you through Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, host of the 1984 Winter Olympics, and charming Mostar with its famous bridge, a symbol of the connection between East and West.
Additional tour options: This tour can also be done as a 5-day cycling tour with an extension in the highland village of Lukomir and an additional night in Mostar.
Another option is to do the tour in the opposite direction, from Mostar to Sarajevo, or the route to the Adriatic coast and Dubrovnik along the old Austro-Hungarian narrow-gauge railway, which has been revitalized as a cycle path.
Category: Self-guided
Price: From 180 EUR
Itinerary:
Day 1: Olympic Experience and the Sarajevo War Road On the first day, you will start from Sarajevo and cycle through the dense pine forests of the Igman Mountains along the “Igman War Route”. After the Igman Mountains, you will cross the open rocky plains and peaks of the Bjelašnica Mountains and reach the village of Tušila and the Vrela mountain hut. Here, in the heart of the Dinaric Alps, a well-deserved dinner and a restful night await you.
54 kilometers ❘ Ascent: 1,300 meters ❘ Descent: 530 meters ❘ 25% asphalt ❘ 75% gravel
Dinner: Vrela mountain hut, Visocica Mountains
Day 2: Caravan route across three different mountain ranges of the Dinaric Alps Today's hike starts right from the hut and takes you across the Visočica mountain ranges to Lake Boračko, along the "caravan route" that was once used as a trade route during the Ottoman period. Along the way, you will pass medieval tombstones and monuments that remind you of the former kingdom that stretched all the way to the Dalmatian coast. We recommend stopping in the village of Luka for a coffee in one of the street cafes. At the end of the day, one last short climb awaits you before you reach Lake Boračko, where you can take a refreshing swim.
44 kilometers ❘ Ascent: 680 meters ❘ Descent: 1,630 meters ❘ 95% asphalt ❘ 5% gravel
Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner: Apartments Boračko Lake, Boračko Lake
Option: Extend your stay at Lake Boračko by one day and experience first-hand the excitement of white water rafting on the Neretva River.
Day 3: Cycling from the warm emerald waters of Boračko Glacier Lake to Mostar On the final day, your ride begins with a strenuous climb out of Boračko Lake and takes you through the Prenj Mountains, also known as the “Bosnian Himalayas”. This challenging route features switchbacks and climbs on a mix of gravel and asphalt roads. Along the way, you'll pass Ruište, a small mountain village with a secluded ski resort on the edge of the Prenj Mountains. Be sure to enjoy an espresso on the terrace of the Snježna Kuća hotel. Continue along the aquamarine Neretva River, surrounded by endless vineyards of authentic Blatina and Žilavka grapes, found only in the arid karst regions of Herzegovina. In the late afternoon, you'll reach charming Mostar with its famous bridge.
60 kilometers ❘ Ascent: 940 meters ❘ Descent: 1,300 meters ❘ 60% asphalt ❘ 40% gravel
Breakfast, packed lunch
Additional notes:
Bike rental: 45 EUR per person per tour, including fully equipped rental bike, helmet, repair kit, spare tube, pump, lock, luggage rack and bottle holder.
Neretva whitewater rafting extension: 120 EUR per person, including extra night at Boračko Lake, full board, transport to and from rafting. This extension can be done after the first day of your cycling tour.
Sarajevo city tour: 25 EUR per person
Possible transfers:
Public bus: Sarajevo – Dubrovnik: 38 EUR per person (departure times in summer – daily at 14:30 and 22:30).
Private transfer: Sarajevo – Dubrovnik: 300 EUR per vehicle (1-3 participants)
Private transfer: Mostar – Dubrovnik: 150 EUR per vehicle (1-3 participants)
Price per person, based on 2 people in a double room:
Without bicycles and without luggage transfers: 180 EUR
Without bicycles and with luggage transfers: 265 EUR
With bicycles and without luggage transfers: 410 EUR
With bicycles and luggage transfers: 495 EUR
Departure time: At your choice, preferably in the morning
Estimated return time: At your choice, preferably in the afternoon
Included services:
Accommodation: 1x night in a mountain hut and 1x night in a family-run guesthouse in a double room with private bathroom
Meals: 2x breakfast, 2x packed lunches and 2x dinner
24/7 hotline number (support) from Green Visions office
Luggage transfers between stages (depending on package)
Bicycle rental (depending on package)
Navigation package: GPS tracks & road book
Not included:
Flights to and from Sarajevo, Bosnia
Meals not specified in the itinerary
International travel insurance
Tips for local staff
Souvenirs and personal items (drinks, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
All services not expressly mentioned in the program
Options: Price is per person based on double occupancy; Single rooms are available upon request in certain accommodations; All travelers will be accommodated with a same-sex companion, if a companion is available.
What to bring: Cycling gear is recommended / padded shorts, suitable footwear, daypack, 1 litre of water, rain gear, helmet and water bottle. Please contact us if you need any equipment (helmets, water bottles etc.).
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