All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat RideBest value | US$ 52 p.p. | US$ 52 | 10h | 4.52★ · 284 | free | +US$ 17 on site |
| Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day TripOur pick | US$ 52 p.p. | US$ 52 | 9h | 4.50★ · 344 | free | +US$ 40 on site |
| Zadar: Krka Waterfalls & Skradin Swimming Day Trip | US$ 52 p.p. | US$ 52 | 9h | 4.70★ · 122 | free | — |
| Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar: Boat & Train RideTop rated | US$ 52 p.p. | US$ 52 | 10h | 4.78★ · 112 | free | — |
| Zadar to Krka National Park: Private Day Trip & Waterfalls | US$ 461 per group | US$ 79 (8 share) | 9h | 3.00★ only 2 reviews | free | +US$ 77 on site |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 52–US$ 79 (median US$ 52). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 5. With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day TripYou get picked up from your Zadar hotel, driven two hours to Plitvice Lakes National Park, and guided through the upper lake system with a boat and train ride included. The guide collects your park entry fee at the gate, you walk at your own speed for several hours, then return to Zadar the same evening. Morning tours leave at 7:30am and return by 6pm; afternoon tours depart at 12:30pm and arrive back by 9pm.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Zadar without a rental car who want to see Plitvice Lakes in a single day. The morning tour suits early risers; the afternoon option works if you prefer a slower start. Plan for a full day out — that's what fits the two-hour drive, the park time, and the return journey into one trip.
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat RideYou’ll start your day with hotel pickup in Zadar and an easy drive through Croatian countryside before skipping ticket lines at Plitvice Lakes. Wander turquoise trails on your own or follow a local guide’s tips, glide across the water by boat, and finish with a relaxed ride back to your door. There’s space for silence or laughter—whatever kind of day you need.
Zadar: Krka Waterfalls & Skradin Swimming Day TripYou get picked up from Zadar early, take a 20-minute boat ride through a canyon to Krka National Park, walk the easy wooden pathways past waterfalls and clear water, then spend the afternoon swimming and eating in Skradin before returning to your hotel. The entry tickets are included and you skip the queue—the whole day is designed so you're not rushing or managing logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Krka experience without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the fixed schedule fits the park visit and Skradin swim into one relaxed afternoon, and the skip-the-line entry means you're not standing in a queue when you could be walking.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar: Boat & Train RideYou travel from Zadar in an air-conditioned bus with reserved park tickets, ride a panoramic train and boat through the lakes, and walk the marked paths at your own pace for about four hours. Bring cash for the entrance fee (10–35 euros depending on season) and your own snacks. The full day out—pickup at 7:15 am, return by 6:00 pm—is what makes it possible to see the park without rushing.Is it for me?A good fit if you are based in Zadar and want to see Plitvice Lakes without renting a car or navigating the park alone—the reserved tickets skip the entrance queue and the guide handles logistics. Expect a full day out, roughly 10 hours total, which is what gives you four hours to actually explore without rushing.
Zadar to Krka National Park: Private Day Trip & WaterfallsYou spend five hours exploring Krka National Park's waterfalls and trails without a guide or group schedule, moving at your own pace between the cascades. Private air-conditioned transport picks you up from your hotel, waits at the park entrance, and returns you whenever you're ready. Bottled water and WiFi are included; child seats are available. The whole day, including the drive, runs about eight hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Krka's waterfalls without a group schedule or a guide talking over the sound of the water—the private vehicle and five-hour window let you move at your own pace and leave whenever you're done, which is what makes a full park visit possible in a single day from Zadar.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.50 out of 5 across 344 reviews.
