Mostar & Kravice Waterfalls Day Trip from Dubrovnik

Summary

Waterfalls mist, Ottoman bridges and stories from Bosnia’s heart

You’ll feel Bosnia’s contrasts on this Mostar & Kravice Waterfalls day trip: cold spray on your face at Kravice, stories echoing across Mostar’s rebuilt bridge, time to wander Ottoman streets with a local guide, plus hotel pickup from Dubrovnik so you can relax into it all.

What’s the experience like?

The morning didn’t start smooth — I forgot my passport (don’t do that), so there was this little scramble at the hotel before the minibus showed up. Our guide, Jasmin, just grinned and waited, joking that everyone forgets something on border days. The drive out of Dubrovnik was quiet — misty windows, sleepy faces — but once we crossed into Bosnia, the landscape changed fast. Rolling green hills, the Neretva river glinting under low clouds. I pressed my forehead to the glass; it smelled like rain and diesel in the van, which somehow felt right.

Kravice waterfalls was louder than I expected — not just water crashing down but kids shrieking and someone grilling ćevapi nearby. We had about 45 minutes there. I dipped my hand in (cold!), watched a dog chase ducks along the rocks. Jasmin pointed out wild fig trees growing out of nowhere. He said locals come here every summer to cool off, but today it was just us and a handful of families bundled in jackets. My shoes got muddy but honestly, who cares? The spray clung to my skin for hours after.

Mostar is only an hour or so from Kravice, but it feels like another world. The old bridge arches over blue water — you’ve seen photos but standing there is different. Our local guide led us through cobbled streets lined with copper coffee sets and scarves fluttering in shopfronts. She told us about how the bridge was rebuilt after the war; her voice went soft for a second. Lunch was on our own time — I tried burek (flaky pastry stuffed with meat) and absolutely failed at ordering coffee in Bosnian; Li laughed when I tried to say “kahva”. There’s something about sitting by that river, feet dangling over stone, sun finally breaking through clouds.

I still think about that view from the bridge — all those colors after rain, people pausing mid-step to watch someone jump into the river below (apparently a thing here). On the way back to Dubrovnik we stopped for Turkish coffee at some roadside place; bitter and thick as mud but perfect after a long day. The van was quieter then — everyone kind of lost in their own thoughts or maybe just tired in that good way you get after seeing something real.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Kravice Waterfalls and Mostar

• Arrive at Kravice waterfalls
• Stay at Kravice waterfalls 45 minutes
• Drive to Mostar old town
• Take walking tour with local guide
• Free time to explore Mostar
• Enjoy local meals in Mostar
• Return to Dubrovnik with break
• Optional Turkish coffee break
• Drop off at pick up location

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar & Kravice Waterfalls?

The tour lasts a full day including travel time between Dubrovnik, Kravice Waterfalls (about 45 minutes stop), Mostar old town visit with walking tour and free time, then return drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included for this Mostar & Kravice Waterfalls tour?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included if you provide your accommodation details when booking.

Do I need my passport for this Bosnia day trip?

Yes, valid passports are required for all travelers due to border crossing between Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

How much free time do we have in Mostar?

You’ll have free time after a short guided walking tour to explore Mostar on your own or try local food.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

No, lunch is not included; you’ll have free time in Mostar to buy your own meal.

Are guides provided during the tour?

A local English-speaking guide leads parts of the trip including a walking tour in Mostar.

Can children join this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What should I bring for this day trip?

Your passport is mandatory; comfortable shoes are recommended due to walking on uneven surfaces.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off from Dubrovnik, travel by small group minibus with an English-speaking local guide throughout Bosnia’s countryside, entry to Kravice waterfalls with around 45 minutes to explore or relax by the water, a guided walking tour of Mostar’s old town including its famous bridge, plus plenty of free time for lunch or wandering before heading back home in the evening.