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10 dagse Programma "Full Adrenalin" € 600,- p.p.

First day
Welcome to Bosnia
Arrival in Smetovi, Zenica late in the afternoon. Accommodation at the Extreme Sports Club Scorpio on the hills of Zenica. Welcome and barbeque for the guests.
Second day Learning to fly. Mini course of paragliding for beginners on the slopes of Smetovi: in one day participants often manage to take the first short flights. Everybody can experience the feeling of flying without any risk. The steep meadows in Smetovi are an ideal training ground for the first flights. From the centre, it is also possible to hike in the woods towards the partisan monument. As alternative to paragliding, mountain bike on the hills of Smetovi. Lunch and dinner are provided by the organisation. Cultural Alternative to paragliding: mountain bike excursion to the the old fortress of Vranduk and return to Zenica.
Third day
Towards Sarajevo Breakfast in Smetovi, departure for Sarajevo. Visit to the Franciscan monastery and relevant museum in Kraljeva Sutjeska, the oldest of all Bosia and Herzegovina. Cultural hike to Bobovac, the last medieval capital of the Bosnian Kingdom under King Tomas. The hike lasts one hour through the canyon of Bobovica river. We will hike towards the sentry posts of the town until we get to the remains of the old town which protected the Bosnian kingdom from invaders. Pocket lunch provided for by the organisers. In the early afternoon arrival in Sarajevo, accommodation in pension or private rooms. Dinner (not included in the price) and visit to the town. Evening in Sarajevo.
Fourth day
Towards Herzegovina After breakfast (not included), departure for Boracko Jezero, a famous lake close to Konjic. We will be accommodated in Bukovica, a mountain hut that will serve as departure point for rafting and canyoning. We will take a light rucksack for the excursion on the Visocica mountain. During the excursion we will visit the Stecci the typical Bosnian tombstones that date back to the time of the Bogomis. We will climb then the Djamija peak (1967 meters), the most beautiful view point of the all Bosnia and Herzegovina. From here we can see the Rakitnica and Neretva river which will be the site of the activities for the two following days. Pocket lunch provided for by the organisation. Return, dinner and overnight in Bukovica.
Fifth day
Rakitnica dimension Canyoning in Rakitnica river: it is a trip to a new dimension, made of rock and fast water. From Bukovica, we will drive to the village of Dubocani and from here we will descend the canyon on mini-rafts. The trip will last the entire day. Rakitnica river is one oft the least explored rivers in Europe and as the water passes through the canyon it creates some spectacular rock shapes. The water in the river is drinkable from the top to the bottom. The organisation will provide a light energetic lunch in the waterproof bags. At the end of the canyoning we will return to Bukovica for dinner.

Sixth day

Neretva Canyon. Rafting on Neretva river, a historical river for Bosnian and Herzegovina, famous for the emerald green color of its waters. The rafting takes place in the initial part of the Neretva and it lasts the whole day. The lunch will be provided by the organisers. The rafting ends very close to the little town of Konjic. From here we will return to Bukovica for the dinner.
Seventh day

Rock and water in Herzegovina. From Bukovica we’ll head to Dreznica, 20 km north of Mostar at the end of the Drezanka canyon. We will leave our luggage here for the camping and with a light rucksack we will start towards Bijela canyon. From where we leave the vehicle, we will hike for one and half ours to the start of the canyon, which is completely hidden by the vegetation. Bjela canyon is a unique experience between canyoning and speleology in a canyon which was explored for the first time only 3 years ago. Two abseils will take us to the bottom of the canyon, where even during the day, the light is scarce. To descend the canyon we will need 2 hours approximately, depending on the groups. Lunch will be provided by the organisation. We will return to Dreznica, where the camping will be ready and a barbeque will be waiting for the guests.
Eight day
Relax in Mostar Visit to Mostar (20 km from Dreznica), the Old Bridge and the old centre. From Mostar we will head to Vrelo Bune, the Buna springs. The place is really mystical and for this reason a Dervis Tekkia has been built on this spot, where Dervishes withdrew to meditate. We will visit the Tekkia and have lunch in a typical restaurant nearby. After lunch we will hike for one hour approximately to the old fortress of Stjepan Herceg, medieval ruler of Herzegovina. From the top there is a magnificent view of the surrounding valley. We will return to Dreznica and have dinner in a typical restaurant in the canyon.
Ninth day Let’s climb! One whole day of climbing at the climbing centre in Dreznica. More than 50 routes on beautiful limestone, perfectly bolted. There is the possibility of taking mini courses to initiate participants to climbing. Possibility of climbing routes of different difficulty and including mutipitch routes. Lunch in a typical restaurant of the area and in the evening dinner a barbeque for the last evening of the holiday. Alternative to climbing: Who does not climb can be sunbathing or swimming in the Drezanka river. There is the possibility of mini hike in a nearby valley to the bivouac of Diva Grabovica.
Tenth Day
Historical Centre of Pocitelj After breakfast, we will head South. Once we leave Dreznica, with the direction of the coast, past Mostar, we will stop and visit the centre of Pocitelj, old medieval town, in a strategic position with a very beautiful view on the Neretva Valley and site of an important art colony. This is the end of the holiday and the guest will proceed towards the Dalmatian coast.

