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Europe I Multiple Destinations
Walking in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Multiple destinations 10 days
Sutjeska N.P.
Walking in Montenegro
Multiple destinations 8 days B/C
Perast, Bay of Kotor
Grade: B/C
Grade: B/C
A pioneering trekking trip to Bosnia & Herzegovina, plus the beautiful mediaeval city of Dubrovnik Sutjeska is Bosnia & Herzegovina's oldest national park, encompassing 17,500 hectares of magnificent wilderness and one of Europe's last primeval forests. Running through the park are the Durmitor Mountains, forming the natural border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. This itinerary includes some of the best trekking the region has to offer: ascending Bosnia's highest peak, Maglic Mountain; passing hidden waterfalls and glacial lakes; and heading into the Perucica Forest with its thriving wildlife. It is possible that you will catch a glimpse of brown bear, wolf, and chamois, or perhaps one of the many resident eagles soaring overhead. The trip starts and ends in the beautiful Croatian city of Dubrovnik, situated on the shores of the warm Adriatic, there is also time for sightseeing in Sarajevo and Mostar. highest village (1469m). 7 An ascent of Bjelasnica (2067m), the highest peak in the area and home of the 1984 Winter Olympics. 8 Half day walk through the beautiful Rakitnica Canyon, or optional rafting trip along the Neretva River; transfer to Mostar. 9 Morning in Mostar; visit famous old bridge; afternoon transfer to Dubrovnik. 10 Fly to London. Profile: 6 days walking with vehicle support. Altitude maximum 2386m, average 1880m. Grade B/C. Group: min. 10, max. 15, plus leader(s). Min. age 18. Accommodation: 9 nights hotels. Food: all breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches and 4 dinners included.
A beautiful combination of coast, high mountains and fascinating culture in one superb walking week Montenegro is developing into an exciting new destination. We start the week walking the old coastal routes with their stunning views of the ancient cities of Kotor and Budva. Kotor is a charming city set in Montenegro's most beautiful bay and was a centre for trading and sailing. We will also visit three National Parks, each with their own character. The scenery is incredibly varied, from the moonscape terrain of the Adriatic Coast, to the beautiful glacier lakes and rough scree covered slopes of the central high mountains. This area was isolated and fought over for centuries and has provided protection for its people, and enabled them to sustain their religion and traditions. Incredibly these same barren lands are also home to over 380 species of birds and over 1500 rare endemic flowers and herbs. Not only is this a country of incredible beauty, it is a place seemingly untouched by time. A walker's paradise. 5 A relaxed walk discovering some of the many crystal clear lakes and traditional villages in Durmitor National Park. 6 Ascent of Bobtovkuk (2522m), Montenegro's highest peak. 7 Transfer to Dubrovnik, visiting the town of Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina en route. 8 Fly to London. Profile: 5 days walking with vehicle support. Altitude maximum 2522m, average 1840m. Grade B/C. Group: min. 10, max 15, plus leader. Min. age 18. Accommodation: 6 nights hotels, 1 night in basic katuni hut, part of a shepherd settlement. Food: all breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 3 dinners included.
Trip code TVH · 10 days Fri to Sun
Start End Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 11 Jul 20 Jul 929 729 22 Aug 31 Aug 929 729 25 Jul 03 Aug 929 729 05 Sep 14 Sep 929 729 08 Aug 17 Aug 929 729 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £4 Optional single supplement £75 Land only start Dubrovnik day 1, end Dubrovnik day 10. Insurance £34
Trip code TVM · 8 days Sun to Sun
Start End Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 20 Jul 27 Jul 939 769 17 Aug 24 Aug 939 769 03 Aug 10 Aug 939 769 31 Aug 07 Sep 939 769 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £4 Optional single supplement £80 Land only start Dubrovnik airport day 1, end Dubrovnik day 8 Insurance £26
TRIP DETAILS
Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Dubrovnik. transfer to Trebinje. 2 Transfer to Sutjeska N.P. Walk to tranquil lake of Donje Bare, then through beech forest to summit of Ugljesin peak (1858m), with magnificent views of Zelengora peaks. 3 Beautiful peaceful walk through the ancient beech and spruce forest of Perucica. 4 Ascent of Maglic Mountain (2386m); walk over the border to Trnovacko Lake in Montenegro, before returning to the hotel. 5 Transfer to Sarajevo; free time to explore the history left by the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. 6 Full day walk in the Bjelasnica mountains with time to explore Lukomir, Bosnia and Herzegovina's
TRIP DETAILS
Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Dubrovnik in Croatia; transfer to Kotor in Montenegro. 2 After scaling the ancient walls of Kotor, with fabulous views of the fjord, we continue up to the Lakes Peak (1657m) in Lovcen National Park. 3 Transfer to Komovi mountain range, climb Vasojevicki Kom (2460m) and overnight in `Eco Katun' next to a traditional shepherd settlement. 4 Full day walk exploring the ridges around Biogradska Gora National Park and Montenegro's largest remaining old growth forest.
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