Dubrovnik Trip With Počitelj Stop

Dubrovnik Trip With Počitelj Stop, 12 hours, rated 4.5 across 4,739 traveller reviews.

Overview

This day trip runs out of Dubrovnik and crosses the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina, packing three stops into roughly 12 hours: the Kravica waterfall, the medieval town of Počitelj, and Mostar itself, with three hours of free time there. An English-speaking driver handles the road, and a tour escort travels with the group. Pickup and drop-off are included, with a long list of Dubrovnik collection points ranging from hotels in the wider city to stops near the Old Town.

The shape of the day is simple. First comes the waterfall on the Trebizat river, with about an hour to swim, stroll or just sit by the water in summer, paying the entry fee on site. From there the vehicle continues to Počitelj for a short stop of 30 minutes, and then on to Mostar, where the old town and the Old Bridge over the Neretva are the focus before the return drive.

It suits travellers based in Dubrovnik who want a first taste of Bosnia and Herzegovina without arranging border crossings, parking or transport themselves. Reviews repeatedly credit the guides with carrying the day. The trade-off is pace: it is a long day on a fixed schedule, and some reviewers wished for more time at the falls and in Počitelj.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup in DubrovnikCollection from one of the listed Dubrovnik hotels and bus stops. Pickup times may differ from the advertised start time because they are regulated around the core of the Old Town.
2. Drive to the fallsA cross-border drive of under two hours with an English-speaking driver, passing through Croatian scenery before entering Bosnia and Herzegovina.
3. Kravica waterfallOne hour of free time at the falls on the Trebizat river, a spot for swimming and picnics in summer. Entry is an extra fee paid on site.
4. PočiteljA stop of 30 minutes in the medieval town for a short look around before continuing.
5. MostarThree hours of free time to explore the narrow streets of the old town and the Old Bridge crossing the Neretva.
6. Return to DubrovnikDrive back across the border and drop-off at the same range of Dubrovnik hotels and bus stops.

What To Expect From The Tour

A long day with three stops on a fixed schedule, so a little preparation goes a long way.

• Bring cash. The listing flags cash as the thing to bring. Many shops and restaurants in Mostar do not take cards, the waterfall entry and tourist tax are paid on site, and most vendors in Mostar accept euros.
• Pace and timing. The day is built around fixed slots: an hour at the falls, half an hour in Počitelj and three hours in Mostar. Several reviewers found the Počitelj stop too short and some wanted longer at the waterfall, so plan each stop around its slot rather than expecting slack.
• Swimming season. The falls are described as a summer swimming and picnic spot, and one reviewer found the water too cold for swimming even on their visit. If swimming is the goal, check the season before counting on a dip.
• Border crossings. One reviewer described the crossings as smooth, with no queues. Travellers without an EU passport or residence permit need a multi-entry visa to re-enter Croatia after the tour.
• Guides carry the day. Reviewers again and again praise the guides as knowledgeable, friendly and organized. The history and context of the region come largely from them, so much of what you learn about Bosnia and Herzegovina will come on the drive between stops.
• Weather matters. Much of the day is outdoors, at the falls and walking through two old towns. One reviewer had rain for much of the trip and regretted it, so check the forecast and pack accordingly.

Common issues. The two most frequent complaints are short stops: one reviewer called 25 minutes in Počitelj far too little, and others wanted more time at the waterfall. Two extra costs sit outside the tour price, the entry fee to Kravica waterfall and the Bosnia and Herzegovina tourist tax, plus food and drinks. This is a closed-door tour: everyone who departs Dubrovnik must return to Dubrovnik, so it cannot serve as a one-way transfer. Hotel pickup beyond Dubrovnik hotels applies only to the small-group option, and non-EU travellers need a multi-entry visa to re-enter Croatia.

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