Hiking the Via Dinarica in Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
Hiking the Via Dinarica in Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
Hiking the Via Dinarica in Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
8 Days Starting in 43.856258,18.413076 and ending in 42.650661,18.094423
Visiting: Montenegro
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Tour Overview
Hiking the Via Dinarica in Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) is an eight day small group tour, taking you through two national parks: Sutjeska in BiH and Durmitor in Montenegro. By day three of this trip, you are summiting Mount Maglic (2,386m), the highest in BiH. You get to celebrate this on a day of white water rafting the next day. There are plenty of opportunities for dips in Montengro’s Durmitor National Park too, such as at Skrka Lakes on your hike up to Skrka Pass (2,112m). Or in Zeleni Vir Lake en route to Bobotov Kuk (2,523m), Montenegro’s highest mountain
Itinerary
Arrive in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Our driver collects you from the airport and takes you to your accommodation. In the afternoon, there is the opportunity to learn about Sarajevo’s complex history through a guided tour of the major historical and cultural sights of the city (included). In the evening, meet for a welcome dinner and group briefing.
Accommodation: Hotel Kandilj or similar in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Meals: dinner
Day 2: Donje Bare and Uglješin Vrh 9km
In the morning you are transferred to your accommodation in Sutjeska National Park, where today’s walk starts. We follow the route towards Donje Bare Lake, the perfect place to stop for lunch. Head through woodland of beech trees, walking along open mountainous terrain during your ascent of Uglješin Vrh (1,858m). From the summit, take in the views over the Zelengora Mountains and the rock faces of Volujak (2,336m). Continue on the trail, heading back towards Gornje Bare via Tovarnica ridge, with Bosnia-Herzegovina’s highest mountains on the horizon. A transfer takes you back to your accommodation in Tjentište.
Walking for the day: 9km, 4-5h, ?550m ?625m
Accommodation: Hotel Mladost or similar in Tjentište (Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Lokva Dernecište – Maglic – Prijevor 15km
The day begins with a transfer to Lokva Dernecište (approximately 1h). From here, head through woodland and across open mountainous terrain towards Maglic (2,386m), Bosnia-Herzegovina’s highest mountain. The ascent itself takes approximately four hours and the route follows fairly well-maintained mountain trails along steep cliffs. This section is by far the most demanding part of the tour, and please note that the route is exposed, so it is not recommended to anyone suffering from vertigo. Upon reaching the summit, stop for lunch and take in the views over Montenegro and Trnovacko Lake. Begin your descent towards the lake and head to the village of Prijevor, where you are transferred back to your accommodation in Tjentište.
Walking for the day: 15km, 8-9h, ?1,300m ?1300m
Accommodation: Hotel Mladost or similar in Tjentište (Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Tara River rafting
The famous Tara River follows the natural border between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro and offers some of the best rafting experiences in Europe, with level II-IV rapids. A transfer takes you into Montenegro, to the starting point of the rafting trip (45mins), which is led by a professional guide. The Tara Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the deepest canyon in Europe, and the second deepest in the world. After the day of rafting, have an early dinner on the banks of the Tara River, once again back in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Your accommodation for the evening is in simple wooden bungalows next to the river.
Activity: 3-4h of rafting, II-IV class rapids
Accommodation: bungalows at Highlander Camp at Tara River in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Sokolina Plateau 18km
A short transfer takes you from the rafting camp to Mratinje Dam, a 220m dam located in Piva River Canyon in Montenegro. Follow the trail, gradually ascending towards Sokolina Plateau. Walk across the plateau, ending the walk at your accommodation, located at the edge of Tara Canyon with views of Durmitor massif and the Tara River.
Walking for the day: 18km, 6-7h, ?1,350m ?580m
Accommodation: Sokolina Guesthouse or similar (Durmitor National Park, Montenegro)
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Sušica Mountain Hut – Škrka Lakes – Dobri Do 13km
?oday’s hike starts from Sušica Mountain Hut, after a morning transfer (45mins). We then head to Lake Sušicko and Skakala Waterfall crossing rocky, mountainous terrain and forested trails, before arriving at Škrka Mountain Hut and Škrka Lakes. After a break for lunch, there is the opportunity to take a dip in the cold glacial waters. Continue on to Škrcko Ždrijelo Mountain Pass, located at 2,114m. From here, today’s route ends with a descent to the plateau and valley of Dobri Do.
Walking for the day: 13km, 5-6h, ?1,050m ?545m
Accommodation: Pension Javorovaca or similar in Zabljak (Durmitor National Park, Montenegro)
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Bobotov Kuk 10km
The final day of hiking involves a climb of Bobotov Kuk (2,523m), the highest mountain in the Durmitor massif. After a morning transfer (30mins), today’s route starts relatively high at Sedlo Pass (1,900m), before leading over the grassy slope of Surutka. Head towards Zupci (2,309m), a series of jagged peaks that resemble teeth, as the translation of zupci suggests. Arrive at the glacial lake of Zeleni Vir, the highest lake in Durmitor National Park, from where your steep ascent up Bobotov Kuk begins. On a clear day, the view from the summit extends all the way to the Adriatic Sea. After lunch, begin your descent back towards Zeleni Vir, from where you are transferred to Zabljak.
Walking for the day: 10km, 6-7h, ?950m ?1,125m
Accommodation: Pension Javorovaca or similar in Zabljak (Durmitor National Park, Montenegro)
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, a transfer takes you to Podgorica Airport (2.5h) for your departure.
Meals: breakfast
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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