Bosnia and Herzegovina is rich with several impressive canyons and canyoning is becoming more and more popular among both tourists and the local population. Some of them is the impressive Rakitnica canyon who provokes curiosity and fueling the imagination for years with its legend of the dragon.
Try this summer something different, new and exciting – join us on hiking and canyoning adventure to the Rakitnica canyon. Exploring hidden gorges, jumping and sliding down waterfalls, swimming in natural pools and discovering the thrill of canyoning will change your life forever.
The Amazing Bosnia and Herzegovina Team will take you to this incredible adventure!
So why wait – book a life time tour with us!
What to see and do
Basic information
Bjelašnica valley
Duration: 7-10 hours
Rakitnica canyon
Drive distance: 90 km
Hiking and canyoning down the Rakitnica canyon
Walk duration: 5 – 7 hours
Additional Information
The price includes:
Transport from Sarajevo and back
Licensed tour guide
Coffee or tea
Lunch package
The tour price is based on a group of four participants. Individual guests can join an existing group. For a smaller group, please check out our tour pricing listed below. Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by email/phone.
Please note that all tours/packages we do are shared tours, unless specifically agreed as private option. Participants interested in a private trip may contact Amazing BiH at info@amazing-bosnia.com, and a quote will be provided.
Tour pricing
Number of persons
2
3
4+
Price per person
90 €
65 €
50 €
What to bring
Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended; A day pack; Sunscreen; Fleece; Sun hat; 1 liter of water; A dry t-shirt/fleece; Swimwear during the summer; Camera; Some carbohydrates rich food such as bananas, hazelnuts, chocolate, some fruits, etc. as snack along the way. Please contact us if you are in need of any equipment.
Hajdučka vrata are located on the eastern part of the mountain Čvrsnica. It is a natural phenomenon of indescribable beauty that was created by the natural conditions in that place over the centuries. We can say that it is a place with one of the most beautiful views.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Sarajevo city
Meet your team and guide at airport SJJ, then drive to the old town of Sarajevo where you’ll stop for lunch and rest from the flight. Visit of cultural and historical sights in the old town to burn some calories from the lunch. Driving and check in to the mountain lodge and discuss plans for the coming days over dinner.
(30 min of driving, 1h of walking, 45 min of driving)
DAY 2
Čvrsnica natural phenomenon-Hajdučka vrata
After an early breakfast on mountain lodge you will drive to the Risovac, starting point of trail to the Hajdučka vrata.After a wonderful day in nature, you drive to Jablaničko lake, where you have dinner in a beautiful setting and summarize our impressions from the mountain. Well deserved sleep.
(2 h of driving, 7-9 h hiking, 17 km, 570 m up and down, 45 min of driving)
DAY 3
Jablaničko lake
Early breakfast by the lake, free time to swim and rest before driving to the airport in time for your flight home.
(1 h i 15 min of driving)
INCLUDED
Guides (local)
Transfers (to and from airport and all local travel)
Accommodation (1 night in mountain lodge and 1 night in house at lake)
Meals (breakfast x 2, lunch x 2 and dinner x 2)
NOT INCLUDED
Flights to and from the meeting point
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (drinks, gifts, etc)
KITLIST
Backpack, Hiking boots, Hiking pants, T-shirts, Jacket, Raincoat, Cap, Headlamp, Water bottle, Hiking poles, Sun protection, Insect repellent, First aid kit, Sandals, Swimsuit, etc.
This 3 day tour will provide you an amazing and different discovery of the Sutjeska National Park – the oldest one in Bosnia and Herzegovina! With its height of 2.386 MASL, even in summer, mountain Maglić often lives up to its name – The Mist Mount.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Sarajevo city
Meet your team and guide at airport SJJ, then drive to the old town of Sarajevo where you’ll stop for lunch and rest from the flight. Visit of cultural and historical sights in the old town to burn some calories from the lunch. Driving to Tjentište, check in to the accomodation and discuss plans for the coming days over dinner.
(30 min of driving, 1h of walking, 2 h and 15 min of driving)
DAY 2
Maglić
After good night sleep and rest early breakfast and packing for the climbing Maglić, driving from accomodation to Dernečište starting point of trail to the Maglić. After climbing to the highest peak of Bosnia and Herzegovina you descend to the heart-shaped lake. Enjoying the scenery and recovering the strenght for the last section of the hike.Driving to the accomodation for the rest and delicious dinner.
