Why book this crossing
Why book this crossing
A different country before lunch
Dubrovnik sits inside the EU and the Schengen area; Bosnia and Herzegovina sits outside both, so the short drive south isn't a scenic loop within Croatia — it's a real international border, with a passport check, a currency change, and a visibly different country on the other side, all inside a single day trip.
The bridge that came back
Stari Most stood for 427 years before Croat forces shelled it into the Neretva in November 1993. It was rebuilt using the original Ottoman construction techniques and much of the recovered stone, reopening in July 2004 and joining the UNESCO World Heritage list the following year — the bridge in the photographs is a faithful, dated reconstruction of a specific loss, not a building that simply survived.
Kravice, before the day's actual destination
Kravice Waterfalls sit close to Mostar, in the final stretch of the drive in from the Bosnian border, a horseshoe of falls on the Trebižat River with a swimming basin below — genuinely swimmable in the warmer months, and worth the separate entrance fee, paid in cash and not included in the tour price, on its own merits before the van has even reached the city.
A small van, on purpose
This particular listing caps the group at eight guests rather than filling a full-size coach — a deliberate trade that means a shorter queue at the checkpoint, an easier stop at the falls, and a guide who can actually answer a question on the drive, not a marketing description bolted onto a standard shared shuttle.
The crossing, stop by stop
The crossing, stop by stop
A day that leaves Croatia and comes back to it, with a real border in the middle. The times below are an approximate shape, built from the confirmed leg lengths on the listing — GetYourGuide confirms your actual pickup time with the booking.
- ~07:00
Dubrovnik, hotel pickup
A van collects guests from their Dubrovnik accommodation before heading south along the coast toward the Bosnian border — the small group, up to 8 guests, means a shorter wait at the checkpoint than a full-size coach usually gets.
- ~08:30
Into Bosnia and Herzegovina
Passports out for a real international crossing — Croatia's side is the EU and Schengen; a few metres further, neither applies. The drive continues on toward Kravice.
- ~09:30
Kravice Waterfalls
Around ninety minutes at the falls, with time to walk down to the swimming basin and, in season, get in the water; the separate entrance fee here is paid in cash, not covered by the tour price.
- ~11:45
Stari Most, Mostar's Old Bridge
The van covers the last stretch into Mostar, arriving at the rebuilt Ottoman bridge for a guided introduction before free time to explore the Old Town on foot.
- ~17:00
Back in Dubrovnik
The same border, crossed the other way, before drop-off back at Dubrovnik accommodation roughly ten hours after pickup.
Bring a passport for the checkpoint — Croatia is in the EU and Schengen, Bosnia and Herzegovina is in neither, so this is a working border with a police and customs check, not a formality. Bosnia's currency is the convertible mark (KM); euros are widely accepted in Mostar's Old Town but change often comes back in KM, and the Kravice Waterfalls entrance fee (around €10) is paid in cash and is not included in the tour price.
What's included, and what isn't
What's included, and what isn't
A few things worth knowing before you assume they are, or aren't, part of the day.
The Kravice entrance fee isn't in the tour price
The tour includes hotel pickup, transport, tourist tax and the guide — the Kravice Waterfalls entrance fee, around €10, is paid separately, in cash, at the falls themselves.
No fixed departure clock time is published
GetYourGuide confirms the actual pickup time with your specific booking rather than publishing one on the listing; the day runs about ten hours door to door, which is the figure worth planning around rather than a specific hour.
Not every Dubrovnik–Mostar listing is this one
Several operators run some version of this route, with a Neum coffee stop, Počitelj, or a larger coach in place of this small van among the main differences — read the inclusions on whichever specific listing you book rather than assuming they all match.
Not suitable for every traveller
The listing states it isn't suitable for guests with mobility impairments, and doesn't take children under two — worth checking before booking if either applies to your group.
Ways to do this crossing
Ways to do this crossing
| Option | What it includes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group van tour, Dubrovnik pickup | Guide, transport and tourist tax for the full day; Kravice entrance paid separately | The listing this site is built around — capped at 8 guests, about 10 hours |
| Larger coach tour with a Neum stop | The same two main stops on a bigger vehicle, plus a coffee and bathroom break in Neum | A separate GYG listing — a slower border crossing, more seats |
| Private tour | The same route with your own vehicle and guide | Costs more; worth it for a family or a group that wants its own schedule |
| Driving yourself | None of the guide or border-crossing handling | A real land border to navigate independently, plus insurance and documentation to arrange in advance |
Ways to book the day
Find a date for the crossing
Every option below is booked through GetYourGuide, with live availability and the final price in your own currency.
