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Zadar: 3 Islands Speedboat & Snorkeling with Cocktails
Zadar: 3 Islands Speedboat & Snorkeling with Cocktails★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (788)4hYou board a speedboat in Zadar and visit three island stops — Blue Bay for snorkeling, a skipper-chosen hidden spot that changes with the weather, and Preko town for swimming or rest. One free drink (water, iced tea, or cocktail) is included, plus snorkeling gear and a life vest. You choose how much you swim and how much you relax at each stop, and the boat returns you to Zadar by mid-afternoon.Is it for me?A good choice if you want to snorkel and island-hop from Zadar without arranging a private boat or worrying about where to go — the skipper adjusts the route to the day's conditions, which is what keeps the experience flexible and the water swimmable.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 30View ›
Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Day Trip & Etnoland Village Culture
Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Day Trip & Etnoland Village Culture★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (445)9hYou’ll feel Krka’s waterfalls rumbling underfoot, wander riverside paths with a local guide from Zadar, swim or snack in Skradin’s slow rhythm, then step inside an old Dalmatian village at Etnoland where stories come alive with smells of woodsmoke and laughter over mispronounced words. This isn’t just sightseeing—it lingers long after you’re home.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 53View ›
Zadar: Sea Organ, Old Town & Local Tastings Walk
Zadar: Sea Organ, Old Town & Local Tastings Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (438)2hYou walk through Zadar's Old Town with a licensed local guide, moving from the Roman Forum through medieval churches and the People's Square to the Sea Organ — a wave-powered sound installation unique to this city. Along the way you taste maraschino liqueur and local cheese. The whole thing takes two hours and suits any fitness level, so you're not arranging transport, timing yourself between landmarks, or wondering what you're actually looking at.Is it for me?Book this if you want Zadar's main sights and the story behind them without arranging a private guide or timing yourself between stops — the small-group format and fixed two-hour window handle both.Free cancellationTop ratedKids −100%fromUS$ 24View ›
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day Trip
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Morning & Afternoon Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (340)9hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 53View ›
Kornati Islands: Small-Group Boat Trip with Lunch & Swim
Kornati Islands: Small-Group Boat Trip with Lunch & Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (313)9h 40mYou’ll cruise from Zadar through Kornati’s wild islands with a small group, swim at Lojena Beach’s clear shallows, hike rocky trails for big views, and share fresh-caught lunch on Kornat itself. Expect laughter with your guide, real local flavors, and that salty Adriatic breeze you’ll remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 95View ›
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat Ride
Zadar to Plitvice Lakes: Day Trip with Pickup & Boat Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (284)10hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 53View ›
Zadar: Speedboat Island Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks
Zadar: Speedboat Island Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (235)3h–4hYou’ll ride a speedboat from Zadar to tiny Adriatic islands, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water, wander quiet village lanes on Ošljak, and taste local drinks right by the sea. With a local guide leading the way and all gear included, expect salty hair and new stories — plus that feeling you only get when you’re far from crowds.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
Zadar: Eco Tuk Tuk City Tour with Sea Organ & Pickup
Zadar: Eco Tuk Tuk City Tour with Sea Organ & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (230)1h 30m–2hYou’ll ride Zadar’s winding streets by eco tuk tuk with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—hear sea music at the famous Sea Organ, pass ancient city gates, catch salty breezes by Kolovare Beach, and wander among Roman ruins. Expect laughter, surprises, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −36%fromUS$ 65View ›
Zadar Walking Tour: Sea Organ, Roman Forum & Sunset Route
Zadar Walking Tour: Sea Organ, Roman Forum & Sunset Route★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (227)2hYou’ll walk Zadar’s winding streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut—and every story behind those weathered stones. Hear music from the Sea Organ, touch Roman ruins, maybe sample Maraschino or cheese along the way. As sunset hits the waterfront, you’ll find yourself quietly wishing you could stay just a bit longer.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 32View ›
Zadar: Zrmanja River Kayaking & Krupa Waterfall
Zadar: Zrmanja River Kayaking & Krupa Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (182)5hYou paddle class II/III rapids on the Zrmanja River with a local guide, then drift into the quieter Krupa tributary to see waterfalls up close. The route is beginner-safe, all equipment is provided including a neoprene suit, and the group stays small. You'll spend half a day on water so clear you can see the bottom, with optional hotel pickup from Zadar included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle a river most visitors to Zadar never see, without arranging transport or equipment yourself — the guide handles the route, the weather calls, and the gear is already waiting.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromUS$ 65View ›
Dugi Otok: Shipwreck Snorkel, Sea Cave & Sakarun Beach
