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Introducing Bosnia and Herzegovina

Eastern and Western cultures collide with breathtaking natural beauty in this blend of a nation that boasts interesting architecture, craggy mountains and warm interactions with travelers.  

When is the best time to visit?
May through early September is the ideal time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina because the heat isn’t too intense for outdoor exploration. A trip during February and March will also allow visitors to take advantage of winter sports and longer daylight hours than mid-winter.

Where to go in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Discover the impressive waterfalls of Jajce, sample Herzegovinian wines and learn about the region’s diversity of religions at the Serbian Orthodox monastery of Tvrdoš, visit the tourist oriented but charming city of Baščaršija, play in the outdoor recreation oriented Vrbas Canyons, and see the world famous Stari Most, an old bridge built in the 1500’s.

How many days do I need?
Budget anywhere from 5-10 days to experience Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Insights

Experience the history and beauty of Mostar, where "East meets West" along the Neretva River
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Discover Bosnia & Herzegovina - 7 Days

Experience Bosnia and Herzegovina's remarkable blend of East and West with this whirlwind, weeklong itinerary. Start in Sarajevo with a riverside stroll past mosques and churches, then venture into the Bjelašnica Mountains for a day of hiking between highland villages. Next, one of Europe's most scenic train rides takes you to Mostar, where you'll learn about the city's Ottoman past and set off into the countryside to discover ancient fortresses, Roman villas, and the spectacular Kravica Waterfalls.

The Old Ottoman Bridge in Mostar at night
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Discover Bosnia & Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Mostar, & Travnik - 10 Days

Embark on a historical and cultural journey through Bosnia, the gem of the Balkans, as you take in a variety of natural wonders, archaeological ruins and cultural traditions. Walk across the famous bridge of Mostar, stand under the ancient trees of the Perućica old-growth forest, try local delicacies in Sarajevo, and more in this ten-day itinerary.

Hike the Via Dinarica from Bosnia to Montenegro - 8 Days
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Hike the Via Dinarica from Bosnia to Montenegro - 8 Days

Perfect for hikers looking for an off-the-beaten-track adventure in Europe, this eight-day tour will wind you through the limestone peaks, glacial lakes, and plunging canyons of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Raft through the UNESCO-recognized Tara Canyon, visit Bosnia and Herzegovina's highest mountain, and wind your way through two national parks.

Old Bridge in Mostar
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Historic Bosnia & Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Banja Luka & Mostar - 7 days

A crossroads of civilizations, Bosnia & Herzegovina has a magical mixture of European and Near-Eastern influences. Start the tour at culturally rich Sarajevo, the capital of the nation. Here, you'll learn about historical events that have shaped the country—and the world! Then, you'll change pace with a hike through the Olympic highlands, and visits the historic villages of Banja Luka and Mostar. The tour ends back in pretty Sarajevo, which you'll have time to explore on your own.

Visit the Sarajevo Cathedral in the capital's Old Town district
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Sarajevo Winter Tour - 8 Days

This week-long tour of Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital highlights the city's rich history, diverse culture, and delicious regional food in addition to curated winter activities like snowshoeing and skiing. You'll sip on aromatic Bosnian coffee, participate in a cooking class, sample regional beers, and learn to work with copper from a local artisan. Enjoy the perfect balance of active adventure, guided tours, and free time to explore Sarajevo at your own pace.

Bjelašnica Mountains, Bosnia
Trek the Bjelašnica Mountains - 5 Days

This 5-day trek through the the hinterlands of the Bjelašnica Mountains follows part of the Via Dinarica White Trail, passing traditional alpine villages and old water mills, plus views of the Dinaric Alps and Rakitnica Canyon. Start your trip with day hikes from your secluded mountain hut, summiting Hranisava and Vlahinja peaks, visiting the shepherds village of Krosnje, and hiking around Lake Lokvanjsko. Then head to the traditional villages of Gradina, Umoljani, and Lukomir, ending your trek over Mount Vito.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Maps

Get the lay of land, and understand distances between the places you want to visit
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travel specialist Samer Hajric
active 19 hours ago

Samer Hajric

I am originally from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo continues to be my home to this day. I'm a certified mountain guide by the Mountaineering Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina and UIAA...

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Travel specialist Laurent Fontaine
active 34 mins ago

Laurent Fontaine

Hello! I’m Laurent. Originally from France, I fell in love with Croatia and made Zagreb my home in 2023. With over a decade of experience in tourism since 2013, I’ve turned my passion for travel...

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Travel specialist Thierry Joubert

Thierry Joubert

I am a "flying dutchman" by birth and by experience, and have travelled and lived abroad for as long as I can remember. As a child I felt at home wherever I lived, picking up languages and customs...

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Travel specialist Violaine Fejoz
active 2 hours ago

Violaine Fejoz

At Breathe in Travel, I am responsible for creating and coordinating our journeys, designing bespoke travel experiences across the Balkans. I craft authentic itineraries, carefully select trusted...

