Best of the Balkans

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This event is for the adventurous traveler who also enjoys 4 and 5-star accommodations. Explore caves, castles, waterfalls, and experience Old World Charm.

Join Adventure People on an unforgettable 15-day journey through the Balkans, exploring the diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures of Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Begin your adventure in Slovenia’s enchanting capital, Ljubljana, where you’ll wander through charming streets lined with Baroque architecture before heading to the stunning Lake Bled, nestled in the Julian Alps. Explore Slovenia's awe-inspiring castles and Croatia's enchanting national parks, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, renowned for its stunning waterfalls and pristine beauty. Relax on the sunny shores of Hvar and explore the cascading waterfalls of Krka National Park. Cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina to experience Mostar’s iconic Stari Most bridge and the scenic beauty of the Neretva River. Continue to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” with its majestic city walls and medieval charm. Throughout this journey, enjoy delicious local cuisine, warm hospitality, and stunning landscapes that showcase the unique blend of cultures and histories that define the Balkans.

Land Tour Cost: $5425 per person, double occupancy
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Traveling solo? No problem!
On our group trips, we offer free roommate-matching and will pair you with a same-sex roommate, so you are never obligated to pay the single supplement fee.
Want Your Own Room?
Single Supplement is available for $1300 (based on availability)

This trip has a minimum group size of 6 people and a maximum group size of 12 people.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover three different countries in the Balkans - Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia/ Herzegovina - as you are transported by train and driven in the comfort of a Mercedes Sprinter van.
• Explore the enchanting town of Ljubljana with it’s old world charm and take a guided tour through its historical city center and learn about the city's history, art, architecture, and way of life in the past and present through its major sights.
• Discover why Lake Bled is an adventure enthusiast’s dream.
• Enjoy dinner and wine tasting at the thousand-year-old Bled Castle with its medieval atmosphere and charming architecture.
• Explore the Predjama Castle, renowned for its breathtaking setting and intriguing history, making it one of the most iconic attractions in Slovenia, and discover the cave that runs underneath.
• Wind through the streets of Rijeka, the cultural capital of Croatia, and then venture to the important pilgrimage sites of Trsat Monastery & Trsat Castle.
• Discover the Nehaj Fortress, erected in 1558 when the Turks and Venice were at the peak of their power.
• Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Croatia’s oldest national park, renowned for its stunning natural scenery, including 16 lakes, lush forests, and cascading waterfalls.
• Go hiking in Croatia’s second oldest national park, Paklenica National Park, and visit the Manita Pec Cave.
• Explore the historic town of Hvar and discover why it regularly finds itself listed in the world’s top ten of the most beautiful places in the world.
• Visit Krka National Park, with its magnificent waterfalls including the famous Skradinski Buk Falls which are one of Croatia’s most famous sights.
• Climb the Game of Thrones Klis Fortress, a medieval fortress built into a rocky ridge with an incredible birds-eye view of the city of Split, the Adriatic Sea, and surrounding islands.
• Enjoy swimming in peaceful bays and snorkeling in the clearest water in the Mediterranean.
• Explore Diocletian’s Palace in Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Get a glimpse into the past and present of the Balkans on a walking tour in the historical city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge).
• Take a swim at Kravica Waterfalls, named one of National Geographic’s Six Unmissable Adventures in Herzegovina.
• Explore the historic Ottoman-era village, Počitelj, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including a fortress, a mosque, and stone houses.
• Visit the beautiful Dervish Monastery (Tejija), set dramatically against a towering cliff at the source of the emerald-green Buna River.
• Take a walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with landmarks that reflect its centuries-old legacy as a powerful maritime republic.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Accommodations - Carefully chosen 4/5-star hotels (1 night in Ljubljana, 2 nights in Bled, 1 night in Rijeka, 1 night in Plitvice Lakes National Park, 3 nights in Zadar, 3 nights in Split, 1 night in Mostar, 2 nights in Dubrovnik)
• Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
• Airport Transfers
• All transportation for included activities
• Ljubljana Old Town & Castle Tour
• Bled Castle Entrance Fees
• Bled Castle Printing Works
• Bled Castle Wine Experience
• Dinner at Bled Castle
• Predjama Castle Entrance Fees
• Predjama Trek Through Three Caves
• Entrance Fee at Nehaj Fortress
• 2-Day Pass at Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Zadar Private Walking Tour
• Entrance Fee at Paklenica National Park
• Entrance Fee at Mantica Pec Cave
• Kornati National Park Boat Tour
• Entrance fee at Krka National Park
• Entrance Fee at Klis Fortress + Olive Oil Museum & Tasting
• Split Private Walking Tour
• Private Boat Tour to Trogir, Blue Lagoon, Hvar & Pakleni Islands
• Snorkeling Equipment
• Kravice Waterfalls Entrance Fee
• Mostar Private Walking Tour
• Entrance fee at Trsteno Arboretum
• Dubrovnik Private Walking Tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

• Airfare
• Airport taxes and excess baggage fees
• Beverages & Meals not specified
• Optional Activities
• Zadar Entrance Fees ($9 to be paid in cash)
• Tips for your local guides & drivers
• Visa, Inoculations, COVID testing (if required)
• Personal Expenses
• Travel Insurance

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