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Balkan Puzzle
Balkan Puzzle
The Victor monument above the Sava and Danube, Belgrade
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Balkan Puzzle

SerbiaBosnia and HerzegovinaMontenegro

Duration
17 days / 16 nights
In / Out
Belgrade / Žabljak
Season
On request
Group
Your own group
Experience More
11 moments
Departures
On requestyour dates, your group

What to expect

Bosnia boasts glorious, mainly undiscovered nature, represented by rugged Dinaric Mountains, limited access to the Adriatic coastline, idyllic and fertile valleys, and pristine rivers and lakes. Its rich cultural heritage stems from a blend of ethnic and religious abundance dating back to ancient times. The diversity of its turbulent history, the memorable flavors of traditional cuisine, and the warm hospitality of locals collectively offer an incredible experience.

Route map

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Route map · Belgrade → Sarajevo → Mostar → Trebinje → Budva → Podgorica → Žabljak
Our signature concept

Experience More

Experience More is at the core of our travel philosophy. Carefully curated moments, from exclusive cultural encounters to hidden local gems, offer deeper insight into every destination and are included on every departure. Here are three of the eleven on this journey.

Included moment

Taste & Bike Belgrade Experience tour

Included on every departure.

Included moment

Lukomir Village lunch

Included on every departure.

Included moment

Tara river rafting

Included on every departure.

Itinerary

The day-by-day plan for this journey is in the itinerary PDF.

Experience More on this journey
  • Taste & Bike Belgrade Experience tour®
  • Wine tasting in Sremski Karlovci
  • Zlatibor Gold Gondola ride
  • Uvac Lake meandering and picnic lunch
  • Sarajevo Food Experience Walking Tour®
  • Lukomir Village lunch
  • Wine tasting in Tvrdoš Monastery
  • Boka Bay Olive Oil tasting
  • Njeguši Village food tasting
  • Skadar Lake boat ride
  • Tara river rafting

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Where you'll stay

7 destinations, centrally located 3* and 4* hotels.

Belgrade / Serbia3 nights · B&B

Hotel Royal Inn 4*

or similar: Mark 4*, Amsterdam 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Sarajevo / Bosnia and Herzegovina2 nights · B&B

Hotel Old Town 4*

or similar: Holiday 4*, Colors Inn 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Mostar / Bosnia and Herzegovina1 night · B&B

Eden Hotel & Spa 4*

or similar: Kriva Ćuprija 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Trebinje / Bosnia and Herzegovina1 night · B&B

Hotel Central Park 4*

or similar: SL Industry 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Budva / Montenegro2 nights · B&B

Hotel Moskva 4*

or similar: Bracera 4*, Adria 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Podgorica / Montenegro2 nights · B&B

Hotel Ramada by Windham 4*

or similar: New Star 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Žabljak (Durmitor NP) / Montenegro3 nights · B&B

Hotel Zlatni Bor 3*

or similar: Holiday Home Villas Calimero

Superior hotel TBC

A comfortable ride is essential to our tours. For 2-3 people, we use high-quality sedans (no more than a few years old) to ensure safety and comfort.

What's included

Valid for both the Standard and Superior package.

Transportation

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Transportation throughout the tour according to the itinerary

Entrances & tickets

Entrance tickets per journey TBC

Experiences

  • Taste & Bike Belgrade Experience tour®
  • Wine tasting in Sremski Karlovci
  • Zlatibor Gold Gondola ride
  • Uvac Lake meandering and picnic lunch
  • Sarajevo Food Experience Walking Tour®
  • Lukomir Village lunch
  • Wine tasting in Tvrdoš Monastery
  • Boka Bay Olive Oil tasting
  • Njeguši Village food tasting
  • Skadar Lake boat ride
  • Tara river rafting

Meals

  • 20 breakfasts included

Guide & service

  • Professional tour guidance throughout the tour
  • VAT, accommodation and city taxes
  • Tour logistics and organization by a licensed local agency

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tips and porterage
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary

Dates & prices

This journey runs on request, on the dates that suit you. Tell us when you would like to travel and how many of you are coming, and we send a day-by-day proposal with a clear price.

What our guests say

4.8 / 5 · 300+ reviews across travel platforms

★★★★★

“Very much appreciated guidance by both primary guides and especially the many opportunities for free afternoons and evenings to take advantage of this guidance.”

RaymondBalkan Essentials in 12 days
★★★★★

“The 19 day circle of the Balkans was a wonderful experience! The cities, towns, guides and pace were amazing. I loved that we didn’t have to be rushing early in the morning.”

MariaBalkan Grand Circle, 19 days

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Good to know

Is there a single supplement?

If you are travelling alone, not as part of a joint private tour, and want to book an exclusive private tour (guide & vehicle) with accommodation in a single room, please send us a request via enquiry form on the right side, and we will get back to you immediately with an offer for your Active tour.

What is your cancellation policy?

In case of cancellation by the guest, refund policy will be applied by the terms stated in the list below. The guest is obligated to send official written cancellation notice. Given refund policy will be applied from the time of receiving the notification in writing. The shown refund amount represents a percentage of the total tour price. For cancellation up to 60 days before departure – 100% refund. For cancellation from 59 days till 46 days before departure – 90% refund. For cancellation from 45 days till 31 days before departure – 80% refund. For cancellation from 30 days till 16 days before departure – 70% refund. For cancellation from 15 days till 8 days before departure – 50% refund. For cancellation from 7 days till the day of departure – 0% refund. Beside all standard reasons, cancellation policy will also apply if tour participant cancel the tour with a reason that includes medical ground, visa issues, jury service etc.

Is there a minimum age?

To ensure the best experience for all guests, our guaranteed tours are suitable for participants aged 12 and older. Children aged 12 and above are considered adults on our guaranteed departures. For families with younger children, we recommend our excellent private family tours, tailored to provide an experience that kids genuinely enjoy.

How active is this journey?

Relaxed pace: Hikes, cycling and boat days.

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Questions about this journey?

Our Belgrade team knows every stop on this route. We reply personally.