Dugi Otok: Shipwreck Snorkel, Sea Cave & Sakarun Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (179)8h 30mYou board a speedboat with a maximum of 11 other travelers and spend the day moving between Dugi Otok's best-kept spots: snorkeling a 76-meter shipwreck, swimming into a sea cave lit by natural skylights, relaxing on Sakarun's 800-meter white-sand beach, and exploring military tunnels and a quiet Mediterranean village. All snorkeling gear, water, and fuel are included, and the skipper adjusts the route based on conditions and what the group wants to linger on. You return to Zadar in the late afternoon, having skipped the crowds that fill the larger tour boats.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Dugi Otok's best spots — shipwreck, sea cave, famous beach — in one day without renting a boat or arranging your own transport and timing; the small group size and local skipper's knowledge of unconventional routes are what make it possible to avoid crowds and spend real time at each place instead of rushing through.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-7%fromUS$ 84View ›
Dugi Otok Kayak & Snorkel: Sea Caves, Cliffs & Shipwreck
Dugi Otok Kayak & Snorkel: Sea Caves, Cliffs & Shipwreck★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (162)10h–12hYou kayak to sea caves and a natural pool, snorkel a shipwreck, and finish at a local beach where you play a traditional paddle game — all with an ACA-certified guide who adjusts the route to the sea conditions and your group's ability. Gear, insurance and lunch stops are included; you bring swimsuit, sun protection and water. The ferry to and from Dugi Otok is arranged in advance.Is it for me?This works best if you want to spend a full day actually on the island and in the water rather than ticking off landmarks — the small group size and flexible route mean you're not following a rigid schedule, and the guide's presence throughout keeps you safe while you explore caves, snorkel and play local games.Free cancellationfromUS$ 142View ›
Zadar Speedboat: 3-Island Snorkeling & Swimming Tour
Zadar Speedboat: 3-Island Snorkeling & Swimming Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (151)4hYou board a speedboat in Zadar and visit three islands across the Archipelago with a skipper who knows the stops and the water. Snorkeling gear and cold drinks are on the boat, so you just show up. The bay at the final stop is where most people spend the longest—the clarity makes you want to stay under. Plan for a half-day out on the water, returning mid-afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Zadar who want to snorkel and swim without renting a car or booking separate transport—the speedboat handles all three stops in one morning or afternoon, and gear is on board. Expect to be out on the water for 3 to 4 hours, which is what lets you hit all three islands and actually spend time in the water instead of rushing.Free cancellationfromUS$ 28View ›
Zadar Old Town Walking Tour & Sea Organ Sunset End
Zadar Old Town Walking Tour & Sea Organ Sunset End★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (150)1h 40mYou’ll wander Zadar’s Old Town with a local guide who feels more like an old friend—sampling figs in People’s Square, tracing your fingers along ancient stones at Five Wells Square, and pausing for quiet moments in Queen Jelena Madijevka Park. The tour ends at the Sea Organ as sunset colors spill across the Adriatic—you might find yourself wishing you could stay longer.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 17.74View ›
Zadar Sailing Tour: Islands Ugljan & Ošljak with Snorkeling
Zadar Sailing Tour: Islands Ugljan & Ošljak with Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (129)4hYou sail from Zadar to two small islands in the archipelago, swimming and snorkeling in clear Adriatic water with a professional skipper. The tour lasts 4 or 8 hours depending on your choice of morning or afternoon departure, includes all snorkeling equipment and fuel, and keeps the group to 7 people maximum so the experience stays intimate and flexible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Zadar archipelago from the water without renting a boat yourself or joining a large group tour—the fixed skipper and small group size mean you get flexibility and local knowledge without the logistics.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 355View ›
Zadar: Krka Waterfalls & Skradin Swimming Day Trip
Zadar: Krka Waterfalls & Skradin Swimming Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (122)9hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 53View ›
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar: Boat & Train Ride
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zadar: Boat & Train Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (110)10hYou 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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 53View ›
Zadar Islands: Small Group Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks
Zadar Islands: Small Group Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (95)4hYou’ll cruise from Zadar to peaceful islands with a small group, swimming in clear bays and wandering quiet villages most tourists miss. Homemade drinks and snorkeling gear are included—and you’ll share stories with your local guide as you soak up Adriatic sun.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 34View ›
Speed boat Zadar: islands without the crowds
Speed boat Zadar: islands without the crowds★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (92)4hYou board a private speedboat in Zadar and spend four hours on the water with a skipper who takes suggestions instead of a fixed route. You get snorkeling gear, life jackets, bottled water, and the freedom to stop wherever appeals to you—a quiet cove, a rocky point, a small island village. No crowds, no schedule, no tourist traps. The skipper handles navigation and fuel; you decide how to spend your time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Croatian islands without the crowds or the fixed itinerary—the private boat and flexible schedule are what let you spend time where you actually want to be instead of where a tour bus drops everyone.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 136View ›
Zadar Islands Boat Tour: Small Group Swim & Snorkel Escape
Zadar Islands Boat Tour: Small Group Swim & Snorkel Escape★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (77)4hYou’ll board a small boat in Zadar with a local skipper, cruise over to Ugljan Island for swims in quiet bays, try out snorkeling gear (if you want), and stroll through peaceful island villages. Expect salty air, relaxed company, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back on shore.Free cancellationLikely to sell outInfants freefromUS$ 41View ›
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