Jajce & the Pliva Lakes: The 11 Best Day Trips

1.Travnik, Jajce, Pliva Lakes & Watermills Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 519 reviews · 10 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend a full day beyond Sarajevo with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Almir, Senad, Enis, or Kristijan. Visit Ottoman Travnik, Jajce Fortress, medieval catacombs, Pliva Waterfall, and the small watermills at Pliva Lakes. Transport, hotel pickup, breakfast, and bottled water are included.

“This day trip was absolutely fantastic and deserves every one of its five stars. The entire experience, from start to finish, was seamless, well-organized, and deeply enriching. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, providing deep historical and cultural context for every stop we made, and sharing fascinating anecdotes that really brought the locations to life. What impressed me most was his enthusiasm and dedication to the group. he was genuinely keen to reply to every question, big or small, and took the time to ensure everyone felt engaged and informed. It's rare to find a guide so passionate and approachable. If you're looking for a perfectly executed tour led by…”

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2.Jajce, Travnik, Pliva Lake, & Watermills Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 10 hours · from $88

Travel from Sarajevo with an English or Bosnian-speaking guide to Travnik and Jajce. See Ottoman-era sights, medieval fortresses, underground catacombs, the 21-meter Jajce Waterfall, Pliva Lake, and working watermills. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and a Bosnian sandwich are included.

“A very nice tour guide if you want to discover the country ! I recommend and thanks to my guide Ahmed !!!”

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3.Jajce, Travnik and Pliva watermills – Day Tour from Sarajevo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Leave Sarajevo at 8:00 am for Travnik and Jajce with a guide such as Kenan, Emir, Mufid, or Benjamin. Expect old fortresses, mosques, a 17-meter waterfall, Pliva Lakes, and picture-book watermills, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and bottled water included.

“This has to be in my top 3 tours of all time and I have done hundreds. The guide Ben was brilliant, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Nothing was too much, it was like a road trip with friends and the day flew by. Yes it is a long day but the landscape and sights make up for it. If you’re in Sarajevo please do look up this travel agent and checkout their excursions as you won’t be disappointed. 5/5 🌟”

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4.Travnik, Jajce, Pliva Lakes & Watermills Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring central Bosnia with a small group of up to eight people. Guides such as Ismet, Adnan, Alem, and Sanad share local history and stories as you visit Travnik, Jajce Fortress, Pliva Lakes, Mlincici watermills, and the Pliva Waterfall.

“It was a very enjoyable tour, Especially the Jajce waterfalls. It is a must tour , I highly recommend this tour. Amer was very professional driver and guide. Very kind and polite. We enjoyed very much.”

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5.Jajce, Travnik, Pliva lake and Watermills Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Sarajevo in a small group of up to eight to visit Travnik Fortress, Pliva Springs, Jajce Fortress, its underground church, 21-meter waterfall, and medieval watermills. Guides such as Ahmed, Adnan, Ibrahim, Emina, and Muamer add local history and culture to the long but rewarding day.

“Ahmed our tour guide was great! Took a bit of a drive though and even though it feels anticlimax but overall it was a nice day out of Sarajevo.”

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6.Travnik, Jajce & Pliva Lakes Day Tour From Sarajevo (fees Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Sarajevo in a group of no more than eight to Jajce, Pliva Lakes, Mlincici, and Travnik. Expect history, mountain scenery, included entry fees, and guides such as Emir, Dadu, or Saudnic. Lunch is not included, and the full day has a busy schedule.

“Bosnia is a beautiful country and we have not visited any part of it that we didn't like but the best part of our tour is our tour guide, Dadu, who is extremely patient with my two children. They absolutely enjoyed his company and have mentioned that he's one of their favorite guides. We've traveled all over Europe and have been with guides who are not very understanding of the needs of children toilet breaks, moving slower, boredom and that totally stresses me out. I'm really glad our guide on this tour has made it a stress free one for me, a single parent traveling with two children, so that…”

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7.Jajce Waterfall, Travnik & Pliva Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 10 hours · from $65Best value

Join Adis for a small-group day from Sarajevo to Travnik, Jajce, and Pliva Lakes. Expect fortresses, the 20-meter Jajce Waterfall, 15th-century watermills, scenic drives, snacks, hotel pickup, and a professionally edited drone video of your trip.

“Our guide Adis, was very friendly and professional. He took me and my mom up to Stari Grad Castle in Travnik old town for the incredible views, the beautiful little town is so beautiful. He skillfully introduced us about the historical background and culture of each scenic spot. We tried the local traditional beef cevapcici at the scenic lake, which was very delicious! Although the comfortable and beautiful melody in the car made me fall asleep several times(coz the jet lag) lol… but still I enjoy the trip, thank you again Adis for this unforgettable and fantastic day!!! Highly recommend:)”

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8.CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 10 hours with a small group of up to five, traveling from Sarajevo to Travnik and Jajce. See the colorful Šarena Džamija, medieval fortresses, Pliva Waterfall, Pliva Lakes, and Mlincici watermills. Guide Muki is named in the tour feedback, and lunch and entry fees are separate.

“Muki was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and excellent driver. We had a great time and saw parts of this beautiful country.”

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9.Strbacki Buk & Jajce Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $165

Travel from Sarajevo with an English-speaking guide to Travnik, Jajce, Pliva Lake, and Strbački Buk in Una National Park. You get hotel or airport pickup, private air-conditioned transport for up to three participants, water, snacks, and a professionally edited drone video.

“Wycieczka do Travnika, Jajce i Parku Narodowego Una była dla mnie niezwykłym doświadczeniem. W Travniku podobało mi się zwiedzanie starej twierdzy i możliwość zobaczenia pięknej panoramy miasta. Jajce zrobiło na mnie duże wrażenie swoim wodospadem w centrum, który wyglądał naprawdę wyjątkowo. Najbardziej zapamiętałem jednak wizytę w Parku Una i wodospad Štrbački Buk, potęga spadającej wody i otaczająca przyroda były niesamowite. Cała wycieczka była pełna pięknych widoków i ciekawych opowieści przewodnika, dlatego wspominam ją bardzo pozytywnie. W ramach wycieczki otrzymaliśmy wodę, kanapki i pyszne czekoladki. Dziękujemy ❤️”

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10.Bosnian Kingdom Capitals: Travnik & Jajce Tour from Sarajevo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

Travel from Sarajevo to Travnik and Jajce in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and driver. See Ottoman mosques, a medieval fortress, Ivo Andrić’s birthplace, Roman catacombs, Pliva Waterfall, and historic watermills. The day runs 10 to 12 hours, with lunch and dinner paid separately.

“Well organized tour. Although booked as part of a group tour, I was the only client and Muhmmnad organzied that trip only for me. He organized well educated and known local guides in Travnik and Jajce, that made this day unforgettable. Travnik and Jajce are must-sees in Bosnia! Thank you very much!!”

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11.Sarajevo to Zagreb: One-Way Tour via Jajce, Travnik, Pliva Lake and Watermills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $193

Leave Sarajevo at 8:00 am for a 10-hour, small-group drive to Zagreb. Visit Travnik Fortress, Jajce’s catacombs and waterfall, Pliva Lake, and medieval watermills. Your driver may be Ensar, Ibrahim, or Edis, and drop-off is provided at your Zagreb accommodation.

“The trip was excellent and informative, our guide, Ibrahim was very nice person, knowledgeable and helpful.”

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