Planning the crossing
Planning the crossing
Passport, not just ID
Bring an actual passport for the border, even if your own country doesn't usually require one for short trips elsewhere in the EU — Bosnia and Herzegovina isn't in the EU or Schengen, and the crossing is checked both ways.
Carry euros and a little cash for Kravice
The waterfall entrance fee is paid in cash on the day; euros are accepted through most of Mostar's Old Town, though change sometimes comes back in Bosnia's convertible marks.
Pack a swimsuit and a towel
Kravice is genuinely swimmable in the warmer months, and the stop is long enough to actually use it rather than just photograph it from the bank.
Book ahead for summer dates
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means an early booking costs nothing to hold, and this small-group listing is the one most likely to fill first among the Dubrovnik–Mostar options.
Planning a Mostar day trip from Dubrovnik
Planning a Mostar day trip from Dubrovnik
The Mostar day trip from Dubrovnik, hour by hour
An early pickup, a real border, a swim at Kravice, and a rebuilt Ottoman bridge — here is the shape of the day, leg by leg.
Read more →The bridge, explainedStari Most: the bridge that was rebuilt
A 1557 Ottoman bridge, shelled into the Neretva in 1993, and reopened in 2004 using the original techniques and much of the original stone — here's the history behind the photograph.
Read more →The stop, explainedKravice Waterfalls: what the stop actually gives you
A horseshoe of falls on the Trebižat River, a swimming basin below, and roughly ninety minutes to use it — here's what to expect and what it costs.
Read more →The border, explainedCrossing into Bosnia and Herzegovina: passport, currency and the border
Croatia is in the EU and Schengen; Bosnia and Herzegovina is in neither — what that actually means for a day trip, in plain terms.
Read more →Beyond the bridgeMostar's Old Town beyond the bridge: Kujundžiluk and the two riverbanks
The bridge gets the photographs, but the three hours of free time on this tour are really about the bazaar street, the mosques, and the two very different banks it connects.
Read more →Around DubrovnikDubrovnik beyond the Mostar day trip
This crossing takes a full day on its own. Here's how it sits alongside the rest of a Dubrovnik trip, and what to do with the days either side of it.
Read more →FAQ
Mostar day trip questions
What is the Mostar day trip from Dubrovnik?
It's a full-day small-group van tour, capped at 8 guests, that crosses the border from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina to visit Kravice Waterfalls and the Old Bridge (Stari Most) in Mostar. Hotel pickup, transport, tourist tax and a guide are included on the listing this site is built around; the Kravice entrance fee is paid separately.
Do I need a passport for this trip?
Yes. Croatia is in the EU and the Schengen area; Bosnia and Herzegovina is in neither, so this is a genuine international border with a passport and customs check, not an internal EU crossing. Bring a passport, not just a national ID card.
Is the Kravice Waterfalls entrance fee included?
No. The listing includes pickup, transport, tourist tax and the guide, but the Kravice entrance fee — around €10 — is paid separately, in cash, at the falls.
How long does the day take, and what time does it leave?
About 10 hours, door to door. GetYourGuide doesn't publish a fixed clock time on the listing — pickup is confirmed with your specific booking, typically an early-morning start from Dubrovnik accommodation.
Can I swim at Kravice Waterfalls?
Yes, in season — the horseshoe of falls on the Trebižat River has a swimming basin below it, and the stop is long enough, roughly ninety minutes, to actually get in the water rather than only photograph it from the bank. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
What's the difference between this tour and the larger coach version with a Neum stop?
This listing is a genuine small-group tour, capped at 8 guests in a van, without a scheduled Neum stop. Other Dubrovnik–Mostar listings run in a full-size coach with more seats and sometimes add a coffee and bathroom break in Neum, the short stretch of Bosnian coastline the main Croatian road passes through — a different, separate GYG product with its own inclusions.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
The listing offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund, and many options let you reserve now and pay later. The exact terms for your specific booking are shown on GetYourGuide before you pay.