Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sutjeska National Park & Highland Heritage (5 Days)
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Duration 5 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Nature + Cultural Revival
Sutjeska National Park, located in southeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the country’s oldest national park and home to one of Europe’s last remaining primeval forests — Perućica. With dramatic peaks, glacial lakes, and deep wartime history, this hidden gem is ideal for travelers seeking raw nature, solitude, and post-war cultural resilience in a place few tourists venture.
Included & Excluded
Arrive in Sarajevo and drive through mountain landscapes to the heart of Sutjeska Visit the massive WWII Tjentište Memorial en route Check into an eco-lodge nestled at the park’s edge Dinner of hearty Balkan cuisine by the fireplace
Guided hike through the Perućica Forest Reserve, one of the last virgin forests in Europe Reach the Skakavac Waterfall, plunging 75 meters through the lush terrain Picnic lunch in the forest and return by late afternoon Optional traditional steam bath at the lodge Overnight in Tjentište
Full-day trek to Bosnia’s highest peak, Maglić (2,386 m), and into Montenegro to see Trnovačko Lake Take in emerald waters surrounded by alpine cliffs Return to base by evening and enjoy local music and grilled trout dinner
Visit a nearby highland village to experience rural life and local food traditions Participate in cheese making or plum rakija distilling (seasonal) Leisure walk through meadows and bunkers from the Yugoslav era Farewell dinner with regional dishes and storytelling
Transfer back to Sarajevo with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint over the park Optional walking tour of Sarajevo’s Old Town before departure
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