Climb Mount Maglić (2386m)
Climb the highest peak in Bosnia & Herzegovina via one of the last primeval rainforests in Europe
What's Included?
Small Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 14 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
…
What's it like?
Uncover the true Bosnia as you climb the highest peak in the country – the 2386 metre summit of Maglić Mountain
Hike through the dramatic Sutjeska National Park – a vast 43,000 acre area of protected wilderness
Wander the Perućica, one of the last primeval forests left in Europe – estimated to be 20,000 years old and completely impenetrable in parts
Key Information
Day 1
Trebinje City
Driving
Meet your guide and team en route to the 18th century city of Trebinje, where you'll stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the Tvrdos Monastery and taste some of their famous wine. Check into your hotel in the village of Tjentiste and discuss plans for the coming days over dinner.
Day 2
Maglić Peak
Hiking
After an early breakfast, you will ascend the summit following the 'Postman’s route', made famous by the postmen crossing these mountains to deliver ever-so-important mail. The views over the magnificent Perućica rainforest accompany you along the way and slowly and carefully you'll make it to the peak across a rocky and barren final section. When reaching the rocky summit, take some time to absorb the achievement and the incredible views over a packed lunch, before slowly descending to Tjentiste where dinner and a good night’s rest await.
Day 3
The journey home
Relax over breakfast and then head back to the airport in time for your flight home.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia
13:30 on Day 1
Ends
Dubrovnik Airport, Croatia
12:00 on Day 3
Transfers
You'll be picked up on arrival on Day 1 and dropped off on Day 3 at the airport. It is an approx 3-hour drive from the airport to the village of Tjentište where you'll spend the first and last night.
If you are unable to get the group transfer from the airport, you'll need to either hire a car or book a taxi. Your host is unable to arrange private transfers between Tjentište and Dubrovnik Airport and public transport options are limited from Tjentište.
There are regular airport shuttle buses between Dubrovnik Airport and the city centre for those that are arriving early or staying on in Dubrovnik after the trip.
Travel options
There are regular flights to Dubrovnik from airports across the UK and Europe. Please schedule your flight to arrive more than 30 minutes before the start time. You’re free to book any departing flight that leaves after 14:00. Please do not book a flight departing earlier than this to ensure you can join the departure transfer.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
Food will be home-cooked from fresh, local ingredients. Common items include artisanal cheese, cured meats, fish, freshly baked bread and pastries, as well as local fruits and veggies. Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for - please just request on your passenger info form.
What is the accommodation like?
Tjentiste Village
You’ll stay in a twin-share, en-suite room in a traditional 3-star hotel in the village of Tjentiste. The hotel also offers WiFi and an on-site restaurant.
Upgrades
For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room and tent can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability).
A Gem of a Trip!
A great trip - Hamza the guide is excellent and I lucked out with a lovely small group of fellow travellers. Bosnia is so beautiful. Definitely recommend but be prepared it is non stop with a lot of driving time!
A very well organised trip; great food, lodging and transport! Unfortunately, due to bad weather we were not able to climb Maglic, but our host provided an alternative hiking opportunity to a beautiful lake in the National Park. Our group was fantastic, so in spite of the rain we managed to keep our spirits high! On the whole, I would recommend travelling with MBA!
Great opportunity to hike in bosnia and montenegro. Fantastic local guide, really well organised. The lunch and wine tasting on the Friday was fab as was the restaurant on the Saturday night. The accommodation is decent and has everything you need.
This was my second MBA trip, I had a brilliant time. The only disappointing part was that due to a thunderstorm, we weren’t able to summit the mountain (better to be safe than sorry!). However, the lovely guide Hamza has offered a personal tour anytime we like to make up for it. He was great as was his partner. They were super nice guys, organised and very knowledgeable (thanks for everything - see you in Sarajevo or London 😄). The bus journeys were smooth, the restaurant en route to the hotel was 5-star (very nice!) and the monastery/wine tasting was a delight. The hotel we stayed in was nice enough, the guy who runs it is great. I enjoyed a nice dip in the outdoor pool! And my fellow hikers, well they were all brilliant. I loved the stories and the jokes we shared ❤️ We had a long wait for our return flight so we took a taxi to Dubrovnik old town. A lovely end to the trip. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to experience Bosnia & Herzegovina
The trip was amazing, I highly recommend getting the transport and visiting the monastery. Lunch there was in a amazing restaurant overlooking the town. The guide was fantastic. Sadly, we were not abe to summit due to bad weather but our guide was amazing and took us hiking a different route and it was stunningly beautiful. Just make sure you pack for all weather's because it is so variable. Some weather forecasts said it was going to be sunny but the mountains had a mind of their own!
