Via Dinarica way through Bosnia Herzegovina
Walking routes through Bosnia’s national parks
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Sutjeska National Park
The Sutjeska canyon is home to huge grey crags that offer rock-climbing to the adventurous, but it’s the park’s hiking trails that are the biggest draw, including a section of the Via Dinarica trail... -
Počitelj
Beautiful medieval architecture is the draw in the fortress village of Počitelj, where visitors can see the restored Hajji Alijia Mosque and 16m Ottoman clock tower... -
Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve
Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve is made up of six interconnected lakes that form one of Europe’s most important bird reserves... -
Mostar
Picture-perfect Mostar is best experienced after dark, when the day-tripping hordes head off... -
Blidinje Nature Park
Just a couple of hours from the Adriatic Sea, vast Blidinje Nature Park is a perfect spot to get active... -
Bjelašnica ski resort
Just 25km south of Sarajevo, Bjelašnica ski resort offers decent runs at modest prices between December and February... -
Sarajevo
Sarajevo has been a city at the centre of conflict for much of the 20th century, whether as the scene of Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination which sparked World War One or for the brutal siege in the civil war of the 1990s...
Begin your Bosnian adventure in Sutjeska National Park, with views of Trnovačko Lake in Montenegro and trails onto the Via Dinarica. From here, head to the fortress village of Počitelj to see its clock tower and mosque and onto the Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve for the best birdwatching in the Balkans. Take a city break in the ancient town of Mostar, with its famous bridge and cobbled streets, before returning to nature at Blidinje Nature Park and Bjelašnica Mountain for hiking in summer or cross-country skiing in winter. End with a few days in historic Sarajevo, exploring its cafe culture and fascinating museums.
Key information
| Destinations | Sarajevo, Sutjeska National Park, Mostar, Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve, Počitelj, Blidinje Nature Park, Bjelašnica ski resort |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
| Physical Level | Mild |
 Season |
May - September |
This itinerary would cost from £2,673 per person with our Bosnia and Herzegovina specialist.
Suggested itinerary
Go hiking in Sutjeska National Park
Day 1–2 in Sutjeska National Park
The Sutjeska canyon is home to huge grey crags that offer rock-climbing to the adventurous, but it’s the park’s hiking trails that are the biggest draw, including a section of the Via Dinarica trail. Look for views over Trnovačko Lake in Montenegro.
Wander to fortress village of Počitelj
Day 3 in Počitelj
A 2-hour drive from Sutjeska National Park takes you to the historic town of Stolac. On a hilltop plateau above the town, you can view the cyclopean walls of an ancient fort built by the Daorsi, an Illyrian tribe. Moving on, you can stop at the Radimlja necropolis to admire the 15th-16th century carved tombstones en route to Počitelj.
Beautiful medieval architecture is the draw in the fortress village of Počitelj, where visitors can see the restored Hajji Alijia Mosque and 16m Ottoman clock tower. Explore its warren of stairways and stone-roofed houses.
Go birdwatching in Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve
Day 4 in Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve
Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve is made up of six interconnected lakes that form one of Europe’s most important bird reserves. Alongside migratory birds, you can see hawks, herons, coots and wild horses.
Celebrate dusk in Mostar’s old town
Day 5 in Mostar
Picture-perfect Mostar is best experienced after dark, when the day-tripping hordes head off. Get a vantage point of Mostar’s famous bridge, arcing between two medieval towers as the waterfront restaurants begin to twinkle, before exploring the city’s cobbled streets.
Don't miss
Explore the 600-year old Blagaj Tekija monastery
The 600-year old Blagaj Tekija Dervish monastery was founded at the height of the Ottoman Empire. Set beneath a cliff at the source of the Buna River, you can still see Dervish chanting three times a week.
Get adventurous in Blidinje Nature Park
Day 6–8 in Blidinje Nature Park
Just a couple of hours from the Adriatic Sea, vast Blidinje Nature Park is a perfect spot to get active. Try skiing and snow-shoeing in winter, or hiking and mountain biking in summer. Look out for pretty Saint Elijah’s Church and Masna Luka, a working Franciscan monastery.
Go hiking in Bjelašnica ski resort
Day 9 in Bjelašnica ski resort
Head to the village of Lukomir, high up on the Bjelašnica mountain. At 1,469 meters, it is Bosnia’s highest and most isolated permanent settlement, with the traditional lifestyle of the Dinaric highlanders still practised.
Enjoy a spectacular 3.5 hour-long walk along the top of the Rakitnica canyon to another charming upland village, Umoljani.
Explore Europe’s history in Sarajevo
Day 10–12 in Sarajevo
Sarajevo has been a city at the centre of conflict for much of the 20th century, whether as the scene of Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination which sparked World War One or for the brutal siege in the civil war of the 1990s. Today, it’s a place proud of its diversity of religion and ethnicity, but it’s worth exploring its history through places like the Tunnel Museum (a lifeline during the siege), the Kovaci Memorial Cemetery and the Jewish Museum.
Where to stay
Classic
Hotel Ovo Malo Duše
In the heart of the Bašćaršija area in central Sarajevo, Hotel Ovo malo duše offers six individually designed unique rooms featuring local craftsmen and designers, a restaurant serving international cuisine and a summer terrace.
Deluxe
Hotel Europe
Built in 1882 and fully restored, the Austro-Hungarian building perfectly blends oriental and modern style. Located in the centre of Sarajevo, just a few steps from the Old Town, Hotel Europe offers guests a range of luxurious rooms, a wellness centre with gym and Turkish bath, acclaimed Viennese Cafe and an à la carte restaurant serving local and international cuisine.
Book this itinerary
This route booked with one of our specialist tour operators would cost from £2,673pp. Pricing varies by accommodation class, and can be tailored to suit your budget.
Pricing is typically inclusive of hotels, transfers, meals, and all guided excursions and activities.
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