15 Aug 2027
Twin share
£1,255pp
Single from £1,460
Escorted tour
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Mostar & Mountain Villages – 7 Days
A round trip from Sarajevo to Jajce, Mostar and the Herzegovina countryside, with a hike to Lukomir and home-cooked meals, in a small group of up to 12.
7 days
From £1,255
Tour overview
This 7-day small-group trip is a round trip from Sarajevo through the mountains, rivers and old towns of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country where Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav history meet. Groups have no more than 12 travellers, with a local leader throughout. You travel by public bus and private vehicle and stay mostly in hotels, with one night in a mountain guesthouse. The trip is land-only, starting and ending in Sarajevo.
It begins with a welcome dinner in the hills above Sarajevo, where a local family shows you how to make burek, the Bosnian filled pastry, before a homemade meal. Next day a public bus takes you to Jajce, a small town where the founding session of post-war Yugoslavia took place in 1943. A local guide takes you to the AVNOJ Museum and the 22-metre Pliva Waterfall in the middle of town, and the 14th-century fortress has views over the valley.
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Heading south, you stop near Livno and take a 4WD up Cincar Mountain in search of the wild horses that roam its foothills. There are several hundred of them, descended from working horses released decades ago. In Mostar, a guided walk explores the Stari Most, the rebuilt Old Bridge and a symbol of reconciliation, and a local craft workshop.
A day in Herzegovina takes in Blagaj Tekke, a 16th-century dervish monastery at the foot of a cliff above the source of the Buna River. In Stolac, a family that keeps an old fig-cake tradition alive serves coffee and cake in a historic house. You finish with a short walk to the cascades of Kravica Waterfall, where you can swim in summer.
In the Bjelašnica mountains, a circular hike from Umoljani leads to Lukomir, the highest and most remote village in the country, at almost 1,500 metres, home to around 15 people. Lunch of homemade cheeses and pies is served in a village house. The trip ends back in Sarajevo with a guided tour of the Baščaršija bazaar, a visit to a traditional coppersmith's workshop and a Bosnian coffee demonstration.
The physical rating is medium, with hikes on hilly ground and some long travel days. It suits curious travellers who enjoy food, local stories and walking, and who want to understand the Balkans beyond the headlines.
Trip highlights
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A burek cooking demonstration and welcome dinner with a family above Sarajevo (Day 1)
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Jajce's Pliva Waterfall and the AVNOJ Museum, where Yugoslavia was founded (Day 2)
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A 4WD search for the wild horses of Cincar Mountain near Livno (Day 3)
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Mostar's Old Bridge on a guided walk (Day 3)
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Blagaj Tekke, fig cake in Stolac and Kravica Waterfall (Day 4)
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A hike to the remote mountain village of Lukomir, with a home-cooked lunch (Day 5)
Your route
9 stops from Sarajevo to Lukomir
- Sarajevo Days 1 & 6–7
- Jajce Day 2
- Livno Day 3
- Mostar Days 3–4
- Blagaj Day 4
- Stolac Day 4
- Kravica Waterfall Day 4
- Umoljani Day 5
- Lukomir Day 5
Why choose this tour
In one week you see Bosnia and Herzegovina's cities, waterfalls and mountain villages, with a local leader who brings its recent history to life. Home-cooked meals, craft workshops and time with local families make this a trip about people as much as places.
