The 15 Day Trips from Dubrovnik Worth the Early Start

1.Montenegro Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,807 reviews · 11 hours · from $70Our pick

Cross from Dubrovnik into Montenegro, stop in peaceful Perast, optionally boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, then enjoy three hours in Kotor. Guides such as Niko, Nikolas, Adnan, and Dražen are known for clear timing, Balkan history, and good humor. A Budva stop is available only on the small-group option.

“Amazing and well organised day trip. A big thank you for all involved and especially our guide Nikolas and our bus driver Teo. I was contacted by the tour operator Super Tours via WhatsApp the day before my trip with all the details of pickup point and time. On the day the bus and guide were right on time which made the day went smoothly especially at the boarders. We were given enough time at each stops Perast (1.5 hr) and Kotor (3 hrs) as per the itinerary. Nikolas was fun, knowledgeable, and very organised with the information, timing, and passports/ ID collection. He also suggested food and restaurants which…”

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2.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. Enjoy free time, dramatic Bay of Kotor views, and an optional boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Niko, Bo, Adnan, and Robert may lead the day.

“Had a wonderful experience on this tour, amazing views and our tour guide (Adnan) was great with providing explanations and recommendations for all of us It would be helpful to have a mic for the guide - as we have had on other tours - to be able to clearly hear the guide while in the last row in the van, so he doesn’t have to repeat himself”

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3.Mostar & Kravica Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,970 reviews · 12 hours · from $35Best value

Travel from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina with guides such as Matija or Mirta, explore Mostar’s Old Bridge and bazaar, then cool off at Kravica Waterfalls. This 12-hour trip includes pickup, transport, an English-speaking guide, and a local Mostar guide. Bring your passport, euros, and water shoes.

“Amazing day out to Mostar. We were informed every step of the way, bus was on time. Our guide Matija was very helpful, funny & had a great sense of humour. Really enjoyed the journey with him. Mostar was beautiful and so were the waterfalls. Loved every minute of the trip, would def recommend it to everyone.”

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4.Mostar and Medjugorje Day Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 896 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Medjugorje, Mostar, and medieval Pocitelj. You get time for prayer, cobbled streets, the Old Bridge, local food, and countryside views. Guides such as Adnan, Bo, Milos, and Dejan have been praised for strong local insight, though vehicle comfort and driving standards can vary.

“It was a great experience. As a Roman Catholic, I highly recommend this tour. When I reached the top of the hill and prayed in front of the Cross, emotions came over me. But I wasn't the only one, the 2 other gentlemen in the group said they felt the same way. I was in a small group of 8 very nice people from different countries. And the tour guide, Milos was wonderful! He's very nice and accomodating.”

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5.Perast, Kotor & Budva Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 731 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro in an 8-seat minivan with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You will visit Perast, Kotor, and Budva, with time for the Our Lady of the Rocks boat ride, Kotor’s Old Town, and a Budva lunch or beach stop. Guides such as Darko, Andrew, and Ivo are praised for safe driving, local knowledge, humor, and smart border timing.

“Our guide Bojan was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humour. He shared lots of back history of Yugoslavia to current day independant states. He was very knowledgable about each of the places we visited. Pick up in the morning was prompt! He was happy to answer all our questions and quizzed us in the minibus (hmm should we have got prizes for answering correctly). Our journey back was long due to the Montenegrin traffic jam at roadworks! We were all tired and digging after a long day but he kept our spirits up. All three towns visited were interesting. As always with tours not enough…”

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6.Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 670 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours sailing from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud with an English-speaking guide and lunch on board. Choose fish, meat, or vegetarian food, then use free time for walks and swimming. Hotel pickup is optional, Wi-Fi is included, and the crew may include guides such as Milos, Ivica, Emil, or Timotej.

“I loved it with my friends it was wonderful! We really enjoyed it! The helper and the crew were really nice!”

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7.Montenegro Day Trip with Cruise in Kotor Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

Travel from Dubrovnik by air-conditioned coach to Perast and Kotor, with an optional boat ride through the Bay of Kotor and a stop at Our Lady of the Rocks. Guides such as Luca, Sandra, Hana, and Oli have led recent departures. Expect border checks, a short Perast visit, a guided Kotor walk, and 2.5 hours to explore on your own.

“Very comfortable journey to this beautiful place. Everyone was very friendly and the guide was very knowledgeable. We would have preferred a bit of more time at Perast to soak in the beauty of the place.”

