Kravica Waterfall Half-Day Trip with Pocitelj Stop Mostar

Kravica Waterfall on the Trebizat River

Kravica Waterfall is the reason most people book a Kravica Waterfall tour from Mostar. The Trebizat River drops about twenty-five metres over a broad, horseshoe-shaped travertine ledge, spreading into dozens of streams that fall into a round, emerald pool ringed by trees. The mineral-rich water has built the mossy rock formations you see today over thousands of years, and the mist makes the air noticeably cooler even on a hot summer day.

Is Kravica Waterfall worth visiting? For the scenery and the chance to swim in the open air, yes, and it is easily the best-known natural sight within reach of Mostar. Our trip gives you three hours here, which is enough to walk the pool edge, find a good spot on the rocks, take photos and swim without watching the clock.

Swimming, Mala Kravica and what to expect on site

Swimming at Kravica Waterfall is the main activity. The water is clear and cold, the bottom is uneven and rocky, so water shoes help, and you should bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. Entry to the waterfall area is paid separately at the gate, and there are simple places to sit and eat nearby if you want a break. Boat rides to the foot of the falls are sometimes offered on site, depending on the season.

If you still have energy, a forest path of about fifteen minutes leads to Mala Kravica, a smaller second waterfall that is far quieter. The best time to visit Kravica Waterfall is late spring and summer, when the water is warm enough for swimming, though the flow is strongest after rain. Opening arrangements change by season, so check the details in your booking.

Pocitelj, the stone village on the hillside

On the way back to Mostar the vehicle stops at Pocitelj, a fortified Ottoman-era settlement that climbs a steep slope above the Neretva River. The town grew in the fifteenth century and is known for its stone houses, the domed Hadzi Alija Mosque from the sixteenth century, a clock tower and a hilltop fort with long views over the valley.

The stop here is short, about twenty minutes, so it is a photo stop rather than a full visit, but it is enough to walk a few lanes and see why a day trip to Pocitelj is so popular with photographers. If the village appeals to you, our longer full-day tour from Mostar includes a guided stop here.

The drive from Mostar to Kravica Waterfall

Many visitors ask how to get to Kravica Waterfall from Mostar without a car. Public transport is limited and timetables are awkward, which is why a shared vehicle is the simplest option. The waterfall lies roughly forty kilometres away near the town of Ljubuski, and the drive takes about an hour each way through hills, vineyards and small farming villages.

Our vehicle is air-conditioned, the driver and guide know the road, and the meeting point is in central Mostar. The guide shares background on the city and region as you travel, and on return you can be dropped at the bus station, the starting point or the Old Town, which makes the day easy to combine with a stop for the Old Bridge.