Can we join a tour in English of the Balkans without speaking English well? And the second question is about the U$300 additional that they charge what is that expense?

The tour is mainly in English, as the whole communication. We do not know your level of understanding and speaking. Regarding your second question, the 300 Euro per person are not an additional change, they are Local payment. What is a Local Payment? - The local payment is a predetermined amount (usually 300 EUR per person) which is mandatory on some of our tours to be paid cash to the tour leader upon arrival. The local payment is part of the total cost of the tour, it is NOT an additional fee. This exact amount is deducted from your initial invoice that you pay pre-departure.

How many people are in a group?

Local Payment is a predetermined amount (usually 100, 200 or 300 EUR per person) that must be paid in cash to the tour guide upon arrival. This payment is part of the total travel costs and is not an additional fee.

Do you have a travel dates for May 15 onwards on this tour?

We will have 9th of May/ 25 July/5 Sept/ 19 Sept

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Balkan Express - Northbound. Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia

7 days

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From Sofia to Dubrovnik

4.4

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Operator: Penguin Travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 6
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sofia
Optional Activities
- Explore Sofia city center
Day 2
Sofia to Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Belgrade city center
- Visit Saint Michael's Cathedral
- Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Explore Skadarlija street
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Belgrade
Landmarks
Saint Michael's Cathedral
Kalemegdan Fortress
Skadarlija
Day 3
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Sarajevo
- Visit Pigeon Square
- View Sarajevo City Hall (outside)
- Visit site where Franz Ferdinand was killed
- Visit eternal fire monument
Optional Activities
- Explore mosques and old Turkish bazaar
- Additional exploration of Sarajevo
Landmarks
Pigeon Square
Sarajevo City Hall
Day 4
Sarajevo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day trip: Sarajevo Under the Siege (around 35 EUR - 40 EUR)
- Visit Tunnel of Hope
- Visit Abandoned Bobsled Track
- Visit Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
- Visit The War Childhood Museum
- Visit The National Museum
- Relax at a hammam (Turkish bath)
Landmarks
Tunnel of Hope
Abandoned Bobsled Track
Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
The War Childhood Museum
The National Museum
Isa Begov Hammam Hotel
Day 5
Sarajevo to Trebinje
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mostar and old bridge
- Visit Blagaj Tekija monastery
Landmarks
Stari Most (Old Bridge)
Blagaj Tekija
Day 6
Trebinje to Dubrovnik
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historic Dubrovnik
- Visit Pile Gate
- Walk Stradun Street
- Visit Franciscan Monastery
- Visit Dominican Church
- Visit Sponza Palace
- Visit Rector's Palace
- Visit St. Blaise Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Dubrovnik
Landmarks
Pile Gate
Stradun Street
Franciscan Monastery
Dominican Church
Sponza Palace
Rector's Palace
St. Blaise Cathedral
Day 7
Departure

Landmarks
Saint Michael's Cathedral
Kalemegdan Fortress
Skadarlija

Landmarks
Pigeon Square
Sarajevo City Hall

Landmarks
Tunnel of Hope
Abandoned Bobsled Track
Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
The War Childhood Museum
The National Museum
Isa Begov Hammam Hotel

Landmarks
Stari Most (Old Bridge)
Blagaj Tekija

Landmarks
Pile Gate
Stradun Street
Franciscan Monastery
Dominican Church
Sponza Palace
Rector's Palace
St. Blaise Cathedral

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Response rate

88%

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Reviews from other tours by Penguin Travel

Tour Operator
4.4

Meyung
November 3rd, 2025
5.0
The 14-days Balkans tour started and ended with our Leader Valentina. She was everything, everywhere all at once,...
The 14-days Balkans tour started and ended with our Leader Valentina. She was everything, everywhere all at once, while never losing her cool and her smile! At every twist and turn of the 3,000 meter-high and 2,500 kilometer-long road, we all realized how much our lives depended on our bus driver Borris’ exceptional skills. Not to mention the breathtaking scenery of the Balkans and the cultural, historical lessons I learned from being on site. Last but not least, the friendships we have forged among our twenty something group made this my best voyage to date. Thank you Penguin Travels!Show more
Adrienne
October 31st, 2025
5.0
Beautiful mountains. Good hybrid bikes. Very helpful, accommodating and resourceful guides. Interesting hotels
Duane
September 23rd, 2025
5.0
The tour went to many spectacular places. Accommodations were very comfortable. The guide was very knowledgeable and...
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Asked on March 4th, 2026
Can we join a tour in English of the Balkans without speaking English well? And the second question is about the U$300 additional that they charge what is that expense?
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- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  The tour is mainly in English, as the whole communication. We do not know your level of understanding and speaking.
  
  Regarding your second question, the 300 Euro per person are not an additional change, they are Local payment.
  
  What is a Local Payment? - The local payment is a predetermined amount (usually 300 EUR per person) which is mandatory on some of our tours to be paid cash to the tour leader upon arrival. The local payment is part of the total cost of the tour, it is NOT an additional fee. This exact amount is deducted from your initial invoice that you pay pre-departure.
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Rita
Asked on October 1st, 2025
How many people are in a group?
Group size
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  Local Payment is a predetermined amount (usually 100, 200 or 300 EUR per person) that must be paid in cash to the tour guide upon arrival. This payment is part of the total travel costs and is not an additional fee.
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Ruth
Asked on June 23rd, 2025
Do you have a travel dates for May 15 onwards on this tour?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  We will have 9th of May/ 25 July/5 Sept/ 19 Sept

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Tour ID: 313429

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Bosnia and Serbia
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Bosnia and Serbia
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Bosnia and Serbia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bosnia.Bulgaria.Serbia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia.Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bosnia.Bulgaria.Croatia.Serbia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Balkan Express - Northbound. Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia

Itinerary

Sofia

Optional Activities

Sofia to Belgrade

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Belgrade to Sarajevo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Sarajevo

Optional Activities

Sarajevo to Trebinje

Included Activities

Trebinje to Dubrovnik

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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