Explore the Via Dinarica in Bosnia and Montenegro, an area still undiscovered by many hikers. On this adventure you will find a playground for active travelers: Spectacular limestone peaks; the Tara Canyon – a UNESCO natural heritage site; glacial lakes; amazing views; colorful wildflowers; medieval villages; and a hospitable culture.
Explore Durmitor & Sutjeska National Parks: Two stunning areas in the heart of the Dinaric Alps. During your hike, you will climb Maglić (2,386 m) – the highest peak in Bosnia, paddle down the Tara River, a UNESCO-protected area and Europe's deepest canyon, and visit Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, which hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics. Sarajevo offers a unique blend of European and Eastern culture, as well as living history. This will be an unforgettable week of discovery.
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June 2024 – June 29, 2024
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Sarajevo
Arrive in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Your guide will meet you at the airport after clearing customs and immigration. He or she will answer questions, brief you on immediate arrangements and escort you to our hotel in the old oriental trading district of Sarajevo.
In the afternoon there will be an organized tour of the most important historical, cultural and war-related sites in the city, which will help you understand its complex and fascinating history. In the evening we will enjoy a "welcome" dinner and tour briefing. Our hotel tonight is located in the old Ottoman trading district of Sarajevo.
Dinner / Pension Kandilj, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Day 2: Sutjeska National Park and hike to Donje Bare Lake & Ugljesin Peak (1,858 m)
In the morning transfer to our hotel in Sutjeska National Park before continuing to the tranquil Donje Bare Lake. After lunch we hike through a beech forest and open mountain terrain to the top of Ugljesin (1858 m) where one of the best panoramic views of the Zelengora peaks and the Volujak rock face can be enjoyed.
We continue the breathtaking loop back to Gornje Bare Lake via the Tovarnica ridge (1.5 hours), with the highest peaks of Bosnia as constant companions on the horizon. We are transferred back to the hotel in the Tjentiste valley before an early dinner.
Moderate hike / 4-5 hours hike / 400Δh / 9 km Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Hotel Mladost – Tjentiste, Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Day 3: Climbing Maglić Mountain (2,386 m), Bosnia's highest peak
We drive to Lokva Derneciste (approx. 1 hour) and make our way to Bosnia's highest peak, Maglić Mountain (2,386 m), through the forest and open mountain terrain. The climb itself takes about four hours along relatively well-maintained mountain trails with steep cliffs and is by far the most challenging part of today's hike. Please note that this trail is not suitable for those with a fear of heights.
Each step takes us further over the surrounding peaks until we reach the top. Here we stop for lunch and enjoy wonderful views of Montenegro and our next destination, the emerald waters of Trnovacko Lake. After descending to the lake in the afternoon, we head to Prijevor where our transfer will pick us up at the hotel in Tjentiste.
Challenging hike / 9 hours hike / 700Δh / 14 km Breakfast, lunch, dinner / Hotel Mladost – Tjentiste, Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Day 4: Rafting on the Tara, Europe's deepest canyon
Tara is one of the four beautiful whitewater rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina that offer professionally guided rafting tours. Tara River is among the best in Europe for class II-IV. This Tara rafting tour will pleasantly surprise you with its breathtaking wilderness and unforgettable landscapes. A jewel among the world's natural heritage sites, Tara River features the deepest canyon in Europe.
The river follows the natural border between Bosnia & Montenegro for most of the time. Towards the end of the rafting we enter Bosnia & Herzegovina. The 1,300 meter deep canyon has created some of the best rafting and kayaking in Europe. We enjoy an early dinner on the Tara River. Tonight we spend the night in simple wooden huts next to the river, enjoying the sound of the water and the campfire.
Class II-IV rapids, 3-4 hours rafting Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Bungalows at Highlander Camp, Tara River, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Day 5: Hike to Crkvicko Polje and Sokolina Plateau
After a short transfer from the rafting camp to the Montenegrin side and to the Mratinje Dam, which is 220 meters high and is one of the highest in Europe, we start today's hike. The hike first takes us uphill for about two hours, after which we come to the plateau and continue hiking above it, with great views of the surrounding mountains.
We end the day at the edge of the Tara Canyon in the Sokolina guesthouse, with breathtaking views of the Durmitor massif and the Tara River, which we sailed the day before.
Moderate hike / 6-7 hours hike / 600Δh / 19 km Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Sokolina Guesthouse, Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
Day 6: Hike from Susica Hut to Skrka Lakes and Skrka Pass (2,112 m)
Today's hike continues from the Susica mountain hut, across the Susicko lake and the Skakala waterfall, to the Skrka mountain hut and lakes. A beautiful place where we can stop for lunch and, if you are brave enough, enjoy a swim in the cold glacier water. From here we continue the hike over the Skrka pass at 2,112 m and further down into the Dobri-do valley.
Today's hike covers a total of 12 km, taking us from forested trails across rocky mountain terrain and finally down to the Dobri do plateau. Today we enjoy some great views and stunning peaks surrounding us.
Moderate hike / 5-6 hours hike / 950Δh / 12 km Breakfast, lunch, dinner / Pension Javorovaca, Zabljak – Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
Day 7: Climbing Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m), a pride of Montenegro
Our last day of hiking ends with another highlight: the ascent of Bobotov Kuk (2,523 m), Montenegro's highest peak. We start relatively high, on Sedlo (1,900 m), and hike across the grassy slope of Surutka towards Zupci ("teeth"), a magnificent massif with 14 sharp, rocky "teeth" - a trademark of Durmitor.
After circling the "teeth" we reach the glacial Zeleni Vir lake, the highest in Durmitor, and then begin the steep climb to Bobotov Kuk. With each step the views expand until we reach the summit of Bobotov Kuk - the highest point in Montenegro. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Adriatic Sea from here. We enjoy lunch here and then descend again via Zeleni Vir. This part of the trip is easy and we hike across grassy meadows before a short drive back to Zabljak for a well-deserved rest.
Challenging hike / 6-7 hours hike / 650Δh / 14 km Breakfast, lunch, dinner / Pension Javorovaca, Zabljak – Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
Day 8: Transfer to Podgorica
Transfer to Podgorica airport (2.5 hours) to catch your flight home.
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