POZNATE CIJENE ARANŽMANA ZA LJETOVANJA U 2026. GODINI

Iako će ljetovanja ove godine biti skuplja nego prethodnih, interesovanje građana ne jenjava pa turističke agencije već imaju rane rezervacije.

SUMMER 2026 TRAVEL PACKAGE PRICES ALREADY ANNOUNCED

Although summer holidays in 2026 will be more expensive than in previous years, public interest shows no signs of slowing down, as travel agencies are already recording early bookings. For a family to enjoy sun and sand, several thousand convertible marks (KM) will be required, while consumer protection associations warn that extra caution is essential when signing travel contracts.

Vedran Jokić, director of the Banja Luka–based travel agency Kontiki, told Glas Srpske that interest in summer vacations is already extremely high and that some accommodation capacities are significantly booked.

“We published offers for the new summer season back in November, which is why our office has been busy every day. Travelers who booked by December 31 received special benefits and a wider choice of accommodation,” Jokić said.

According to him, package prices are five to 15 percent higher compared to previous years, mainly due to overall inflation.

“Price increases are present in all aspects of life, and this has inevitably affected travel package prices as well,” Jokić emphasized.

He added that a seven- to ten-day vacation for a family of four costs between KM 4,000 and KM 6,000, depending on the destination, hotel category, and the age of children.

“The minimum price per person in more affordable hotels ranges from around KM 1,000 to KM 1,300,” Jokić said, noting that Turkey and Greece remain among the most popular destinations, partly due to direct flights from Banja Luka.

There is also strong demand for summer holidays in Egypt, Tunisia, Spain, and Italy, as well as travel packages to Jordan departing from Belgrade.

The Prijedor-based travel agency Vuković stated that early bookings for summer vacations have already begun, although stronger interest is expected after the holidays.

“We recently published part of our offers, while the rest will be available after the holidays. At the moment, we offer packages for Spain, Greece, and Croatia, and we have already recorded the first bookings, although travelers are still primarily focused on New Year’s and International Women’s Day trips,” the agency said.

They added that the Makarska Riviera has been the most sought-after destination for years, while a significant number of travelers also choose Turkey, Greece, and Spain. Italy has also been added to this year’s offer.

Regarding prices, they noted that packages are more expensive than in previous years, by an average of around five percent.

“This is a minimal increase, and we do not expect it to significantly affect travelers’ interest,” the agency said, adding that bus transportation still dominates, although interest in air travel packages is growing.

Residents of Semberija have largely decided to spend the new summer season in Greece, according to the agency Hepi Travel, which noted that many citizens took advantage of New Year’s discounts.

Dragan Jošić, a representative of the Banja Luka consumer association Reakcija, pointed out that summer holidays are significantly cheaper if booked during the winter, but warned that citizens must be extremely careful when signing travel contracts.

“When summer vacations are paid for in winter, prices are noticeably lower than during the peak season, when capacities are already filled, allowing travelers to make substantial savings,” Jošić said.

He stressed that it is crucial for all details of a travel arrangement to be clearly defined in the contract.

“Consumers often focus only on the final price and overlook what is actually included in the package. It is essential to carefully read the contract, including the so-called ‘fine print,’ and clearly determine whether it includes full board, half board, and which services are covered,” he emphasized.

Speaking about value for money, Jošić believes that packages in Turkey and Greece often offer more for the price paid than vacations in closer destinations.

“It happens that for KM 4,000 to KM 5,000—the cost of a vacation for a family of four—consumers receive a lower-category hotel that does not realistically justify that price, especially in Croatia and Montenegro, where high demand and the influx of foreign tourists further drive prices up,” Jošić said.

He also warned that citizens are increasingly taking financial risks to afford a summer vacation, which he says has become a matter of social status.

Marijana T. from Banja Luka said she was shocked by the prices for the upcoming summer season.

“My husband and I planned to travel to Turkey or Greece with our two children. However, when we found out that the price for a seven-night package is close to KM 7,000, even with an early booking discount, we were left speechless,” she said, adding that they are now reconsidering whether they will travel at all.

Jokić also noted that travelers choosing Turkey almost exclusively opt for “all-inclusive” or “ultra all-inclusive” packages, while half-board arrangements are most common in Greece.

“We also offer installment payments of up to 12 months, with repayment continuing even after returning from the trip,” Jokić concluded.