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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 standards (Official International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation, partner of the International Olympic Committee), and have a degree in Sociology. I've been guiding Green Visions mountain trips for 24 years now. When not leading trips, I am involved in the development of new outdoor adventure itineraries.

Exodus Travels is one of the biggest companies in the UK offering different outdoor and cultural itineraries worldwide. Since Green Visions is Exodus local partner for Bosnia and Herzegovina, we run five different programs for Exodus Travels. I am through the season mostly involved in leading their Hiking in Bosnia & Snowshoeing in Bosnia programs. As recognition for my "hard" work, I was honored to be elected as the best Exodus Leader for 2013 in a competition of more than 800 Exodus worldwide leaders.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I climb the mountains for more than two decades now and through all these years had a chance to hike pretty much all around the world.

However, a special place in my life has the mountains of the Dinaric Alps which I would love to share with the rest of the world. This mountain chain stretches through the Balkan peninsula, from Slovenia to Macedonia. The central part of these mountains is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, my home.

I specialized in hiking & trekking during summer in this beautiful "playground", but winter activities such as snowshoeing are also something I run very often in the winter season."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Totally accidentally.

I joined a group of (at that time) a very young group of enthusiastic people who established a company called Green Visions. The idea was to share Bosnian nature with people around the world. By that time the company grew into a respectful tour operator, who cooperated with some of the biggest names in the tourism industry.

I'm very pleased I was a part of this amazingly joyful and enthusiastic team from the beginning and for all these years."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"In 2006 I spent two months in Japan, which offered completely different cultural experience from any other, even until today. Having a chance to Tour through Central and Southern Japan, was definitely an unforgettable experience, visiting some of the most interesting destinations in that part of the country.
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Samer is part of the following groups: Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Samer

Outstanding Experience with Samer and the Kimkim Team
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jun 18 - Jun 24, 2026

Maida
Maida O.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful experience planning our trip through Kimkim, and a huge part of that was thanks to Samer's exceptional coordination and attention to detail.
From the beginning, Samer selected the perfect hotels in ideal locations, all within walking distance or a short distance from the main attractions, restaurants, and local sights. Every accommodation exceeded our expectations, and the convenience of the locations made our trip incredibly enjoyable.
The entire trip was...
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We had an absolutely wonderful experience planning our trip through Kimkim, and a huge part of that was thanks to Samer's exceptional coordination and attention to detail.
From the beginning, Samer selected the perfect hotels in ideal locations, all within walking distance or a short distance from the main attractions, restaurants, and local sights. Every accommodation exceeded our expectations, and the convenience of the locations made our trip incredibly enjoyable.
The entire trip was seamless. Every reservation, transfer, and booking was handled flawlessly. Upon arrival at each hotel, all we had to do was walk up to the front desk and check in—everything had already been arranged for us. It made traveling stress-free and allowed us to fully enjoy our vacation.
We chose to do a self-guided tour of the destinations we visited, but the local recommendations provided by our drivers were some of the highlights of our trip. Their suggestions for places to visit, food to try, and local experiences turned out to be fantastic and added so much value to our journey.
A special thank you to our drivers Munever, Elvis, and Damir. They were professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and always punctual. More importantly, they shared with us the true spirit of Bosnia—friendship, hospitality, warmth, and genuine kindness. Their local insights and personal recommendations made our experience far richer than we could have planned on our own.
Communication throughout the trip was superb. Samer and the drivers were always quick to respond to messages and were readily available whenever we had questions or needed assistance. Knowing that support was only a message away gave us tremendous peace of mind.
This trip exceeded all of our expectations, and much of that is due to Samer and the incredible team that supported us. Their professionalism, organization, hospitality, and local expertise contributed tremendously to making this one of the most memorable and positive travel experiences we have ever had.
We highly recommend Samer and Kimkim to anyone planning a trip to Bosnia. You will be in excellent hands.

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Samer
Samer Hajric
Local specialist in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Replied on Jul 07, 2026

Dear Maida,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such lovely words and feedback.

The entire team and I are very grateful for picking us to be your hosts in Bosnia and hope we will see you soon again. Until next time, all the best to you and your family.

Greetings from Sarajevo.

