Top 15 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.Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 3 - 6 hours

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park with a private English-speaking guide such as Mario, Leo, Nikola, or Sonja. Choose the Lower Lakes for a shorter visit or combine both lake areas with walks, an electric boat, and a panoramic train. Park admission costs extra.

“Great knowledgeable friendly guide, amazing scenery, landforms, and wildlife. This is a must see if visiting Croatia.”

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6.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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7.Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.)

Walk Plitvice Lakes with a private English-speaking guide and choose the Upper Lakes, Lower Lakes, or both. Expect forest paths, waterfalls, an electric boat, and panoramic train. Guides such as Nikola, Ivana, and Dalibor tailor the pace, point out photo spots, and help you avoid the worst queues.

“Mesmerizing park, Dalibor is very knowledgeable about the history of the park and it’s surrounding, he’s very patient with us, caring and helpful.”

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8.From Split/Trogir: Private Krka Waterfalls and Trogir Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $65Best value

Travel privately from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park, then explore the ancient island town of Trogir. Your English-speaking driver, often Mladen, handles pickup, local insight, and flexible timing. Swimming near Skradin, lunch, wine tasting, and extra stops may be possible.

“Excellent trip! Mladen was an excellent guide and driver who provided top tier service and great conversation. He organized pickup and drop off directly from our stay which was very convenient. Once we arrived at Krka we had the option to stay as long as we desired. Krka was absolutely beautiful! We were glad we went with a driver instead of the large group tours. It was a much more comfortable experience. Highly recommend this trip to anyone traveling to Split!”

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9.PRIVATE TOUR to Medugorje, Kravice waterfalls and Mostar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $287

Travel privately from Dubrovnik to Medjugorje, Kravice Falls, and Mostar in 8 to 10 hours. Guides such as Elvir, Dejana, Luka, and Elvira tailor the day to your interests, with time for prayer, swimming, food, history, and scenic stops.

“We saw very nice things and the driver was extremely polite and good but we were expecting also to be our tour guide and explain the history of Bosnia Herzegovina and the history of the cities we were traveling to.”

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10.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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11.Private Krka falls tour from Split with Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $164

Bruno drives you from Split to Krka National Park for a self-guided waterfall walk, then by boat to Skradin and on to Mateo’s family winery. Expect three wines, homemade prosciutto, cheese, olives, and a relaxed farm lunch. Private pickup is available.

“What a fantastic event!! Bruno was a great host. He was so personable and interesting. The park was beautiful. After we went to a quaint family owned winery and had lunch and wine tasting. The tour through the winery was so interesting. Highly recommend this tour with Bruno!!”

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12.Croatia: Plitvice Lakes Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 hours

You’ll visit Plitvice Lakes with a private English-speaking guide such as Tony or Dominic, beginning at the Big Waterfall and Lower Lakes. The route includes a boat across Kozjak Lake, Upper Lakes waterfalls, a panoramic train, and hotel pickup within 20 kilometers of the park.

“Was a wonderful morning exploring the National Park with local knowledge that let us avoid the crowds. I strongly encourage people to do the earliest tour you can as it definitely gets very crowded, especially on weekends.”

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13.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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14.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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15.Split/Kaštela/Trogir: Krka Private Tour-option: Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Split with guide Jure to Krka National Park, ride a boat to Skradin, walk among waterfalls, then taste wines, olive oils, and fruit liqueurs made from local varieties. You will also stop for dessert in Split. The private tour lasts eight hours and suits groups of up to eight.

“Our tour was perfect! Jure was an amazing guide, driver and recommended a fantastic winery to add to our trip.”

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