Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
I'velistedthesedaytripsinorderofeasefromDubrovnik—thefartherdownthelist,the
more difficult to reach (Montenegro and Mostar, the most time-consuming, are covered in
their own chapters). Choose the trips that sound best to you, and ask locals and other travel-
ers for their impressions...or for new leads.
Getting There
Cavtat and the Elaphite Islands are easy to reach by private
excursion boat
from
Dubrovnik's Old Port; Cavtat also works by bus. A
city-run boat
links the Old Port to
nearby Lokrum.
Public ferries
connect Dubrovnik's Port Gruž to the Elaphite Islands (the
most appealing is Lopud). The other destinations are farther afield, best reached by
boat
(Mljet) or by
car
or
bus
(Montenegro, Mostar, Trsteno, Pelješac Peninsula).
I've listed public transportation options for each, but consider
renting a car
for the day.
other travelers to accompany you and split the cost.
Alternatively, a variety of travel agencies in Dubrovnik offer
guided excursions
(by bus
and/or boat) to nearby destinations. Popular itineraries include everything mentioned in this
chapter, plus Kor
č
ula and others (figure €30-100/person, depending on the itinerary). While
