List count: 15

Last verified: September 2025

Car-free options: Guided with hotel pickup

Good for Families

Budget friendly

Season: Year round, peaks May to Oct

Best day trips from Mostar

The List

1. Blagaj Tekija and the Buna spring

A riverside dervish house under a cliff with cool interiors and calm water at the cave mouth.


Why we rate it

  • Big scene for low effort, ten minutes from town.

  • Easy to pair with Počitelj later the same day.


Travel time each way

15 to 25 minutes


Time needed

two to three hours


Best time

morning for shade and quiet halls


How to do it

Read the Blagaj Tekija guide, then browse Herzegovina tours for a Blagaj-plus-Počitelj loop.


Safety or etiquette

Modest dress inside; shoes off where requested.

2. Počitelj hill town and tower

Stone lanes and terraces above the Neretva with a short, steady climb to the keep.


Why we rate it

  • Wide views for little climbing.

  • Perfect in late light after Blagaj.


Travel time each way

30 to 40 minutes

Time needed

two to three hours


Best time

late afternoon for warm stone


How to do it

Read the Počitelj fortress guide, then browse Herzegovina tours for a hill town-plus-bridge day.


Safety or etiquette

Worn steps; wear shoes with grip.

3. Kravica Waterfalls

Emerald bowls under willow shade with terrace views and marked swim zones in season.


Why we rate it

  • Short paths to safe viewpoints for families.

  • Easy to time for late shade after Počitelj.


Travel time each way

45 to 60 minutes


Time needed

one and a half to two hours


Best time

late afternoon for shade

How to do it

Read the Kravica Waterfalls guide, then browse Herzegovina day tours that include Kravica and Počitelj.


Safety or etiquette

Swim only in marked zones; no drones.

4. Stolac and Radimlja stećci

Bregava bridges, courtyards and a quiet field of carved medieval stones.


Why we rate it

  • Calm river frames plus a UNESCO-listed stećci site.

  • Works as a half day with an easy lunch stop.


Travel time each way

40 to 55 minutes


Time needed

three hours


Best time

morning in summer; late afternoon for Radimlja relief


How to do it

Read the Stolac page and Radimlja guide, then browse Herzegovina tours for a Stolac-plus-Počitelj loop.


Safety or etiquette

Do not climb or sit on stones.

5. Trebižat river canoe or raft safari

Shallow, warm water through willow shade near Ljubuški and Čapljina.


Why we rate it

  • Family friendly river with swims in season.

  • Pairs perfectly with Kravica and Koćuša.


Travel time each way

45 to 60 minutes


Time needed

three to four hours door to door


Best time

May to September


How to do it

Browse Trebižat river safaris with transfers from Mostar.


Safety or etiquette

Closed shoes in the water; follow local swim rules.

6. Koćuša waterfall and Vitina paths

A broad limestone shelf with willow shade and a short riverside loop.


Why we rate it

  • Calm alternative to Kravica with fewer crowds.
  • Easy on the same day as Ljubuški cellars.


Travel time each way

45 to 55 minutes


Time needed

one to two hours


Best time

late afternoon


How to do it

Base from Mostar and browse Herzegovina tours that add Koćuša to Kravica.

Safety or etiquette

Banks can be wet; mind low rails.

7. Čitluk wine road tastings

Cellars along the belt between Mostar and Ljubuški pouring Žilavka and Blatina.


Why we rate it

  • Structured tastings with local plates.

  • Simple transfers and short drives.


Travel time each way

25 to 45 minutes


Time needed

two to four hours for two to three stops


Best time

late afternoon into early evening


How to do it

Read Food and wine in Bosnia and Herzegovina, then browse Herzegovina wine tours with transfers.


Safety or etiquette

Spitting is normal; drivers do not drink.

8. Hutovo Blato wetlands

Small-boat safaris through reed beds and quiet channels near the coast.


Why we rate it

  • Family friendly loops with easy wildlife watching.

  • Cool mornings in summer before coastal heat.


Travel time each way

50 to 70 minutes


Time needed

two to three hours


Best time

spring and autumn mornings


How to do it

Read the Hutovo Blato page, then browse Herzegovina tours for a wetland-plus-bridge day.


Safety or etiquette

Stay in boats; no drones near birds.

9. Neum bay and coastal cafés

Calm Adriatic water, short boat runs and easy seaside paths.


Why we rate it

  • Simple sea day that pairs with Hutovo Blato.

  • Late swims and terrace sunsets in season.


Travel time each way

75 to 95 minutes


Time needed

half day


Best time

May to September


How to do it

Read the Neum page, then browse Herzegovina coastal tours for a bay-plus-wetlands loop.


