Krka Waterfalls Day Trip from Split: Boat Ride & Swimming

Five hours in Krka National Park: waterfalls, a river canyon boat ride, and time to swim

You're picked up from your Split or Trogir hotel and driven to Krka National Park with pre-arranged entry tickets. You spend 2.5 hours exploring the Skradinski Buk waterfall area on your own, then take a scenic boat cruise down the river canyon to Skradin, where you have another 2.5 hours to swim, relax, or eat. The whole day is five hours in the park, with transport and a guide handling the logistics so you don't have to.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Krka National Park and Skradin

• Explore Skradinski Buk for 2.5 hours
• Take panoramic boat cruise on Krka river
• Relax and swim in Skradin town for 2.5 hours
• Return to starting point

The experience

You're standing in Split with a free afternoon and no car, and the waterfalls are an hour away. This tour solves that problem without the usual friction. Someone picks you up from your hotel, the park tickets are already waiting, and you walk straight to the trails instead of queuing at the entrance gate. The coach leaves Split at either 8am or 10am, depending on which departure you choose. If you're coming from Trogir, only the 8:30am slot runs. You get an air-conditioned ride both ways and a guide who knows where to go and what to see.

The day splits into two halves. First, you have 2.5 hours at Skradinski Buk, the waterfall area where the Krka river drops in tiers and the water pools are clear enough to see the bottom. You're on your own here: the guide points you toward the best paths and then steps back so you can move at your own pace, which is the whole point. Some people hike every trail. Others find a bench and sit. After that, the guide meets you at the boat pier and you take a one-way sightseeing cruise down the river canyon itself, which is the part people don't expect to love but do. The boat carries you past limestone cliffs and down to Skradin, a small town still inside the park, where you have another 2.5 hours to swim in the river, eat at a waterfront restaurant, or just watch the water.

If you want lunch beyond what Skradin offers, the tour operator can arrange a stop at a local family agrotourism place about 10 minutes away, where you can eat and taste wine, but you have to ask for it when you book. The park entrance fee is separate from the tour price and depends on the season: €16 for adults in spring and autumn, €30 in summer. Bring cash and comfortable walking shoes. The boat ride is included, the transport is included, the guide is included. What you pay separately is the park gate and whatever you eat.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup from Split or Trogir in an air-conditioned coach, a guide for directions and tips, one-way boat cruise through the Krka river canyon, and transport back to your hotel.
• Park entrance tickets are arranged in advance so you skip the entry queue.
• Lunch, drinks, and the park entrance fee are separate.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour from SplitGuide in English · 08:00 and 10:00Arrive for check-in at 7:30 am. Meeting point: Obala Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 21, 21000, Split, Croatia

Tour from TrogirGuide in English · 08:30Arrive for check-in at 8:30 am. Meeting point: Trogir Gate to Old Town, Ul. Blaža Jurjeva Trogiranina 1, 21220, Trogir, Croatia

Tour from OmišGuide in English · 06:30Meeting time 6:25 am. Starting point: Hotel Plaža, Trg kralja Tomislava 6, 21310, Omiš, Croatia

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 10:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

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AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 53

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 81

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Croatia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Krka's waterfalls and river canyon without renting a car or navigating park logistics yourself: the fixed schedule and pre-arranged tickets are what make a full day possible in five hours.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3).

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 time does the tour leave?

Departures are at 8am or 10am from Split. From Trogir, only 8:30am runs. Check-in is 30 minutes before.

Is the park entrance fee included?

No. The entrance fee is paid separately at the gate (€16–€30 depending on season). Your tour voucher covers transport and the boat ride only.

Can I swim in the river?

Yes. You have 2.5 hours in Skradin, where swimming in the Krka river is possible. Bring a swimsuit if you plan to go in.

Is lunch included?

No. You can eat at restaurants in Skradin or request the operator arrange a stop at a local agrotourism farm (10 minutes away) for lunch and wine tasting. Ask when you book.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, sports clothes, swimsuit (if you plan to swim), sunscreen, and cash for the park entrance fee and any food or drinks.

What if I'm late or don't show up?

The tour must respect its departure timeline. If you miss the tour or arrive late, no refund is issued.