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BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: Hiking the Heart of the Balkans
"At this time, Mountain Travel Sobek is in the vanguard of American tour companies offering guided outdoor trips to the country… Though the country is small — it has about 20,000 square miles, just a bit less than West Virginia — it is home to a thrillingly diverse landscape of alpine peaks, old-growth forests, highland villages, deep canyons, emerald rivers and, to the south, drier, low-altitude Mediterranean terrain." It is rare to find a region that offers such diverse beauty and harmony as you’ll find in Bosnia and Herzegovina, an independent country of the former Yugoslavia. Its jagged limestone mountains, lush valleys, centuries-old forests, crystal-clear rivers, and green mountain lakes are of astonishing beauty, and it is from these pristine areas that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s rich cultural heritage evolved. Our adventure here is an incredible exploration of the cultures and landscapes of this formerly war-torn region, now eager to share their natural and cultural wonders with visitors. You’ll hike rugged trails through pristine conifer forests to the summits of several low-elevation peaks, which once provided protection for the Illyrians from Roman invaders and slowed the Ottoman conquest of Bosnia, creating a rugged self-reliant culture that still dominates present day Bosnia and Herzegovina. Along the way you’ll discover “old world” highland settlements dating back to medieval times, spend a day rafting the Neretva River, prized for its glinting turquoise waters, and make your acquaintance with the towns of Sarajevo, the capital (and location of the 1984 Winter Olympics) and Mostar, the unofficial capital of Herzegovina.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Bosnia and Herzegovina - The Heart of the BalkansDay 1 - Arrive in Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Day 2 - Hike in the Bjelasnica Mountains (home of the 1984 Winter Olympics) and visit Lukomir, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s highest village (4,820'). Day 3 - Hike to the summit of Hranisava peak (6,444') for lovely views of central Bosnia and Herzegovina and its many peaks. Continue to Krosnje (4,970'), a traditional summer settlement for shepherds traveling from as far away as Capljina in Herzegovina. Day 4 - Raft the easy Class II/III rapids of the Neretva River, the emerald “gem” of Bosnia and Herzegovina, enjoying its deep canyon walls, endemic flora and fauna, and wild and pristine ambiance. Continue to Mostar.
Day 5 - Hike through ancient beech forests to Zljeb, with mighty peaks towering in every direction. Day 6 - Explore Mostar, the former oriental trading center of Herzegovina, then head to Sutjeska National Park, visiting the traditional town of Blagaj along the way. Day 7 - Hike to the summit of Planinica (5,814'), which offers one of the best views of the Sutjeska Valley. Continue to Gornje Bare Lake, then hike up Ugljesin peak (6,096'), with its panoramic vistas of peaks and lakes. Day 8 - From Lokva Derneciste (5,469'), hike through forest and open mountainous terrain to the summit of Maglic Mountain (7,828'), Bosnia and Herzegovina’s highest peak. Day 9 - Return to Sarajevo. Day 10 - Depart Sarajevo.  Detailed Itinerary - BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: Hiking the Heart of the Balkans 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |
