FocusExpedition · Geography · Conservation
Typical length6 days
SuitsAges 14–18
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
An active adventure along the Via Dinarica: glacial lakes in Sutjeska, white-water rafting through the Tara Canyon and a mountain challenge in Durmitor. Every route is chosen by professional guides for the conditions, the students' age and their fitness, with lower-level alternatives so everyone takes part.
What students take away
- Expedition skills, navigation and teamwork
- Glacial, karst and river landscapes
- Adventure tourism and conservation
- Resilience in a less familiar setting
An indicative outline
- SutjeskaFly to Sarajevo and transfer into Sutjeska National Park; mountain-safety briefing.
- LakesA guided hike towards Trnovačko Lake, or a primeval-forest and waterfall route.
- RiverWhite-water rafting through the Tara Canyon, then into Montenegro.
- DurmitorA guided mountain challenge and Black Lake.
- HomeThrough Montenegro to Podgorica and fly home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Teams plan part of a route with the guides and lead the group along it.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Mountain lodge and riverside rafting-camp accommodation; routes depend on snow and weather.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.