The trek was incredibly STUNNING. Think trekking up streams, mossy rocks and untouched nature. The scale of the National park is beyond comprehension and very untouched. I loved that it was not touristy at all and very much off the beaten track. It was my first hike - ever! And I found some parts very steep for my beginner level but with the guide Hamza was very caring and with his help I managed by using breathwork. We had a great Bosnian coffee by the lake and even though we couldn't summit because of bad weather I don't regret going at all ❤️ The best way to describe the Sujestka National park is Jurassic Park (sans dinosaurs).
Fantastic trip to a beautiful part of the world. Really enjoyed this adventure with a great bunch of people. The local guide was fantastic and really made it a great experience. Unfortunately due to bad weather conditions we couldn’t summit the mountain but we got as far up as was safe on the day. Climb was challenging in parts but very manageable. Accommodation was perfect, had everything needed. Local food was good and no additional costs encountered unless you wanted to buy some drinks. Would definitely recommend to someone that enjoys hiking and we will be looking to book another adventure again soon !
Excellent little 3-day trip. As long as you have a reasonable fitness level you'll do the climb no problem. Great guides and super-well organized. The food was amazing too! In all, the trip was excellent value for money!
Insanely beautiful and fun hike, great way to get an action packed holiday with like minded people, somewhere you otherwise wouldn't think of going. Highly recommend.
This tour had it all, a great mixture of terrain, from steep climbs to forest paths, wide expenses and a beautiful lake. It's a bit technical at times but on the easier spectrum of challenging so good for those wanting to move up from moderate. Great accommodation and friendly guides. Definitely worth the trip!
Very well organised trip. The hike was manageable and there were some great views. Worth spending extra time in Mostar or Dubrovnik if you have time.
Absolutely stunning hike with a decent amount of scrambling. The wine tasting and monastery were great extras
The route taken is fast becoming a published classic. Not to be underestimated, this is no stroll in the park. There are parts that are quite challenging albeit not technically difficult.
We had such a great time on this trip. The scenery was incredible and we felt very well looked after from the moment we met Alan our guide. Bosnia is such a beautiful place. Would highly recommend.
What an incredible trip! The views, the passion of the guides, and the overall atmosphere in the mountains were fantastic. I've got some truly special memories from this trip that'll last a lifetime, and I can't wait for my next adventure!
This trip was originally rated moderate when we booked it, and on speaking to the rest of the group, they were the same. It changed to challenging before we went which is a much better reflection of the difficulty. There's some great scrambling up the mountain, and the views were absolutely worth it. Be ready for the very steep descent along a scree path - it took a lot to get down. But it was an amazing trip and the group were great. Already eyeing up my next adventure with the company.
An absolutely fantastic hike with a brilliant host! Some challenging scrambling sections
A great experience climbing Mount maglic. We were very lucky with the weather and this made the experience even better and great views from the summit.
What an adventure! I had the most amazing time on this trip - the food was incredible as it was fresh, local and hearty, exactly what you need for climbing a mountain. Due to some cancellations there were only two of us on the trip, but that didn’t take anything away. The travel and transfers were very smooth, and due to logistics we had to go a different route up the mountain, which was slightly more challenging, but Igor ( our guide) was very supportive and motivating throughout, it ended up being even better than expected! Igor is very knowledgable and passionate about the local area, and answered all our questions, as well as adding in a visit to the lake! This trip is fantastic value to money and I’d recommend it to everyone! Try and get some incline practice in if you’re not used it as it is steep in places. Thank you MBA!
Great hike!
We lucked out with a very small group so could do a slightly different route with lots of fun scrambling and incredible views. Igor is a total pro, really knows his stuff. The climb was challenging but doable even though I'm short and out of condition.
