Mostar & Kravice Waterfalls day trip from Dubrovnik, private tour.
Mostar's Old Bridge and the Kravice falls, two countries in one long, remarkable day. Bring a towel.
This day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar and the Kravice waterfalls crosses into Bosnia & Herzegovina for the two things no other route offers: bridge divers who have leapt 24 metres off the Stari Most into the Neretva since 1664, and a waterfall pool an hour on that you're actually allowed to swim in. Bring a towel.
Tip. Kravice has the most water in early summer, and swimming is usually possible until late September.
The route, stop by stop.
Indicative route. Every trip is private, so you can swap, skip or add a stop.
Hotel pickup
Mercedes at your accommodation. Early start to clear the border and arrive in Mostar before the coaches.
Border crossing
Via Neum on the coast or Metković inland, depending on traffic. Document check at the border.
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Mostar
Old Bridge. Arrive on the west bank, walk across the bridge, photographs from the most famous angle on the river path below.
Guided old-town walk. Optional licensed guide. Karadjozbey Mosque, old bazaar, the recent history of the city, the rebuilt bridge as memorial.
Lunch in a courtyard. Bosnian grill, ćevapi and fresh pita. The driver can recommend and book a table.
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Kravice Falls
Kravice swim & wander. An hour in the pools, an hour with a picnic on the grass under the trees. Towels available.
Drive back
Neretva valley road. One quiet stop for water and coffee on the way.
Mostar and Kravice day trip from Dubrovnik: the drive
The Mostar and Kravice day trip from Dubrovnik heads north up the coast road towards the Neretva delta, a flat valley of mandarin orchards and drainage canals. Depending on traffic, the driver crosses into Bosnia and Herzegovina either at Neum, the country's short stretch of Adriatic coast, or further on near Metković, where the delta meets the hills.
After the border the road follows the Neretva upstream. Shortly before Mostar it passes Počitelj, an Ottoman-era village climbing a rock face above the river, with a mosque and a stone tower at the top. Ask the driver if you would like a photo stop.
Practical points
- A valid ID card or passport for every person in the car, children included.
- Swimwear worn under your clothes saves time at the falls.
- Water shoes or old trainers. The rocks around the pool are uneven and slippery.
Mostar and the Old Bridge
Stari Most was completed in 1566 by the Ottoman architect Mimar Hayruddin. It was destroyed in 1993 during the war, rebuilt with original methods and stone from the same quarries, and reopened in 2004; the old bridge area has been on the UNESCO list since 2005. On the east bank, the cobbled Kujundžiluk street was once the coppersmiths' bazaar and still sells hand-beaten copper.
For a view of the bridge from above, the minaret of the Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque is open to visitors for a small entry fee.
The Kravice falls
Kravice lies on the Trebižat river near Ljubuški, roughly 40 km south-west of Mostar. The falls are about 25 metres high and spread in a wide arc of travertine around a broad pool. The water is river-fed and noticeably cooler than the sea, even in August.
Who it suits
Families and anyone who wants a swim as well as history. If you would rather spend the afternoon at a pilgrimage site, see the Mostar and Međugorje day trip; for waterfalls without swimming, the Krka National Park day trip. A one-way private transfer to Mostar is also possible. Prices are on request, with an itemised quote by email or WhatsApp.
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