Bosnia and HerzegovinaRegistration open
Rally & Classic · 6 riding days
Bosnia Marathon #4 2027
June 12–19, 2027: Six riding days, approx. 1,500 km, 70% off-road and 30% road. Based at Hotel Adria Ski in Kupres.
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MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES ACROSS THE BALKANS
Explore motorcycle and off-road tours across the Balkans. New destinations and departures are added as they become available.
Tours
Bosnia and HerzegovinaRegistration open
Rally & Classic · 6 riding days
June 12–19, 2027: Six riding days, approx. 1,500 km, 70% off-road and 30% road. Based at Hotel Adria Ski in Kupres.
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CroatiaAdventure & Dual Sport · 5 riding days
Coastal twisties along the Adriatic Highway paired with the historic gravel passes of Mount Velebit.
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SerbiaEnduro & Scenic · 5 riding days
Off-road and scenic tour through Western Serbia: Dense mountain forests in Tara, alpine meadows and the dramatic Uvac canyon.
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Bosnia and HerzegovinaCompleted · New dates coming soon
Big Enduro & Adventure · 6 riding days
September 19–26, 2026: The premier off-road adventure for all adventure and travel enduro bike brands around Kupres.
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Balkan Grand TourOnroad & Scenic · 11 riding days
11 days, approx. 3,500 km: Guided motorcycle dream tour across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia.
View tourGUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOURS IN BOSNIA & THE BALKANS
Looking for an off-road motorcycle tour in Bosnia or a guided enduro trip in the Balkans? Bosnia Marathon takes you across Bosnia and Herzegovina for six riding days and around 1,500 km, with approximately 70% off-road. Other motorcycle tours explore Croatia's gravel roads and the Balkans' scenic mountain routes. Guide Mato and his team organise small-group trips for enduro and adventure motorcycle riders.
Ride around 1,500 km over six days, with 70% off-road and 30% on tarmac. The guided enduro tour starts from Hotel Adria Ski in Kupres and follows Rally or Classic GPX tracks to Bihać, Sarajevo and Neum. Choose the route that suits your experience.
Over 3,500 km of sublime curves through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia. Cross the 50 hairpins of Vršič Pass, cruise the Adriatic Highway, scale Biokovo's Sveti Jure summit, ride the Kotor switchbacks and Tara Canyon, and tour the historic Željava underground airbase and Plitvice Lakes.
Whether on a Yamaha Ténéré 700, BMW GS, KTM Adventure & EXC, Honda Africa Twin, Husqvarna or Ducati DesertX: all adventure motorcycles are welcome. Distinct categories (STARTER for gravel newcomers and CLASSIC for seasoned pilots) guarantee great riding without competition pressure.
Tour creator Mato Kovačević (born 1977, riding since seven years old, experienced across Europe and remote Asian frontiers including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Mongolia) crafts tailor-made small-group motorcycle tours. Benefiting from decades of motorcycle industry development background, he provides expert consultation online or in Friedrichshafen by Lake Constance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bosnia Marathon offers a more challenging Rally GPX track and an easier Classic track each riding day. There is no racing or timekeeping, and you ride at your own pace. You should be confident riding your own motorcycle on loose gravel and forest tracks.
Sport enduros and adventure motorcycles such as the Yamaha Ténéré, BMW GS, KTM Adventure, Honda Africa Twin and Husqvarna are suitable with road-legal registration, insurance and suitable off-road tyres. The on-road Balkan Grand Tour is suitable for road-legal touring motorcycles.
Rental motorcycles may be arranged on request. Contact us for current availability and details.
You receive checked GPX files for the Rally and Classic routes before departure. Ride independently or in a small group; the team can help load the tracks onto your GPS device or smartphone at registration.
Yes. Companions can enquire about accommodation at Hotel Adria Ski. Please confirm current options directly with the team.
Bosnia Marathon 2027 (6 riding days, 7 nights) costs €899 with rider camp/camping, €1,099 in a double room and €1,299 in a single room, all with breakfast. A companion in a double room costs €399. The all-in package with a rental motorcycle (Honda CRF 300 L Rally), entry, accommodation and navigation costs €3,499. Payment is by bank transfer; your place is confirmed once payment is received.
Six riding days with Rally and Classic GPX tracks, accommodation with breakfast, OWAKA GPS tracking, briefings, on-site service with technical support, an emergency team and photo and video coverage. You arrange your own travel to Kupres and bring your own motorcycle.
Yes, if you have some experience on loose surfaces. Each day there is an easier Classic route for newcomers and large adventure bikes, plus a tarmac option for individual sections. We also arrange free off-road training with an experienced motorcycle instructor, starting three days before the event; he also accompanies the group during the riding days.
Bosnia Marathon 2027 runs from 12 to 19 June 2027. The base is Hotel Adria Ski in Kupres, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stages lead to Bihać, Sarajevo and Neum on the Adriatic coast, each returning to Kupres on a new route.
START YOUR BALKAN RIDE
Have questions about dates, routes, or looking for a tailor-made motorcycle expedition through the Balkans? Contact Mato and the team today.