2 independent reviews for Bosnia and Herzegovina small group tour
Reviews for Bosnia and Herzegovina small group tour
Chris Sanders review 21 Oct 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The visit to Srebrenica Memorial Centre gave a full account of the suffering of the local people in the 1992-95 war. Meeting some of the mothers of the victims (specially arranged by our guide) was a privilege.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Research the recent history of Bosnia and the former Yugoslavia before you arrive. Having some knowledge helps to put Bosnia's problems in perspective more quickly. Take a travel plug for the hotel basins. Euros are accepted at most places but Bosnian Marks (BAM) in cash are necessary and also more cost effective than Euros. We used an ATM to acquire BAMs.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Spending our money in a low GDP economy was a benefit to local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
We had visited other Balkan countries on walking tours over the last decade or so and enjoyed the experiences. We knew a little about Bosnia and realised it was a complicated country. This trip was the incentive to discover more. Our expectations were fulfilled by many sights, visits and most importantly discussions with the knowledgable group leader and amongst the small but diverse group of eight on the trip. There were several highlights: Mostar and the bridge, the old town of Sarajevo with its bazaars and where we created copper bookmarks, the visit to the memorial center at Srebrenica which included speaking to mothers of the victims of the genocide. We enjoyed the local cuisine and the Bosnian coffee deserves a special mention. Our guide, Adi, was keen to explain the history, cultures and ethnic tensions within the country, helping us to a much better understanding of this former Yugoslavian nation. A couple of days involved about five hours driving which was more than we would have liked. Highly recommended and a memorable trip. We now want to discover more about this part of EuropeLorena Ferrari review 20 Oct 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The sights and places we visited were beautiful. I liked that we visited places that are not known outside of social media. The best part of the vacation itself was the encounters that were facilitated through the company's contacts. I'll never forget those.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It was a culturally immersive trip/experience, and I appreciate that we met people to learn about their country. The company shares an extensive reading list before the trip begins. This was a great way to learn about the country beforehand. The reading is optional but definitely helps understand the country more, making the conversations with local people about the history of the country much easier to follow.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We only stayed in locally-owned hotels and engaged with local businesses. Our meetings and supporting different organizations and businesses during the trip made it feel like we were truly making a difference.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I'm happy I found this tour and I look forward to visiting other destinations with them, like Kosovo. They give continuation to history.Holiday Reviews
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