Bosnia Rally 2027 in Kupres: How a Riding Day Works

Arrival day, 12 June: registration, inspection and briefing

The week starts on Saturday 12 June at Hotel Adria Ski in Kupres. There is no riding that day – instead you get everything sorted for a relaxed start. Your car and trailer can stay at the base for the whole week.

• Registration and hotel check-in
• Technical inspection of your motorcycle
• Collecting your OWAKA GPS tracking device, which rides with you on all six days
• Help loading the GPX tracks onto your GPS unit or smartphone
• Group briefing with all participants

The daily rhythm: breakfast, 8:30 start, 7 pm briefing

From 13 to 18 June every riding day follows the same pattern: breakfast from 7 to 8 am, departure at 8:30 am and a group briefing at 7 pm for the next day. In between, the day is yours. You ride independently on the GPX track, alone or in a small group.

Bosnia Marathon is not a race. There is no timing and no classification. Whether you stop at every viewpoint or take a long lunch is up to you. The OWAKA tracking is there for safety, so the team knows where you are.

You receive the tracks by email in advance. Our guide to GPS navigation on an off-road tour explains how to load and follow them properly.

Rally or Classic: choosing your route each morning

Each riding day has two GPX tracks. You are not locked in for the week – you choose again every morning, depending on how you feel, the weather and your bike.

• Rally: the longer, more technical route for experienced off-road riders
• Classic: the easier route, recommended for beginners and large adventure bikes
• Tarmac option: individual sections can be bypassed on the road when needed

Three destinations, six stages: Bihać, Sarajevo and Neum

The week is built from three two-day stages. On day one you ride from Kupres to the destination and stay overnight; on day two you return to Kupres on a new route. So three times during the week you sleep away from the base: your main luggage stays in Kupres, but you carry everything you need for one night – toiletries, fresh clothes, chargers – on the bike, not just a day pack.

• 13/14 June: Kupres – Bihać and back
• 15/16 June: Kupres – Sarajevo and back
• 17/18 June: Kupres – Neum on the Adriatic and back; weather and schedule permitting, there may be time for a swim in Neum

Support, training and what the price covers

You are not on your own out there: on-site service with technical help for minor repairs, an emergency team and photo and video coverage are part of the event. You should still bring a puncture kit and tools – the rest is covered in our Bosnia off-road packing list.

At no extra cost, there is off-road training with an experienced motorcycle trainer. It starts three days before the event, and the trainer then accompanies the riders throughout all six riding days. If you have the time, arrive early and practise in the Kupres highlands.

Prices cover 6 riding days and 7 nights, all with breakfast: €899 with rider camp/camping, €1,099 in a double room, €1,299 in a single room. A companion in a double room costs €399, and the package with a rental Honda CRF 300 L Rally costs €3,499 (subject to confirmation). You book online with a 20% deposit via Stripe; the remaining 80% is charged automatically 30 days before departure. Camping and the rental motorcycle are on request only.

Not included: travel to Kupres, riding gear, and the registration and insurance documents for your bike, including a Green Card where applicable. The published tour information does not specify any insurance included in the fee, so check your own cover before booking. On 19 June, checkout is by 11:00.

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