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Plitvice Lakes lie about 135 km from Zadar, 1.5 to 2 hours each way, so a guided day of roughly ten hours includes three to four hours on the road. The Zrmanja river canyon and the Velebit mountains are closer and give a quieter day, from kayaking to a 4x4 safari.
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.9 (4,376)
Discover Croatia’s most iconic natural wonder, the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes, on a full-day adventure from Zadar, one of the closest cities to this spectacular national park.
from €75 per person
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⏱ 5 - 7 hours · 4.8 (2,280)
Enjoy kayaking on the Zrmanja River near Zadar, encountering waterfalls, easy rapids, and hidden swimming pools. Enjoy this perfectly clear water that flows through a spectacula…
from €55 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.5 (981)
Explore the Plitvice Lakes National Park on a guided day trip from Zadar. Admire stunning waterfalls and lakes at this UNESCO-listed site with an electric boat ride and a panora…
from €45 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.4 (346)
Explore Croatia's spectacular scenery on a tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar. See the lakes of the Upper Lakes area, and then go to the Lower Lakes near the un…
from €41 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.8 (207)
Explore the beautiful river and nature in Kaštel Žegarski on a guided kayak tour. This adventure in Zadar region, Dalmatia is perfect for families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts.
from €54 per person
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· 4.4 (141)
Discover the lush beauty of the Plitvice Lakes on a day trip from Zadar that includes entry to the park. Enjoy hotel pickup and have plenty of time to relax inside the park with…
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⏱ 9.5 hours · 5.0 (69)
Let me take you on an exciting full day sightseeing trip, which includes various stops and relatively easy 2h hike, during which we'll visit mountains, caves and rivers of Z…
from €150 per person
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⏱ 30 minutes · 4.9 (68)
Take the leap from Croatia's highest bungee jump at the iconic Maslenica Bridge near Zadar. Experience a 56-meter free fall, breathtaking sea views, and over 21 years of pro…
from €100 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.8 (22)
Explore Zrmanja river from Novigrad, passing the iconic Winnetou film locations. Discover breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear waters and the scenery where the legendary weste…
from €65 per person
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· 4.9 (19)
Embark on a boat tour from Vinjerac through the Zrmanja River Canyon. Marvel at towering cliffs, stunning waterfalls, and enjoy a swim in crystal-clear waters.
from €60 per person
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⏱ 6.5 hours · 4.9 (15)
Explore the Velebit Mountain on a 4x4 photo safari. Enjoy breathtaking views, learn about the history and wildlife, and savor a delicious lunch at a rural household.
from €140 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.6 (13)
Explore National Park Plitvice Lakes with its green forests and stunning blue lakes. Discover terraced lakes and waterfalls with crystal clear water.
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⏱ 6 hours · 5.0 (5)
Discover Velebit and the Zrmanja Canyon on a private tour from Zadar with panoramic stops, professional photo and video, and an optional riverside Dalmatian picnic.
from €500 per group up to 4
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⏱ 9 hours 0
Discover the legacy of Nikola Tesla at Tesla's Memorail Center and explore the stunning Grabovača Cave Park on a guided day trip from Zadar. Explore the underground world of…
from €50 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Discover Dalmatia beyond the coast on a guided tour from Zadar. Visit Cape Kamenjak, Maškovića Han, Vrana Lake Nature Park and the medieval town of Vrana before exploring Zadar&…
from €65 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Plitvice is a long day with a lot of walking on boardwalks, so it suits teenagers and adults better than small children. The Zrmanja half-day kayak tour is the most-reviewed paddling trip in our stock.
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Yes, but it is a long one. The lakes are about 135 km away, 1.5 to 2 hours each way, and the guided day tours in our list run around ten hours. Krka is the shorter option at about an hour from Zadar.
Not at Skradinski Buk, the main waterfall. Swimming there has been banned since January 2021. Check the park rules on the day if you were counting on a swim, and do not book a Krka trip for that reason alone.
By boat. Full-day trips take about nine hours and leave in the morning, fast boats do it in four to five hours. Public boats and catamarans go to Sali on Dugi Otok in 45 to 60 minutes, which is the island next to the Kornati.
Most leave from the waterfront at the old town, but not all. A few listings in our stock start in other ports, so read the meeting point on the booking page before you pay.
Zadar is closer to the Kornati, the Zrmanja canyon and Plitvice. Split is the better base for Hvar and the Blue Cave. Krka can be done from either, so choose by what else you want to see. We run a separate site for Split.
A set of pipes under the steps of the old town promenade that plays with the waves. Next to it the Greeting to the Sun lights up at sunset. Both are free and you can walk there without a tour.
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