Semi-Private From Dubrovnik

Semi-Private From Dubrovnik, 10 hours 30 minutes, rated 4.9 across 3,628 traveller reviews.

Overview

This semi-private day trip from Dubrovnik packs two of Herzegovina's best known sights into one long outing, with a maximum of 8 guests and a driver who also acts as the guide. Laus Travel runs it, and the day lasts 10 hours 30 minutes in total. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in select areas of Dubrovnik, and the vehicle is air-conditioned.

The route leaves Dubrovnik, runs past the villages of the Dubrovnik Riviera, and crosses the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Kravica waterfall as the first stop. An hour there is followed by the drive through the Bosnian countryside to Mostar, where roughly three hours of free time centre on the Old Bridge Area of the Old City, with its Ottoman-era buildings. Reviewers repeatedly say the early arrival at the falls beats the crowds, and many mention guides who grew up in Mostar and share local history along the way.

It suits travellers who want a structured taste of Bosnia and Herzegovina without renting a car or dealing with border formalities alone. It is a demanding day on the road, with the listing warning of at least five hours of driving, so it is best for people with moderate fitness and no mobility issues.

What's Included

Included

Small-group tour (max 8 guests)
Professional driver-guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select areas)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local taxes and handling fees

Not Included

Entrance fee - Kravice Falls (€10.00 per person)
Meals
Gratuities
Personal Expenses (Bring Cash - many places do not accept card payment)
Private Tour

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in DubrovnikPickup from select areas of Dubrovnik, in an air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 8 guests.
Drive along the Dubrovnik RivieraThe route passes the seaside villages of the Riviera and crosses into Bosnia and Herzegovina, with comfort stops each way.
Kravica waterfall, 1 hourAbout an hour at the falls, arriving before most of the crowds. The entrance fee is not included, at 10 euro per person in cash, and there are many steps down to the water.
Transfer to MostarDrive through the Bosnian countryside towards Mostar, with commentary from the driver-guide.
Old Bridge Area, 3 hoursRoughly three hours of free time in the old town, with Stari Most and the surrounding Ottoman-era architecture. No admission ticket is needed for the bridge area.
Return to DubrovnikDrive back across the border with drop-off at the pickup point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from border paperwork to cash and footwear.

Passport and visas. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, or an EU ID. Schengen visa holders need a multientry visa, and all visa requirements are the traveller's own responsibility. Most nationalities that do not need a visa for Croatia do not need one here either.
Bring cash. The listing is blunt about this: many places do not accept cards. Euro cash is accepted everywhere according to the operator, and the waterfall entrance of 10 euro per person is cash only.
Footwear and steps. There are a lot of steps down to the waterfall, and the surfaces are slippery there and in the old town. Sturdy shoes make the day easier.
Swimming. Anyone planning to swim at the falls should bring a change of clothes and a towel. One reviewer wished it had been warm enough to swim, so the season matters if a dip is part of the plan.
Pace and fitness. The listing asks for moderate physical fitness and flags the day as long, with minimum five hours of driving. It is not recommended for travellers with mobility issues or children under 3, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Small group feel. With up to 8 guests, several reviewers describe border crossings that were smooth and quick. The driver is also the guide, and many reviewers praise guides from Mostar who shared local history and recommendations along the way.

Common issues. It is a long day with a lot of time on board, and the operator says so plainly. The Kravica entrance fee of 10 euro per person is not included, nor are meals or gratuities. A few reviewers felt the three hours in Mostar went quickly and wished for more time. Cancellation is free only up to 24 hours before the start time, and the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or travellers with serious mobility limitations.

Common Questions

What is included in the price?

The small-group tour with a maximum of 8 guests, a professional driver-guide, hotel pickup and drop-off in select areas, an air-conditioned vehicle, and local taxes and handling fees. Entrance to the falls, meals, gratuities and personal expenses are extra.

Is the Kravica waterfall entrance fee included?

No. The entrance fee is 10 euro per person, payable in cash only. The operator advises bringing cash, since most places along the way do not take cards.

Is pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included from select areas of Dubrovnik. Reviewers describe being collected from apartments and the old town area.

Do I need a passport?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel, or an EU ID. If you hold a Schengen visa it must be multientry, and visa requirements are the traveller's responsibility.

Is this tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

It is not recommended for infants or children under 3, and not recommended for travellers with mobility issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, there are many slippery steps down to the falls, and a moderate level of physical fitness is expected.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the experience's local time.