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

SerbiaBosnia and HerzegovinaCroatiaMontenegro

Duration
18 days / 17 nights
In / Out
Belgrade / Podgorica
Season
On request
Group
Your own group
Experience More
13 moments
Departures
On requestyour dates, your group

What to expect

Biking – Hiking – Rafting – Kayaking – Cruising – Food & Wine Experience 18 days adventure

As much as you think that you already know all about it, Europe still has aces to get you! Serbia for sure is one of those, with its wondrous nature, cultural immersion, lavish and illustrious heritage, cordial and generous hospitality.

A visit to the hearth of the Balkans shows why Serbia is seen as a “crossroad” of Southeast and Central Europe, and leaves long lasting emotional echo that will warmly call for you to return for more. Bosnia, its glorious nature, mainly undiscovered, is represented by: rugged Dinaric Mountains, tiny access to the Adriatic coastline, idyllic and fertile valleys, pristine rivers and lakes. Rich cultural heritage comes from a blend of ethnical and religious abundance from the ancient times. All the diversity of the turbulent history, memorable flavours of the traditional cuisine and warm hospitable locals will give an incredible experience.

Route map

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Route map · Belgrade → Sarajevo → Mostar → Split → Hvar → Dubrovnik → Budva → Podgorica
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 13 on this journey.

Included moment

Taste & Bike Belgrade Experience tour

Included on every departure.

Included moment

Museum of olive oil on Brač island with tasting

Included on every departure.

Included moment

Skadar Lake boat ride

Included on every departure.

Itinerary

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

Experience More on this journey
  • 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
  • Museum of olive oil on Brač island with tasting
  • Hvar Island household visit
  • Wine tasting on Korčula Island
  • Kayak ride in Dubrovnik
  • Boka Bay Olive Oil tasting
  • Njeguši Village food tasting
  • Skadar Lake boat ride

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Where you'll stay

8 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

Split / Croatia2 nights · B&B

Hotel Art 4*

or similar: Globo 4*, President 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Hvar Island / Croatia2 nights · B&B

Hotel Lavanda by Valamar 3*

or similar: Pharia 3*

Superior hotel TBC

Dubrovnik / Croatia2 nights · B&B

Hotel Lapad 4*

or similar: Uvala 4*, Grand Park 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Budva / Montenegro2 nights · B&B

Hotel Moskva 4*

or similar: Bracera 4*, Adria 4*

Superior hotel TBC

Podgorica / Montenegro1 night · B&B

Hotel Ramada by Windham 4*

or similar: New Star 4*

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

  • 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
  • Museum of olive oil on Brač island with tasting
  • Hvar Island household visit
  • Wine tasting on Korčula Island
  • Kayak ride in Dubrovnik
  • Boka Bay Olive Oil tasting
  • Njeguši Village food tasting
  • Skadar Lake boat ride

Meals

  • 21 meals 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

★★★★★

“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
★★★★★

“We have a super guide Nemanja Pivnicki, one of the best I experienced. I’ll seriously recommend to go with his lead.”

FengThe Best of Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria

All 300+ reviews across travel platformsGoogle

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.