Chasing Waterfalls in Bosnia Herzegovina 6D/5N (Ladies only!)

Bosnia, Croatia

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Aug 5 - 10, 2023
Group size: 1 - 20
Chasing Waterfalls in Bosnia Herzegovina 6D/5N (Ladies only!)
Bosnia, Croatia

Halal Travel Guide
  • Email address verified
43 reviews

Aug 5 - 10, 2023
Group size: 1 - 20

About this trip

 Ladies, this adventure is exclusively for you!

Get ready to explore some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, with cascading waterfalls, jade-green rivers and breathtaking mountain scenery. Best of all, you don't have to worry about searching for halal food, whether there's a place to pray or if you can wear your burkini. We've got that all covered!

Here's what Ayan had to say when she joined us on this trip in July 2022: 

My First adventure with HTG.

"I recently went to Bosnia with HTG on a woman's only retreat and as it was my first solo trip i was a bit anxious about what the whole experience would hold but i had nothing to worry about as I was made to feel absolutely welcomed and part of the group. Was able to make amazing memories, shared lots of laughs, met wonderful people and truly had a great adventure on this holiday.
HTG provided us with not only great accommodation, stunning food, amazing guides, easy transports, beautiful locations to explore and education on the history of the country. But also the opportunity to make true long lasting friendships along the way.
I was truly lucky to share this trip with absolutely wonderful sisters who became family by the end.

I would no doubt recommend HTG to anyone. Being able to travel feeling safe and secure among a group who want to learn, explore and genuinely have fun same as you."

Ayan, UK

Trip Highlights

What you'll experience

  • Kravica waterfalls
  • Jajce Waterfalls
  • Boat trip on Pliva Lake
  • Lunch to Blagaj Dervish Lodge
  • Visit to Pocitelj Fortress
  • Tunnel of Hope
  • Bascarsija 
  • Learn more about the history of Islam in Bosnia, from the Ottomans to present-day
  • Fig-cake making activity 

Trip Dates

We're only running this trip ONCE in 2023, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Dates: Saturday 5th - Thursday 10th August 2023


Please note this is a ladies-only trip.

Airport Transfer Window

Arrival window: On Saturday 5th August, from 10:30 - 11:30 am.
This window is the time in which your plane should be scheduled to land if you want to benefit from the group transfer. There are multiple airports and airlines that cater to this flight window. 


Departure Window: On Thursday 10th August, your plane should not depart before 12 pm, to give you time to get to the airport from Bosnia. You can choose an even later flight and spend the afternoon exploring Dubrovnik at your leisure (it's entirely up to you).


Arrival/Departure Airport:  Dubrovnik (DBV)


We welcome guests from all nationalities and countries to join the trip and can arrange separate airport transfers where necessary,  for an additional fee of £160. 

Terms & Conditions of Booking

Please familiarise yourself with the Ts&Cs below. It's very important that you have read these before booking your flights, to give yourself the best preparation and protection.

1. A £60 deposit is required to confirm your booking. The deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable.   

2. Full payment is required no later than 8 weeks before your trip departure.  

3. Once you have made your full payment it is non-refundable and non-transferable. You may sell your space to somebody else should you find you are no longer able to travel.   

4. Cancellations less than 10 weeks before trip departure are liable to incur costs. Should you anticipate challenges travelling, please give us as much notice as possible.   

5. We strongly recommend you buy travel insurance as soon as making your booking, to protect yourself in case unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to travel. This should include medical cover and cancellation protection in the event of covid, flight cancellations, illness etc.  

6. Entry requirements: It is incumbent upon each traveller to familiarise themselves with the entry requirements to the country they are visiting. This includes visas and covid testing status. 

7. The itinerary is a suggested outline of the route we will take and the activities that we'll experience. We will keep it flexible and make changes in the event the weather, or road conditions mean we need to adjust our plans. The same goes for our activity coordinators - in the event they are unwell or unable to attend due to a private emergency, don't worry; we'll arrange a suitable alternative.  

8. All guests are screened following booking. Should you not pass the screening process, your deposit will be refunded.  

9. You will receive details of the accommodations you'll be hosted at in your welcome pack, after booking. We expect you to research the accommodations in advance so that you know what to expect on the trip, particularly if you are opting for a shared room.  

10. Once you are on the trip, there are no refunds, partial refunds or credit refunds.  

11. Should your flight be cancelled, it is incumbent upon you to book a suitable alternative. If you do not attend the trip this will be classed as a no-show, and no refunds will be given. (This is where your travel insurance recommended in clause 5 will come in handy!).

What’s included

  • Activities
    All activities listed above
  • Accommodation
    5 nights in 4* hotels in Mostar and Sarajevo
  • Meals
    5 breakfasts and 5 lunches
  • Local host
    Local English-speaking host
  • Airport transfers
    Airport pick up at Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia) along with border crossing assistance, within the time frame detailed.
  • Transport
    Transport throughout trip in private vehicle
  • Tax
    Taxes
  • Tunnel of Hope
    Entrance tickets
  • Vrelo Bosne park
    Entrance tickets
  • Blagaj Dervish Lodge
    Entrance tickets
  • Fig-cake making activity
  • Driver & Private bus

What’s not included

  • International flight
    British Airways, EasyJet and Jet2 all fly direct to Dubrovnik Airport, where our driver will pick you up and take you across the border into Bosnia
  • Personal expenses
    Shopping/souvenirs, travel insurance
  • Extra meal
    Meals outside of those stated above (dinner)
  • Tips
    For driver and guides
  • Travel insurance
    We strongly recommend you protect yourself with a good policy

Available Packages

Early Bird Ticket (LIMITED SLOTS!)
£735
Deposit:£60
Sharing Twin Room
£815
Deposit:£60
Single Room Upgrade
£925
Deposit:£60

Available options

Private airport transfer (one-way)
£160

If you need to choose a flight that lands/departs outside of the transfer window, select this option.  



Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Bosnia

Dobrodosli o Bosno!

Welcome to Bosnia!


Technically, it's also Welcome to Croatia, since this is where you'll be arriving. We've arranged to pick you up at Dubrovnik Airport, and then take you across the border into Bosnia. Enjoy the scenic views as you're driven along the Adriatic Coast!


Once we're across the border, we'll head towards the scenic town of Stolac for lunch. You'll have some time to freshen up and walk around here, along with making a trip to the local mini waterfall. 


Special activity: We've arranged for you to visit one of the oldest and most beautiful Muslim houses in the area, where you'll take part in a fig-cake-making activity. Fig-cake is a Stolac speciality and once you've tried Azra's recipe, you won't want to try any other!

This evening you'll spend your first night in Mostar, at our 4* hotel.  

Pro tips: If you're taking an early-morning flight, bring some snacks such as fresh fruit and nuts with you, to keep you energised. The drive from Dubrovnik - Stolac is between 2-3 hours.

Overnight in Mostar

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Reviews

We had an amazing time on this trip. The trip was well organised. Our guide Humoyun was lovely he made sure we were all happy with daily schedules. He took care of our needs.He took us to some amazing places. We seen so many beautiful historic sites on our tour. We had some very tasty local food. We travelled in style. Overall 10/10 for the trip.
By Hasina M for The Golden Age: Adventure in Uzbekistan 7D/6N on Oct 14, 2024
Really great! The women in the group were amazing. I made friendships that I hope to be lifelong. The local staff was great from the guides to the drivers. Their patience and dedication are impressive and inspiring. And Uzbekistan exceeded all my expectations. Alhamdulillah
By Aïcha D for The Golden Age: Adventure in Uzbekistan 10D/9N (Ladies Only!) on Oct 08, 2024
The country, its people, and the culture were truly amazing, and our tour guides and group were wonderful. However, the itinerary felt quite overwhelming and rushed. Some of the advertised activities didn’t quite live up to expectations, which was disappointing. Additionally, the hotels across all cities were poorly maintained, with several broken amenities and significant sewage issues. While two of our group members were able to switch rooms due to similar problems, we were unfortunately told that this option wasn’t available to us. Overall, we enjoyed the trip, but these issues cast a shadow on the experience. Given the price we paid, we had hoped for a higher standard.
By Yasser P for The Golden Age: Adventure in Uzbekistan 7D/6N on Sep 24, 2024
The trip was good overall and the group was lovely. The tour guides particularly Houmouyoun and Ruxshana were brilliant, informative and very helpful. The hotels were excellent and very clean as were the coaches. However, the tour itself was a bit disappointing. 1. We didn't get to see Chorsu bazaar as it was planned for the first day when everyone had landed. There were too many activities planned on this day, which is not ideal when the group arrive jet-lagged from international flights. Instead, the tour should start late afternoon with one or two activities planned. 2. Visiting the Imam al-Bukhari mausoleum was advertised on the website and final itinerary but you failed to mention it was under renovation since the pandemic. We only saw some scaffolding from the bus, which was very disappointing. There was no disclaimer on your site or the final booking voucher to say that it is currently closed to visitors. There could have been an alternative activity planned like Ulugh Beg's observatory. 3. The 'masterclasses' and experiences advertised were very misleading. 30 minutes of pottery painting and writing on paper is not an experience. These should be advertised as short activities or visits. We did not get to learn anything about Islamic calligraphy or be actively involved in pottery making. While having our pots glazed and getting our names written were nice touches, these do not constitute as full experiences or workshops. 4. The tour was very fast-paced with not enough time to soak in the history and culture of each sight. It felt more like a whistle-stop tour than a 'golden adventure'. I think more time should be spent in Samarkand as we saw three major sights in a single day, which is a lot of walking (especially for elderly) and not enough time to appreciate all the monuments. 5. We were advised to purchase an e-sim using your code but there was no signal available anywhere. This affected everyone's phone so it was definitely the lack of signal. Had we known this, we could have purchased a physical sim in Uzbekistan, which was significantly cheaper. This is key information that people need to know, especially if you are spending $7 on an e-sim that is unusable. Overall, the logistics of the trip (transfers, hotel etc) was well-organised but the itinerary was not. Some elements were incredibly misleading and there was little time to enjoy the sights. There is a lot of history and information to digest so it would be better to have more time for this. More time should be spent in Samarkand and the experiences should be changed to actual classes where you can get involved and learn something new (not just passively watch and take pictures). We missed out on two of the activities planned in the itinerary and the classes were not proper experiences, which was disappointing considering the price of the tour.
By Humayra P for The Golden Age: Adventure in Uzbekistan 7D/6N on Sep 15, 2024
I had the most amazing trip with HTG, the team went above and beyond to make this trip fun, educational and memorable. A big shout out to the Malaysian team especially Zahran, who was a wonderful lead. The hotel locations and restaurants recommendations were excellent choices. I could not recommend HTG more for this trip!
By Aklima K for A Golden Voyage: Singapore & Malaysia 2024 on Aug 19, 2024
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We just did their Bosnia trip (November 2024). The trip was one of the best trips we have had in a while ! It is well organized and headache free. They take care of everything - food, transport and of course intenrary. The guides are all local to the cities we visited which makes them the best of guides: knowledgeable and dedicated. They are all very polite with a great sense of humor (although I suspect all Bosnians are). The other amazing part of this trip is its variety - it included history, nature, good food and shopping! All in 7 days without feeling too cramped ! Bosnia in my opinion is a must see and I would do it with halal travel guide again if I had the chance !
By Bee S on 10 Nov, 2024