Krka Waterfalls half-day private tour from Šibenik

Walk the wooden footpaths between Krka's waterfalls and travertine barriers

A private half-day tour from Šibenik into Krka National Park, led by a licensed guide who walks you along wooden footpaths between Skradinski buk waterfalls, lakes and travertine barriers, then takes you by boat or vehicle to the riverside town of Skradin. The walk covers roughly 2 kilometers with one short flight of steps. Entrance tickets to the park are paid on arrival.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krka National Park and Skradin

• Walk wooden footpaths at Skradinski buk
• Discover waterfalls, lakes, and old watermills
• Take 20-minute boat ride to Skradin
• Short walk in Skradin town
• Optional coffee, beer, or lunch break

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from Šibenik in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide drives you to Krka National Park and leads you onto the wooden footpaths that wind between the waterfalls and lakes at Skradinski buk, the park's most visited section. Along the way you'll see the travertine barriers, old watermills, and whatever flora and fauna are active that day. The walk is roughly 2 kilometers. At one point there are about 100 steps down with a handrail.

After the walk, you have a choice: return to Šibenik by vehicle, or take a 20-minute boat ride down the river canyon to Skradin. The boat ride is included at no extra charge. Once in Skradin, a small town on the water, you'll have time to walk around and optionally stop for coffee, a beer or lunch before heading back to Šibenik.

Your guide speaks English or Spanish and travels with you the whole time. The vehicle is equipped with WiFi and bottled water. Entrance tickets to Krka National Park are not included in the tour price and are paid at the gate on the day.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Šibenik.
• professional licensed guide in English or Spanish.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• the 20-minute boat ride to Skradin (or return by vehicle instead).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 46

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Private Guides Croatia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk through the waterfalls and travertine terraces with a choice between returning by vehicle or boat through the river canyon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Skradinski buk and what will I see there?

Skradinski buk is the most visited section of Krka National Park, built around a series of waterfalls and lakes connected by travertine barriers. You'll walk the wooden footpaths between them and see old watermills, traditional crafts, and the park's plants and animals.

Is the boat ride from the park to Skradin included in the tour price?

Yes, the 20-minute boat ride down the river canyon to Skradin is included at no extra charge. You can also return to Šibenik by vehicle instead if you prefer.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The walk in the park is roughly 2 kilometers. At one point there are about 100 steps down with a handrail. If you use a mobility scooter, contact the operator to discuss which parts of the park you can access.

What do I need to pay separately?

Entrance tickets to Krka National Park are paid on arrival at the gate, not included in the tour price. Lunch and any drinks in Skradin are optional and at your own cost.