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Remote, wild, untapped by mass tourism, Bosnia & Herzegovina is only just attracting the attention of the hiking community. Those lucky few who visit, however, return with tales of an untouched paradise, practically unheard of in Europe. This walking trip includes the essentials: ascending Maglić, the highest mountain in Bosnia; hiking a section of the Via Dinarica, which our local team played a key role in creating and developing; and exploring Sutjeska National Park. There’s plenty of cultural intrigue too, with sightseeing in the history-soaked cities of Sarajevo, Mostar, and Dubrovnik in Croatia.
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Approximately six to eight hours’ walking per day
Moderate to difficult
Altitude maximum: 7,828ft (2,386m); average: 6,170ft (1,880m)
7 km / 4.3 miles
15 km / 9.3 miles
11 km / 6.8 miles
9 km / 5.6 miles
8 km / 5 miles
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04 Jun 2026 04 Jun 2026
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12 Jun 2026 12 Jun 2026
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03 Jul 2026 03 Jul 2026
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03 Sep 2027 03 Sep 2027
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02 Sep 2027 02 Sep 2027
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10 Sep 2027 10 Sep 2027
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09 Sep 2027 09 Sep 2027
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17 Sep 2027 17 Sep 2027
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16 Sep 2027 16 Sep 2027
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24 Sep 2027 24 Sep 2027
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View Trip NotesThe trip begins late afternoon in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Around 6pm, we gather as a group to learn more about the adventures ahead. Your tour leader ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner in a local restaurant next to the river of Trebisnjica.
Want more time in Trebinje or Dubrovnik? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.
Accommodation: Hotel Leotar/Hotel Apis (or similar)
In the morning, we transfer (approximately 1hr 30min) to Sutjeska National Park. Before we reach our hotel in the Tjentiste Valley, we hike from Papin Do Hut to Jagodino Lake. From the lake, we continue over open mountainous terrain to the summit of Kuk (5,960ft/1,817m), right on the border with Montenegro, for panoramic views of the Zelengora mountain and the rockface wall of Volujak.
We descend partially the same way down, a bit more than an hour, with the Lebrsnik and Volujak slopes as constant companions on the horizon. After the lunch break close to the hut, we take a transfer to the Park Valley, through the Sutjeska River canyon, down to the hotel for a well-deserved dinner (approximately 30 minutes). In the afternoon, before dinner, we take a 10 to 15-minute stroll from the hotel to visit the Partisan Memorial of Sutjeska. This giant, angular sculpture pays tribute to the thousands of Partisan soldiers who died during the Battle of Sutjeska in the Second World War.
Accommodation: Hotel Mladost/Katuni Prijevor (or similar)
Today is particularly special as we transfer to Lokva Derneciste (approximately one hour) and join the Via Dinarica, a 1,245mi (2,000km) long hiking route connecting all six republics of the former Yugoslavia. Our local team played a key role in bringing it to existence, including mapping ideal routes for sections of the trail and assisting local NGOs with securing funding, and it has since been named one of the best hiking trails in Europe by National Geographic.
Our route takes us to the summit of Maglić, the highest mountain in Bosnia at (7,835ft/2,388m), a challenging ascent, which includes steep, rocky sections with fixed cables. This is, by far, the most demanding part of today’s trek but each step takes us further above the surrounding peaks until we reach the top.
The summit provides an ideal spot for our picnic lunch with stretching views over Montenegro and the emerald-green waters of Trnovacko Lake, our next stop. After descending to the waters in the afternoon, we head for Prijevor where we meet our transfer to our hotel (approximately 50 minutes).
Accommodation: Hotel Mladost/Katuni Prijevor (or similar)
We transfer to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo (approximately two hours), at the heart of the Balkan Peninsula. On arrival, we take a tour of the major historic, cultural and war sites in the city, helping us to piece together its complex and intriguing past. The afternoon is then free to explore this varied and beautiful capital city.