Wonderful in-depth cultural tour of beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina | May 22 - May 29, 2025

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Rae-Anne D.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2025
Even if you do your research, it is always daunting to be in Australia and book a tour via email with an unknown company in another country. However, in this case our eight day tour of Bosnia and Herzegovina with Green Visions was excellent and delivered on all aspects. Firstly, our contact with Samer in the Bosnian office was prompt, positive, efficient and reassuring. He initially solicited information from me about our requirements and interests and proposed a draft itinerary. We sent... Read more

Even if you do your research, it is always daunting to be in Australia and book a tour via email with an unknown company in another country. However, in this case our eight day tour of Bosnia and Herzegovina with Green Visions was excellent and delivered on all aspects.

Firstly, our contact with Samer in the Bosnian office was prompt, positive, efficient and reassuring. He initially solicited information from me about our requirements and interests and proposed a draft itinerary. We sent this back and forth a couple of times until we had a plan that met our needs. Each time, Samer provided advice but also listened to us.

Secondly, the itinerary was as comprehensive as it could be in our timeframe but also varied and offered diverse experiences. The pace of the tour was relaxed. We discovered that the beauty of a private tour was the flexibility. Even with the itinerary we could vary the day by eliminating or adding places or spending less or more time at places, so long as we were at our accommodation that night. The hotels all met our needs and were centrally located. The minibus was basic but sufficed. The price of the tour was very reasonable we felt.

Our guide Lorenc was very knowledgeable and organised and communicated clearly. He was also flexible so we could change things spontaneously as we went along. In can be quite hard to be in a car with a stranger for several days but Lorenc was personable and easy to talk to about a range of topics. He was generous in spirit, shared his passion for his county and nature and provided a deeper understanding of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its people, history, and culture. We had quite a few laughs along the way too. In the end we appreciated his consideration and care of the two of us and he showed a genuine concern that we should have the best experience of his country. Lorenc is a very thoughtful and kind man. While Green Visions largely offers adventure and hiking tours, I would recommend them for cultural tours too.

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Samer
Samer Hajric
Local specialist in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Replied on Nov 03, 2025

Dear Rae, Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to write this detailed review. I am delighted that the trip met your expectations and that, despite postponing it from May to October, everything went smoothly.

Hopefully, we will see you back in Bosnia sometime in the future.
Thank you once again for choosing us and visiting Bosnia with us.

Greetings from Sarajevo, from Lorenc, Samer, and the entire Green Visions Team.

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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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
Bosnia and Herzegovina | May 28 - Jun 4, 2024

Gary
Gary Y.
Oakland, CA | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2024
Did a solo 1 week trip to Bosnia, accompanied by a guide. My guide Samer was a wonderful resource. He communicated promptly during our planning of the trip, and offered very useful suggestions in helping me put together a 1 week itinerary that included all of my interests. Samer also drove and accompanied me on the trip, and was an informative, pleasant, and professional companion throughout. Best of all his passion for Bosnia was contagious and peaked my interest for a future more... Read more

Did a solo 1 week trip to Bosnia, accompanied by a guide. My guide Samer was a wonderful resource. He communicated promptly during our planning of the trip, and offered very useful suggestions in helping me put together a 1 week itinerary that included all of my interests. Samer also drove and accompanied me on the trip, and was an informative, pleasant, and professional companion throughout. Best of all his passion for Bosnia was contagious and peaked my interest for a future more lengthy trip. I should mention that Samer's speciality is guiding hikes in the mountain, and as this is also a passion of mine we were well matched.

Hotel Review
Hotel Cavtat
Cavtat

Wonderful luxury hotel, very well situated in Cavtat.

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Samer Hajric
Local specialist in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Replied on Jun 07, 2024

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

I enjoyed our tour and the hikes we did together.
Hope this is not the last time you visit our area and until some next opportunity,
All the best and stay safe!

Samer Hajric

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

Hike the Via Dinarica from Bosnia to Montenegro - 8 Days
Bosnia and Herzegovina | May 22 - May 25, 2019

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Doron E.
Farmingdale, NY | Reviewed on May 27, 2019

The only thing we didn't like about our trip was that it was over.
Stunnigly beautiful mountains and villages, fresh water, cozy cabins and delicious food.
Our guide Samer was not only a true professional but also a wonderful person we really enjoyed spending time with. Highly recommended and we look forward to coming back.

Local specialist: Samer Hajric
Samer
Samer Hajric
Local specialist in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Replied on May 27, 2019

Hello Doron,
Thank you very much for great words.

I truly enjoyed the tour we did, from many different reasons, my first hiking tour of the season, weather and most of all the company.

Have a great time in Mostar and hope our paths will cross again.
All the best.