Krka Waterfalls & Primošten from Split or Trogir: Full-day tour

Dalmatia tour: waterfall and medieval peninsula with vineyards on UNESCO waiting list in 10 hours

A full-day tour from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park and Primošten, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, park entry and transport included. You walk the wooden paths to Skradinski Buk, the park's largest waterfall and one of Europe's most dramatic cliff falls, then spend free time swimming and exploring the medieval town of Primošten, whose beaches rank among Croatia's best-voted and whose vineyards are nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status. The tour skips the entrance lines and runs 10 hours. You choose your departure city at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krka Waterfalls and Primošten

• Walk wooden paths in Krka Park
• See Skradinski Buk waterfall
• Enjoy free time in Krka Park
• Visit Primošten peninsula
• Swim, chill, eat, or stroll in Primošten

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Krka National Park, where you walk the wooden boardwalks through the park's interior. The paths wind past rare birds and centuries-old water mills still turning in the current. The route leads to Skradinski Buk, the park's biggest waterfall and a cliff drop that ranks among Europe's most striking. You get free time to photograph the falls, explore the trails on your own, and take in the scale of the place without a guide narrating every step.

After Krka, the tour moves to Primošten, a medieval peninsula town on the Adriatic between Šibenik and Trogir. The beaches here are among Croatia's highest-rated, and the local vineyards are on the UNESCO World Heritage waiting list. You have free time to swim, eat, walk the narrow streets, or simply sit with a view. The return journey includes drop-off at your hotel.

The tour operates year-round with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Entry to the park is included, and the operator guarantees you skip the entrance lines: a real advantage from June through October, when Krka draws heavy crowds. If you book without entry tickets, you can buy them on the day at a discounted rate (bring exact cash). Bring a towel, hat and sun cream. Swimming inside the park itself is not permitted by park authorities, but Primošten's beaches are open.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in your chosen departure city.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• entrance ticket to Krka National Park.
• skip-the-line entry.
• transport by air-conditioned van or bus.
• free time to explore Krka's wooden trails and photograph Skradinski Buk.
• free time in Primošten to swim at the beaches, eat, or walk the medieval town.

Options for this experience

2 options

Krka Waterfalls, departing from SplitGuide in English · 08:30Lasts 10 hours: Split, Šibenik, NP Krka, Krka waterfall, departing from Split

Krka Waterfalls, departing from TrogirGuide in English · 09:30Day excursion to the National Park Krka Waterfalls, departing from Trogir

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Infant (under 7)

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by South Tours Croatia

Is this one for you?Pick the Split departure if you're based near the city center. Choose Trogir if you're staying by that medieval town: your starting point determines which route minimizes travel time to the park.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years); Infant (under 7).

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.

Can I book this tour from Split and Trogir, or do I have to choose one?

You choose your departure city at checkout: either Krka Waterfalls from Split or Krka Waterfalls from Trogir. Hotel pickup is included from selected hotels in whichever city you pick.

What exactly is Skradinski Buk and why is it worth the walk?

Skradinski Buk is the largest waterfall in Krka National Park and one of Europe's most beautiful cliff waterfalls, dropping dramatically into the river below. You reach it by walking the park's wooden boardwalks, which pass through the forest and past old water mills. The walk itself is the route to the falls, not a separate hike.

Is there time to swim during this tour?

Swimming inside Krka National Park is not permitted by park authorities. However, you have free time in Primošten, where some of Croatia's best-voted beaches are located and swimming is the main draw for many visitors during that part of the day.

How long is the drive from Split or Trogir to Krka, and will I have free time there?

The tour runs 10 hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off, with transfer times varying by traffic and time of day. You get free time at Krka National Park after the optional guided walk to explore the trails and photograph the waterfalls on your own.

What should I bring for this tour?

Bring a towel, hat, sun cream and your swimsuit: the towel and sun protection matter for both the park and Primošten's beaches. Wear smart casual dress. If you're buying park entry on the day, bring exact cash to get the discounted rate.

Is the park crowded, and does this tour really skip the lines?

From June through October, Krka National Park draws heavy crowds. This tour includes guaranteed skip-the-line entry, which means you avoid the queue at the gate: a significant advantage during peak season.