Accommodation: Hotel Diamond Rain (or similar)
Today we explore Trebevic, another Olympic mountain and a great area so close to city hustle and bustle and yet so far away from daily life in Sarajevo. We take the back road to Jahorina via Vraca to Brus, where after a 20-minute drive we park our vehicle and start our 650-meter ascent to the peak of Trebević (5,344ft/1,629m).
Our walk takes us along a long and winding mountain trail. Although we will be hiking partially through pine and spruce-covered forests, enjoying the complete silence, you will be treated occasionally to beautiful views of Sarajevo below us and the mountains we visit the day after. We arrive at the top where you will stand and see Sarajevo, as you had no chance before. Having been soaked in the sights we descend via an alternative, somewhat shorter trail down the western ridge. We will make a break and celebration drink at one of the local mountain huts nearby with magnificent views. We end the day with a visit to the concrete remains of the Sarajevo Olympic bobsled track, today fully covered with graffiti of local artists. We then have a short transfer back to Sarajevo (approximately 15 to 20 minutes).
Accommodation: Hotel Diamond Rain (or similar)
Today we take a transfer in the morning (approximately one hour) and have a full-day walk in the Bjelasnica Mountains, home of the 1984 Winter Olympics, ascending Obalj peak (6,220ft/1,896m) and visiting Lukomir, the highest village in Bosnia & Herzegovina at 4,820ft (1,469m).
From the traditional Bosnian Mosque in the village of Umoljani, we walk to Gradina, a village used for centuries as a base for summer pastures. From here, we start ascending toward Obalj ridge and slowly we rise above Studeni potok (Studeni stream) with views opening in front of us. With mountains to the south, Treskavica and Visocica offer us fantastic scenes. Once we reach the slopes of Obalj, we slowly continue to the summit. From here, we see Lukomir village below, home to ancient stecci (medieval tombstones), and where villagers still follow a traditional agricultural life. On the edge of the village, there is a fabulous view of Rakitnica canyon, Obalj and Visocica. After a simple but tasty homemade late lunch, we transfer back to the hotel in Sarajevo (approximately 1hr 30min).
Accommodation: Hotel Diamond Rain (or similar)
Hike the King’s Hunting Trail on Čvrsnica Mountain, following a route once used by King Karadjordjević. After a 1hr 30min transfer, begin our hike in the Diva Grabovica Valley, climbing through beech forest and passing several natural springs where we can refill our bottles with fresh mountain water.
After around two hours, we reach the Zlijeb viewpoint, which provides wide views over the valley and Čvrsnica’s distinctive limestone cliffs – including the largest rock face in the Balkans, rising more than 3,000ft (1,000m). We then take a transfer to Mostar, where we settle into our hotel.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to skip the hike, you can opt to raft on the Neretva River instead – an activity arranged through your tour leader.
Accommodation: Hotel Kapetanovina (or similar)
We spend the morning exploring Mostar, including a visit to the Old Bridge, which was rebuilt after it collapsed during the conflict of the early 1990s. This city on the Neretva River was regularly in the news during this period and we can still see the scars of war. These days, however, Mostar is once again a warm and bustling place with a fascinating history and architecture.
We leave the city in the afternoon and head for Dubrovnik, Croatia, our final destination and a great way to end a week of trekking. The transfer takes approximately 2hr 30min. On arrival at around 5pm, we have free time to explore. The perfectly preserved old town is a Unesco World Heritage site with fortresses, palaces and city walls to admire.
Accommodation: Hotel Komodor/Hotel Adria (or similar)
The trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you wish to spend more time in this beautiful Croatian city, please ask your sales representative about post-tour nights.
Start hotel: Hotel Leotar, Luke Vukalovića 1, 89101, Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Phone: +387 59 261 086
Recommended arrival time: Aim to arrive at the start hotel in the afternoon. There is a welcome briefing around 6pm and dinner in the evening.
Airport: Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The start hotel is approximately one hour from the airport. We provide one group transfer from the airport to the hotel, which you can join at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.
