Tour Information

What you need to know...

Passports and Visas
All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. At the time of writing visas are not required by Swedish Nationals or other EU passport holders. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassies.

Vaccinations and Health
There are no compulsory vaccinations required, however we recommend that hepatitis A, Tetanus and Polio vaccinations are up to date. Please consult your doctor or vaccination center for up to date information.

Extra Expenses and Spending Money
We recommend that you allow up to 7.5 EUR for lunch and 10 EUR for dinner in Bosnia and Herzegovina, however this amount will vary according to where and what you choose to eat. Although not customary in Bosnia you can leave a 10% tip as a sign of your appreciation.

Travel Insurance
You must be insured if you participate in one of our trips. Please check with your insurance agent if your policy covers Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Essential Equipment and Clothing
In addition to your “normal” summer walking clothes, we suggest you bring along the following: rucksack of about 30 or 60 liters depending on the duration of your trip, 1 to 2 liters of water carrying capacity, waterproof jacket, fleece/jumper, good walking boots and gaiters, warm hat and gloves; warm trousers; shorts; small wash kit, towel, swimming costume, hat, sunblock and torch and camera.

Payment

You can pay us directly online  at www.sarajevo-travel.ba

Cancellation fees will be incurred as follows
•Up to 4 weeks before start date - loss of deposit
•4 up to 2 weeks before start date - loss of 50% of total price
•2 weeks or less - loss of 100% of price

Student Discounts: We give a 5% discount on all of our trips to students.

Our Trip Categories

Green Walks
A green walk is an easy walk. If you like to wander around in nature without exhausting yourself, green walks are just the thing for you. No long strenuous climbs, nor steep descents. We will bring you to areas that are easily accessible, safe, fun and beautiful. Each green walk takes you about 2 hours of walking in each direction. No special equipment is needed other than a pair of sturdy walking shoes and a day-pack.

Green Hikes
Green hikes are trips involving a range of terrain. Those participating need to be in good health and enjoy walking 4 to 6 hours a day. It is not rare that you climb 1,000 meters through difficult terrain under Bosnia’s blistering summer and autumn sun. Our hikes are demanding, but in return you will see a part of Bosnia few have seen. If you love hiking, sleeping outdoors, exploring new areas and meeting people who share your excitement about nature, then we recommend you join us on a green hike.

Transport
All in country transport is included during your trip. We travel by small vehicles and minivans with space for up to 20 passengers. The main roads are in principle good, but in places very windy. It is on the various mountain roads that you will at times experience a bumpy and slow ride.

Meals
Generally we include meals where there is no alternative place to eat, if you have a choice of 3 or 4 restaurants in a town then we don’t include the meal. Drinks are not included in the meales. Whenever we are in the mountains we provide you with breakfast, a picnic lunch and dinner. Vegetarian and special diets can be catered for, but options are limited throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina – please inform the office of any specific requirements upon booking.

Group, Staff and Support
Our team of local English speaking guides are experienced mountaineers with first hand knowledge of the land, the people and their traditions. Due to the effects of the previous war, mountain guide accreditation and training programs all but disappeared. However, Green Visions, has its own in-house training program in Partnership with the mountain rescue service Klub Spasavalaca 2000 to ensure your safety. We are also actively involved in the re-establishment of a high quality mountain guide training program for the country. One or two English speaking mountain/culture guides will accompany you throughout the trip.

Mine Awareness
Everyone of Green Visions’ trails have been trekked and checked by our guides and are land mine free. While land mine areas exist many gorgeous mountains are safe to visit.

Responsible Tourism Policy
Tourism can be a real help to local communities, providing income, positive cultural exchanges and a financial incentive to protect their natural environment. Ours is a ‘total approach’ to responsible tourism, covering everything from the way we plan and operate our trips to the practices of Green Visions as a company. Green Visions trips are designed to allow a high degree of economic benefit to the local communities; we buy local produce, eat local food and use local services, thus ensuring that as much money as possible is retained within the local economies and the host communities. With our responsible tourism policy we are continually reassessing our holidays, trying at all times to ensure that they are socially, economically and environmentally sound.