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Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

1. Zadar: Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets

Experience Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Zadar with entry ticket and a tour. Listen to interesting stories about Croatia before arriving at the park. Walk the path around the lakes and relax on a boat trip. Make your way to the meeting point in the morning and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Enjoy a brief introduction and start driving out of the city, admiring the Croatian countryside and listening to live commentary on your way to the park. Arrive at the lakes and have 4 hours of free time to explore the upper and lower waterfalls. Take amazing photos by the water and discover flowing springs, flowering meadows, and mysterious caves. Afterwards, rest your feet with a train ride and a scenic boat trip on the turquoise water with banks of lush green trees. Take one last look at the waterfalls before returning back to Zadar. After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:00 PM.

From Zadar: Island-Hopping Boat Tour with Drinks

2. From Zadar: Island-Hopping Boat Tour with Drinks

Navigate among the stunning islands of the Adriatic coast on a scenic boat trip departing from Zadar. Explore some of the most beautiful islands in the area and enjoy time to go swimming, snorkeling, or shopping for souvenirs. Relax as you travel with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drink. This is a group tour that is suitable for almost everyone, families, friends, couples or singles. It doesn't matter whether you are young or old, you can still have a great time with the new friends you will meet. If you are a person who has great difficulties with movement, this tour will probably not suit you. You decide how you will spend your time, you can spend it very actively, swimming, snorkeling, walking or running while exploring the island are just some of the possibilities. But you can also spend your time relaxing on the boat, buying souvenirs, sunbathing on the beach, taking a nap under a pine tree in the woods or just drinking coffee in the first cafe you see. One small note in the price of the tour is included an unlimited amount of cold drinks that you can drink during the tour on the boat, such as white wine, beer, soft drink , water. Also keep in mind that this is an open speedboat and that in case of strong wind and high waves, sea spray is possible also.

Zadar: Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

3. Zadar: Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

Embark on an inclusive boat trip with food and time for swimming. Combine your boat journey up the coast with stunning views of the National Park. Get ready for a sea adventure on the Croatian coast. Begin the tour at 8:15 AM as you board your ship. Immediately be spoiled with some delicious local Rakija and ham and cheese sandwiches for breakfast. Meet your tour guide and hear fascinating stories. Between 11:30 AM and 1:15 PM, enjoy free time to the island on your own. Discover the views of the magnificent cliffs and bathe in the salt waters of Lake Mir or in the sea. Admire scenic views of the Kornati National Park and Suha Punta Bay, before a delicious lunch of grilled meat, fish, and salad with Croatian wine. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Enjoy some juicy watermelon to help you stay hydrated on the journey back, arriving back at the pier at 18:00 PM.

Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

4. Zadar: Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

Unwind and get back to nature with a cruise from Zadar to the Kornati National Park and the salt lake in Telascica. Savor a delectable lunch and breakfast onboard and relax with a refreshing glass of wine and an aperitif. Take a dip in the Adriatic and in a salt lake. Meet your captain at the boat in the morning and embark on your cruise to the Kornati National Park. Enjoy the Adriatic Sea as you snack on a scrumptious breakfast sandwich on the way through 109 islands that make up the Kornati National Park. Admire soft grassy hills, steep rocky cliffs, and the dramatic karst-limestone formations from the boat. Stop to swim through the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic. Sit down to a delicious packed lunch. Visit Telašćica Bay, one of the largest natural ports in the Adriatic, with 25 small beaches. View the cliffs of Dugi Otok which rise up to 161 meters above the sea and reach down to 90 meters below sea level. Keep an eye out for the local bird population that frequents the Mir salt lake. Hop into the salty lake for a swim in water that's warmer than the sea. Return to your meeting point in Zadar at the end of your tour.

Zadar: Lojena Beach, Kornati Islands and Telascica Boat Trip

5. Zadar: Lojena Beach, Kornati Islands and Telascica Boat Trip

Discover some of the most stunning islands in the Kornati archipelago and enjoy a visit to Telascica Nature Park on a full-day boat tour from Zadar that includes breakfast, lunchbox, and swim stops. Cruise past peaceful bays, rugged cliffs, and rocky meadows while listening to your guide's commentary. Meet the boat crew in the city harbor in the morning. Depart from Zadar and stop at the ports of Drazenica and Preko (Ugljan island). Soak in panoramic views of Mrtovac, Levernaka, and Mana islands on the way to Kornati. Savor a welcome drink and a sandwich for breakfast. Sail around the Kornati cliffs while your guide shares its history with you. Upon arrival in Kornati, enjoy 50 minutes of free time to explore the island of Levrnaka. Take a swim in the crystal blue sea of the sandy cove of Lojena. If you love hiking, trek to the top of the island and admire the unique view of the Kornati Islands and islets. Then, get back to the boat to sail onward to Telascica. Tuck into your onboard lunch grilled fish with salad or vegetarian pasta made in tomato sauce, accompanied by wine. As the boat drops anchor at Telascica port, get ready to make the most of your 2 hours in the bay. Once in Telascica Nature Park, you can walk to the 150-meter-high lookout for stunning views of the Adriatic and the Kornati islands, swim in Lake Mir or the open sea, or simply chill by the catering facilities to sip on cold drinks. Finally, settle back in for the 3-hour return trip to Zadar, admiring the coastline along the way. If needed, the boat will make stops at the ports of Drazenica and Preko.

