Sarajevo to Mostar day tour: 5 cities, waterfalls & old bridge

Five centuries of Balkan history in one day, ending at sunset on Mostar's famous bridge

This all-day tour from Sarajevo travels through five Herzegovina towns and two UNESCO sites, with an English-speaking guide and private transport. You start in the Sarajevo valley, pass the 17th-century Crooked Bridge in Konjic, stop at Jablanica's World War II memorial and the Ottoman-era town of Počitelj, then reach Kravice Waterfalls for a swim or rest. After lunch near Blagaj Monastery and the Buna River spring, you finish in Mostar exploring the Old Town and the 16th-century Stari Most bridge at sunset, with the option to watch traditional divers jump from it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Kravice Waterfall1h
2. Blagaj Monastery1h

Herzegovina day tour from Sarajevo

• Start from Sarajevo hotel
• Visit Crooked bridge in Konjic
• Coffee break near Jablanicko lake
• Stop at Jablanica WW2 historical site
• Explore old town Počitelj
• Visit Kravice waterfalls, optional swim
• Lunch and visit Blagaj old town and Tekki house
• Explore Mostar old town and Old bridge
• Return to Sarajevo with optional breaks

The experience

The tour runs eight to thirteen hours depending on how long you linger at each stop: the operator builds in flexibility so you're not rushed. You leave from your Sarajevo hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and head south into Herzegovina, where the landscape shifts from mountain valleys to river gorges. The Crooked Bridge in Konjic is your first landmark, a 17th-century structure that survived wars and now stands as a symbol of the region's resilience. A coffee break follows at Jablanicko Lake, where the Neretva River widens into a reservoir that stretches for miles along your route.

Jablanica itself holds a World War II story (the site of a 1943 battle between Tito's Partisans and the German Nazi army) before you move on to Počitelj, a 15th-century Ottoman town perched above the river. Kravice Waterfalls comes next, the local name for what many call Herzegovina's Niagara Falls. The water drops from the Trebižat River into a natural pool where you can swim if you want to. The guide adjusts the schedule so you get as much time there as suits you. Entry to the waterfall park costs 20 KM (about 10 euros) per person, paid on arrival.

Lunch happens near Blagaj Monastery, a 15th-century Derwish house built into the cliff face beside the Buna River spring. You can eat at the guide's suggested spot or choose another restaurant nearby. After lunch, you have a choice: take a boat into the cave to see where the Buna River emerges from underground, or visit the Tekki house itself. The boat ride gives you a better angle to see both at once. The final stop is Mostar's Old Town and the Stari Most, the 16th-century bridge that defines the city. You'll explore the old quarters as the sun sets, and if you're interested, local divers perform traditional jumps from the bridge. The return to Sarajevo takes roughly two hours. You can stop along the way or try the roasted lamb at Jablanica if time allows. Most tours finish around 8 to 10 p.m., depending on your preferences.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation from your Sarajevo hotel.
• admission fees to all sites except Kravice Waterfalls.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• flexible scheduling so you can spend extra time at any stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.36

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Superb Adventures Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to visit five towns and Kravice Waterfalls in one day with a driver and guide included, or pick a shorter version if you prefer fewer stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Crooked Bridge in Konjic and why does the tour stop there?

The Crooked Bridge is a 17th-century historical monument in Konjic that survived multiple wars. The guide introduces you to the town and explains what the bridge represents for Konjic and Bosnia and Herzegovina's history.

Can I swim at Kravice Waterfalls, or is it just a viewing stop?

Kravice Waterfalls has a natural pool where you can swim if you want to. The guide keeps the schedule flexible so you can spend as much time there as you'd like, whether that's swimming, resting or taking photos.

What happens at Blagaj Monastery and the Buna River spring?

Blagaj is a 15th-century Derwish house built into the cliff beside the Buna River spring. You'll have lunch nearby, then choose between taking a boat into the cave to see where the river emerges from underground, or visiting the Tekki house. The boat option lets you see both the cave and the house from the best angle.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but the guide will suggest a good restaurant near Blagaj, or you can choose a different spot. The tour builds in time for you to eat at a pace that suits you.

What time does the tour end and how long is the drive back to Sarajevo?

The return journey to Sarajevo takes about two hours, and most tours finish between 8 and 10 p.m. depending on how long you spend at each stop and whether you choose to eat along the way back.

Do I need to pay extra to enter Kravice Waterfalls?

Yes, entry to Kravice Waterfalls park costs 20 KM (approximately 10 euros) per person, paid when you arrive at the site.