9D8N Bosnian Winter Holiday (Winter with Funky Tours)

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9 days (approx.)

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Overview

Would you dare spending winter holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina? Would you dare to break the usual routine and instead of famous and heavily expensive European winter destinations, visit one completely, new but equally good, unexplored, safe and totally cheap?

We shall combine winter activities such as snowshoeing, snow-powder hiking or regular winter skiing with most famous cultural and leisure destinations in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

In this amazing 9D8N itinerary, we have created the optimum mix of culture and outdoor experiences in Bosnia and Herzegovina. All activities are suitable for anyone with normal, medium fitness.

The package is based on 4* accommodation /double/ twin room occupancy in combination with snow-covered lodges for one night. For single travellers we will provide single, non sharing rooms.

What's Included

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Ski equipment
Snowshoeing equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

Travel Insurance/ Possible to add on request
Ski pass
Gratuities

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

We will provide a pick up for our guests at any address in Sarajevo. In case you find better flight connections to Dubrovnik / Split / Zagreb / Belgrade or Tuzla, we are happy to offer private transfers from any of those airports to Sarajevo for additional charge.

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival to Sarajevo

1 Stop

Day 2

Sarajevo Walking Tour & Siege of Sarajevo Tour

7 Stops

Bascarsija

Tour will focus on the old part and city centre of Sarajevo, covering Sarajevo’s detailed history, with sampling some of the most famous local products.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sniper Alley

First stop of the day is ex Hotel Holiday Inn and story about infamous Sarajevo Sniper Alley. Built for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics, today called Hotel Holiday, during the Siege used to be home to various foreign journalists and reporters who were reporting on Bosnian war and Siege of Sarajevo. Short walk along the infamous Sniper Alley and few interesting stories related to this place are planned in.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sarajevo War Tunnel

Next stop of the day will be War Tunnel Museum – Tunnel of Hope, which was the major “blood vessel” for heavily sieged and destroyed city. At the Tunnel we shall see a short movie about the War in Sarajevo and Tunnel, followed by going through the Tunnel itself.At the exhibition part of the museum we will have the opportunity to see many interesting exhibits directly connected with the Siege of Sarajevo.The trip to the tunnel and all the way in the tunnel is covered with a true first person experience of classy guide, survivor of the Siege of Sarajevo, who is always willing to answer question (no matter what they are). We will learn about the origins of the War on Balkans and Death of Yugoslavia, the dreams Serbian leaders have had, and how they succeeded to seduce large number of Serbian nationalists throughout the whole Balkans, and made them go to war.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Trebević

After the Tunnel we head toward the mountain Trebević which, by vast majority of its length, was a first line during the Siege and place of many battles on many battlefields.At the site we have the opportunity to see where the real destruction appeared, such as Zlatište, Osmice, Trebević Vidikovac and many other destroyed facilities and sites.Moreover, we will see the remains of bunkers, minefields, military tank caterpillar traces, tranches, bullets and grenade shrapnels and many many other interesting sites of destruction, which today, at the present time, haven’t yet being repaired or restored. They just stand there like two decades later, the war haven’t even ended yet.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track

Sarajevo Bobsleigh, originally built for the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, is one of the main highlights of the tour. Once there, we can admire Yugoslavian brutalist architecture, and learn more about the unfortunate events which took place at this location during the Siege of Sarajevo, since it used to stand on one of the main front lines. However, Bobsled is today featured at the top of the Worlds most beautiful abandoned places lists. It holds amazing amount of various graffiti by artists from all around the World, and you have a chance to see them all.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo

Upon return to the city, last stop of the day will be Jewish Cemetery, known for its historical importance as it is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe. However, during the Siege of Sarajevo it was the main front line and sniper nest of the Republic of Srpska army, overlooking the infamous Sniper Alley.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Yellow Fortress

Last stop is made on the Yellow bastion – built in the early 18th century, the fort above the old town of Sarajevo and Bosnian Army military cemetery of Kovači was made for purpose of defence of the city during the Ottoman era. Today serves as great viewpoint above Sarajevo and offers insight into better understanding of Siege of Sarajevo.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

Bjelašnica Snowshoeing

2 Stops

Day 4

Jahorina Olympic Mountain

1 Stop

Day 5

Travnik and Jajce Tour

8 Stops

Visoko

Morning ride will take us through interesting regions of central Bosnia, passing by Visoko town and valley of Bosnian Pyramids (can be arranged as a stop, but due to time limits on this day is recommended in our 2day package), and then along the flows of river Bosna and Lasva and especially beautiful flow and canyon of Vrbas until, nearly three hours later we arrive to Jajce.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

AVNOJ Museum

The 2nd Session of AVNOJ, which was held in Jajce on November 29th 1943 had for it result the foundation of SFR Yugoslavia.The Jajce-born Yugoslavia was the socialist counterpart of the royal residence from the Middle Ages.At the same session a document was adopted to mark the completion of the establishment of the state authorities of Yugoslavia. The building was reconstructed in 1947 and 1953. The Museum was founded in 1953. The first permanent collection of the Museum was installed in 18th February 1959.In the course of the war (1992-1995) the Museum was exposed to significant damage, and its storerooms were plundered.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fortress of Jajce

