Local Insight:The Neretva River, which you’ll follow on many Herzegovina tours, is one of the coldest rivers in the world, with its emerald-green waters maintaining a temperature of around 7-8°C (45°F) year-round. This unique characteristic creates the region’s stunning, crystal-clear waterfalls and lakes.

The stone watermills on the Pliva River near Jajce, known as *Mlinčići*, date back to the 15th century. These charming wooden structures were used for grinding grain and sawing wood, powered solely by the river’s current, and today they stand as a picturesque symbol of Bosnia’s harmonious blend of nature and history.

The “Šargan Eight” railway, which you can experience on tours to Serbia, is a narrow-gauge heritage line famous for its unique loop-shaped track that climbs the mountain. It gets its name because the track’s route, when viewed from above, resembles the number eight, a masterpiece of early 20th-century engineering.

Beyond the famous sights, Bosnia’s true magic lies in its people and their resilience. Sharing a coffee with a local in Lukomir, hearing a war survivor’s story in Sarajevo, or laughing with a guide in Mostar—these genuine connections turn a simple day trip into a lifelong memory.