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The 15 Best Croatian National Park Tours

70 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Krka is the half day and Plitvice is the long one, and both sell hardest from Split. These 15 compare the two, plus Kornati by boat and Paklenica in the mountains, with entry included or not, boat time and how early the minibus leaves.

Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming - The road from Split to Skradin
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Split: Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

1.Krka Waterfalls Trip with Boat Cruise and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,519 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend nine hours traveling from Split to Skradin, cruising to Krka’s Skradinski Buk Falls, and exploring the park with a local guide such as Ante, Gianna, Leo, or Leon. Finish in Primošten for swimming, lunch, or old-town wandering. Expect steps, a full day, and a well-paced mix of nature and coast.

“was a wonderful day. weather was fantastic, even the sea was nice for a dip. overall a day that did not disappoint.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour - Walking the boardwalk at Skradinski buk
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

2.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,326 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Krka National Park, riding the Krka River boat, and visiting Skradin before tasting local wine, cheese, olive oil, and spirits at Sladic Winery. Guides such as Gabriella, Sanja, Lovro, and Ivana add history and practical help along the way.

“We had a wonderful time at Krka and at the winery. Our guide Lovro was awesome and our driver Johnny got us everywhere safely. The winery was a tasty end to the day.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour - Walking the boardwalk at Skradinski buk
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

3.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,598 reviews · 10 hours · from $44

Spend 10 hours visiting Krka National Park, riding a boat to Skradin, and tasting Maraština, Debit, and Plavina wines at a family winery in Plastovo. Guides such as Sanja and Gabriella add local history and practical tips, while the easy boardwalk walk suits most visitors.

“Great day trip to Krka and Skradin. The waterfalls were beautiful, and the wine tasting was enjoyable as well. We only had an hour in Skradin, and several places were closed (likely due to off-season). I had expected a bit more time to get lunch there, but I got a quick kebab. Sonja was really nice and helpful throughout the tour.”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming - The boat ride adds a welcome change of pace
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

4.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Split to Krka National Park and Skradin in an air-conditioned vehicle. Walk beside Croatia’s largest waterfall, cruise by boat, swim where the Krka River meets the sea, and enjoy guidance from local leaders such as Gabriella, Richard, Lovro, or Ivana.

“It was a wonderful experience. We very much appreciated our tour guide, Richard. He was very informative, had a great sense of humor and kept the group together on a WhatsApp group where it was easy to find all the info we needed as well as his recommendations. I would highly recommend this tour, very beautiful and chill and very inexpensive. Love it!”

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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming - Wooden paths and the falls at Skradinski Buk
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From Split: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

5.Krka Waterfalls Tour with Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,913 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Luka, Gabriella, or Lovro. Walk around Skradinski Buk, see the historic Jaruga power plant, cruise to Skradin, then enjoy free time for lunch, the fortress, or a swim.

“Absolutely amazing tour to Krka National Park! Sanja was an incredible guide – knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip so much fun. Her passion for the park and its history was infectious, and her recommendations were perfect. The views were breathtaking, and we had a fantastic time exploring the waterfalls. Highly, highly recommend this tour and our guide, Sanja!”

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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets - Meeting in Zadar and settling into the coach
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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

6.Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,148 reviews · 10 hours · from $88

Spend about four hours among Plitvice’s turquoise lakes, waterfalls, caves, and forest paths on a guided day trip from Zadar. Your English-speaking guide handles tickets, transport, the boat, and electric train. Guides may include Filip, Paula, Monica, or Bojan. Add the 6:00 PM Zadar walk on any day.

“Perfect! The guide was organised and told a lot interesting stories, everything was so beautiful. Worth it for sure.”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - From Marulićeva Street to the park
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

7.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,002 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park by air-conditioned bus or van, then explore the Upper and Lower Lakes on foot. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, with a panoramic boat ride and electric train included. Expect about 5 kilometers of uneven walking and a long, rewarding day.

“We had been recommended to visit the Plitvice Lakes National Park while in Croatia in September and we were very happy with this fabulous full day tour with our wonderful guide Sanja and confident and safe driver, Marko. Sanja is a perfect and professional guide - she kept us informed with history, geography and cultural facts and anecdotes in an interesting and humorous way. She also kept track of everyone while also providing some flexibility to those who were faster or slower in pace. Our tour route began with the upper lakes and ended with lower lakes with a hill at the end.The tour is unforgettable with stunning waterfalls, whitewater…”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket - Leaving Zagreb and reaching Rastoke
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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

8.Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,955 reviews · 10 hours · from $61

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, Saša, or Sara. Walk 8.5 km beside waterfalls, ride the park boat and panoramic train, and enjoy a small-group option with hotel pickup.

