The 15 National Park Day Trips in Croatia We Rate Highest

1.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,948 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Leave Split at 7 a.m. for a guided visit to Plitvice Lakes, Croatia’s famous UNESCO site. Guides such as Mia, Ivanka, Barry, and Mate lead the four-hour park walk through the Upper and Lower Lakes, with time for photos, waterfalls, and optional lunch. Transport, insurance, and selected hotel pickup are included, but park entry is extra and payable in cash.

“This is truly one of the prettiest places I have ever seen. It was a long day to travel from Split but worth it. If your elderly and don’t want/can’t walk it could be too much as 2 in our group we’re very tired.”

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2.Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31Best value

Travel from Split by air-conditioned coach to Krka National Park, walk its wooden trails past waterfalls, old watermills, and an Ethno village, then take a 30-minute river boat to Skradin. Guides such as Tin, Lorena, and Bruno keep the day clear and lively. Bring cash for park entry, water, shoes, and a towel.

“Very good value for this tour. The park is amazing”

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3.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 925 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $49

Spend about eight hours visiting Krka National Park from Split or Trogir. Walk the paths around Skradinski Buk, ride a boat through the Krka canyon, swim or explore Skradin, and finish with local wine and optional homemade food. English-speaking guides such as Dario and Ernest are known for clear timing, Croatian stories, and plenty of free time.

“The tour was fantastic and very well planned. Ernest was very friendly and gave some really good insights about Croatia during the tour. Highly recommend it!”

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4.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $31

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide, free time by Skradinski Buk, a 30-minute boat ride through the Krka canyon, and time to swim or eat in Skradin. Guides such as Dario, Darijo, Mia, and Mate add local stories, practical tips, and clear meeting instructions.

“Great day, superb guide, just needed an hour longer.”

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5.Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 255 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Travel from Zadar by air-conditioned bus or van to Krka National Park, where a licensed English or German-speaking guide introduces you to Skradinski Buk, old water mills, local plants, and wildlife. A boat cruise links Skradin with the waterfalls. Depending on the date, you also visit Šibenik or Skradin. Park admission costs extra.

“The place was beautiful. Wish I done the boat in the lake. Bus was late because people can't get out of bed on time so delayed everyone else. Supprised a company is happy to upset all their customers because of people not honouring their commitment be getting their buts there on time. Mostly Germans on trip so info was mainly for them.”

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6.Krka National Park Full-Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 8h 30m · from $49

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Dario, Darijo, or Mate. Walk the wooden paths around Skradinski Buk, take a park boat to Skradin, swim in summer, then visit a family winery in Plastovo. The $49 price excludes the national park entrance fee.

“Our tour guide and driver were absolutely amazing! Very detailed and so fun to have guide us through. Bus was very spacious and very comfy”

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7.Kornati National Park and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 101 reviews · from $90

Spend 8.5 hours sailing from Vodice through the Kornati islands and Telašćica Nature Park. Your English, German, or Croatian guide leads the sightseeing, with an audio guide available too. Lunch, park admission, a salt-lake swim, and time for pine woods and cliff views are included.

“Very nice boat trip in beautiful scenery. Lunch on the boat included in the price, otherwise reasonable prices. On the way back, we spotted dolphins and the boat turned around and stopped so we could watch them.”

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8.Plitvice Lakes National Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 10h 30m · from $76

Travel from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Mia, or Maggie. Walk among 16 turquoise lakes and waterfalls, then ride the park boat and panoramic train. The day runs about 10.5 hours, with comfortable transport, a café stop, and a restaurant break. Bring cash for the separate park entry fee.

“overall it was ok. drive was slow however, the bus. but confortable bus.”

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9.Makarska: Krka National Park Day Trip with Šibenik Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews

Travel from Makarska by air-conditioned minivan to Krka National Park, with a 90-minute stop in Šibenik. Walk wooden paths past Skradinski Buk, old watermills, lakes, and waterfalls. Transport, tolls, parking, taxes, and brochures are included. Bring cash for the 30 euro park entrance fee.

