5 Waterfall Day Trips in Croatia for Your Spare Day

1.From Zadar: Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

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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2.Bosnia Day Trip: Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls by Luxury Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Dubrovnik early for Kravice Waterfalls and Mostar. An English-speaking guide such as Carmella, TJ, or Olja handles the day, with a local guide leading a short Mostar walk. Expect border checks, a comfortable minibus, about three hours in Mostar, 45 minutes at the falls, and extra costs for entry and tax.

“The guide, Carmella, was lovely . Really interesting and gave us lots of great information throughout the day . We had a great guide , Sandra , in Mostar who had a great sense of humour and gave a really interesting tour . Kravica waterfalls was beautiful. We could have done with a bit more time in both places but had a lovely day .”

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3.Krka Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Swim & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by bus, walk among its waterfalls, cruise for 30 minutes toward Skradin, and swim in the clear Krka River. Guides such as Stipe add practical tips about Split and Dalmatia. Choose a local wine tasting at Ante Sladić Vino winery or more beach time.

“The tour was well organised. The guide is kind and explains everything, inculuding information about Split, islands etc, not only Krka. I definitely recommend it, as it is great value for the money.”

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4.From Makarska: Krka Waterfalls & Šibenik Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Best value

Travel from Makarska in an air-conditioned van to historic Šibenik and Krka National Park. You get 1.5 hours in Šibenik and 3 hours at the waterfalls, with an English-speaking driver and pickup from 14 hotels. Krka admission costs extra, and the day is mostly self-guided.

“Driver very prompt arriving and setting off. He did go very fast around the many bends, very safely but I’m not the best traveller and did have to look out all the time otherwise I’d be feeling quite travel sick, overall very happy with the experience”

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5.Private Krka Waterfalls Day Trip from Split including Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Bruno of Beautiful Day Private Tours & Transfers takes you from Split to Krka National Park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. After the waterfalls, visit Mateo’s 500-year-old family winery in Plastovo for three wines, homemade Croatian food, olive oil, and a relaxed look at rural life.

“Beautiful tour of the waterfalls and the wine tasting was excellent! Our tour guide, Bruno, was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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