“We had a great day and trip to Plitvice with Marko. He was knowledgeable, kind, and fun! We went after a lot of snow which was cool- it did mean you didn’t get the summer beauty, but you also didn’t get the crowds!”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets - Meeting the group at Booker Travel Agency
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

9.Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,468 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Luka, Ivana, or Lovro. Walk beside the upper and lower lakes, see waterfalls and caves, then ride the park train and take a panoramic boat trip. The 12-hour day includes transport and entry tickets.

“Luxury bus, fantastic guide (and driver) and amazing national park!! Highly recommend.”

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From Split: Krka National Park Tour - The 75-Minute Ride From Split
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From Split: Krka National Park Tour

10.Krka National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,359 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Travel from Split by air-conditioned coach to Krka National Park, ride by boat to Skradinski Buk, join a guided walk or explore alone, then relax in Skradin with optional wine tasting. Guides such as Dario, Mate, and Tea add history, tips, and friendly organization.

“Had a wonderful day, our guide Dario could not have been better! He made an already amazing day into a spectacular experience - informative, entertaining, and so well organised. The scenery wasn’t bad either! The only improvement I would suggest is asking the boat operators to play their music quieter and with better music!”

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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour - From Marulićeva Street to the park
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From Split: Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

11.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,355 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about four hours walking Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Ivanka, Mia, or Elena. The day includes coach transport from Split, a park boat crossing, waterfall viewpoints, and a possible electric-train ride. Entrance fees, food, and drinks cost extra.

“The guide Barry was amazing he has so much knowledge of croatian history and was so friendly and helpful. The views were out of this world and thanks to Barry we got to see each of the upper and lower lakes. The bus journey is long but we got a break at a gas station on each trip and even stopped for lunch at an amazing restaurant on the way back. Only negative is that we unfortunately did not get to see the Zeljava Airbase.”

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Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir - What the boat ride actually adds
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Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir

12.Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride from Split and Trogir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,134 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park by air-conditioned coach, walk the Skradinski Buk trails, take a short park boat ride, and relax in Skradin. Guides such as Dario, Mate, and Ivanka add history and humor, while free time lets you set your own pace.

“We had a lovely trip to Krka, guided by Mia who is a wonderful and very informed guide. The walk through the park is really easy and beautiful, set on an elevated wooden plank trail, and has gorgeous views no matter the season. There are a wall of stairs to come out of the park to the meeting point at the end, so if you have limited mobility I would keep that in mind. We came in off season, so it was less crowded which was a bonus. Mia was so knowledgeable about not only Krka National park but also Croatia’s history and culture. Not to mention she is very…”

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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split - Walking the Upper Lakes
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

13.Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Day Tour from Split

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

Leave Split at 7:00 am for a guided visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Walk the Upper and Lower Lakes, see waterfalls and canyons, and learn about Croatia from guides such as Mia, Ivanka, Mate, and Bariša. Transport is included, but park entry and lunch cost extra.

“Unreal beauty with the best local guide Ivanka. One of themost beautiful parks I have visited. Every turn is jaw dropping beautiful. Our guide was excellent, history, nature, the park itself. Very helpful and willing to give each person on the tour tips on the best things to do, see and experience while in Croatia. 5 stars”

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Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming - Walking the Wooden Paths Around the Falls
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Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming

14.Krka Waterfalls Tour from Split with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,944 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Split to Krka National Park with a guide such as Vic, Tonko, Ivana, or Vicko. Walk the wooden paths around Skradinski Buk, take a 30-minute boat ride to Skradin, and swim or explore this small riverside town. Park admission costs an extra €16 to €30 in cash.

“Beautiful national park but beware the boardwalk is very uneven and because we’re older we had to walk keeping a close eye on the boards”

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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket - The meeting point and ride from Zagreb
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Zagreb: Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

15.Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,897 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Spend 10 hours exploring Rastoke’s waterfalls and Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zagreb. A licensed English-speaking guide such as Martina or Petra leads the 8 to 9 km walk, with the park ticket, electric boat, and internal train or bus included.

“We had an absolutely amazing day! The small group made the experience very personal and relaxed. Our guide, Martina, was fantastic — super friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help. She explained everything in great detail, answered all our questions, and even helped us take beautiful photos. Thanks to her, the whole trip felt smooth, fun, and unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

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