Top 15 Zadar National Park Tours

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.Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,498 reviews · 10 hours · from $64

Set out from Zadar at 8:00 AM on a smaller classic boat with guides such as Magda, Gabi, and Victoria appearing on different departures. Expect rakija, sandwiches, drinks, two island stops, a swim in Lake Mir or the sea, grilled fish or meat, Croatian wine, and a slow return by 6:00 PM.

“I can not recommend this day trip enough! Our day started with a friendly introduction from our guide followed by breakfast (ham & cheese sandwiches). There was unlimited water, juice and biscuits (as well as wine from 10am onwards). Our guide spoke to each table individually us about interesting info from the islands we were visiting. We made it to Telašćia at 10:30am & were one of the first boats to arrive for the day so we had the whole of the salt lake to ourselves for a short while! There was plenty of time to swim, hike to the viewpoint to see the views, have an ice cream &…”

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3.Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,368 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

From Zadar, ride a comfortable air-conditioned coach to Plitvice Lakes with guides such as Filip, Bojan, Paula, or Monica. Walk the upper and lower lakes, take the electric train and boat, then join an optional 6:00 PM Zadar Old Town walk.

“the trip was faultless and the views are out of this world”

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4.Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride & Zadar Old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes in an air-conditioned vehicle, then follow a guide through waterfalls, wooden paths, a panoramic boat ride, and an electric train trip. Guides such as Filip, Bojan, Paula, and Jelena lead the day. An optional Zadar Old Town walk is also included.

“Jelena was an excellent tour guide. Just beware that the tour states it’s in an air conditioned vehicle. It was a very nice bus with 49 people. I did not expect a vehicle to be a bus. More people than I wanted to do a tour with.”

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5.Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 807 reviews · from $58

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with a guide such as Ante, Marina, or Katarina, then walk beside the Upper and Lower Lakes, ride an electric boat on Kozjak Lake, and enjoy time for photos, breaks, and a light meal. Bring cash for the separate park fee and warm, waterproof clothing.

“The bus was very comfortable. At the end of the trip in Plitvice we missed our guide and were not able to find our bus, but they called me few times and came to take us. With this, they showed us that they are really taking care of customers. It is worth and highly recommended tour.”

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6.Kornati National Park and Telascica Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 788 reviews · from $64

Spend nine hours at sea from Zadar, cruising through Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, wine, rakija, and water, with time for swimming, walking, cliff views, and the salt lake. The boat can be busy, but the scenery and price make this a strong full-day outing.

“Very good eat, friendly people. Realy good trip, Recomend.”

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7.Kornati and Telašćica Cruise with Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 759 reviews · from $68

Spend about nine hours cruising from Zadar through Kornati National Park to Telašćica Bay. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, wine, rakija, and unlimited water, with stops for swimming and a short hike. The boat ride is long, but the sea views and two protected parks make this a strong-value day out.

“Everything was great from start to finish. They entire schedule was punctual and booking was easy. Very friendly courteous staff, we had a beautiful day and a really relaxing time while cruising the beautiful Adriatic.”

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8.Kornati National Park & Telašćica Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 582 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Spend nine hours at sea from Zadar, cruising through Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park. You’ll swim at Salt Lake Mir, hike to the cliffs, eat grilled fish or chicken, and enjoy drinks onboard. The English and Croatian tour includes breakfast, lunch, wine, and snorkeling gear.

“Great boat, wasn't too busy. Staff were very friendly and lovely food and drink. Would be great if they could take card without the need for the revolut app and would have been nice to learn more about what we saw and where we visited. But minor points, would recommend”

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9.Kornati Lojena sandy cove & Telašćica Nature Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 566 reviews · 9h 30m · from $41Best value

Set out from Zadar’s old-town harbor for a 9.5-hour cruise to Levrnaka Island and Telašćica Nature Park. Swim at sandy Lojena Cove, walk above 150-meter cliffs, visit saltwater Lake Mir, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, wine, and an English-speaking guide.

“Loved it and highly recommended. Enjoyed swimming in the sea and island hopping.”

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10.Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Leave Zadar’s Marina Borik with an English-speaking skipper and sail toward Kornati National Park and Telašćica. With no more than seven people aboard, you’ll have room to sunbathe, swim, snorkel, visit Lake Mir, and enjoy a relaxed stop ashore. Skippers such as Josip, Ante, and Mike often add sailing tips along the way.

“Our skipper Ante was one of a kind! We were a really small group of 5 + the skipper and quite quickly it felt like sailing with friends. it was so much fun and such an awesome day. learnt a lot about sailing from him. The only thing I didn't like was the 2 hours stop on the island with overpriced restaurants. so better bring your own food ;) I would've preferred keeping on sailing but I fully understand that not everyone wants that & that the skipper needs a break as well. Would do it anytime again!”

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11.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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12.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting, Boat Ride & Zadar Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $52

Leave Zadar at 7:30 a.m. for Krka National Park, a Sladic Winery tasting, free time in Skradin, and a guided Zadar Old Town walk. Expect air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, four wines with olive oil and cheese, and guides such as Filip, Paula, Bojan, and Jelena.

“The tour with Marco was wonderful. The waterfalls and walk through the park was perfect. Just the right amount of time and guidance. The wine tasting was delicious. Really enjoyed the cheese and bread to accompany the tasting.”

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13.Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Krka National Park in a small group, ride a river boat, walk around Skradinski buk, then swim and eat in Skradin. Guides such as Ivan, Tammy, and Jasmina add local stories and clear directions. The full-day trip runs about eight hours.

“Highly recommend. Excellent communication and well organised. Knowledgeable guide, luxury coach and plenty of time to swim, eat and then walk throughout the park.”

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14.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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15.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, 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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