The 7 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.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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