Krka Waterfalls & Wine Tasting Day Trip from Split

Summary

Private Krka waterfalls tour with boat ride wine & local stories

You’ll start your day with a private pickup in Split before gliding by boat into Krka’s wild waterfalls. Explore an eco-village full of history and watch locals work their crafts, then unwind with lunch and a swim where river meets sea. End with wine tasting at a family-run Dalmatian winery before heading home—maybe still thinking about that mist on your skin.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the light — kind of gold but also a bit sharp, bouncing off the stone as we left Split behind. Our driver, Marko, had this easy way of pointing out stuff along the road without making it feel like a lecture. Vineyards rolling by, olive trees everywhere, and sometimes you’d catch that salty air from the coast even though we were heading inland. I didn’t realize how close everything is here; one minute city noise, next minute just fields and these tiny villages where people wave if you look up from your phone.

The boat ride into Krka was quieter than I expected. You could hear birds and this low hum of water moving under the wood planks. There’s a smell — not quite forest, not quite river, maybe both? We passed families picnicking on the banks and our guide grinned when he said “wait until you see the falls.” He wasn’t wrong. The waterfalls hit you all at once — loud but not in a bad way. Mist on your face, sun catching every drop. I tried to take photos but honestly just ended up standing there for a bit, hands wet from touching the railings.

We wandered through that old eco-village — blacksmith shop clanging away (real sparks flying), some woman selling dried figs with her hands moving fast like she’s done it forever. Marko told us about Roman drills in Skradin but I got distracted by kids jumping where the river meets the sea. Lunch was simple: bread that tasted like smoke and cheese that stuck to my teeth. Swimming was an option but I chickened out (water looked cold). Maybe next time.

The last stop was this winery outside town. It felt almost too quiet after the park — cool stone walls, heavy wooden tables. Our host poured something deep red and laughed when I tried to pronounce “Plavac Mali.” The wine tasting lasted just long enough for me to forget what time it was. On the drive back to Split, windows down, I kept thinking about that first moment at the falls — how wild it felt but also weirdly peaceful. Still does.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Krka National Park and Wine Tasting

• Drive along Dalmatian coast
• Boat ride on Krka river
• Walking tour in Krka National Park
• Visit eco-village and blacksmith shop
• Free time swimming in Skradin
• Wine tasting at authentic winery
• Return to Split

Top questions

How long is the drive from Split to Krka?

It usually takes just over an hour to reach Krka from Split by car.

Is swimming allowed during the Krka waterfalls tour?

You have free time during which swimming is possible at Skradin beach where river meets sea.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, private pickup is included from any location you choose in or near Split.

How much free time do you get inside Krka Park?

You get approximately 3 hours of free time in Krka Park for walking, swimming or lunch.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

No set lunch is included but you have time for lunch during your free time in or near the park.

What is special about the winery visit?

You visit an authentic Dalmatian winery for wine tasting—many consider it a highlight of the day trip.

Are guides English-speaking?

Yes, your guide speaks English throughout the tour.

Can infants or small children join this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

What’s included

Your day includes private pickup wherever you’re staying in Split or nearby towns, all transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees for Krka Park with a guided walk or free time as you like it, snacks along the way plus a proper wine tasting session at a local Dalmatian winery before returning to Split in the evening.