5 Stops From Sarajevo

5 Stops From Sarajevo, 12 hours, rated 4.9 across 2,810 traveller reviews.

Overview

This full-day trip from Sarajevo packs five Herzegovina stops into a single 12-hour loop, run by Dream Balkans Travel. You are picked up at your accommodation (if it sits outside Sarajevo's Old Town), driven out to Konjic for a photo stop at its 17th-century 6-arch Old Bridge over the Neretva, then carried on to Kravica waterfall, the swimming and picnic spot the listing calls the biggest in the country. Počitelj and Blagaj follow, and the day ends in Mostar with guided time plus free time before the drive back.

A licensed guide travels with the group the whole way, and a traditional Bosnian sandwich, a bottle of water, entrance to the Dervish House and entry to Kravica (if that option is selected) are covered in the price. Reviews repeatedly single out the guides as knowledgeable and friendly, and several travellers describe the day as well organized with striking scenery throughout.

It is a long day with plenty of driving between stops, as more than one reviewer points out, so it is best booked with that expectation clear. Several travellers still call it a worthwhile way to see Herzegovina's sights from Sarajevo in a single day.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup in SarajevoPickup from accommodations located outside Sarajevo's Old Town, with drop-off back in the city at the end of the day.
2. Konjic photo stopA stop at the 17th-century six-arch Old Bridge in Konjic, an introduction to the Neretva river.
3. Kravica waterfallPhoto stop, guided tour and, in summer, swimming at the country's biggest waterfall.
4. PočiteljGuided visit to the fortified village, including an easy hike up to the Kula fort above it.
5. Blagaj TekkeGuided visit to the Dervish House at the source of the Buna river; entry is included if that option is selected.
6. MostarGuided tour of the Old Bridge, Old Bazaar and Old Town, with free time to explore on your own.
7. Neretva boat ride, optionalAn optional 15-minute boat ride under Mostar's bridge, paid in cash onsite, 10 EUR.
8. Return to SarajevoDrive back to Sarajevo at the end of the 12-hour day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day actually feels, from the long transfers to the sandwich lunch eaten on the go.

• Long travel days. The tour runs 12 hours and most of that is spent riding between sites, as one reviewer put it plainly.
• Swim gear. Swimming at Kravica is included in summer only, and the listing asks you to notify the provider in advance if you plan to swim. Pack a swimsuit if you are travelling in the warmer months.
• Food on the go. Lunch is a hand-crafted Bosnian sandwich made with locally sourced ingredients, with a vegetarian option on request. The trade-off is less time in restaurants and more time at the stops themselves.
• Two short hikes. Počitelj involves an easy hike up to the Kula fort, and Blagaj includes walking through the Dervish House. One reviewer called it a lovely hike through varied landscapes, so bring comfortable shoes.
• Luggage option. You can bring luggage on the tour with you or store it securely at the operator's office during the day. The listing presents both options for anyone with bags in tow.
• Cash for extras. The optional boat ride under Mostar's bridge is paid in cash onsite, at 10 EUR for the 15-minute trip. A little cash covers it if you decide on the spot.

Common issues. The honest downside reviewers raise is time: a 12-hour day with most of it spent travelling between sites, and some say more free time in Mostar would improve it. The boat ride under Mostar's bridge is an extra cost paid in cash onsite. Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the vehicle, nor are alcohol and drugs. Some stops, such as the hike to the Kula fort in Počitelj, require modest physical effort.

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