The 12 Best Sargan Eight & Mokra Gora Tours

1.Best of West (Drina House, Drvengrad and Sargan 8)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 195 reviews · 12 hours · from $106Our pick

Spend about 12 hours exploring western Serbia from Belgrade. Visit the Drina River House, Emir Kusturica’s wooden village at Drvengrad, and ride the Šargan 8 heritage railway. English-speaking guides such as Milan, Alex, and Aleksandar add history and local stories. Shared and private options are available.

“I had the pleasure of joining a day tour to Mokra Gora, Drina River House, and the Šargan Eight — and it turned out to be one of the most memorable parts of my Balkan trip, thanks to our amazing guide, Alex. Alex is incredibly knowledgeable, especially when it comes to Serbian history and culture. He shared fascinating stories at every stop that really brought the places to life. Beyond being well-informed, he’s also warm, cooperative, and genuinely passionate about ensuring everyone has a great time. The itinerary was perfectly paced, the landscapes were breathtaking, and Alex made sure we had enough time at each location while also keeping things…”

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2.Best of West (Drina House, Drvengrad & Sargan 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Travel from Belgrade in a small group to the Drina River House, Drvengrad film village, and Mokra Gora. Your English-speaking guide, such as Milan, Darko, or Alexander, handles the long mountain drive, photo stops, and local history. Train and village entry fees are extra.

“I really enjoyed the tour to Drina River and Mokra Gora. Milan is a super guide, he shared his knowledge with us and took us on a great trip though the mountains to Mokra Gora. We got to see a lot of nice spots, it was really worth it. At the end of our trip, Milan surprised us with a short stop on our way back where we got to try real traditional local Serbian food! Great experience and definitely worth the trip! I highly recommend going on this trip! Very well organized and I really appreciated the hotel pick up service!”

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3.From Sarajevo: Višegrad, Andrićgrad, Šargan Train, Drvengrad

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 12 hours · from $84Best value

Spend 12 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Senad, Vedad, Amir, or Enis, crossing from Sarajevo into Serbia by small-group minivan. See Višegrad Bridge, Andrićgrad, Dobrun Monastery, the Šargan Eight railway, and Drvengrad. Bring your passport and budget extra for train and village entry fees.

“My tour w/ Vedad was excellent! The car was clean and comfortable, frequently checked in to see if there was anything I needed. He’s a Sarajevo native and had a wealth of knowledge on each of the sites and personal stories that make the trip enjoyable and fun. Highly recommend booking a tour with him / the company. Visegrad, Andricgrad, and Sargan Train is a fun experience and a great way to get to know BiH outside of the main locations of Mostar and Sarajevo. Be advised the winter schedule for train is different than listed it’s only 1.25 hours rather than 2.5, but is more than enough to get…”

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4.Sargan 8 Railway and Wooden City 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 12 hours · from $160

Travel from Belgrade in a private vehicle for a 12-hour western Serbia tour. You’ll visit the House on the Drina, ride the Sargan 8 railway, and explore Wooden City at Mećavnik. Past guides have included Miloš, Llir, and Mr Yang, but guide assignments may vary.

“The trip was great and the guide/driver was super great! I had a very nice day. The guide was very passionate about explaining everything. I was the only person on the tour, but the guide explained everything very nicely and took a lot of my pictures. Thank you Llir for showing me around.”

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5.From Zlatibor/Užice: Mokra Gora & Tara National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Travel from Zlatibor or Užice with an English-speaking guide to the Šargan Eight railway, Drvengrad, Tara National Park, Banjska Stena, and the Drina River House. Tickets, transport, water, and hotel pickup are included. The day is scenic and full, but walking time is limited.

“We had an excellent day!! Our guide was super professional and organised and so informed on many subjects. We highly recommend this tour!!”

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6.Mokra Gora Sargan 8 train,Mecavnik & Zlatibor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 12 hours · from $140

Travel from Belgrade with an English-speaking guide such as Milos or Novica to ride the Sargan 8 heritage railway, explore Kusturica’s Drvengrad village, and enjoy free time around Zlatibor. Hotel pickup, transport, admission, and train tickets are included.

