Top 6 National Park Day Trips in Croatia

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31Our pick

Travel from Split by air-conditioned coach to Krka National Park, where your English-speaking host explains the route before you explore on foot. Follow educational trails past waterfalls, watermills, and an Ethno village, then take a 30-minute river boat to Skradin for a swim and free time. Guides may include Tin, Lorena, Marija, Leo, or Bruno.

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

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

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

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide, see Skradinski Buk, ride by boat through the Krka canyon, swim in Skradin, and finish with local wine and optional homemade food. 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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3.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 such as Dario, Darijo, Mate, or Rozana. Walk the forest trails to Skradinski Buk, visit old stone workshops and watermills, then take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin for free time, food, and a swim.

“Informative, friendly and expert guide. Free time allowed to explore the national park at our leisure. Free time again to explore Skradin at our leisure with some recommended spots provided by our guide. And decided to jump at the opportunity for a wine tasting (€15 pp) in Skradin. Highly recommend”

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4.From Zadar: 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 for a guided walk, the Skradinski Buk waterfalls, and a boat cruise from Skradin. In spring and fall, the day includes Šibenik. In summer, you visit Skradin instead. Guides speak English or German, and park admission costs extra.

“The day trip was great. Our host Ivan had a great knowledge of Croatia and the Krka National Park and was able to answer every question! We also got to see the smaller town of Sibenik which was a very relaxing end to the day. Would highly recommend this trip! 10/10”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews

Travel from Makarska by air-conditioned minivan to Šibenik and Krka National Park. You get about 90 minutes in Šibenik and three hours at Skradinski buk, with hotel pickup, parking, road tolls, and brochures included. This is a self-guided outing, so bring cash for the €30 park entrance and plan your own meals.

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

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6.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Day Trip from Omiš

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

Travel from Omiš to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a guided 4.5-hour visit through travertine barriers, waterfalls, canyons, and Upper and Lower Lakes. You’ll see the 255-foot Veliki Slap, take a 15-minute boat ride, and have guides such as Barry, Mia, or Ivanka leading in English. Park entry costs extra in cash.

“amazing day loved the tour our driver mickey was excellent and our tour guide berry was brilliant also absolutely recond this trip”

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