Best suited to
- Travellers curious about Balkan history and culture
- Food lovers who enjoy home cooking and local specialities
- Walkers happy with moderate hill hikes
- Solo travellers, who can share a room at no extra cost
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Day 1 · Sarajevo Arrive in Sarajevo
Welcome to Sarajevo, on the Miljacka River beneath the Dinaric Alps. If you arrive early, explore the Ottoman bazaar of Baščaršija, the National Museum or the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque. After the 6pm welcome meeting, head into the hills for a cooking demonstration with a local family, learning to make burek before a homemade dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Jajce, Pliva Waterfall, AVNOJ Museum Bus to Jajce
Take the public bus to Jajce, arriving around midday. A local guide shows you the town, from the 22-metre Pliva Waterfall to the AVNOJ Museum, where Yugoslavia was founded. In the evening you could climb to the 14th-century fortress for views over the valley.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Livno, Cincar Mountain, Mostar, Stari Most Wild horses and Mostar
Drive south to Livno, then take a 4WD up Cincar Mountain to look for its several hundred wild horses, with views of the Dinaric Alps. Continue to Mostar for a guided walk to the Stari Most, scene of a 450-year diving tradition, and a craft workshop. Your leader can suggest a restaurant for dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Blagaj Tekke, Stolac, Kravica Waterfall Blagaj, Stolac and Kravica
Visit Blagaj Tekke, a dervish monastery at the foot of a cliff above the Buna River. In Stolac, a local family serves coffee and smokvara, a traditional fig cake, in a historic house. Then take a short walk to Kravica Waterfall, where you can swim, before returning to Mostar.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Umoljani, Bjelašnica, Lukomir Hike to Lukomir
After a homemade breakfast, drive to Umoljani on the slopes of Bjelašnica. A circular hike over rolling hills leads to Lukomir, the country's highest and most remote village, at almost 1,500 metres. Taste homemade cheeses and pies in a village home and explore its stone houses, then return to Umoljani for the night.
- Hotel
- Mountain guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Sarajevo, Baščaršija Sarajevo city tour
Drive back to Sarajevo for a guided walking tour. Visit a coppersmith who still makes coffee pots and plates by hand using traditional methods, and enjoy a Bosnian coffee demonstration. Wander Baščaršija, where each lane is named after a craft. In the evening, perhaps share a farewell dinner and baklava.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Sarajevo Trip ends in Sarajevo
The trip ends after breakfast. If you have time, you could visit the Sarajevo Museum, the Jewish Museum, the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque or the City Hall and old National Library.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Sarajevo (1 night) Hotel
- Jajce (1 night) Hotel
- Mostar (2 nights) Hotel
- Umoljani (1 night) Mountain guesthouse
- Sarajevo (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation — 6 nights 5 in hotels and 1 in a guesthouse in Umoljani
- Meals 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Transport public buses, private vehicles and a 4WD on Cincar Mountain
- Cooking demonstration and welcome dinner in Sarajevo
- Guided walks in Jajce, Mostar and Sarajevo, with the AVNOJ Museum and a craft workshop
- Wild horse safari, Blagaj Tekke, Kravica Waterfall and the Bjelašnica hike to Lukomir
- Coppersmith visit and Bosnian coffee demonstration in Sarajevo
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- International flights to and from Sarajevo
- Visas, if required
- Meals not listed and drinks
- Optional museum and monument entries in Sarajevo
- Single supplement, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want flights included — international flights to Sarajevo are not included
- You want private transport throughout — some journeys are by public bus
- You want most meals included — 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- You need step-free routes — there are hikes on uneven, hilly ground
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Departures & prices
From £1,255 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
No. International flights to and from Sarajevo are not included. All transport during the trip is included.
How active is the trip?
The physical rating is medium. The hike to Lukomir goes up and down rolling mountain terrain, and there is a short walk to Kravica Waterfall, plus walking tours in each town.
How do we travel?
By a mix of public buses, from modern coaches to simpler buses, and mostly air-conditioned private vehicles on longer days. A 4WD takes you up Cincar Mountain for the wild horse safari.
What meals are included?
Six breakfasts, a home-cooked lunch in Lukomir and two dinners: the welcome dinner in Sarajevo and dinner at the mountain guesthouse. Coffee and fig cake in Stolac are also included.
Can I swim at Kravica Waterfall?
Yes, you can swim in the pools below the falls, which are popular in summer. Bring swimwear and a towel.
Can solo travellers share a room?
Yes. Solo travellers can share with another traveller of the same sex at no extra cost, or pay a single supplement for their own room, subject to availability.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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