Sarajevo to/from Dubrovnik (Kotor) Full Day Transfer Tour (Total Herzegovina Tour)

INCLUDED

Guide
English speaking local-expert guide and driver. Guide in different language available on request.
Free pickup
We shall pick you up at your address either in Sarajevo or Dubrovnik and drop you off at your address too.
All Transfers
All tour transfers are provided by Funky Tours.
Entrance Fees, Taxes & Flexible Cancellation Policy
Blagaj Dervish house, Mostar Museum and Kravice Waterfalls fee included. No hidden costs. VAT 17% included in the price. Cancel 1 day prior for full refund or change dates anytime.
Availability
Tour is available throughout the year.
Group Discounts
For bigger group bookings, discounts are available.
Online Payments
Pay safely online with a credit card. We accept payments for all types of credit cards.

NOT INCLUDED

Insurance
Travel insurance is not included. Please buy it at home country.
Guide Tipping
Tips are not included in the tour costs. If you receive excellent service, please consider tipping.
Private Tour
All tours are shared, unless specifically booked as private.
Food
Lunch break is planned at Blagaj, and food costs are paid at the spot directly to the restaurant. Typical lunch cost is around 8-10 EUR per person.

Logistics

• This is door to door tour-transfer so we pick you up at your address.
• Departure Times: Daily at 8 AM.

• STOP 1: Konjic (30min)

Morning ride will take us through interesting suburbs of Sarajevo and areas of central Bosnia until we pass Ivan mountain and enter Herzegovina region. As soon as in Herzegovina, we’ll start descending, as region of Herzegovina is generally on lower altitudes and is totally different climate, so you’ll notice dramatic natural environment change.

First stop of the day is short visit to old part of Konjic town. Unique, prehistorically inhabited, famous for 17th century 6-arch Old Bridge, looming over turquoise Neretva river, usually very sunny place, is day’s perfect start. Standing at WW2’s last day, during the Nazi withdrawal, destroyed bridge, we learn the story of the “monument to human stupidity”, mystery of Tito’s Bunker, famousness of white water rafting at upper Neretva region and glacier Boracko Lake, and few other stories before we continue our way.

• STOP 2: Jablanica (30min)

Ride continues by passing large, dammed but very beautiful Jablaničko lake, with short stop at Jablanica where we learn WW2 story of “Neretva Battle” and “sniff” into the way how our greatest delicacy, famous roasted lamb on the spit is made.

Views of Jablaničko lake and regions of Prenj mountain are simply breathtaking and will make you wanna stop and breathe those in.

Pass by:

• Jablaničko Lake and Neretva river canyon (possible short stop for amazing photos)

• STOP 3: Mostar (2h)

Then we continue through some really amazing parts of Neretva river canyon, telling the unique stories of Herzegovina, before we arrive to our second and most important stop of the day – Mostar.

As soon as we arrive to Mostar we’ll start our 2 hour walking tour which will cover most important sites and locations in Mostar.

Our focus will Mostar’s Old Bridge, Old Bazaar and Old Town, but offer stories of Mostar’s uniqueness, in regard to historical and cultural diversity.

Story of Mostar will be about the Bridge, it’s rise and fall, and how it had risen again. You will learn about Siege of Mostar, about why it is called Mostar, about “Mostarians”. We recreate Mostar for you and with you.

In Mostar, if preferred, we give our guests free time to explore on their own as we simply do not like to “hold a candle all the way”.

• STOP 4: Blagaj Dervish House, Buna River Spring & Lunch Break (2h)

After Počitelj, we keep going, and after short ride arrive to Blagaj.

Blagaj town is home to Buna river spring – Europe’s most beautiful, most powerful, clean and drinkable karst river spring, settled beneath few hundred meters high rock. Water comes out of quite large but stunningly deep cave, which springs amazing 43 cubic meters of water per second. Can you imagine this?

Just next to the spring, under the rock, is home to Blagaj Tekke – Dervish house, dating most likely pre or early Ottoman era from early 16th century, as unique sacral-residential example of Islamic architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Visiting this complex and learning more about Dervish life in Herzegovina as important part of our history is, MUST DO.

For Muslim travellers “Tekija” is place where prayers are hosted 5 times a day and can be attended if wanted.

