Bosnia Travel Guide, Gap Year Volunteering and Tours

Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide

Bosnia travel guide

Get information, tips, itineraries and inspiration if you would like to travel to Bosnia.

Capital: Sarajevo
Currency: Convertible Mark (BAM)
Area: 51,129 sq km
Population: 4,552,000 (approx)
Language: Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian

Best Places to Visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

Travel Bosnia

Bosnia is packed with some of the best sights in Europe and these are some essential places to add to your itinerary:

Sarajevo
Travnik Castle
Jahorina
Sarajevo
Trebinje
Stolac
Mostar
Jajce
Brcko
Banja Luka
Kravice Falls
Una National Park
Tuzla
Bihac
Blagaj
Blidinje Nature Park

Volunteer Bosnia

Guide to Volunteering in Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnia is one of the most up and coming places to volunteer in Europe, this is a beautiful country still relatively untouched by tourists. You will get a really authentic experience volunteering here.

Location of Projects

Projects can be joined throughout the country in places like:

Sarajevo
Banja Luka
Zenica
Tuzla
Mostar
Bihać
Bugojno
Brčko
Bijeljina
Prijedor

Volunteer Programs Bosnia

Types of Programs

Community Development
Education
Sports
Arts
Music
Drama
Sports
Geography
Languages

At a Glance

Duration: 2 weeks+
Requirements: age 17+
Working hours: Shift work, Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day
Project availability: All year round

How to Apply

You can apply independently to charities, NGO's and local organisations. You can also apply through an international sending agency which will provide you with a safe and structured experience.

What is included

Accommodation
Food: 3 meals per day
Airport pick up
Training: Pre-departure pack and project induction provided
Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator

What is not included

Flights
Insurance
Visas
Police/Government Background Check; US and UK citizens will be processed through Kaya (admin fee applies) all other nationalities must provide local police check.