There’s one group transfer to the airport, which you can join at no extra cost. Please speak to your sales representative for the time of the transfer. If the group transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Location start: Dubrovnik
Location end: Dubrovnik
A wonderful weeks hiking in the most beautiful surroundings. Sarajevo was an interesting base for some of the walks and the time spent in Mostar was lovely …despite the heavy rain!! It was a pleasure to meet all the other group members, good conversation and fun the whole week. Two of the accommmodation could be described as interesting (run down and dated) ….however, some of the other hotels exceeded expectations and were really of a very good standard.
The day hiking Mt Maglic, perfect weather conditions, enjoyed every step even though it was a long day.....and the views were stunning! A real sense of achievement had by all the group.
Saudin was an inspirational young man ....only 25 but so advanced beyond his years. He was a font of all knowledge on the trip, socialable, fun and took excellent care of the group.
Do not be put off by the scrambling part of the Mt Maglic hike, or having to use wires - they are not always necessary! It is along day, but many senior members in the group absolutely nailed it !! ......and do take the last few steps to the summit from the saddle ...there is an option of a lesser exposed route up and down ....100% worth the effort!!
This was an enjoyable trip. Nothing spectacular, but consistently pleasurable and interesting. Learning about the Bosnia’s past and current conditions from our guide, Boris, who lived through the Bosnian War, was fascinating. The landscapes of Bosnia were also appealing, especially that of Sutjeska National Park. Further, the lodgings were more than comfortable, with the exception of that in Sutjeska, which was, for lack of other options, a Soviet-era experience. The food was excellent, too. Lost no weight on this trip. The only serious hiking on the schedule was the climb of Maglic. Unfortunately, we were not able to do that because of heavy rain and lightning. Thus, I would rate the experience I had as moderate, rather than moderate-challenging. Finally, let me give a shoutout and thanks to the other clients on the trip, who greatly added to my enjoyment.
I cannot think of a moment that I would call inspiring.
Boris, our group leader, was outstanding. He really made the trip. A Bosnian Serb and a journalist, he had extensive knowledge of the country's complex history which he related with clarity, candor and a nice sense of humor (in flawless English).
If you haven't been to Dubrovnik before, you might think about scheduling an extra day there before or after the planned itinerary. The city is well worth a full day's visit.
The title says it all! A well-paced journey through one of Europe’s hidden gems. A great mix of moderate and challenging treks through truly breathtaking scenery.
Reaching the top of Maglic, the highest mountain in Bosnia. It is a challenging trek, with sections of scrambling and cables, which made reaching the top even more special.
Saudin was incredible. He had such passion for everything Bosnia, and was always on hand to fix any issues, although there were hardly any. He was great at managing the levels of the group and making sure everyone was included. Our second leader, Fatima, was the same and displayed all the features of a great Exodus leader. Our group's driver was also fantastic, with some of the transfers having to navigate tricky mountain roads.
Walking poles are definitely needed to help with some of the ascents, particularly Maglic. The day the group summits Maglic is very long and tiring, so be prepared!
This was an absolutely perfect trip for me (55) and my daughter (24). The walking was a good mix of moderate to a bit more arduous. The chance to visit Trebinje, Sarajevo, Mostar, Dubrovnik was nicely interspersed with the walks in quiet and fantastic scenery…. Alpine meadows with butterflies everywhere at 2000m! Weather was great in July, though thunderstorms were an ever-present threat to the itinerary. Well-planned by competent and fun guides. Exceptional driver. Accommodation good. People lovely. Food and drink affordable. Cannot find anything to moan about!
Reaching the summit of Maglic, which was never guaranteed due to threat of stormy windy weather. And Sarajevo is lovely.
Saudin Gak is an exceptional leader. He was competent, thoughtful, considerate and fun throughout. His time-keeping, local knowledge and contingency planning were great, ably assisted by Fatima and Munever.
