Split: Krka Waterfalls Day Trip & Boat Ride with Pickup

The coach leaves Split at dawn, and yes, you'll want to be on time for Krka

You get picked up from Split in the morning, skip the park entry line, take a boat onto the Krka River, and spend a few hours at Skradinski Buk: either on a guided walk or exploring alone. Lunch and swimming happen in Skradin afterward. The coach returns you to Split by early evening, with the option to add a wine tasting if you book it in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Krka Waterfalls National Park tour

• Depart early from Split center
• Travel to Skradin with stop at Trogir
• Receive park entry tickets on coach
• Enter park and enjoy boat ride
• Choose guided 45-minute walking tour or explore independently
• Optional 30-minute wine tasting tour
• Relax, swim, or stroll in Skradin
• Return to Split around 5:15 p.m.

The experience

The pickup happens early from Split center, and if you're not standing outside your hotel by the time the air-conditioned coach rolls up, you'll miss it. That's the trade-off for fitting seven waterfalls, a boat ride, and a whole national park into one day. The drive to Skradin takes about an hour (there's a quick stop at Trogir on the way, which is worth the five minutes if you've never seen it), and your guide handles the park entry tickets before you arrive, so you skip the queue that forms by mid-morning. It's the kind of small thing that sounds obvious until you're standing in line watching the clock.

Once you're inside Krka National Park, the boat ride onto the Krka River happens first, and that's when the sound of the Skradinski Buk waterfall gets louder as you approach. The park has seven waterfalls total, but Skradinski Buk is the one everyone comes for. It's a series of cascades that drop into a pool you can actually swim in. You get to choose: either take the 45-minute guided walking tour through the park to learn about the old watermills, the Ethno Museum, and the 1st European hydroelectric power station that's still standing there, or wander on your own for a couple of hours. Both work. The guide's version gives you context. The solo route gives you time to sit by the water without anyone talking.

After the park, Skradin (the small town right outside the gates), is where the day splits. If you've booked the optional 30-minute wine tasting (it costs extra, so confirm with your guide beforehand), that happens now. If not, you swim, eat at one of the restaurants along the waterfront, or just walk around. The return coach leaves around 5:15 to 5:30 p.m., depending on traffic, and you're back in Split by evening. The whole thing is straightforward: no surprises, no hidden stops, no "one more thing." Just the waterfalls and the ride home.

What’s included

• Your day includes round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach from Split center, pre-purchased park entry tickets, a guided tour covering the Ethno Museum, old watermills, and the 1st European hydroelectric power station, a boat cruise on the Krka River, and free time to swim or explore Skradin.
• The optional 30-minute wine tasting is available for an additional cost and must be booked with your guide beforehand.
• Insurance is included.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 16 Sep 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Go Adventure travel agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Krka's main waterfalls and a boat ride without arranging transport or park tickets yourself: the early start and fixed return time are what fit a full day into the schedule without you managing the logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

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 1 hour by coach, with a brief stop at Trogir.

Do I have to take the guided walking tour, or can I explore the park on my own?

You can choose. The 45-minute guided tour is included. Independent exploration for a couple of hours is also an option.

Is swimming allowed at Skradinski Buk?

Yes. You can swim in the pool at the base of the waterfall during your free time in the park.

What time does the tour return to Split?

Around 5:15 to 5:30 p.m., depending on traffic.

Is the wine tasting included, or does it cost extra?

It's optional and costs extra. You need to book it with your guide in advance.

Are park entry tickets included?

Yes. Your guide purchases them before arrival, so you avoid the entry queue. Prices vary by season: June–September adults €30, children 7–17 €15. April, May, October adults €16, children €10.

What's included in the tour?

Round-trip air-conditioned bus transfer, park entry, boat cruise on the Krka River, guided tour of the Ethno Museum and old watermills, and free time in Skradin.