“Beautiful nature. An English-speaking bus driver would be a plus.”

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10.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 12 hours · from $76

Travel from Omiš to Plitvice Lakes for a guided walk past travertine barriers, waterfalls, canyons, and sparkling lakes. You’ll see the 255-foot Great Waterfall, explore the Upper Lakes, and take a 15-minute boat ride around the Lower Lakes. Guides may include Mia, Barry, or Ivanka. Entry tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Very nice place to see and the guide Barry was well educated to explain and tell everything”

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11.From Vir: Telaščic National Park Full-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 36 reviews · 9 hours · from $45

From Vir, spend nine hours cruising to Telašćica Nature Park on Dugi Otok. You’ll see 166-meter cliffs, limestone karsts, a blue coral lagoon, and Mir salt lake, with time to swim. The price includes breakfast, lunch, drinks, a guide, and live commentary, but the park entrance fee is extra.

“Miła obsługa, dobry standard, ciekawe miejsce, było warto”

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12.Full-Day Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Terezija or Marta. You get about four hours in the park, a packed lunch, and a route adapted to your schedule. Cruise passengers can be collected at the port, while hotel and apartment pickup is available in Zadar. Entrance costs extra.

“What a beautiful National Park! Hard to describe the vibrant color of the water unless you see it in person. Terezia was a wonderful guide driving us to and from the park along with guiding us through the park. This is definitely a must see if you have time while in Croatia.”

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13.Plitvice Lakes National Park Full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $246

Spend about six to seven hours exploring Plitvice Lakes with a private English-speaking guide such as Andrija, Nikola, Andy, or Mario. You will walk beside the Lower and Upper Lakes, see the Big Waterfall, cross Kozjak by panoramic boat, and ride the park’s electric train. Hotel pickup, entry, transport, and guiding are included.

“De gids Andy is fantastisch, hij kwam ons bij het huisje ophalen om 8.10 uur en startte gelijk met verhalen over het gebied. We zijn heel veel te weten gekomen en de meren zijn meer gaan leven voor ons inclusief het hele park wat meer is dan alleen de meren. Ook gaf hij een geweldige tip voor een restaurant. We hebben daar ontzettend bijzonder gegeten na een bijzondere dag met lokale producten. We zijn ook veel te weten gekomen over het leven in Kroatië. Een geweldige gids die ons ook in stilte kon laten genieten van de overweldigende Plitvicemeren.”

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14.Sibenik: Full-Day Kornati National Park Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours · from $153

Set out from Sibenik with a skipper such as Lucas or Borna for a nine-hour speedboat tour limited to 11 people. Cruise past St Nicholas’ fortress, Hitler’s Eyes tunnel, and Bavljenac, then swim among Kornati’s cliffs, stop for lunch on Smokvica, and pause in Prvic Luka.

“Activité géniale, sensations garanties pour ceux qui n'ont pas l'habitude du bateau. Paysages magnifiques. Le skipper (Borna) très sympa, beaucoup d'humour et très compétent. Le restaurant prévu dans l'activité ( non compris dans le prix) est très bon mais fait payer au prix FORT son exclusivité. Magnifique excursion à ne pas rater. Nous étions un groupe de 8 Belges et 3 charmantes Hollandaises.”

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15.Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $48

Travel from Zadar by air-conditioned vehicle to Krka National Park, where you’ll walk to Skradinski Buk, see river scenery and old watermills, and have time for sightseeing. The day continues in Šibenik, home to St. James Cathedral. A driver-guide leads the trip, but park admission and food cost extra.

“We had a lovely day out here. The waterfalls and national park are stunning. We were disappointed that it was not made clear that swimming is not allowed from october to may when we booked. Our guide was informative and easy going and Read more”

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