The fortress is the main stronghold of the defence system of a medieval town. It was built in the period between the 13th and the first half of the 14th century. The most famous ruler of the medieval town of Jajce was the duke Hrvoje Vukcic Hrvatinic at the turn of the 14th and the 15th centuries.In the mid 15th century, the royal court moved in to Jajce, when a palace was built within the fortress. A biphora remained in bastion II, where quite possibly a dwelling place of the feudal lord was placed.At the southern wall of the fortress is "the roaly portal " that was opened some time around 15th century.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Catacomb of Jajce

Catacombs (underground church, the crypt) in the Jajce is located inside of city walls. Between the late 14th th and early 15th-century, when the town experienced a remarkable political and cultural development, the mighty bosnian duke Hrvoje Vukcic - Hrvatinić gave the order to build catacombs as a place of his last residence and last place of residence Hrvatinića ducal family.Catacombs (underground church, the crypt) is an underground building carved into the solid rock and is placed 6m under the earth.Under the decision of the Commission for National Monuments Protection of BiH, the monument is since 2003 proclaimed as national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pliva Lakes

After we have “tasted” Jajce for we go for the Lakes. In the vicinity of Jajce on Pliva river there are two lakes. Only five kilometre away we ll check up out Large and Small Pliva lake.Whatever you prefer, walking around, kayaking or canoeing (in 1963. World and European Championship in kayaking and canoeing on still waters were held on Pliva lake), laying on the beaches, doing some swimming, even fishing or just photography – everything is only “desire” awayVery interesting part of the Pliva lakes story are Mills at small Pliva lake. Amongst people famously called “Mlinčići”, which once have been main promotional material for postcards and tourist potential of Great Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy. We check them up as well.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stari Grad, Old Town, Travnik

Vizziers town and birthplace of Nobel winning author Ivo Andric famous for its amazingly tasty cheese and cevapi. Place definitely worth of visiting.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tvrdava Stari grad

Old Fort is one of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval fortified buildings in Bosnia on which later historical periods left their distinctive characteristics.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sarena Dzamija

This is most likely to be the most beautiful mosque in the whole country.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 6

Vlašić Mountain Hiking or Snowshoeing

2 Stops

Day 7

Blidinje Lake Adventure & Transfer to Mostar

2 Stops

Day 8

Mostar and Herzegovina

7 Stops

Mostar Old Bridge

The main attraction of the day is Mostar and Old Bridge and Old Town which are covered in 2 hours walking tour. In Mostar we shall visit local museum and cover the history of the region.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kravice Falls

Situated near Ljubuški, Trebižat river with its travertine sedimentations is today offering us unique and breathtaking attraction - Kravica waterfalls. Height range from 26-28 meters and water amphitheater of 120 meters below, plus surrounding nature of Kravica waterfalls altogether fall into unique geological monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pocitelj

Stunningly nested above Neretva river, visit to Počitelj (“Počivati” – Bos.”to rest in peace”), easy uphill, one hour long walking activity, accompanied with a stories of town’s development and strategic importance during its 600+ year long written history and visit to most important sites such as Hajji Alija Mosque, Clock Tower and Gavrankapetanovic tower, IS A MUST, for anyone passing through or near Herzegovina region.Unique, medieval, Ottoman era glorified, present day Ottoman-Mediterranean style designed fortress – town Počitelj, is one of the very few urban ensembles in Bosnia and Herzegovina preserved in their integrity to the present times.In the end of the walk we take some time for locally grown fresh lemonade or Bosnian coffee if you prefer.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Blagaj

Blagaj town is home to Buna river spring – Europe’s most beautiful, most powerful, clean and drinkable karst river spring, settled beneath few hundred meters high rock. Water comes out of quite large but stunningly deep cave, which springs amazing 43 cubic meters of water per second. Can you imagine this?

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Blagaj tekija

ust next to the spring, under the rock, is home to Blagaj Tekke – Dervish house, dating most likely pre or early Ottoman era from early 16th century, as unique sacral-residential example of Islamic architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Visiting this complex and learning more about Dervish life in Herzegovina as important part of our history is, MUST DO.For Muslim travellers “Tekija” is place where prayers are hosted 5 times a day and can be attended if wanted.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jablanica

Short stop at Jablanica where we learn WW2 story of “Neretva Battle” and “sniff” into the way how our greatest delicacy, famous roasted lamb on the spit is made.Views of Jablaničko lake and regions of Prenj mountain are simply breathtaking and will make you wanna stop and breathe those in.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Konjic

Unique, prehistorically inhabited, famous for 17th century 6-arch Old Bridge, looming over turquoise Neretva river, usually very sunny place, is day’s perfect start. Standing at WW2’s last day, during the Nazi withdrawal, destroyed bridge, we learn the story of the “monument to human stupidity”, mystery of Tito’s Bunker, famousness of white water rafting at upper Neretva region and glacier Boracko Lake, and few other stories before we continue our way.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 9

Sarajevo Free Time & Airport Transfer

1 Stop

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 9D8N Bosnian Winter Holiday (Winter with Funky Tours)?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Meeting and Pickup