Hire a local driver from Mostar to explore Herzegovina's waterfalls, medieval villages, wine country, and the stunning Neretva valley. The best of Bosnia, at your pace.
Mostar is small enough to explore on foot — the Old Town, Stari Most bridge, and copper bazaar fill a satisfying half-day. But Herzegovina, the region Mostar sits in, is where the real magic is. And none of it is accessible without a car.
Kravica Waterfalls is 40 minutes south with no bus. Počitelj fortress village has no public transport at all. The Blagaj Tekke monastery at the river source is 12km away with sporadic bus service. The Herzegovina wine route through Čitluk and Stolac? Zero public transport. Međugorje pilgrimage site? One daily bus if you're lucky.
A private driver from Mostar turns each of these into an easy outing and lets you combine several in a single day. Our drivers are from Herzegovina — they know which winery owner will open a barrel of their private reserve, which restaurant in Stolac serves the best lamb under the bell (peka), and which swimming hole at Kravica the locals use instead of the tourist entrance.
Each itinerary is fully customisable. Tell your driver what interests you and they'll adjust on the fly.
Start in the Čitluk wine region, Herzegovina's Napa Valley in miniature. Visit two or three family cellars — your driver knows which ones are open and which owners speak English. Stop at Međugorje (significant pilgrimage site, interesting whether or not you're religious), then continue to Kravica Waterfalls for a swim and lunch at the riverside restaurant. End at Počitelj, climbing the medieval fortress for sunset views over the Neretva valley.
Start at the Blagaj Tekke, a Dervish monastery built into a cliff at the source of the Buna River (the water is an impossible turquoise). Then to Stolac, one of Bosnia's oldest towns, with Ottoman bridges, a hilltop fortress, and riverside restaurants. Nearby, the Radimlja necropolis has UNESCO-listed medieval tombstones (stećci) carved with mysterious symbols. If you're a birdwatcher, Hutovo Blato wetland reserve is one of Europe's most important bird habitats.
Combine a transfer with sightseeing. Stop at Počitelj on the way out, then hit Bosnia's tiny 20km coastline at Neum (cheap coffee and shopping). Cross into Croatia and stop at Ston for the medieval walls and fresh oysters. Arrive in Dubrovnik for the afternoon, walk the walls or explore the old town, then return in the evening. Or make it a one-way trip and stay in Dubrovnik.
The road north follows the Neretva through one of Europe's most dramatic gorges. Stop at Jablanica's WWII museum (the Battle of the Neretva), then Konjic for its Ottoman bridge and the chance to visit Tito's secret nuclear bunker (D-0 ARK, now a contemporary art space). Arrive in Sarajevo for the afternoon in Baščaršija, then either return or stay the night.
Minimum 4 hours. Add extra hours as you go at the same rate. No fixed schedules.
Local professionals who know the history, the restaurants, and the hidden spots tourists miss.
Picked up at your hotel, cruise port, or airport. Dropped off wherever you want.
Fuel, tolls, parking, and driver's meals included. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.
Sedan hire starts from €25–35/hour. Herzegovina is very affordable compared to the Croatian coast. Full-day rates (8+ hours) offer the best value, especially for multi-stop tours.
Technically there's a seasonal shuttle in summer, but it runs twice daily and doesn't combine with other stops. A private driver lets you do Kravica plus Počitelj plus a winery in one trip, on your schedule.
Very popular day trip, about 2.5 hours each way. We cross the border at Metković or use the Neum coastal route. Many guests add Ston for oysters on the way. Or do it as a one-way hire and stay in Dubrovnik.
Completely. The war ended in 1995 and Herzegovina has been peaceful for nearly 30 years. Tourism is booming. The main roads are well-maintained and the people are incredibly hospitable. Stay on marked paths near any abandoned buildings, as in any post-conflict area.
So much. Herzegovina has waterfalls, wine country, medieval tombstones, Ottoman fortresses, Dervish monasteries, underground rivers, and one of Europe's best bird reserves. Most visitors only see the bridge because they arrive by tour bus and leave after 2 hours.
Absolutely. Our most popular option is a one-way hire from Dubrovnik or Split that includes 2–3 hours exploring Mostar and Herzegovina stops along the way.
“Herzegovina was the surprise of our Balkans trip. Our driver took us to a winery run by a family who've been making wine for 400 years. No website, no TripAdvisor — just incredible Blatina straight from the barrel.”
“We only planned to see the bridge. Our driver convinced us to add Kravica and Počitelj. He was right — those two stops were even better than Mostar itself.”
“Having a local driver in Herzegovina is a completely different experience from the day-trip buses. We ate where locals eat, visited wineries that aren't in any guidebook, and swam at a waterfall pool with nobody else around.”