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8.Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 495 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $296

Cross from Dubrovnik into Montenegro with a private driver-guide such as Zach, Ivan, Milko, or Teo. Follow the Bay of Kotor to Perast, Kotor Old Town, and Budva, with time for a boat ride, lunch, and beach stops. Border lines and summer road traffic can stretch this 9 to 11-hour outing.

“We really enjoyed our day trip to Montenegro. Ivan, our driver and tour guide was fantastic - very professional, knowledgeable about the history and culture, witty and a great driver. It was a wonderful day. Thanks Ivan!”

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9.Day Trip to Mostar and Kravice Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 445 reviews · 11 hours · from $70

Spend 11 hours crossing from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, visiting Kravice Falls and historic Mostar. Expect hotel-area pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a short Neum break, a guided Mostar walk, and about three hours of free time. Bring your passport or EU ID, cash in euros, and swimwear if you want to cool off at the falls.

“It was the best day trip I ever attended. Our lady guide was extremely dedicated and knowledgeable and gave us a very good overview of the two countries - Croatia and Bosnia as well as also the details of various stops. The local tour guide of Mostar was also decent. Highly recommended! Also, the 3 hours in Mostar might not be enough to see the entire city and hence would suggest prioritizing between sightseeing, photography, shopping, eating and walking tour.”

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10.3 Islands Fun Day Trip by Boat (Host: EN,FR,ES)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Sail from Dubrovnik’s Port of Gruž to three Elaphiti Islands on an 8 to 9 hour boat trip. You’ll get three hours on car-free Lopud, short stops on Šipan and Koločep, swimming opportunities, onboard drinks, and commentary in English, French, and Spanish. Lunch is optional, and the boat returns to Gruž.

“A fun "sea day" with opportunities to relax as you pass some beaches... Ideal after the hustle and bustle and heat in Dubrovnik!Auto-translated”

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11.Bosnia Day Trip: Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls by Luxury Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Dubrovnik early for Kravice Waterfalls and Mostar. An English-speaking guide such as Carmella, TJ, or Olja handles the day, with a local guide leading a short Mostar walk. Expect border checks, a comfortable minibus, about three hours in Mostar, 45 minutes at the falls, and extra costs for entry and tax.

“The guide, Carmella, was lovely . Really interesting and gave us lots of great information throughout the day . We had a great guide , Sandra , in Mostar who had a great sense of humour and gave a really interesting tour . Kravica waterfalls was beautiful. We could have done with a bit more time in both places but had a lovely day .”

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12.Montenegro Coast Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 11 hours · from $64

Travel from Dubrovnik to Montenegro by air-conditioned bus, circling the Bay of Kotor before free time in Kotor and Perast. Guides such as Sandra, Maria, and Johnny have led past trips, with history on the road and a short local tour in Kotor. Bring your passport, cash for fees, and patience for the border.

“Our guide Petra was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Learned a lot on this tour. Beautiful area to visit.”

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13.Peljesac Peninsula & Korcula Island Day-Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 135 reviews · 11 hours · from $81

Travel from Dubrovnik in a small air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, stopping in Ston, crossing by boat to Korcula, and tasting local wines in Potomje. Guides such as Ivan, Mateo, and Dan are praised for clear commentary, while free time lets you explore Korcula, climb a bell tower, or stop for lunch.

“A great day in a beautiful place. Hanna has made a great effort giving for us spanish tour.”

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14.Split Day Trip and City Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 9 hours · from $111

Join a nine-hour English-language day trip from Dubrovnik to Split, with hotel pickup, a comfortable coach, and guides such as Danijela, Ivana, or Ilana. Cross the Pelješac Bridge, stop by the Neretva Delta, tour Diocletian’s Palace, then enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, and the Riva before returning.

“It was a nice taster day trip & spent our free time in the palace. Danielle our tour guide was absolutely lovely and so informative 👍”

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15.Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 68 reviews · 12 hours · from $80

Travel from Dubrovnik or Cavtat into Bosnia and Herzegovina, stopping at Kravice Waterfalls for about an hour and Mostar for a 30-minute local tour plus free time. English-speaking guides provide history along the way. Expect an early start, border delays, extra entrance fees, and a long coach ride.

“Fantastic day out , lots of fascinating and heartfelt information from guide giving us insight to life here in Croatia. Mostar is a beautiful city , so glad we took this trip.”

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