Zadar is one of Croatia's best-positioned cities for day trips — Plitvice Lakes, Krka National Park and the Kornati archipelago are all within easy reach. Private departures daily.
Zadar's central position on the Dalmatian coast makes it one of the best bases in Croatia for day trips. Plitvice Lakes is 1.5 hours inland — close enough for a comfortable full-day trip with time at both the Upper and Lower Lakes circuits. Krka National Park is 1 hour south, with the famous swimmable Skradinski Buk waterfall. The Kornati archipelago — 98 uninhabited islands — is accessible by speedboat from the marina.
Paklenica National Park is just 45 minutes south of Zadar on the coastal road, making it the easiest canyon hike in Croatia to combine with a city stop. And the island of Pag, 40 minutes north, offers a completely different landscape — lunar limestone hills, salt flats and Croatia's finest cheese.
All our day trips from Zadar are private — the vehicle, the guide and the itinerary are exclusively yours. Tell us which destination interests you and we'll build the day around your preferences, including stop times, lunch choices and photography priorities.
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Popular in summer — we recommend booking 48 hours ahead. Contact us for same-day availability.
1.5-hour drive to Croatia's most visited national park. Full day with private guide — Upper Lakes, ferry, Lower Lakes and Veliki Slap waterfall.
Speedboat through 98 uninhabited islands — the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean. Swim, snorkel and lunch on the boat.
Drive south to Krka waterfalls and swim beneath Skradinski Buk. Continue to Šibenik's UNESCO Cathedral of St James.
45 minutes south — Croatia's premier canyon hiking and rock climbing destination in Paklenica National Park.
Cross the Pag bridge for a half-day on Croatia's most otherworldly island — lunar landscape, salt flats and the famous Pag cheese market.
Tell us where you want to go and we'll arrange private departure for any day. All transport, guide and entry fees included.
Tell us your date and group size — we confirm within 2 hours, 7 days a week.