Zadar Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat Ride, US$ 50 per person (10h, 4.52★ · 285).
- Top rated: Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zadar: Guided tour with boat ride, US$ 84 per person (9h, 4.85★ · 72).
- Shortest: Krka Waterfalls & Wine Tasting Day Trip from Zadar, US$ 730 per group (7h, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
Price per person across the 3 options priced per person: US$ 50–US$ 84 (median US$ 51). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 3 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Zadar Day Trips
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5 options
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat Ride Start your day in Zadar, ride through forests to Plitvice Lakes, skip the ticket lines, and wander turquoise trails with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup & scenic boat ride. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.52 (285 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day Trip Day trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park with guided tour, boat and train rides. Departures 7:30am or 12:30pm. Park entry paid on arrival. Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.50 (346 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zadar: Guided tour with boat ride Guided day trip from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore waterfalls, ride the train and boat, and hear live English commentary as you discover this UNESCO site. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 4.85 (72 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Zadar to Krka National Park: Private Day Trip & Waterfalls Private day trip from Zadar to Krka National Park with 5 hours self-guided exploration, air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup included. No tour groups. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 3.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 448 per group
Krka Waterfalls & Wine Tasting Day Trip from Zadar Day trip from Zadar to Krka National Park with boardwalk access to Skradinski Buk waterfalls, a short river cruise, and local wine and olive oil tasting. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 730 per group
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat RideOur pickPrivate | US$ 50 per person | 10h | 4.52★ · 285 | Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 | English |
| Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zadar: Guided tour with boat rideTop rated | US$ 84 per person | 9h | 4.85★ · 72 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Krka Waterfalls & Wine Tasting Day Trip from ZadarShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 730 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 91 per person if 8 go | 7h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day Trip | US$ 51 per person | 9h | 4.50★ · 346 | Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 | English |
| Zadar to Krka National Park: Private Day Trip & WaterfallsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 448 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 112 per person if 4 go | 9h | 3.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English |
By what you need
- With pickup (2): Krka Waterfalls & Wine Tasting Day Trip from Zadar (US$ 730 per group) · Zadar to Krka National Park: Private Day Trip & Waterfalls (US$ 448 per group)