5 National Park Day Trips in Zadar to Build a Day Around

1.Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

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

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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2.Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 479 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus, then explore the UNESCO-listed park for about four hours. Guides such as Karlo, Tamara, Antonia, and Daniel lead routes B or C, with an electric boat and panoramic train included. Bring cash for the seasonal park entry fee.

“Beautiful environment- stunning. You get shade and coolness through the trees and the water so dont be scared if its supposed to be very high in degrees that day. Experienced guide, informative and frequent updates through Whats App”

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3.Plitvice Lakes Day Tour from Zadar, Simple and Safe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus, then follow a suggested 4 km or 8 km route with a boat ride and panoramic train. Morning and afternoon options are offered. Guides including Karlo, Tamara, and Carl handle directions, timing, and park entry.

“Well-organized, and Karlo was an excellent tour guide—proactive in keeping us informed and sharing details about the surroundings. We loved it!”

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4.Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Travel from Zadar by air-conditioned bus or van to Krka National Park, walk beside Skradinski Buk, and cruise from Skradin along the Krka River. A licensed guide, seasonal stop in Šibenik or Skradin, and nine-hour schedule make this a practical day trip, though 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.From Zadar Day Tour, Krka Waterfalls, Skradin Cruise, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Krka National Park by air-conditioned vehicle, take the boat from Skradin through the canal and canyon, then walk the waterfall paths at your own pace. Dragan may lead the trip, but this is mainly shared transport with free time, not a fully guided tour. Entrance fees cost extra.

“Absolutely gorgeous and our guide, Dragan, was well organized and very kind! The whole process was smooth and we had plenty of time in the park as well as just enough time to enjoy the small town nearby. Would highly recommend.”

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