Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls; Kotor and Perast
Mostar
When we first searched for a day tour from Dubrovnik to
Mostar and the Kravice Waterfalls, we didn’t realise they were in a different
country. It was only when the tour description mentioned that a passport was
required made us become aware.
We joined a day tour to visit the historic town of Mostar, which took about 3.5 hours to reach from Dubrovnik, including roughly an hour spent at the border crossing. We had three hours to explore Mostar, which was just enough time to take photos, enjoy a lunch, and bought some souvenirs. The scenery, especially the view of River Neretva, was fascinating. It was a fantastic experience to immerse ourselves in the charm of the old town, which was bustling with tourists.
Kravice Waterfalls – the most beautiful in Bosnia and Herzegovina
We stopped there for an hour; we need to walk down many
stone-paved stairs to arrive the waterfalls, in about 10 minutes. These
waterfalls are picturesque, and some tourists also ride on the boats to get
near the waterfalls. Some tourists swam or took off their shoes to try the cool
water. There are two restaurants on the base, we ordered grilled pork chop and
served with beer, which were delicious. We couldn’t stay too long to enjoy the
scenery and atmosphere as we need to reserve some time to walk up many stairs.
Kotor – Montenegro
We joined another day tour to visit the historic town of
Kotor, which included a boat trip from Kotor to Perast. We also needed to bring
our passports to pass through immigration. During our visit to Kotor, we spent about three hours in the old town, starting with an informative tour led by a local guide. For lunch, we
found a cosy restaurant to enjoy a meal. To my surprise, there was a Hard Rock
Café in town, and as a collector of their small tube glasses, I couldn’t resist
buying one as a souvenir.
Boat ride
The Bay of Kotor is an inner bay, so its waters were
relatively calm. During our boat ride to Perast, we paused at the small island
of Our Lady of the Rocks, home to a petite church.
Perast
Perast is a charming tourist
town with beautiful scenery. We enjoyed a leisurely walk along the coast,
capturing photos of the stunning views. However, our time there was limited to
just 50 minutes, which wasn’t quite enough for a drink after all the walking.
Final thoughts
We didn’t plan much for this trip to Croatia — it was simply
a great-value package deal that caught our attention. We stayed for just six
days, which felt a bit rushed since we were ambitiously wanting to visit two
more countries. Despite the tight schedule, the trip was worth it. I always
feel excited when exploring places, I have never been to before, and this
adventure was no exception.
Further reading
Please also refer to “Part 1: Dubrovnik” and one of my
previous articles about nurturing passions and interests “Spice Up Your Life: NurturingPassions and Interests”
The article "Part 2: Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro" was published on Medium on 10th June
2025.
Winner Lee
Passionate Traveller, Amateur Photographer, Writer
14th June 2025
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