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Trip Reviews for Bosnia and Herzegovina

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

18 Days in Bosnia and Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina | May 11 - May 28, 2026

Joseph
Joseph S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2026
My trip through Bosnia (and part of Croatia) with a rental car was fantastic. My local specialist, Laurent, skillfully helped me figure out a loose itinerary based on my interests and set up my hotels ahead of time, so it was no muss no fuss, and the hotels were excellent and charming overall. Bosnia was relatively un-touristed when I visited, except for Mostar which lured in the day-trippers from Croatia, so it was great to not have to deal with hordes of tour buses. I had great culinary... Read more

My trip through Bosnia (and part of Croatia) with a rental car was fantastic. My local specialist, Laurent, skillfully helped me figure out a loose itinerary based on my interests and set up my hotels ahead of time, so it was no muss no fuss, and the hotels were excellent and charming overall. Bosnia was relatively un-touristed when I visited, except for Mostar which lured in the day-trippers from Croatia, so it was great to not have to deal with hordes of tour buses. I had great culinary adventures with roast lamb in Jablanica, čevapi in Travnik, croissants at a 500 year old bakery in Sarajevo, fresh trout in Una National Park, and so on. There was splendid bridge architecture in Mostar, Sarajevo, Višegrad, and Trebinje. Amazing castle overlooks and old town hikes in Počitjelj, the decaying 1984 Winter Olympics venue in Sarajevo, and the sculpture garden at Ostrožac castle was incredible. Beautiful Muslim, Orthodox and Catholic holy places were often built right next to each other in nearly every town. And the river and waterfall colors throughout the country from the limestone and other rocks were incredible. Also notable, the very well done and sobering Srebrenica memorial museum and cemetery, a definite must-visit along with the numerous "Sarajevo Roses" throughout the city, awful reminders of the terrible war in the 90s. One tip: Try to mostly drive in the day time, if you can, because the roads in Bosnia are often very narrow, winding, and sometimes rough and irregularly patched

Local specialist: Laurent Fontaine

Perfect trip to Bosnia!
Bosnia and Herzegovina | May 3 - May 8, 2025

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John M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 09, 2025
From Day 1 Samer was amazing to deal with. He tailored the trip to exactly what I was looking for. Communication was fantastic and everything ran on time and without even the smallest problem. His knowledge of Bosnian history and culture was extensive and his love of nature and the mountains was always apparent. I am not sure how he could have done anything to make this trip better. He even controlled the weather and made sure it only rained when we were in a building or a... Read more

From Day 1 Samer was amazing to deal with. He tailored the trip to exactly what I was looking for. Communication was fantastic and everything ran on time and without even the smallest problem.

His knowledge of Bosnian history and culture was extensive and his love of nature and the mountains was always apparent.

I am not sure how he could have done anything to make this trip better. He even controlled the weather and made sure it only rained when we were in a building or a vehicle.hahaha

Thank you Samer for opening our eyes to what Bosnia has to offer, it was truly a great experience!

Hotel Review
Hotel Diamond Rain
Sarajevo

Average no frills hotel. It was clean, location was great, staff were friendly and breakfast was good. Room was a little small, but this wasn't issue for us as it was just a good place to rest after a long day of exploring.I have no concerns at all with my stay here.

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Local specialist: Samer Hajric
Samer
Samer Hajric
Local specialist in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Replied on May 09, 2025

Dear John,
Thank you for the lovely words, especially the weather control... :)
Things did work out well indeed...

I enjoyed the tour and your company very much.
Hopefully, this was just an introduction to Bosnia. I look forward to seeing you back here and in the region.

Wishing you all the best,
Until some next time... Cheers!

Bosnia in June, a hiker paradise
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jun 14 - Jun 21, 2021

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Gil e.
Solon, OH | Reviewed on Sep 18, 2021
It is some months after the trip when chaos life prevented me to from thanking samer for a wonderful trip.
Samer waited for me on arrival and drove me to the very nice city hotel.
I enjoyed my city walk and then it was off the mountains.
The trail were a chalange but doable. Tons of wild life , pleasant conversation and peace. The 2nd half of the trip was a different guide. The snake charmer who showed me snakes.
The stay was in nice locations, the food everywhere was amazing.
The team was...
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It is some months after the trip when chaos life prevented me to from thanking samer for a wonderful trip.
Samer waited for me on arrival and drove me to the very nice city hotel.
I enjoyed my city walk and then it was off the mountains.
The trail were a chalange but doable. Tons of wild life , pleasant conversation and peace. The 2nd half of the trip was a different guide. The snake charmer who showed me snakes.

The stay was in nice locations, the food everywhere was amazing.
The team was ecomodating with my changing whims. I walked around 8 hours a day which is exactly what I asked for. It was a perfect tailor made trip and which it can go on. They were also effective in getting covid tests.
Communication with samer was easy via the kimkim app.
Can I give 6 stars for this trip?
Bosnia in June is divine.

Cheers. Gil from cleveland.
Note that I love travel and this is my 70th country. I consider bosnia as top 10.

Local specialist: Samer Hajric
Samer
Samer Hajric
Local specialist in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Replied on Sep 19, 2021

Dear Gil,
Thank you so much for such nice words and wonderful feedback.

I really enjoyed the first part of the tour and the hikes we did together, as much as you did.
Hope this is not the last time you're visiting our area and until some next opportunity,

All the best and stay safe!

Samer Hajric

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