“We were a bit unsure about booking this tour because there were not many reviews, but we wanted something different. In the end, we feel so lucky that we did. Milos is an amazing person and one of the kindest tour guides we have ever met. He is always smiling, easy-going, and truly took care of us throughout the day. He is also very professional, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to talk to. The places he brought us to were incredibly beautiful and unique. We especially loved the old train ride and the charming village. Thanks to this tour and Milos, we made some of our best memories in Serbia. We highly…”

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7.Mokra Gora, Šargan 8, Drina river house Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave central Belgrade at 7:30 a.m. for the Drina river house, Drvengrad, and the Šargan Eight railway. Expect a small group of up to eight, hotel pickup, Serbian history, mountain views, and guides such as Milos or Eric. The train runs from April 1 to October 31.

“Had a great time on our tour with Eric! So knowledgeable and being a traveler himself, it made learning that much more fun and engaging. It was a full day as the distances we had to travel to get to the sites was fairly long but so worth it. Highly recommended!”

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8.Drina River House & Mokra Gora (Sargan 8 + Drvengrad)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $148

Travel from Belgrade with an English-speaking guide to the Drina River House, Mokra Gora, and Drvengrad. The highlight is the Sargan 8 railway, a 15-kilometer ride through 22 tunnels and over five bridges. Guides such as Jelena and Nina are known for warm, clear storytelling.

“My husband Vincent and I, visited Serbia from 15th to 22nd September 2003 . Our local guides where Jelena and Nina Batos from your agency, Serbia Inspired Tours. These two very educated, very knowledgable, sweet ladies have made our holiday exceptional. They were with our group All the time. If they thought somebody needed anything, they were there to help, advise and guide us. Every morning each of us were given a much appreciated bottle of water. The coach was always clean and the careful driver always very punctual. Jelena and Nina received praise not just from me and my husband but from ALL the group of 53 persons. Thank…”

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9.Drina River House, Sargan 8 Train & Drvengrad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $147

Leave Belgrade at 7:00 AM for western Serbia with an English-speaking guide and professional driver. See the Drina River house, ride the historic Sargan 8 railway, and explore Drvengrad, the wooden film village created by Emir Kusturica. Private and small-group options are available.

“This was such a great trip! Nina and Milan are an amazing team that makes travelers feel special and valued. They spent quality time with our small group and made sure no one was left out. Nina provided us with a plethora of interesting information related to the topic of the journey as well as about Serbia in general. She is a fun and a very professional and knowledgeable guide. The mini-bus was very comfortable, and Milan proved himself as a very skillful and professional driver as well as a warm and courteous person. He made sure we were comfortable and got to our destinations safely. I am very happy…”

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10.Sargan Eight railroad train ride & Tara mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $188

From Belgrade, join guide Marko for a long day in western Serbia. Ride the restored Šargan Eight train, visit Emir Kusturica’s Wooden Town, hike easily to Banjska Stena, and stop by the Drina River House. Train, Wooden Town admission, food, and drinks cost extra.

“They trip was absolutely amazing, I recommend it very much. Marco was amazing, professional educational and very helpful. you must go to this trip, it's 100% amazing.”

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11.Mokra Gora toure with a Šargan 8 train ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $118

Leave Belgrade at 7 a.m. with private transport and a driver-guide such as Goran or Marija. Visit Emir Kusturica’s Drvengrad, ride the old Šargan Eight train through Mokra Gora, learn about Tara’s Panciceva omorika, and stop at the Drina River House before returning around 5 p.m.

“The trip is a long journey. It will need you to stay in a car for many hours just for traveling, but the scenery is worth it. Nice guide!”

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12.Mokra Gora and Tara National Park Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Zlatibor or Užice with an English-speaking guide such as Marko. Ride the Šargan Eight railway, visit Drvengrad and Mokra Gora, then reach Banjska Stena for views over Perućac Lake and the Drina River Canyon. Train and Drvengrad entry cost extra.

“I had a great tour with Marko who spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. I loved the Šargan Eight train.”

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