Top 9 Private Waterfall Tours in Croatia

1.Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls Tour from Dubrovnik (Semi-Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,125 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Travel from Dubrovnik into Bosnia and Herzegovina with a driver-guide and up to seven companions. See Kravice Waterfalls before exploring Mostar, with about 1.5 hours at the falls and nearly three hours in town. Guides such as Bruno, Mateo, Marko, Miodrag, and Disco are praised for local history and practical tips.

“The tour is a full day experience where you get to learn more about the history of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and visiting the beautiful falls at Kravice and the historic town of Mostar. Our tour guide Bruno was knowledgeable as well as funny and engaging. While the tour size was supposed to be 8, it was only our family of 4 and one other traveler, so Bruno courteously allowed us to determine how long we wanted to spend in both locations. He kept us informed every step of the way of what to expect and his recommendations, especially for lunch at Mostar, were excellent. Thanks again Bruno for making the…”

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2.Private Krka Waterfalls tour with 30min Boat Cruse

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 458 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel from Split to Krka National Park by air-conditioned minibus, cruise 30 minutes from Skradin, and spend about five hours around Skradinski buk. English-speaking guides such as Stipe, Tea, and Sandra help with timing and directions. Add a wine and olive oil tasting in Plastovo, or keep more time for the park.

“The location itself is great and the tour timetable ok. But the tour itself is pretty much nothing else but a ride to the place. Nothing wrong with that. Also the pickup location for the last sprint back was different and we thought they has left and had a lil' spot of panic. But in the end the bus stopped and we got on board.”

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3.Private Full-Day Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel from Split in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, explore Krka National Park, ride by boat to Skradin, and finish with Croatian wine at Sladic Winery. The private format suits groups wanting a relaxed day, though park entry costs extra.

“We can't praise our day highly enough! We had the most wonderful guide and driver (Uri and Yosep) who were the ultimate hosts... knowledgeable, kind, caring, funny, entertaining and professional. We loved everything about the day and they went out of their way to make sure we had a brilliant time. It was the highlight of the trip and I would recommend to anyone. We will be back and hope to see them again!”

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4.From Split: Plitvice Lakes – Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.)

Leave Split at 7:30 a.m. for a private, guided day at Plitvice Lakes National Park. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk the Upper and Lower Lakes, and cross the park by panoramic boat. Guides such as Luka and Ivana add local context, while George provides careful driving.

“George our driver was great—-a really smooth and careful driver who was happy to practice his English with us and to help my wife in and out of the car; and we have only superlatives for our tour guide Luca , whose patience and helpful info as he was with us for the entire visit made the experience of the stunning Plitvice waterfalls both unforgettable and comfortable . We are in our 80s and while in very good shape for our age we were a lot slower than other travelers and the surfaces are often uneven and there are lots of steps. Luka always watched to make sure that we…”

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5.Private Krka Waterfalls Day Trip from Split including Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

Bruno drives you from Split to Krka National Park, helps arrange your entrance, and gives you about two hours to explore. Afterward, visit Mateo’s 500-year-old family winery in Plastovo for three wines, homemade Croatian food, olive oil, and a relaxed farm visit.

“Great trip with Bruno! Bruno was at our hotel ready to go early. We had a great conversation during the ride the whole time. He was knowledgeable about all of Croatia and pointed out interesting things along the trip. Going with Bruno you get special access inside the park which makes it great to get started quickly and not having to be bused into the park. You get a long as you want in the park and he is waiting for you outside the park where he takes you to a local small independent winery, which was the gem of the trip. Such a sweet owner who takes pride in…”

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6.Full-Day Private Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes in a private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Terezija or Marta. You’ll have about four hours in the park, a packed lunch, help choosing the best route, and pickup timed for hotels or cruise ships. Entrance fees are extra and paid in cash.

“Marta was our driver today and was absolutely wonderful! She was very well educated regarding the area we drove through to arrive efficiently at Plitvice Lakes. We had limited time and she certainly made the most of it despite the rainy weather. This was an absolutely breathtaking National Park and Marta was helpful, reliable, and very fun to be around the entire time!”

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7.Private Return Transfer to Krka National Park from Zadar and return to Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Zadar to Krka National Park with a driver such as William or Marco, then explore at your own pace. Hotel, airport, and cruise-port pickup are available. Allow about five hours, and budget separately for park entry, food, drinks, and optional activities.

“William is great driver who is on time met us right off the ship and very informative and attentive. Highly recommend him!”

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8.Plitvice private tour driver + guide up to 8 ppl from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with certified guide-driver Jure, also known as Jurica or George. You get about three hours in the park, practical help with routes and timing, and pickup flexibility for groups of up to eight.

“Great day to the stunning park, lakes and waterfalls. Jure was a brilliant guide, exactly the right pace and the right amount of information for our group. Definitely recommended:)”

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9.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Private Tour from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with a private guide, walking the Upper and Lower Lakes, riding an electric boat across Lake Kozjak, and using the park train. Guides such as Ivan, Anita, Fran, and Sandra have led past tours, with pickup and drop-off included.

“La experiencia de visitar los lagos ha sido increíble, si bien es cierto que si volviese no lo realizaría con guía, es una forma de hacerlo cómodamente, pues te recogen en tu hotel y te dejan en el mismo, no tienes que llevar tu propio coche ni aparcar (pues a ciertas horas está complicado). Anita se portó excelentemente, la recomiendo sin duda, además no tuvo problema es quedarse un rato mas con nosotras hasta que terminamos el recorrido. La chica que nos recogió tuvo el detalle de escribirnos después para recomendarnos restaurantes locales. Un 10!”

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