Take walking poles. 3 litres of water needed for longer walks in hot weather. Long trousers might be required for the Maglic walk. There are some sections of scrambling on Maglic, with via ferrara. The height of Maglic is 7,828 feet (not 9,304 feet as described in itinerary). Tap water is all drinkable. Bosnian Convertible Marks can be obtained from cashpoints in Trebinje , a 2 minute walk from hotel. Euros not needed till Dubrovnik (a lot more expensive).
Great trip with a great group and two local guides who did their upmost to make the trip interesting safe and enjoyable.
Getting to the top of Maglic!
Sebina and Fatima who was training were supportive and very helpful.
Give it a go. The area is stunning and there is a lot of history and past tragedy to learn about. Locals are friendly and food was exactly what I would want to eat for hiking. Good to sample local dishes and wine!
Overall this was a good trip. The walks were well led and the historical aspect interesting
The hike to Maglic Mountain and the guided tour of Mostar
Saudin was a really wonderful leader. He was attentive to the needs of the group and everyone warmed to him. He managed a very mixed ability very well and was very safety conscious. I would highly recommend Saudin as a leader.
The hotels in this area do not always meet the standards of European hotels, however once you can accept this then they are fine for a night or two.
Trip was good, but flight was delayed on return. Customer service at this point was terrible. Exodus was oblivious to the problem until I contacted them. I was then told they would monitor and get in touch with updates, but nothing was done. I was assured the out of hours service would be fully briefed – they were also oblivious. They also claimed to have no access to any customer records. What’s the point of an emergency service that has no clue what customers they have or where they are? I was expecting better from Exodus and was bitterly disappointed. Glad we didn’t have a medical emergency, I’d have no faith they’d have been capable of dealing with it.
Trip was good, but flight was delayed on return. Customer service at this point was terrible. Exodus was oblivious to the problem until I contacted them. I was then told they would monitor and get in touch with updates, but nothing was done. I was assured the out of hours service would be fully briefed – they were also oblivious. They also claimed to have no access to any customer records. What’s the point of an emergency service that has no clue what customers they have or where they are? I was expecting better from Exodus and was bitterly disappointed. Glad we didn’t have a medical emergency, I’d have no faith they’d have been capable of dealing with it.
We would like to thank David for his review and are very glad to hear that he was happy with his Exodus trip to Bosnia overall; however, we were sorry to read that he felt this was let down by the service he received following a flight delay on his return journey.
In the event of flight delays or cancellations, it is the airline’s responsibility to inform customers directly of the disruption to their flights and to provide information, a new flight if necessary, and accommodation and food/drink should this too be required. We understand that the airline held David’s ticket for his delayed flight and so there wasn’t a need for Exodus to become involved; we would note, however, that should airlines fail to fulfil their obligations Exodus are always prepared to step in and ensure that our customers are able to catch a flight to their destination in a timely manner. We are happy that, on this occasion, David was able to take his scheduled flight home, but are sorry for the delay he faced and any stress this caused.
We have been in direct contact with David and have assured him that our out of hours service are fully able to access customer records, and we are confident they were able to do so in this instance; however, they are not able to access the customer records held by the airlines we use to provide more comprehensive updates than those given by the airline to passengers on the ground. We have also outlined to David how our out of hours team are able to directly contact senior members of Exodus staff as part of our emergency management process, which we feel is an appropriate and efficient way to ensure that any emergencies are identified and handled with urgency.
– Vivien Urban, Exodus Product Manager
A trip walking in the Bosnian mountains, climbing mount maglic. Should call it magic as the scenery was absolutely stunning. Food was good, try the Bosnian pie!
Getting to the top of Maglic.
Kenan and Sead were a suite stats. Kind funny and caring. Not only did they guide us but was so informative and passionate about their country. Two of the best guides I’ve had and I’ve been on quite a few treks.
Enjoy!
Very good, particularly impressed by ou magnificent guide Kanaan who spoke English perfectly, was passionate about his country, informative and balanced when describing recent conflict,great with people and made time for everyone. This is a good trip and appropriately rates in terms of challenge presented
All of it
Cannot rate highly enough
Just enjoy
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