Istup Waterfall Hike featured view in Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina, showing hiking terrain in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
From €135
+ €35 per extra person
Extra discount for 5 or more
Istup Waterfall Hike
Request this tour on WhatsAppIstup is where the Svilica drops over 200 metres in a series of falls, and almost nobody is there. Getting to it is a full day: hiking in across dry Herzegovinian hillside, then tracing the river itself, scrambling over rock, swimming the deeper sections, and jumping from the ledges into the pools if you want to. The route passes through a couple of old villages on the way.
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5.0· 33+ Google reviewsRead allDuration
Full day
Best suited to
Active travelers
Group size
No group limit
Transport
Mostar transport included
Is this tour right for you?
Best for
- Active travelers who are comfortable walking for several hours on uneven terrain.
- Travelers who want local route knowledge, safe pacing, and a strong sense of place.
Not ideal for
- Guests who need flat paths only or prefer minimal walking effort.
Guide advice
For Istup Waterfall Hike, choose comfort over speed. Good shoes, enough water, and a steady pace make the day better than trying to rush the route.
Itinerary
- 1
Morning pickup in Mostar or Stolac (Sarajevo pickup on request)
- 2
Drive to Barane village trailhead
- 3
Hike along dirt road through countryside
- 4
River tracing along Svilica River
- 5
Navigate rocky and slippery terrain
- 6
Reach Istup Waterfall (200m cascade)
- 7
Swimming and optional cliff jumping in natural pools
- 8
Return hike to trailhead
- 9
Transfer back to starting point
Trip essentials
What's included
- Certified mountain guide
- Snacks and refreshments
- Safety briefing and route guidance
- Transportation from Mostar or Stolac
Not included
- Transport from Sarajevo (possible on request, ask us for a quote)
- Lunch
- Swimming gear
- Personal insurance
Gear
Sturdy hiking boots, water shoes for river sections, swimsuit, towel, 2L water, packed lunch, dry bag for electronics.
Weather & confirmation
If conditions change
Before departure we check weather, route exposure, and current conditions. If the planned route is not the right call, we adjust the start time, switch to a safer route, or postpone by agreement.
Before your date is confirmed
Your booking request is confirmed by a real coordinator. If conditions make the selected route unsafe, we work with you on the closest safe alternative before final confirmation.
5-day weather
Istup Waterfall
5-day weather
Istup Waterfall
Activity-area forecast. Mountain conditions can change quickly; your guide makes the final route call.
Data from MET Norway.
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