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Dugi Otok and Sakarun Beach: Boat Tour or Ferry?
A 4.5-hour speedboat for €55, a full day for €72 to €98, or the car ferry in 1 hour 40 minutes: how to reach Sakarun beach from Zadar.
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Kornati and Telašćica from Zadar: Which Boat Trip Is Worth It?
Day cruises from €45, speedboats from €32 and a sailing trip: how the Kornati and Telašćica trips from Zadar differ, and what to check before booking.
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Krka Waterfalls from Zadar: Guided Tour, Skradin Boat or Go Alone?
Krka is about an hour from Zadar. Guided trips run from €37 to €63, the park ticket alone from €7. What each costs and what to ask first.
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Plitvice Lakes from Zadar: Guided Tour or Drive Yourself?
Plitvice is about 135 km and two hours from Zadar. What the guided day costs, what driving yourself adds up to, and when each one wins.
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Plitvice or Krka from Zadar: Which National Park If You Only Have One Day?
Plitvice is two hours away and costs more; Krka is about an hour away and cheaper. Distance, ticket prices and tour costs side by side.
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Sea Organ and Old Town in Zadar: Walk It Yourself or Take a Guided Tour?
The Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun are free, open day and night. A 2-hour guided Old Town walk costs €20. What each gives you, and when the tour pays off.
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Speedboat Tour to 3 Islands from Zadar: Which One Is Worth Booking?
Three-island speedboat trips from Zadar run from €17.28 to €54 for similar half days. What the listings actually differ on, and how to choose.
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Sunset in Zadar: Boat Tour or the Sea Organ?
The Sea Organ sunset is free. A 75-minute sunset cruise costs €17.71 and a transparent LED kayak trip €30. Sunset times by month and which option fits.
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Zadar with Kids: What Works, What to Skip
Free waterfront sights, shallow family beaches, a 45-minute submarine ride from €20 and a dolphin tour with a split payment. What to plan with children in Zadar.
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Kayaking the Zrmanja near Zadar: The Half-Day Tour With Waterfalls
Two guided kayak tours at €54 and €55, a boat option from €60: what the Zrmanja trip involves, when the river runs low and who it suits.
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