Challenge

Bosnia | Hiking, canoeing, Rafting, camping and exploring

Date and Time

July 9th - July 16th

Registration Fee

$499

Fundraising Target

$1,500

This Summer,join Islamic Relief USA as we journey through the beauty that is Bosnia, rafting and hiking through what is known as the Herzegovina Himalayas!

Support our work in Bosnia

Through the Bosnia Challenge, you will visit existing and previous Islamic Relief projects in Bosnia and learn how to support them. All participants will receive an email with a link to their personal crowdfunding page. Your goal is to raise $1,500!

Our teams will get in touch with you within 5 business days after signing up and provide you with tips and tools on how to kick-start your crowdfunding journey!

Limited Spots Available!

PACKAGE & INFORMATION

What will Islamic Relief cover with registration fees?

  • Transportation within Bosnia including to/from airport in Bosnia
  • 3 meals/day for duration of trip (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • 6 Nights Accommodation
  • Costs of all activities and tours
  • Entrance fees for sites/parks

What will YOU have to cover?

  • Transportation to/from Bosnia (Flight + Baggage expenses)
  • Selected meals on arrival/departure dates
  • Snacks outside of meals
  • Souvenir/Gift Shopping
  • Personal Expenses
  • Medical Expenses (travel insurance is required)
  • Hiking Equipment (boots, poles)
  • All other expenses outside of Islamic Relief Bosnia Trek Challenge (extra tours, stays, transportation, meals)

ITINERARY

Over the course of 6 days, this challenge will involve:

  • Rafting 23km down the river Neretva
  • Hiking to Zelena Glava at 2155m, the highest peak of Mt Prenj
  • Hiking to the peak of Velika Lapa at 2004m
  • Canyoning out of the valley through one of the deepest canyons in Europe
  • Camping

By no means, will this be an easy challenge, with back to back days of pushing ourselves physically, but it’s all for a good cause!

In the final days of this challenge, we will also visit the Islamic Relief office in Sarajevo and also some projects being implemented in the area, meeting with some of the Rights Holders.

“If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.”

–Anthony Bourdain

More Information

Sign Up Eligibility

  • Age: 18 years or older
  • Vaccination Status: Double Vaccinated
  • Physically fit (able to participate in physically inclined challenges)
  • No serious medical/health conditions that could affect your well-being (i.e. physical injuries, heart condition, pregnancy) *Please consult with your doctor prior to signing up
  • All participants must raise 100% of fundraising goal prior to July 9, 2023

Refund Policy

  • Refund requests for deposit payments will be accepted until July 1, 2023
  • After July 1, 2023 deposit payments are non-refundable

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