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15 Day Trips in Croatia to Give a Whole Day To

23 day trips  ·  from $27 a seat

The 15 best day trips in Croatia you can book today, with what each costs, how long the road really is and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip - Kotor Old Town and the 1,350-step climb
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Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

1.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva added on the small-group option. Expect a long scenic day, free time rather than guided sightseeing, border delays, and an optional €10 boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks.

“For £250 it was way over priced. The driver had verbal diarrhea but didn't act as a guide...so we were left to discover everything for ourselves. His food recommendation was terrible.”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket - From Zagreb to Rastoke in about 100 minutes
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From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

2.From Zagreb: Plitvice & Rastoke Guided Day Trip with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,955 reviews · 10 hours · from $61

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, or Saša. Expect an 8.5 km park walk, waterfalls, wooden paths, an electric boat, and a panoramic train. Small-group pickup is available, with seasonal limits in winter.

“The trip from Zagreb was incredible and very well organized. Marko was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and engaging throughout the day. The scenery was stunning, and the whole experience was enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming - The Coach Ride From Split
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Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

3.Split: Krka National Park Day Trip with Boat Ride & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,321 reviews · 8h 30m · from $31

Travel from Split by air-conditioned coach to Krka National Park, where you follow wooden paths past waterfalls, watermills, and an Ethno village. Your English-speaking host, such as Tin or Lorena, organizes park tickets and explains the route. A river boat takes you to Skradin for a swim and free time.

“Informative guide, beautiful views and a nice relaxing swim in Skadin at the end of the trip!”

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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat - The speedboat ride across the Adriatic
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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

4.Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

This 10-hour speedboat day takes you from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. English-speaking guides such as Angela, Patrik, and Gabriela keep the day moving, with swimming time and free time in Hvar. The cave ticket costs extra.

“Well organised, prompt and really friendly service. The boat was comfortable, spacious and clean. All the stops were great and good recommendations were given for each stop. The tour guide Angela and the skipper were great. Highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb - Rastoke’s mills and waterfalls make a good first stop
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Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

5.Plitvice Lakes with Ticket & Rastoke Guided Tour from Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See watermills, waterfalls, and all the Lower Lakes plus highlights of the Upper Lakes. The walk covers about 8.5 kilometers, with boat and panoramic vehicle rides included from April through October.

“This was a very good trip and I highly recommend it. You will walk about 5 miles so if you're not a walker, you don't wanna do this. That said if you're interested in a hike with some good looking lakes and forest this is a fun time. The guide was great”

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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Walking the wooden paths at Skradinski Buk
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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

6.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 925 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $49

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park, walk around Skradinski Buk, ride a boat through the Krka canyon, swim in Skradin, and finish with Croatian wine and optional homemade food. Guides such as Dario and Ernest are known for lively stories, clear timing, and local insight.

“Great trip - just the right amount of time at every destination, friendly and informative guide, and we liked that we were given time on our own at each destination - No having to follow a flag or umbrella, which, as generally independent travellers who just wanted to maximise our time in Split, was perfect for what we wanted”

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Mostar and Medjugorje Day Trip from Dubrovnik - Mostar: the strongest part of the trip
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Mostar and Medjugorje Day Trip from Dubrovnik

7.Mostar and Medjugorje Day Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 896 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about 11 hours crossing from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina, with free time in Medjugorje and Mostar plus a stop in Pocitelj. English-speaking guides such as Adnan, Milos, Bo, and Dejan have led departures, though group size and vehicle comfort can vary.

“It was a great experience. As a Roman Catholic, I highly recommend this tour. When I reached the top of the hill and prayed in front of the Cross, emotions came over me. But I wasn't the only one, the 2 other gentlemen in the group said they felt the same way. I was in a small group of 8 very nice people from different countries. And the tour guide, Milos was wonderful! He's very nice and accomodating.”

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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.) - Plitvice Lakes: four hours on boards, paths, and water
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Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

8.Plitvice and Rastoke day trip from Zagreb w/ticket (guar. dep.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Sasha, Sara, or Marin. Expect about 8.5 kilometers of walking, boardwalks, waterfalls, a boat ride, and a park train. Small-group pickup is available for up to eight people.

