Mostar And Kravice, Split Departure

Twelve hours from Split into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Overview

This is a full-day trip that leaves Split early, at 7:00 AM, and crosses into Bosnia and Herzegovina for a guided visit to Mostar plus a swim stop at the Kravica waterfalls. The drive each way takes around 2.5 hours, so most of the day is built around two main stops rather than a long list of sights. You check in at the Booker Travel Agency office on Marulićeva ul. 4, and you should arrive 15 minutes before departure.

In Mostar, a licensed local guide walks the group through the town's history, including the 16th-century Old Bridge, where professional jumpers dive into the cold Neretva River for the crowds. After the guided portion there is approx. 2 hours of free time to explore the city's culture at your own pace. The tour then continues to the Kravica waterfalls, an area the listing calls an oasis in the stone, with about 75 minutes of free time for swimming in the warmer months before the drive back to Split.

The tour suits travellers who want to see two countries in one day and do not mind a long coach ride to get there. Highway fees, the vehicle, the driver-guide, and the Mostar guide are all included. Border crossing fees and the Kravice entry ticket are paid separately, and the listing recommends trying the local specialities while you are there.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in SplitCheck in at the Booker Travel Agency office at Marulićeva ul. 4, arriving 15 minutes before the 7:00 AM start.
2. Coach to BosniaTravel by air-conditioned vehicle for 2.5 hours toward Bosnia and Herzegovina. Border crossing fees of €5 per person are paid in cash at the meeting point.
3. Mostar guided tourA licensed local guide leads a walking tour covering the Old Bridge and the town's history, followed by about 2 hours of free time within a 3-hour stop.
4. Kravica waterfallsSpend 75 minutes at the waterfalls, with time to swim. The entry ticket costs €10 per person, cash only, paid at the meeting point.
5. Coach back to SplitReturn journey of 2.5 hours, ending back at the Booker Travel Agency office.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the long day easier, from paperwork to cash.

• Bring your passport. You need a valid passport or ID card to cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina and back into Croatia. The listing flags this as a requirement, so have it accessible rather than buried in a bag.
• Carry cash. Two fees are not in the tour price: €5 per person for border crossings and €10 per person for the Kravica entry ticket.
• Pack for swimming. The recommended kit includes swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses, plus comfortable shoes and water. The listing notes the waterfalls are a place to refresh yourself during the warm summer months.
• Expect long drives. Each leg of the coach journey takes 2.5 hours, on top of the stops themselves, for a total tour duration of 12 hours. Several reviewers describe it as a long day of driving but one they considered worth it.
• Guides rotate. Reviewers repeatedly praise the driver-guides as knowledgeable and approachable, and the local Mostar guide gets good mentions too. The commentary covers both ancient and modern history, which several travellers found fascinating.
• Border waits happen. Border waits vary between departures: one reviewer describes delays as normal, while others report efficient crossings with no wait time.

Common issues. The main complaint is time pressure: some travellers would prefer longer at Mostar and Kravice, with more room for lunch or swimming, and one reviewer suggested dropping the waterfalls entirely in favour of more time in Mostar. Border waits vary, with one reviewer describing delays as normal, though others report smooth and quick crossings. There are also two cash-only extras to budget for, the border crossing fee and the Kravice entry ticket, plus food and drinks at your own cost. No pickup is included; everyone meets at the agency office in Split.

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