Split: Krka National Park Private Tour & Waterfalls

Seven Waterfalls & 242 Meters of Drops in One Day from Split

You're driven from Split to Krka National Park in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Once there, you walk the marked wooden trails at your own pace, passing seven waterfalls including the famous Skradinski Buk, archaeological sites, and viewpoints over the river's 242-meter drop. Swimming is possible in designated areas. A separate boat tour to Visovac island is available for an additional fee. Park entry is paid separately on the day you arrive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krka National Park Waterfalls

• Follow educational trails
• Discover cultural and historical heritage
• Admire park’s flora and fauna
• Visit archaeological and ethnological monuments
• Use wooden bridges and paths
• Enjoy best viewpoints inside park

The experience

Your driver picks you up from Split and takes you inland to Krka National Park, where the Krka River has carved out one of Croatia's most dramatic landscapes. The park sits about an hour away, and the drive itself moves through the kind of countryside most tourists miss: olive groves, small villages, the gradual shift from coast to karst terrain. Once you arrive, you're on your own to walk the trails, which is exactly the point. The wooden bridges and paths are marked, and they guide you past all seven waterfalls without feeling like you're following a script.

Skradinski Buk is the main event. It's the waterfall everyone comes for, and you'll understand why the moment you see it. The water drops in tiers, and the whole thing is framed by dense green. If you want to swim, certain sections of the park allow it, so bring a swimsuit if that appeals to you. The educational trails loop through the park's cultural and historical sites too, so you're not just looking at water. You're walking past archaeological monuments and learning how people have lived here. The wooden paths keep you safe on the steeper sections, and the viewpoints are genuinely good, not crowded viewing platforms, just spots where the river opens up and you can stand and look.

The Visovac island boat tour costs extra and isn't included in the base price, but if you want to go deeper into the park's nature, that's how you do it. Otherwise, you spend your time on the main trails, moving at your own pace, stopping when something catches your eye. Your driver waits, and the air-conditioned vehicle is there when you're ready to head back to Split. The whole day is structured around your rhythm, not a schedule, which means you might spend two hours at one waterfall or move through several in the same time. Park entry isn't included in the tour price, so you'll pay the entrance fee on arrival: €16 for adults in summer, €30 in October, less for children and students depending on the season.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle pickup from Split.
• English-speaking driver for the full day.
• access to Krka National Park's seven waterfalls, wooden trails, and viewpoints.
• the opportunity to swim in designated areas of the park.
• self-guided exploration of educational trails covering cultural, historical, archaeological, and ethnological sites. Park entrance fee, Visovac island boat tour, meals, and refreshments are not included.

Options for this experience

2 options

CarUp to 3 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

VanUp to 7 per booking · 08:00Pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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$ 63

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Adria Mice

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Krka's waterfalls and trails without arranging your own transport or navigating the park alone. The driver handles the drive, and the marked paths mean you explore at your own pace without a guide rushing you through.

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Top questions

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.

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

About an hour each way. The remaining hours of the day are allotted for travel time, so you'll have several hours to explore the park itself.

Is the park entrance fee included in the tour price?

No. You pay the entrance fee separately on the day of your visit. Adults pay €16 in spring and autumn, €30 in October. Children under 7 are free in spring. Children 7–18 and students pay €10–€15 depending on the season.

Can you swim in Krka National Park?

Yes, swimming is possible in some parts of the park. Bring a swimsuit if you want to use those areas.

What's included in the tour?

Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Park entry, the Visovac island boat tour, and meals are not included.

Is the Visovac island boat tour included?

No, it's an optional add-on charged separately. It gives you a closer look at the park's nature and the island itself.

Are the trails easy to follow?

Yes. Wooden bridges and marked paths guide you through the park and lead to the main viewpoints. The trails are suitable for all fitness levels.

Can you bring children?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available. Children under 7 get free park entry in spring. Older children and students receive discounts depending on the season.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, water, and sunscreen. If you plan to swim, bring a swimsuit. Have the exact amount in cash for the park entrance fee, as it's paid on arrival.