“Fantastic experience!! I highly recommend booking this tour if you have the chance!! The guide Marin was amazing in explaining the history of the park and the city of Zagreb!!”

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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin - Walking through Krka National Park
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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin

9.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip & Boat to Skradin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $31

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park for four hours of free exploration, then cruise by boat to Skradin for a swim, lunch, or a walk. English-speaking guides such as Dario, Darijo, and Mate add useful local stories, maps, and practical tips throughout the day.

“It was wonderful! I visited the destination Split - Krka. The drive is easy and it didn’t take too long to get there. The guide - Boran, was just great! There was a lot of interesting information and just the right amount of humour, so you don’t fall asleep! Gave us a lot of history info and also some insides on life in Split and Croatia in general which was very interesting as well. The driver - Anthony was experienced and drove just right - felt safe and comfortable. If I had more time in Split, would have taken another trip with the same people! Highly recommended! Thank you for…”

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From Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch - Starting at Gruž and sailing into the archipelago
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From Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch

10.From Dubrovnik: Elaphite Islands Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 670 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours sailing from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Šipan, and Lopud with an English-speaking guide, lunch, and unlimited wine, juice, and water. You will have time for island walks and swimming, plus a long stop at Lopud and its sandy Šunj Beach. Guides may include Milos, Ivica, Emil, or other crew members.

“I loved it with my friends it was wonderful! We really enjoyed it! The helper and the crew were really nice!”

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From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes Guided Group Day Trip

11.From Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes Guided Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 613 reviews · 11 hours · from $76

Travel from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Sanja, Mia, or Marko. You’ll see 16 terraced lakes, waterfalls, wooden walkways, and boat routes, with a Rastoke stop, optional local lunch, and comfortable return transport.

“Rainy but that made the waterfalls even more awesome. It was a wonderful trip , incredibly beautiful”

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From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip - Four hours at Plitvice Lakes
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From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

12.From Zagreb: Rastoke and Plitvice lakes Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 544 reviews · 10 hours · from $46

Travel from Zagreb to Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Marko, Marin, or Saša. See historic watermills, walk about 8.5 kilometers through the park, and use the included boat and train rides when operating. Entry fees, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“Great and friendly guide, giving a lot of details about the country and the natural site, highly recommended!”

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Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik - Crossing into Montenegro
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Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik

13.Private Tour: Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 495 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $296

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro with a private English-speaking driver, stopping in Perast, Kotor, and Budva. You can take a €10 boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, adjust the pace, and enjoy a ferry ride across the Bay of Kotor on the return.

“Scenery was beautiful. Unfortunately from the moment we passed the border our driver started a sales pitch on spending more time in Kotor and skipping Budva. He had something about getting back on time which I am not clear why as it was a private tour. He had a lot of information to share but wasn’t a very good listener. I can’t in good faith say I would confidently recommend this tour to a friend.”

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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour - Meeting in Zadar and getting on the road
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From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

14.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Day Trip with Guide and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 479 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide, reserved park entry, an electric boat, and a panoramic train. You get about four hours in the park, with Route B or C, free time, and clear meeting instructions from guides such as Karlo, Tamara, Daniel, or Antonia.

“Lakes, waterfalls, ecological strategies, signposting, loos, food points could not have wished for better. Wider paths on first stretch would improve convenience and safety. Explanations on geology and wildlife like those at kika would be big improvement.”

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Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling - Božava and the Cold War tunnels
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Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

15.Zadar: Dugi Otok Island Discovery Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Set out from Zadar with a small group of up to 11 people and a skipper-guide such as Marin, Josip, or Petar. Spend eight active hours visiting Dugi Otok, a Cold War tunnel, Veli Rat Lighthouse, Sakarun Beach, a sunken ship, Golubinka Cave, and secluded swimming spots.

“This tour was the best I did within the boat tours, we discovered unusual places (where many boats don’t go) where the sea is a lot more beautiful than anywhere else. Get ready for snorkelling and to be on the boat all day, if you don’t like it than don’t choose a private boat trip at all (with 5 euros you can go to Preko and visit yourself the village without needing a private skipper). If you need to choose between private boat tours and you want to see natural beaches and spots than go directly for this one and don’t waste other money on cheaper ones.”

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