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Bosnian Family Adventure

Tripcode: FVY

Countries visited: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Trekking, mountain biking and rafting
Fascinating cities of Sarajevo and Mostar
Visit Sarajevo's Tunnel Museum

Duke of Edinburgh Recommended Adventure Holiday Bosnia & Herzegovina probably isn't the first place that springs to mind for a family holiday. But the natural beauty of this region is truly stunning and the rugged peaks and ancient forests are a perfect outdoor playground.

Bosnia has for centuries been a crossroads of ancient civilisations, with a magical mixture of European and Near Eastern culture. The diversity is very evident, from the Oriental influence of Mostar and Sarajevo, to the numerous tiny hamlets where the traditional, tranquil way of life has remained unchanged for years.

As well as exploring the cultural and historic highlights, there is also plenty of opportunity for adventurous activities including mountain biking in the area that hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics and trekking to Bosnia's highest village. Add the option of rafting and canoeing on both the Neretva and Buna rivers and this promises to be a memorable week for all.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Day 1

Fly to Sarajevo; brief sightseeing tour followed by dinner overlooking this beautiful city.

Day 2

Visit the fascinating wartime Tunnel Museum; cycle to Vrelo Bosna - the source of the River Bosnia.

Day 3

Morning transfer to ski resort of Igman; 25km mountain bike ride through the forests of Igman Mountain along an old wartime route.

Day 4

Three-hour trek from Umoljani to Lukomir, Bosnia's highest village; traditional lunch with a local family.

Day 5

Two-hour transfer to Konjic; walk and swim in the Rakitnica River, or optional rafting on the Neretva River; regroup after a late lunch before transferring to Blagaj.

Day 6

Walk to old fortress before lunch and relaxation by the river; transfer to Mostar for dinner overlooking old bridge; guided tour once temperature has dropped.

Day 7

Free morning in Mostar. Options to canoe on the Buna River, visit nearby Kravica Waterfalls, or trip to the holy shrine of Medjugorje. Afternoon transfer to Sarajevo.

Day 8

Fly to London.

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$Lukomir (1469m), Bosnia\'s highest village$

Family group rafting on the Neretva River

The re-built Mostar bridge