(1 h of driving, 7-9 h hiking, 19 km, 830 m up and down, 1 h of driving)
DAY 3
Tjentište
Breakfast and visiting the monument Tjentište, before driving to the airport in time for your flight home.
(2 h i 15 min of driving)
INCLUDED
Guides (local)
Transfers (to and from airport and all local travel)
Accommodation (2 nights in accomodation at Tjentište)
Meals (breakfast x 2, lunch x 2 and dinner x 2)
NOT INCLUDED
Flights to and from the meeting point
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (drinks, gifts, etc)
KITLIST
Backpack, Raincoat, Sun protection, Hiking boots, Cap, Insect repellent, Hiking pants, Headlamp, First aid kit, T-shirts, Water bottle, Jacket, Hiking poles, etc.
Join Amazing Bosnia and Herzegovina on hiking adventure – LUKOMIR!
Lukomir is the village at highest altitude and the most remote one in the entire country. On the edge of the village you will be treated to a breathtaking view of Rakitnica Canyon which drops 800m below and which we passed through. You will be able to meet villagers and hear about their fascinating lifestyle.
Our starting point of hike is Umoljani village, we will make circular tour, we will go over Obalj peak to Lukomir village and get back to Umoljani village above canyon of Rakitnica river.
This amazing adventure will change your life forever. Don’t miss it!
What to see and do
Basic information
Umoljani village
Duration: one day
Gradina village
Drive distance: 100 km
Studeni potok
Walk duration: 7 h
Obalj peak
Altitude: up to 1500m
Canyon of Rakitnica river
Visočica mountain
Bjelašnica mountain
Necropolis with Stećak tombstones
Old watermills
Lukomir village
Additional Information
The price includes:
Transport from Sarajevo and back
Licensed tour guide
Food during the tour (homemade lunch in Lukomir)
The tour price is based on a group of four participants. Individual guests can join an existing group. For a smaller group, please check out our tour pricing listed below. Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by email/phone.
Please note that all tours/packages we do are shared tours, unless specifically agreed as private option. Participants interested in a private trip may contact Amazing BiH at info@amazing-bosnia.com, and a quote will be provided.
Tour pricing
Number of persons
2
3
4+
Price per person
125 €
105 €
85 €
What to bring
Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended; A day pack; Sunscreen; Fleece; Sun hat; 1 liter of water; A dry t-shirt/fleece; Camera; Some carbohydrates rich food such as bananas, hazelnuts, chocolate, some fruits, etc. as snack along the way.
Try this summer something different, new and exciting! Join us on hiking and canyoning adventure to the Rakitnica canyon and the most remote village of Bosnia and Herzegovina – the Lukomir village.
Exploring hidden gorges, jumping and sliding down waterfalls, swimming in natural pools and discovering the thrill of canyoning will become one of your best memories so far. After a day spent in the canyon, we will hike to the Lukomir village – where we will overnight.
Lukomir is the village at the highest altitude and the most remote one in the entire country. On the edge of the village you will be treated to a breathtaking view of Rakitnica Canyon which drops 800m below and which we passed through. You will be able to meet villagers and hear about their fascinating lifestyle.
The next day we will hike to the Umoljani village, see the Studeni potok valley and hear about all the legends that surrounds this area. In Umoljani we will have lunch and hike back to the start point from the previous day.
This amazing adventure will change your life forever. Don’t miss it!
What to see and do
Basic information
Rakitnica canyon
Duration: two days
Hiking and canyoning down the Rakitnica canyon
Drive distance: 100 km
Bjelašnica valley
Walk duration: 3-7 h per day
Lukomir villiage
Altitude: up to 1500m
Studeni potok
Accommodation: Mountain huts
Umoljani village
Accommodation location: Lukomir
Necropolis with Stećak tombstones
Old watermills
Additional Information
The price includes:
Transport from Sarajevo and back
Accommodation: 1 night in Lukomir village
Licensed tour guide
Coffee or tea
Food during the tour (lunch package, dinner and breakfast in Lukomir, homemade lunch in Umoljani
The tour price is based on a group of four participants. Individual guests can join an existing group. For a smaller group, please check out our tour pricing listed below. Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by email/phone.