As we finish visit to “Blagajska Tekija” and “Izvor rijeke Bune” we stay there for bit longer. It is time for lunch. Due to famousness and cleanliness of Buna river the most important thing to taste in Blagaj today is local trout. That is why we don’t leave the place before we offer our guests to try locally prepared trout on “Blagaj Way”, enjoying amazing scenery of Buna river spring and Dervish house next to it. Vegetarians don’t worry, we have solutions for you as well 🙂
Lunch is not included in the price, so plan some 8 to 10 EUR extra for the lunch.

• STOP 5: Počitelj Town (1h)

As soon as stomach is full and we got deserved rest we continue towards Dubrovnik where our next stop – Počitelj.

Stunningly nested above Neretva river, visit to Počitelj (“Počivati” – Bos.”to rest in peace”), easy uphill, one hour long walking activity, accompanied with a stories of town’s development and strategic importance during its 600+ year long written history and visit to most important sites such as Hajji Alija Mosque, Clock Tower and Gavrankapetanović tower, IS A MUST, for anyone passing through or near Herzegovina region.

Unique, medieval, Ottoman era glorified, present day Ottoman-Mediterranean style “architectured” fortress – town Počitelj, is one of the very few urban ensembles in Bosnia and Herzegovina preserved in their integrity to the present times.

• STOP 6: Kravica Waterfalls near Ljubuški (1h)

When Počitelj explorations are done, we are not too far away from Dubrovnik and there is one more stop to go. Get ready for highlight of the day, small Niagara’s, stunning waterfalls of Kravica.

Situated near Ljubuški, Trebižat river with its travertine sedimentations is today offering us unique and breathtaking attraction – Kravica waterfalls. Height range from 26-28 meters and water amphitheater of 120 meters below, plus surrounding nature of Kravica waterfalls altogether fall into unique geological monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Pass by:

• Čapljina – small town in Herzegovina county

If you are conducting this tour in summer time (between June – September) feel free to bring along swimsuit and join us for some chilling swim, or at least to cool your feet along a good drink.

Kravica falls are usually our last stop on our Sarajevo to Dubrovnik via Mostar and Herzegovina tour. We’ll have another 2 hours of driving before we reach Dubrovnik where we usually arrive around 8 pm, unless you prefer to be there earlier.

What Do I Need to Bring?

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water bottle
• Sun cream (summer time)
• Swim suit (possible to swim at Kravice waterfalls)

• 2 Day Tour with Overnight in Mostar (Herzegovina Journey)

In case you prefer to experience Herzegovina in more relaxed way, to double up amount of amazing locations this region has to offer, we recommend you to consider our 2 Day package from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik / Split / Kotor with overnight in Mostar, called Herzegovina Journey.

• Trebižat Canoeing and Ćiro Bike Trail

If you are fan of relaxed, easy and adjusted to anyone kind of kayaking, Trebižat river is the best out there. If you can spare 5/6 hours more in Herzegovina or one more night, this is an amazing experience.

• 3 Day 2 Nights Round Trip from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo

If you are travelling from Sarajevo to Mostar without intention to come back to Sarajevo, this tour is ideal way to replace bus and explore places in between and in the end of the day being dropped off at your address in Mostar without extra costs apart the tour itself.

If you need this service, please note that in your booking form.

1. Does this tour include visit to Kravice Waterfalls?
   Yes it does.
2. Does this tour includes a visit to Tito’s Bunker? 
   No, it does not. If you’d like to visit the Tito’s Bunker please contact our team so we could provide details on private trip possibilities. 
3. Is lunch included in costs of the tour?
   Lunch is not included in costs. Costs of a really good and tasy lunch is usually between 7-10 EUR. 
4. Is this tour for me?
   This tour requires normal level of fitness and is doable for anyone of normal level of fitness.
5. Can I book as a solo traveller?
   Yes you can. Significant number of our fellow travelers are solo.
6. How much should I tip?
   Tips are not included in the tour costs, nor they are heavily expected in Bosnian culture. However when you receive excellent service, we recommend tipping.
7. Can I book this tour in other than English language?
   Tours are possible to book in other than English languages in private option. Do contact our team for further information.
8. How much in advance do I need to book this tour?
   It is recommended to book at least 15 days in advance but our team will go above and beyond to confirm the trips even 24h before the supposed departure.
9. Can I pay for the tour with credit card?
   Yes, we accept VISA and Maestro.
10. Which currency is accepted for cash payment?
    We are fans of our local currency (BAM), but you can also pay in EUR, HRK, USD, GBP or even combined.