Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls Tour from Dubrovnik: Small Group

Swim beneath cascading water at dawn, then wander Mostar's Ottoman streets without the tour bus crowds

A small-group tour from Dubrovnik to Kravice Waterfalls and Mostar takes ten and a half hours, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, and a minivan capped at eight guests. You arrive at the waterfall before crowds, spend ninety minutes swimming or wading in the emerald pool, then have nearly three hours to explore Mostar's old town and cross the 16th-century Stari Most at your own pace. A valid passport or EU ID is required to cross the border into Bosnia.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Kravice Waterfalls and Mostar

• Arrive early at Kravice Waterfalls
• Enjoy the waterfalls and swim
• Travel to Mostar
• Explore Mostar old town
• Cross the Stari Most bridge
• Visit war museum or Turkish house
• Have lunch at riverside restaurant
• Optional boat ride under the bridge

The Experience

The day starts early at Kravice Waterfalls, where you arrive before the crowds build. During summer months, you have an hour and a half to swim in the emerald pool beneath the cascading water, wade in the shallows, or simply sit on the rocks and let the mist settle on you. Changing facilities and toilets are on-site, so if you bring a towel and a change of clothes, you can dry off before the drive continues. The minivan holds no more than eight guests, which means the waterfall itself stays quieter than it would on a larger tour.

After Kravice, the route crosses into Bosnia and heads toward Mostar. The driver handles the border crossing, and because the group is small, you skip the long queues that catch bigger tours. You'll spend nearly three hours in Mostar's old town, moving at your own pace through the cobbled streets along the emerald Neretva River. The Stari Most—the iconic 16th-century Ottoman bridge—is the centerpiece, but the city holds a war museum, traditional Turkish houses, and riverside restaurants with views of the bridge. Some travelers book a boat ride beneath the arch instead of walking across it; others linger over lunch. The time is yours to shape.

The drive back to Dubrovnik takes roughly five hours, with comfort stops along the way. Bring cash in euros—most places in the region don't accept cards, and the waterfall entrance fee (ten euros per person) is cash only. The road has steps down to the waterfall and slippery stones in Mostar's old town, so wear shoes with grip. You'll need a current valid passport or EU ID to cross the border; if you hold a Schengen visa, it must be valid for multiple entries.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in select Dubrovnik areas.
• small-group minivan with a maximum of eight guests.
• professional driver-guide who speaks English and navigates the border crossing.
• air-conditioned vehicle with comfort stops on the drive back.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Larger tours hit Kravice after nine and spend an hour fighting crowds; this one arrives early and keeps the group to eight, so you swim in relative peace. The minivan also means you skip border queues and reach Mostar with time to spare, rather than following a fixed itinerary through the old town.

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Top questions

How early does the tour leave Dubrovnik, and when do I get back?

The tour departs early enough to reach Kravice Waterfalls before crowds arrive, and the full day runs ten and a half hours from pickup to drop-off. Hotel pickup is included for select areas of Dubrovnik, and the driver collects you from your accommodation.

Can I swim at Kravice Waterfalls, and what do I need to bring?

Yes—during summer months you have ninety minutes to swim in the emerald pool beneath the falls. Bring a towel and a change of clothes; changing facilities and toilets are available on-site. The waterfall entrance fee is ten euros per person and must be paid in cash.

What is there to do in Mostar during the three hours the tour spends there?

Mostar's old town is yours to explore at your own pace. You can walk across the Stari Most, visit a war museum or a traditional Turkish house, eat lunch at a riverside restaurant overlooking the bridge, or book a boat ride beneath the arch. The choice is entirely yours.

Do I need a passport to cross into Bosnia, and will the border crossing take a long time?

A current valid passport or EU ID is required. The small group size—no more than eight guests—means you bypass the long queues that catch larger tours, so the crossing moves quickly and you keep more time for the destinations.

What should I know about paying for things during the tour?

Bring cash in euros. Most places in the region, including the waterfall entrance and restaurants in Mostar, do not accept card payments. The tour includes hotel pickup, the minivan, and the driver-guide; meals, the waterfall entrance fee, and any activities you choose in Mostar are separate.