Safety or etiquette

Swim only in marked zones; follow lifeguard advice.

10. Konjic: rafting and ARK D-0 bunker

Cold green Neretva by morning and a complete Cold War complex by afternoon.


Why we rate it

  • Two strong stories within short drives.

  • Routes for beginners and confident paddlers.


Travel time each way

60 to 75 minutes


Time needed

full day


Best time

May to October for rafting


How to do it

Read Konjic and the ARK D-0 bunker guide, then browse Konjic rafting tours for a canyon morning.


Safety or etiquette

Use licensed guides; keep life jackets fastened.

11. Jablanica bridge museum and valley roasters

A river bend with the bridge ruins below and classic lamb roasters along the road.


Why we rate it

  • Focused museum plus an easy meal stop.

  • Fits a Konjic or lake day.


Travel time each way

75 to 90 minutes


Time needed

two to three hours


Best time

late morning into lunch


How to do it

Read the Jablanica bridge guide, then browse Neretva valley tours for a combined route.


Safety or etiquette

View from decks and paths; no access on the span.

12. Boračko Lake shores

Pines, clear water and a simple loop with kayaks in season.


Why we rate it

  • Family friendly with cafés and easy shore access.

  • Good after Konjic rafting.


Travel time each way

75 to 90 minutes


Time needed

two to three hours


Best time

late spring to early autumn


How to do it

Read Boračko Lake, then browse Konjic and lake tours for a raft-plus-lake day.


Safety or etiquette

Swim only in marked zones.

13. Medjugorje: St James, Apparition Hill and Križevac

A well organised faith day with short hill paths and evening services.


Why we rate it

  • Clear schedule and calm logistics from Mostar.

  • Simple to combine with Kravica late light.


Travel time each way

35 to 50 minutes


Time needed

half day to full day


Best time

morning hill paths; evening liturgy


How to do it

Read the Medjugorje page, then browse Medjugorje tours for a timed visit.


Safety or etiquette

Modest dress; no photography of private moments.

14. Trebinje bridges and cellars

Arslanagića Bridge, old-town squares and a stone-cool tasting under the hills.


Why we rate it

  • Easy, good-value day near the border.

  • Calm river walks under plane trees.


Travel time each way

100 to 120 minutes


Time needed

half day to full day


Best time

late afternoon for cellar light


How to do it

Read the Trebinje page and Arslanagića Bridge guide, then browse Trebinje tours for bridge-and-cellar routes.


Safety or etiquette

Parapets are low; keep back from edges.

15. Blidinje Nature Park and Čvrsnica views

Karst plain, blue lake and a high-arch target for fit hikers.


Why we rate it

  • Big sky for little effort, plus a signature ridge for confident days.

  • Good summer air above the heat.


Travel time each way

90 to 120 minutes


Time needed

half day to full day


Best time

June to September


How to do it

Read Blidinje Nature Park, then browse Blidinje and Čvrsnica tours for lakes and ridges.


Safety or etiquette

Ridge routes are strenuous; take a guide if unsure.

What to know

Travel times

Most trips are 15 to 90 minutes each way; Neum and Trebinje are longer. Leave early for Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravica on the same day.


Seasonality

May to October suits rivers, lakes and hill towns. Spring and autumn give softer light; summer has late swims and busy terraces.


Dress and etiquette

Modest clothing for Blagaj Tekija, Medjugorje and monastery interiors. Shoes with grip for stone steps in Počitelj and Stolac.

Car-free options

Many routes run as guided days with hotel pickup from Mostar. The Kravica and Čitluk belt is easiest with a driver.

Safety

Swim only in marked zones at Kravica and lake shores. Keep back from low parapets on bridges and from cliff edges at viewpoints.

Cash

Park gates, small cafés and cellars may prefer cash; carry some for tickets and tastings.

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What is the best month for day trips from Mostar?


June and September give clear colour and lighter crowds. July and August have long light; plan early starts and late shade at Kravica.

Can I do Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravica in one day?

Yes. Start at Blagaj in the morning, climb Počitelj in late light, and keep Kravica for late afternoon shade in season.

Do I need a car for these trips?


No for most routes. Guided days with hotel pickup cover Blagaj, Počitelj, Kravica, Stolac, Hutovo Blato and Čitluk tastings.

Can I swim at Kravica?


Yes in marked zones and only in season. Follow lifeguard advice and posted rules.

What should I pack for a mixed week of day trips?


Closed shoes with grip, a light layer, sun hat, water bottle, modest dress options for interiors, and cash for gates and tastings.

Is Neum a realistic day trip from Mostar?


Yes with an early start. Pair a short bay swim or boat run with Hutovo Blato in the morning.

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