Day Trips from Split

Split is Croatia's best-located city for day trips — Krka National Park is 75km north, Hvar Island 1 hour by ferry, Plitvice Lakes 2.5 hours inland, and the Cetina River canyon is 30 minutes south. Almost every major Croatia attraction is reachable in a day from Split.

Krka National ParkHvar IslandPlitvice LakesCetina Rafting

At a Glance

Base City
Split
Closest Trip
Cetina Canyon (30 min)
Furthest Trip
Plitvice Lakes (2.5 hrs)
Season
Year Round
Transport
Private vehicle + ferry
Most Popular
Krka & Hvar Island
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Best Day Trips from Split

Why Book With Us

Split: Croatia's Best-Located Day Trip Base

No city in Croatia offers a wider range of day trip options than Split. Within a 2.5-hour radius of the city, you have two national parks (Krka and Plitvice), five major islands accessible by ferry (Brač, Hvar, Šolta, Korčula and Vis), the Cetina River canyon for rafting and canyoning, and the historic cities of Trogir (20 min) and Šibenik (45 min). It's an extraordinary range from a single base.

Our most booked day trip from Split is Krka National Park — only 75km up the coast, with a guide, swimming at Skradinski Buk waterfall and a boat trip to the Visovac island monastery all included. The second most popular is Hvar Island — a morning ferry crossing, guided old town tour, afternoon on the Pakleni Islands and evening ferry back.

For active travellers, the Cetina River canyon is just 30 minutes from Split — half a day of river rafting or canyoning that can be combined with an afternoon in Split itself. We also offer combination days: morning Krka waterfalls, afternoon drive to Šibenik old town; or morning Plitvice Lakes with afternoon Krka on the return — maximising your time in central Dalmatia.

Krka National Park — 75km from Split, swim in the waterfall pools at Skradinski Buk
Hvar Island — ferry from Split harbour, Adriatic's most glamorous island in a day
Plitvice Lakes — Croatia's UNESCO park, achievable as a full day from Split
Cetina River rafting — just 30 minutes from Split, perfect half-day adventure
Trogir — the 'Little Venice' of Dalmatia, 20 minutes from Split

Every Day Trip Includes

Private transport from your accommodation
Licensed local guide for the destination
All entry tickets pre-purchased (no queuing)
Flexible departure time from your hotel
Return transfer to your accommodation
2-hour confirmation and 24/7 support

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National park entry is limited in peak season. Contact us to check availability and secure your spot.

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