Lukomir Nomad Village Hiking Tour - Private Trip
Description
Umoljani and Lukomir hiking tour at Bjelasnica mountain is simply must see and experience journey for any true nature lover, if one ever comes across Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stunning views of Rakitnica canyon, amazing scenery of Bjelasnica mountain, experiencing way of life at Bosnian most remote nomad village, unique history and culture of local communities, and bit of mythology and much more at one most unique places in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Itinerary
We are passing by the famous 1984 Winter Olympic Ski tracks at Bjelašnica mountain.
We shall learn the story why the Umoljani mosque was the only mosque which was not burnt or destroyed by Army of Republic of Srpska, on entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina they controlled during the 1992 - 1995 aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Pleasant 3 hours flat hike to Umoljani village through Canyong of Rakitnica river and amazing explorations of Peruce waterfall, Studeni Potok as one of the most beautiful valleys in whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina and story of "Umoljani Dragon". In the end of the day we ll do around 7-8 hours hike, which will surely be worth it all. Umoljani village is mostly known for few things: Stoned Dragon, Mosque and Sarajevo Haggadah and Studeni Potok (Cold Creek). Once we reach Umoljani again prepare yourself for truly amazing local lunch: Begova Corba (local stew), Krompiruša (potato made pie) or Sirnica (cheese made) and Burek (meat made), with again local yoghurt and salat. Nothing in the world beats this.
When we leave our car at Umoljani village we will start our, firstly one way rouhgly 3-4 hour long hike, to reach Lukomir village. Trail will take us from starting point of roughly 1275 meters (Umoljani) to peak of Obalj at around 1896 meteres with more then 620 meters of altitude gain. All this heavy work will pay of once on top, as views of Studeni Potok along the way, Rakitnica Canyon and mountains of Treskavica, Visocica and ultimate peak of Bjelasnica mountain with numerous small villages in distance will be simply stunning. After some rest and full time body and spirit enjoyment we are ready to hike down to Lukomir village at altitude of 1500 which will be "one of a kind" story as well. Once there we go for a deserved resting time, having local coffee, and some food as well.Please note that depending on time of the year we can get lucky to have fields of bluberries, rose-hip, certain types of mushrooms, thyme or other plant species around us free to pick up. Lukomir is highest and most of the year inhabited (except in recent years, during heavy winter season when locals leave village until early spring) and most isolated nomad village in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Part of the hike will be through amazing Studeni Potok (Cold Creek) at Bjelašnica mountain.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will be happy to arrange a pick up from any address our guests provide.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1 l of water (possible to refill along the way)
- Some carbohydrates rich food such as bananas, hazelnuts, chocolate, some fruits, etc. as snack along the way. Also make sure the morning before tour departs, to have a good breakfast. It is mandatory.
- You should bring:
- Two t-shirts to change
- Hat
- Hiking boots or sport shoes with thick bottom
- Camera
- Sunscreen (must have for guests with sensitive skin to sunburns)
- Rain jacket (in case of bad weather forecast)
Reviews(2)
Ema at Funky Tours made our trip to Lukomir a really enjoyable experience. Ema was great to answer all our questions and help us plan a private trip which met all the requirements of our group. This included dietary restrictions, flexible hiking options and finding a guide who matched our group’s interests. Dani, our guide, shared a wealth of knowledge about Bosnia Herzegovina, past and present. Lukomir is an absolutely beautiful mountain village to see and we’d highly recommend Funky Tours to help you with your visit there.
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind words. We’re happy to hear that Ema was able to tailor your Lukomir trip to your group’s needs and make the experience even more enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated both the flexibility and the local knowledge shared by Dani during your visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad you had the chance to experience the beauty of Lukomir with us. Kind regards, FT team
Everything from start to finish of the tour was wonderful! All of the staff and our hiking lead were all riendly, quick to respond, helpful in answering questions, fantastic all around. Transportation was easy and the food in Lukomir was fantastic. I went during the end of autumn and the mountains were truly spectacular. I'll never forget this trip!
Thank you so much for doing this tour with us. Lukomir is truly something special where you can experience nature, local people and food. We are really happy that you had a great time and that we were part of it. Hopefully we will have a chance to meet you again in the future. All the best, Your Funky Team
