Bosnia Highlands Villages & Sutjeska Hiking
From the highland village of Lukomir to Sutjeska National Park, then rafting along the Neretva River to Mostar
A trip focused on hiking and outdoor activities: stay overnight in Lukomir, one of the highest villages in Bosnia, hike to alpine lakes in Sutjeska, and go rafting in Konjic. Some sections involve gravel roads, requiring a high-clearance vehicle or local 4WD transfers. Suitable for repeat visitors with good physical fitness. Hiring a local guide for the entire trip is also a great option.
Snow can linger on the high peaks of Sutjeska until May, and Lukomir is only inhabited from June to October.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Sarajevo
Sarajevo（Baščaršija、Latin Bridge & Museum Sarajevo 1878–1918、Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque）
Pick up your car at the airport and drive to the Old Town (approx. 30 minutes). Walk around the Old Town in the afternoon to adjust to the pace.
Stay: Baščaršija Old Town
Day 2 · Cable Car up the Mountain, then to Lukomir
Sarajevo（Trebević Cable Car、Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track、Lukomir）
Take the cable car up Mount Trebević in the morning. In the afternoon, drive about 2 hours to Lukomir; drive slowly on the final 11 km of gravel road.
Guesthouses in the mountain village are very limited; contact them in advance to confirm beds and meals.
Stay: Lukomir
Day 3 · Bjelašnica Plateau & Transfer
Hike along the edge of the Rakitnica Canyon for about 3 hours in the morning. In the afternoon, drive about 3 hours to Tjentište.
Stick strictly to marked trails, as there is still a risk of residual landmines in some rural areas.
Stay: Tjentište
Day 4 · Trnovačko Lake Hike
Trnovačko Lake
Drive about 1 hour on a gravel road to the trailhead (a high-clearance vehicle is required). The round-trip hike takes about 5 hours.
The lake is right next to the border, so carry your passport with you. National park entry tickets are required.
Stay: Tjentište
Day 5 · Via Foča to Konjic
Sarajevo（Tito's Bunker (ARK D-0), Konjic）
Visit the Tjentište War Memorial in the morning, then drive about 3 hours along mountain roads via Foča to Konjic.
Tours of Tito's Bunker run at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Choose the 3:00 PM slot and book at least 24 hours in advance.
Stay: Konjic
Day 6 · Neretva Rafting to Mostar
Mostar（Jablanica Bridge (Battle of the Neretva)、Stari Most、Kujundžiluk (Old Bazaar)）
Go rafting for 3–4 hours in the morning, then drive about 1 hour along the canyon to Mostar in the afternoon.
Rafting requires swimming ability; book in advance for July and August. The water volume is highest from April to June.
Stay: Mostar Old Town
Day 7 · Blagaj & Počitelj
Drive about 20 minutes to Blagaj in the morning, continue to Počitelj, and return to Mostar in the afternoon to conclude the trip.