This trip was fantastic. It is full on, lots of early mornings, and a tough climb, with some scrambling, though not exposed (thankfully!), but the views and feeling of achievement is so worth it. Guides and hotel host were great, and the food is worth the trip alone. My first MBA trip, definitely not my last.
Everything was very good transfers accomodation and a great guide
Loved the hike - fantastic peak and beautiful scenery! Probably challenging rather than moderate but for me that was a bonus.
Excellent value for money, I feel that Much Better Adventures are underselling themselves in terms of how awesome this trip actually is. The scenery is breathtaking throughout the hike. Much Better Adventures should add some additional photos on their website when advertising this trip, these photos would give potential future travellers a real taste of how beautiful the actual scenery on the hike is. The current photo for this trip on the website is just a picture of Mount Maglić. It would also be worthwhile to mention that parts of the hike are also in Montenegro. This would possibly even encourage more travellers to chose this trekking adventure as they get an option to visit two countries on the trek. To summarise this was an amazing weekend adventure in a part of Europe which encounters tourism in small numbers and is a hidden gem.
I can't explain how fantastic and beautiful this trip is. The host was fantastic, accomodation comfortable and food is good and large!!!! I value for money is insane. I would note to being gloves as there is a scramble to the top and would have been helpful! Overall fantastic trip
We knew little about the area and were amazed by the beauty and variety of the scenery. The climb was challenging with steep scrambles but we were helped every step of the way by Alan and Azra.
I can't recommend this trip enough! The hike up Maglic is spectacular, the scenery was better than I could imagined! The guides were great and the food was amazing. It really is great value for money and a great experience to see and learn about a part of the world that's not on the usual tourist trail!
Amazing trip with stunning views along the way! Accommodation and food were great. Great local guides.
Guides
Local, certified guide
Accommodation
2 nights in a hotel
Meals
Munch on tasty food throughout
Transfers
To and from the airport and all local travel
Permits
Sutjeska National Park entry permits
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
Enjoy 12.5% Off Outdoor Gear
In need of a few more items? All bookings receive a 12.5% discount to use at Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock and Runner's Need.
What do I need to bring?
- Hiking trousers
- Hiking shoes (broken-in)
- Breathable, quick-drying sports clothes
- Sandals
- Sun protection inc. hat, sunglasses, suncream
- Warm layers for evenings
- Rain jacket
- Shorts
- Head torch
- Energy snacks
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Mobile phone
- Walking poles (optional)
- Personal medicine if required (please inform your guide in case of emergency)
Optional Private Room Upgrade
Payable Before Departure
Optional Private Room Upgrade
… Per Person
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Single Room
Payable Before Departure
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Single Room
… Per Night
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Twin/Double Room
Payable Before Departure
Pre/post Trip Accommodation in Tjentiste - Twin/Double Room
… Per Night
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 164kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
Any excess luggage can be safely stored in your hotel.
For current advice about travelling in Bosnia, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.
In the event of poor weather such as heavy rain, strong winds and/or storms, it is possible that conditions may become unsafe for a summit attempt. Your guide will assess the weather for summit day with your safety in mind. If it becomes necessary to make a change to the planned itinerary, you'll either hike as far as is safe to or be offered an alternative hike, which is less challenging but safer in the conditions.
Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.
Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).
For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.
We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.
We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.
If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.
All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.
Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.
Explore our range of over 200 worldwide adventures
Whatever your mood, Much Better Adventures have got it covered.
We've got your back
Guaranteed to run
All Much Better Adventures trips are now guaranteed to run. Once you’ve booked your spot you can immediately make your travel arrangements, no uncertainty, no hanging about (excludes 'request to book' departures). Full details
Flexible payments
Secure your spot with the minimum deposit and pay off the remaining balance in as many instalments as you like, with no interest or fees. Full details
Happiness Guarantee
We’re so confident you’ll have an amazing time we’ll put our money on it. Full details
Full financial protection
To give you complete peace of mind Much Better Adventures is backed by ABTOT, ABTA and ATOL memberships. Full details
Tried & Trusted
Much Better Adventures is rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1000 verified trip reviews averaging 4.8/5.
Connect before you go
You'll be invited to join a WhatsApp group to get to know each other before your big adventure together. Full details
DEPARTURE DATES