Programme Full Adrenaline
10 days including arrival and departure
600 Euros per person
Option 2: arrival to and departure from Sarajevo

First day
Welcome to Bosnia Arrival in Sarajevo. Accommodation in private rooms in the centre. Possibility for a guided tour. Dinner in town (not included in the price) and evening in Sarajevo.
Second day
Towards Herzegovina After breakfast (not included), departure for Boracko Jezero, a famous lake close to Konjic. We will be accommodated in Bukovica, a mountain hut that will serve as departure point for rafting and canyoning. We will take a light rucksack for the excursion on the Visocica mountain.
During the excursion we will visit the Stecci the typical Bosnian tombstones that date back to the time of the Bogomis. We will climb then the Djamija peak (1967 meters), the most beautiful view point of the all Bosnia and Herzegovina. From here we can see the Rakitnica and Neretva river which will be the site of the activities for the two following days. Pocket lunch provided for by the organisation. Return, dinner and overnight in Bukovica.
Third day
Rakitnica dimension Canyoning in Rakitnica river: it is a trip to a new dimension, made of rock and fast water. From Bukovica we will drive to the village of Dubocani and from here, we will descend the canyon on mini-rafts. The trip will last one entire day. Rakitnica river is one oft the least explored rivers in Europe and as the water passes through the canyon it creates some spectacular rock shapes. The water in the river is drinkable from the top to the bottom. The organisation will provide a light energetic lunch in the waterproof bags. At the end of the canyoning we will return to Bukovica for dinner.
Fourth day
Neretva Canyon.
Rafting on Neretva river, a historical river for Bosnian and Herzegovina, famous for the emerald green color of its waters. The rafting takes place in the initial part of the Neretva and it lasts the whole day. The lunch will be provided by the organisers. The rafting ends very close to the little town of Konjic. From here we will return to Bukovica for the dinner.
Fifth and Sixth Day
Hiking on Prenj – Bosnian Himalaya From Bukovica, we will move back towards Konjic and
in the village of Borci, we will take the road to Boracka Draga, a narrow V-shaped valley, which is the entrance to Prenj and the meadows of Crnopolje. Once we are in Crnopolje, we will leave the vehicles and start for a two days of hiking and climbing on Prenj. Here there are numerous chances and decisions can be made on the spot. We will sleep in tents or in one of the bivouacs in the area. The Prenj massive has several important peaks (Zelena Glava, Otis, Osobac) and a wild environment, almost completely untouched. It is also possible to climb some routes (IV-VI grade, 150-250 meters).The Extreme Sports Club Scorpio provides lead climbing service (not included in the price, to be agreed separately). The meals during the hike will be provided by the organisation. Upon our return, we will go back to Bukovica, where the following day we will head towards Dreznica.
Seventh day
Rock and water in Herzegovina. From Bukovica we’ll head to Dreznica, 20 km north of Mostar at the end of the Drezanka canyon. We will leave our luggage here for the camping and with a light rucksack we will start towards Bijela canyon. From where we leave the car, we will hike for one and half ours to the start of the canyon, which is completely hidden by the vegetation. Bjela canyon is a unique experience between canyoning and speleology in a canyon which was explored for the first time only 3 years ago. Two abseils will take us to the bottom of the canyon, where even during the day, the light is scarce. To descend the canyon we will need 2 hours approximately, depending on the groups. Lunch will be provided by the organisation. We will return to Dreznica, where the camping will be ready and a barbeque will be waiting for the guests.
Eight day
Relax in Mostar Visit to Mostar (20 km from Dreznica), the Old Bridge and the old centre. From Mostar we will head to Vrelo Bune, the Buna springs. The place is really mystical and for this reason a Dervis Tekkia has been built on this spot, where Dervishes withdrew to meditate. We will visit the Tekkia and have lunch in a typical restaurant nearby. After lunch we will hike for one hour approximately to the old fortress of Stjepan Herceg, medieval ruler of Herzegovina. From the top there is a magnificent view of the surrounding valley. We will return to Dreznica and have dinner in a typical restaurant at the end of the Dreznica canyon.
Ninth day
Let’s climb! One whole day of climbing at the climbing centre in Dreznica. More than 50 routes on beautiful limestone, perfectly bolted. There is the possibility of taking mini courses to initiate participants to climbing. Possibility of climbing routes of different difficulty, including multi-pitch routes. Lunch in a typical restaurant of the area and in the evening dinner a barbeque for the last evening of the holiday. Alternative to climbing: Who does not climb can be sunbathing or swimming in the Drezanka river. There is the possibility of mini hike in a nearby valley to the bivouac of Diva Grabovica.
Tenth Day
Return to Sarajevo and relax
Breakfast and departure to Sarajevo. Free day for souvenirs and shopping. Departure in the afternoon from Sarajevo airport.