10 Waterfall Boat Tours and Cruises in Zadar to Build a Day Around

1.Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride and Zadar Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,368 reviews · 10 hours · from $53Our pick

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus, then follow a well-planned route through waterfalls, forest paths, and turquoise lakes. Guides such as Filip, Bojan, Paula, and Monica keep the day moving without rushing you. A boat ride, electric train, and optional 6:00 PM Zadar walk round out the experience.

“The forest, waterfalls, and lakes were stunning. We have never seen such beauty. The guide was interesting, well informed, and very kind. The trails are clean with good signage. As seniors, it was a long hike, but mostly downhill and very doable.”

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2.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes with Boat Ride & Zadar Old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,129 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes for about five hours of waterfalls, wooden paths, a panoramic boat ride, and an electric train. Guides such as Filip, Bojan, Jelena, and Paula lead the day, with time to explore at your own pace. Back in Zadar, join an optional Old Town walk during your stay.

“I consider this a "semi guided" tour. We had Bojan with us all day. It was semi guided in the sense that Bojan set out the route we were doing. Kept us on time, told us where to go. We had meeting spots and locations where he gave us information. But in between we could go at our own pace and explore as we wanted to. Really good balance!”

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3.Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 807 reviews · from $58

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Ante, Marina, or Katarina. Walk the Upper and Lower Lakes, ride an electric boat across Kozjak Lake, and hear about Croatia’s geology, wildlife, and history. Bring warm layers, sturdy shoes, and cash for the park fee.

“Amazing tour. As a solo traveler I booked the tour for comfort and I’m very glad I did. The check points were very clear and easy to find but we had enough freedom to explore at our own pace also, which was lovely. My guide (Nike) set up a group chat for ease of communication which was a great idea for the group and showed care for customers. She was very approachable and full of knowledge about Croatia and especially the nationals Holliday to commemorate the war and attack on Croatia in the 1990’s. Overall a great tour , highly recommend of your in Croatia!”

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4.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 such as Karlo, Tamara, Daniel, or Antonia. You get air-conditioned bus transport, reserved park entry access, about four hours inside, an electric boat, and a panoramic train. Choose a shorter Route B or longer Route C.

“Beautiful environment- stunning. You get shade and coolness through the trees and the water so dont be scared if its supposed to be very high in degrees that day. Experienced guide, informative and frequent updates through Whats App”

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5.Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting, Boat Ride & Zadar Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $52Best value

Start early in Zadar for Krka National Park, where you’ll walk among waterfalls and travertine pools. Then taste four wines with olive oil and cheese at Sladic Winery before free time in Skradin for lunch and swimming. Guides such as Filip, Paula, and Bojan also lead a Zadar Old Town walk.

“Lovely trip out to the waterfalls, wine tasting and small town! Our guide was lovely and talked us through our day and also created a whatsapp group! This was a nice touch as after the tour she also listed the different recommendations for the rRead more”

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6.Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Tour, Boat Cruise & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 407 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Krka National Park by air-conditioned vehicle, ride a river boat to Skradinski buk, walk beside the waterfalls, then swim and eat in Skradin. Guides such as Ivan, Tamara, Tammy, and Jasmina add local stories and useful tips. Day tour entrance costs extra, afternoon entry is included.

“The tour Is a nice stroll between nature and history. The best part was our guide Ivan funny and knowledgeable.”

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7.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Tour with Boat & Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from central Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Karlo, Dragan, or Marija. You’ll receive park entry on arrival, then follow a 4 or 8 km route with the Kozjak boat and panoramic train included. The $53 price excludes the entrance fee.

“The trip to Plitvice was nice. The bus had AC, which was perfect, the guide explained to us what routes we can take and how long they take. The guide answered all our questions regarding the trip, which was also nice. A pick-up from and to the hotel was organized for us and this again is an extra point. As someone who does not know Zadar and plans a trip pretty much as soon as arrives there, having transportation organized was very handy. We were also given instructions on how to prepare for the trip to Plitvice. I recommend this trip.”

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8.From Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Boat & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park, then explore its 16 lakes and waterfalls with an English-speaking guide. Your day includes the Lake Kozjak electric boat and panoramic train, while the park entry fee is paid separately in cash.

“brilliant tour, guide and I really liked the whatsapp group chat to inform us of history and where to meet etc”

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9.From Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Day Tour with Boat Ride & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide, a panoramic boat ride, and reserved entry. You will walk the waterfall paths, then have free time in Skradin for sightseeing or a possible swim. Guide Lidija has earned praise for her warm, helpful approach.

“Die Besonderheit dieses Wasserfall über mehrere Stufen, auch über viele kleine Wasserfälle über eine große Fläche fällt”

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10.From Zadar: Krka Waterfalls Tour with Panoramic Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 101 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Take an air-conditioned bus from Zadar to Krka National Park, follow a suggested walking route, ride the park’s panoramic boat, and enjoy free time in Skradin. Guide Tamara has earned strong praise for her warmth and organization, but check the return plan if you expect guiding all day.

“Alles war perfekt organisiert. Es gibt nichts zu beanstanden Tamara war mit Herz dabei ihren Job zu tun. Es war ein wunderschöner Ausflug.”

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