Please note that all tours/packages we do are shared tours, unless specifically agreed as private option. Participants interested in a private trip may contact Amazing BiH at info@amazing-bosnia.com, and a quote will be provided.
Tour pricing
Number of persons
2
3
4+
Price per person
139 €
119 €
99 €
What to bring
Hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended; A day pack; Sunscreen; Fleece; Sun hat; 1 liter of water; A dry t-shirt/fleece; Swimwear during the summer; Camera; Some carbohydrates rich food such as bananas, hazelnuts, chocolate, some fruits, etc. as snack along the way. Please contact us if you are in need of any equipment.
The stresses of urban living and the remoteness from the natural environment has created a desire for escape from the monoculture of city living. An active holiday in the nature is something that your family need to bond and to spend some quality time together.
Join us on a MTB tour to the Lukomir village which is suitable for your children.
Mountain Bjelašnica and the biking tour through the Dugo polje (eng. Long Range) towards Lukomir village, is probably one of the most famous among mountain bikers in Bosnia and Hercegovina. We will start from Hotel Maršal on Bjelašnica mountain,through pine and beech forests, towards the Kuća spasa (eng. The House of Salvation), below the highest peak of Bjelašnica. The journey will take us down a stone road from where we will enjoy a beautiful horizon, and magical views of other mountains and the surrounding nature.
After a lovely bike ride down the valley we will arrive in Lukomir – the village at the highest altitude and the most remote one in the entire country. On the edge of the village you will be treated to a breathtaking view of Rakitnica Canyon which drops 800m below. You will be able to meet villagers and hear about their fascinating lifestyle.
In Lukomir , we will have a break, lunch and refreshment. We will spend some time enjoying in the stillness and the beauty of this old Bosnian village.
During the whole tour we will have a vehicle support.
The price includes
Transport from Sarajevo and back
Fully-equipped and experienced tour guide
Mountain bikes (TREK, CROSS and CUBE – women & men & children)
Front tube mountain biking bag
Helmets (women & men & children)
Snack pack (fruits, water, chocolate)
Lunch at the Lukomir village
Vehicle support during the tour
Note
Water bottles could be provided by Amazing Bosnia on request
Tour pricing
Number of persons
Pack price
Family Pack 1
3 persons
219 €
Family Pack 2
4 persons
249 €
Family Pack 3
5 persons
319 €
What to bring
A day pack; Comfortable shoes; A dry t-shirt/fleece; Sun hat; Camera; High spirit 🙂
Mountain Bjelašnica and the biking tour through the Dugo polje (eng. Long Range) towards Lukomir village, is probably one of the most famous among mountain bikers in Bosnia and Hercegovina. We will start from Hotel Maršal on Bjelašnica mountain,through pine and beech forests, towards the Kuća spasa (eng. The House of Salvation), below the highest peak of Bjelašnica. The journey will take us down a stone road from where we will enjoy a beautiful horizon, and magical views of other mountains and the surrounding nature.
After lively bike ride down the valley we will arrive in Lukomir – the village at the highest altitude and the most remote one in the entire country.
On the edge of the village you will be treated to a breathtaking view of Rakitnica Canyon which drops 800m below. You will be able to meet villagers and hear about their fascinating lifestyle.
In Lukomir , we will have much needed break, lunch and refreshment.
After the break we are heading back through the Crveni klanac (eng. The Red Col) towards the Gradina village from where you will able to see the valley of Studeni potok. About the snakelike stream and the legend of the Rakitnica dragon you will hear more as we bike down the Posiljak hill to our endpoint – the Umoljani village where a vehicle will wait for us.
Don’t miss the adventure of your life!
The price includes
Transport from Sarajevo and back
Fully-equipped and experienced tour guide
Mountain bikes (TREK, CROSS and CUBE – women & men)
Front tube mountain biking bag
Helmets (women & men)
Snack pack (fruits, water, chocolate)
Lunch at the Lukomir village
Note
Water bottles could be provided by Amazing Bosnia on request
The tour price is based on a group of minimum 4 participants. Individual guests can join an existing group.
Please note that all tours/packages we do are shared tours, unless specifically agreed as private option. Participants interested in a private trip may contact Amazing BiH at info@amazing-bosnia.com, and a quote will be provided.
What to bring
A day pack; Comfortable shoes; A dry t-shirt/fleece; Sun hat; Camera; High spirit 🙂
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