Krka National Park from Dubrovnik: Private Mercedes & Waterfalls

Krka's Waterfalls & Bacina Lakes in a Mercedes: No Rental Car Needed

You get picked up from your Dubrovnik hotel and driven to Krka National Park in a private Mercedes with up to five other travelers. The day includes the Skradinski Buk waterfalls, a stop at Bacina Lakes, walking trails through the park, and optional lunch at a traditional restaurant. Hotel drop-off and bottled water are included. The whole trip takes one full day with no driving on your part.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krka National Park and dinner

• Drive from Dubrovnik to Krka Park
• Stop at Bacina Lakes
• Walk around Krka National Park
• Visit Skradinski Buk waterfalls
• Explore Krka River and small island
• Have lunch at traditional restaurant
• Optional stop for dinner
• Return to Dubrovnik

The experience

Most people renting a car in Dubrovnik spend the first hour just finding the highway out of the old town. You skip that. A Mercedes sedan or van picks you up from your hotel, and the driver handles the 90-minute route to Krka National Park while you actually relax. The park sits inland from the coast, so without private transport, you're either renting a vehicle or joining a crowded bus tour. This one keeps the group to six people maximum, which changes how the day feels. You move at your own pace instead of waiting for thirty others to finish a photo.

Skradinski Buk is the main draw, a series of cascading waterfalls that drop into pools you can walk around and even wade into if you brought a swimsuit. The water is cold and clear, and the path loops through forest thick enough that you forget you're in a national park at all. It's just trees, water, and the sound of it falling. Before you get there, the itinerary includes a stop at Bacina Lakes, a quieter spot where the landscape shifts from limestone cliffs to shallow turquoise water. You're not rushed. The driver knows the timing and can adjust if you want to linger or move on. Lunch is optional at a traditional restaurant, which means you can eat where the group wants to eat, or skip it and pack something yourself.

The day includes bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all local taxes, so there's no surprise cost when you're ready to leave. You'll walk around the park, not a strenuous hike, but steady enough that comfortable shoes matter. The whole excursion runs in all weather, so bring layers even if the forecast looks clear. By late afternoon, the Mercedes brings you back to Dubrovnik, and you've seen the waterfalls, the lakes, and the river without having negotiated a rental car or a parking space.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off in a private Mercedes sedan or van.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• driver/guide service.
• all local taxes.
• access to Krka National Park including Skradinski Buk waterfalls and walking trails.
• optional stop at Bacina Lakes.
• optional lunch at a traditional restaurant (at your own cost).

Options for this experience

4 options

Standard tour in a luxury sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Pickup is included with a Mercedes E-class luxury sedan

Standard tour in a luxury vanUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Pickup is included with a Mercedes V-class luxury van

Luxury sedan with a guideUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00A guide in Krka National Park, in a Mercedes E-class luxury sedan, pickup is included

Luxury van with a guideUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00A guide in Krka National Park, in a Mercedes V-class luxury van, includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Paid on siteUS$ 46

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Adria Luxury Travel d.o.o.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Krka's waterfalls and lakes from Dubrovnik without renting a car or joining a large group: the private Mercedes and small group size mean you move at your own pace and avoid the logistics of driving yourself.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Dubrovnik to Krka National Park?

Approximately 90 minutes each way by private vehicle.

What's included in the price?

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, private Mercedes transport, bottled water, driver/guide, and local taxes. Lunch is optional and not included.

Can I swim in the waterfalls?

Yes, you can wade and swim in the pools around Skradinski Buk. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you plan to go in.

What's the maximum group size?

A maximum of 6 people per booking.

Do I need a passport?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour involves walking around the park on natural paths. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Moderate physical fitness is required.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold, and bring layers.

Can I bring an infant?

Yes, specialized infant seats are available. Let the operator know when you book.