Meet ACE ADVENTURE Team
We have a great team of people who share a passion for travel, adventure, mountaineering and cycling
Work in ACE Adventure is not only business for us, it is also a great joy and our life style. All the staff are passionate cyclists, mountaineers, adventurers. We are coming with different backgrounds but passion for active life connected us in ACE Adventure family.
As a small team we all have field jobs but some of tour leaders and drivers work also in administrative field. So, everybody here knows very well everything about adventure travel business and understands well what expectations of our clients are.
In 1997, two brothers, Misa and Sasa Kolic, walking and cycling gastronomes, founded the company and all they had was a pair of hiking shoes, bicycles and huge desire to share their big passion for travel and adventure with other people. ACE Adventure is now one of the leading adventure travel companies in the Central and Eastern Europe and every year hundreds of people share our passion for travel and explore the Balkans on foot or by bicycle with us. In a heart of the Balkans, surrounded by turbulent history, we have decided to fight for our life style, and our arms were walking poles, shoes, backpacks, tires, spokes, … and idea that there are people like us everywhere in the world. Those are people who love nature, challenges and believe in other people, and humanity. We are so happy to have a chance to share energy and enthusiasm with such people every day.
ACE Adventure operates trips on English, French, German and Japanese. All our tour leaders are trained and certificated for Rescue Emergency Care and CPR and all of them have big experience in guiding hiking and bicycle trips.
Miša Kolić
General Manager and founder of ACE Adventure
I hold dear the vivid memories of our inaugural journey, etched in the sands of time. It was a tapestry of laughter, song, and camaraderie, and I can still see the glistening tear-streaked faces as we bid adieu. Over the ensuing years, I've charted countless paths, whether on two wheels, by foot, or while steering vans through picturesque landscapes. Often, I became the culinary maestro of our evening gatherings, crafting picnic feasts. From the very beginning, I adored my calling, a passionate symphony of travel adventure that still resonates within me today.
In the passage of time, much has evolved, yet the essence remains unchanged—the unwavering devotion to the art of travel, a deep love for nature's embrace, and the cherished bonds that bind us, my colleagues at ACE and me. Though I lead tours very rarely, and my bicycle tires bear fewer miles, the same spirit and mirth infuse my work. These days, I relish the challenge of running the company, and in my free time, I explore the world with my family, chasing horizons on two wheels, and trekking through pristine landscapes.
As I stand at the crossroads, I sense the allure of the unknown, the beckoning of uncharted adventures. With a heart brimming with anticipation, I welcome the future journeys.
Saša Kolić
General Manager and founder of ACE Adventure
I am Saša Kolić. My brother Miša and me founded ACE far back in 1997. During our studies, we started to travel by bicycles, organized our friends and, in that time, girlfriends, and together spent month or two in the year, on bicycles, cycling trough, Serbia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, Jordan... passing many kilometers, meeting different people and cultures and learning basic mechanism of choosing the ways, destinies, influence on the environment, influence on the other people who you meet on your way. We discovered that the Journey, travel, trip, or whatever you call, is the most objective view of subjectivity, meaning - the best way to learn about yourself and your place in the world, is to hit the road, Jack! (except you have to always come back, back to yourself, to previous experience, to your family, friends, and to share your experience, knowledge and impressions...)
Now, I am still with my brother - working together - developing ACE, traveling together (now with our families), and my spouse - Sandra. My position in the ACE is General Manager.
I have beautiful family - wife and three kids - two sons Andy and Ipe, and daughter - Sara.
I am also freelancer, painter - artist, painting actively.
Zoran Stojanović
Operation Manager
A man from the back-stage, but I’ll be there whenever they need me. Since 2012. I am responsible for the trouble-free process in our Operation department. I am caring about order confirmations, invoices, payments and other paperwork.
Danijela Filipović
Tour Leader for French and English speaking groups, HR Manager
Life took me into tourism since early beginning’s.. My secondary school was touristic, then I went to the University, ones more that was tourism, and finally got my license as a tour guide. In the meantime I was travelling as much as I could.
Miloš Miladinović
Tour Leader for German and English speaking groups and Operation Officer
By some mistake God wanted me to live in a city and to work as a sales manager. After couple of decades we both agreed that it was wrong. Now I have an opportunity to be in the nature almost every single day, and to share that passion with many great people who share this affection.
Julija Marjanović
Tour leader for French, German and English speaking groups / Booking department
I work for A.C.E. for more than 10 years – first as a tour leader and since 2021 you can find me between walking in the mountains and making hotel reservations for our guests. My job includes: days filled with fun and laughter, meeting new people, beautiful landscapes, great colleagues, delicious local food on all our tours... and bit of paperwork. 😉
Filip Kolić
Tour leader for English speaking groups, Marketing Designer
“To see life; to see the world; to eyewitness great events; to watch the faces of the poor and the gestures of the proud; to see strange things — machines, armies, multitudes, shadows in the jungle and on the moon; to see man’s work — his paintings, towers and discoveries; to see things thousands of miles away, things hidden behind walls and within rooms, things dangerous to come to; to see and take pleasure in seeing; to see and be amazed; to see and be instructed...” A quote by Henry Luce that I hold near and dear, that captures the essence of my fascination and drives my involvement in visual arts and the great outdoors. I am one of the designers on the marketing team & I work on projects that regard development & presentation.
Vladimir Marković
Tour Leader for English speaking groups. Marketing and HR sector
We were not born for one corner. The whole world is our native land. The more borders we cross, the more our mind opens. Travel is the only thing you buy that makes your life richer. So, let’s travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us! Research experience in the field of tourism at University and tour guide license made a great combination to me to immerse in tour leaders challenges!
Olgica Nikolin
Tour Leader for German and English speaking groups
Adventurous, enjoys challenges, to be in nature and good conversations! Hiking is my way of life. In free time photo maniac. And for my guests, I will ensure to get all the best!
David Jovanović
Cycling Tour Leader for English speaking groups
I've started cycling a few decades ago and that became My passion over time. So still in the business. The Earth is not flat, so let's just spin. And enjoy in every moment.
Vesna Pavlović
Tour Leader for English speaking groups
Tested positive for travel bug early in my childhood and have been happily infected ever since. On the road whenever opportunity arises, outdoorsy, full of beans, affable, hence an adventure tour leading position with A.C.E.
Katarina Kanić
Tour Leader French speaking groups
Hey there! I am Katarina. I'm passionate about nature, travel, my family and friends. As a Tour Leader I feel fortunate to share unforgettable moments with the amazing people. I am also happy to be a part of the ACE Adventure’s team of leaders where everyone is a source of help, knowledge and kindness.
Jelena Vrcelj
Tour Leader for French and English speaking groups
Five-speaking languages travel addict and food lover. My motto is - Explore, love, and enjoy life.
Boban Veselinović
Driver
Not just the driver, but the entertainer. He will transfer his passion for dance and music to all guests and every ride with him will turn into an unforgettable experience.
Arianit Mula
Tour Leader for English and German speaking groups
I am in love with nature and passionate about what I do.
Mountain Guide
Rafting and Kayaking Guide
Nemanja Drljić
Tour Leader for German, Russian and English speaking groups
I enjoy being active, spending time in nature, and having conversations with nice people. Life is an exciting journey, and I am looking forward to the next destination 😎💪
Davor Lazić
Tour Leader for German and English speaking groups
Marko Hadži-Milić
Tour Leader for English speaking groups
Igor Nikolić
Transport Related Coordinator, Driver
Marko Milovanović
Information Technology and Logistic Coordinator, Tour leader