From Zadar: Full-Day Boat Trip to Sakarun Beach with Lunch

6. From Zadar: Full-Day Boat Trip to Sakarun Beach with Lunch

Discover the natural beauty of Sakarun Beach on this full-day catamaran trip and explore northwestern shores of Zadar. Sip on a welcome drink as you sail and start your trip off with a breakfast sandwich. Savor a lunch wrap with fresh fruits as you sail. Meet the crew in the city harbor and hop onto a spaciouos catamaran that will take you along the northwestern shores of Zadar on the way to Sakarun Beach. During the journey, enjoy a breakfast sandwich on board before entering the port of Božava. Hop on a bus and travel to Sakarun Beach. Have 4 hours of free time to explore the area at your own pace. Relax on the white sand beach, swim in the turquoise-colored waters, or grab a bite to eat at one of the beach's many restaurants.  At the end of the day, hop back in the bus and travel back to the port for your return boat journey to Zadar. 

Zadar: Half-Day Boat Trip to Ošljak Island, Galevac & Ugljan

7. Zadar: Half-Day Boat Trip to Ošljak Island, Galevac & Ugljan

Experience the archipelago with friends and family on a 7-meter-long motor boat. Tour around islands, swim in the sea, and see the sights on each island on this half-day tour. Begin your trip by hopping on the boat and heading to Ošljak Island, the smallest inhabited island in the Adriatic Sea with a population of under 30 people. Visit the 6th-century church of St. Mary and stroll around the town. Stop by the village of Preko on the island of Ugljan, a perfect destination for swimming, sightseeing, and visiting the church and monastery. Then, anchor up at the stunning natural bay of Frnaža on the island of Ugljan. Enjoy a refreshing swim and admire the olive and fig trees on the island. Enjoy the use of snorkeling equipment and explore the ocean floor and marine life, or relax on sandy beaches along the coastline. Finally, return back to Zadar.

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

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

Visit Croatia's first national park, Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the greatest natural wonders of Europe. Also, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park's unique geology makes for a popular destination for people from all around the world. Meet up in Zadar and be greeted by your tour escort and board your transportation for the day. While driving to the park, have the chance to enjoy the beautiful Croatian landscape. Upon arrival to the park, you'll be given a map of the park and told about the day's itinerary. Then, have 4 hours of free time to explore 16 beautiful lakes of crystal blue-green water and hypnotic cascades, tour 7 different routes, hike 4 different trails, or just lounge in the shade. Plitvice's natural phenomenon causes it to change through the sedimentation of calcium carbonate constantly. It creates special kinds of algae and moss, tufa, or travertine, which are deposited to form the natural dams that separate the lakes. See the changing travertine barriers, curtains, stalactites, channels, and cascades being built and the existing ones. Check out interesting caves in which remains of prehistoric settlements have been found. After returning to Zadar, explore the Old Town area with an optional and guided walking tour that you can take any day during your stay at 6:00 PM.

From Zadar: Highlights of Kornati by Traditional Sail Boat

9. From Zadar: Highlights of Kornati by Traditional Sail Boat

Feel the wind in your hair while sailing on a beautiful traditional wooden boat. Enjoy stunning scenery of island geomorphology and cristal clear sea around you. Visit the island of Kornat, the one the Natural Park was named after. Enjoy your lunch at Suha Punta Bay. Meet your guide in Zadar and hop on boat Branimir. We start at 8:15. Enjoy your local liquor as your guide introduces you to the fascinating story of the sites you are going to visit and Croatian traditional shipbuilding. Your first stop is the island of Kornat. We arrive there at 10:45. There you will have your brunch and try some local traditional food, and also have free time to swim. Next, you'll experience sailing towards other bays of the Natural park, starting at 12:00, where besides beautiful island scenary you can also spot dolphins in cristal clear sea while on boat. At bay you can jump off the boat and swimm in pristine clear sea. After experiencing one of the cleanest parts of Adriatic Sea with all of your 5 senses, now is the time to go back to Suha Punta Bay at 14:30 to enjoy your lunch like the locals do and find out why a fish in Croatia swimms 3 times! At the and of the day get back to your boat, at 15:45 and sit or lay down taking sunbath, relax and enjoy in final views of the islands before arriving back to Zadar at 18: 15, before the sunset.

From Zadar: Sakarun Beach & Sunken Ship Snorkeling Tour

10. From Zadar: Sakarun Beach & Sunken Ship Snorkeling Tour

Discover the scenic Sakarun Beach and a sunken ship on a guided snorkeling cruise from Zadar. Swim beneath the waves to watch the colorful fish darting out of the wreck before taking a break on the idyllic beach. Make your way to Marina Tankerkomerc and meet your friendly captain and group for the day. Climb on board your boat and wave goodbye to the city as you sail out to sea. Arrive at the shipwreck and slide into the water with your snorkeling equipment. Drift along the surface of the ocean peacefully or dive below to get up close and personal with marine life and study the sunken ship. Get back on board the boat and dry off as you speed across the waves to Sakarun. Feel the warm white sand beneath your feet and relax under the lush pine tree forest offering shade. Soak in the sun before taking a swim in the turquoise waters.

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Waterfalls were quite lovely. It was a nice walk along a board walk with many photo opportunities and points to observe the many smaller waterfalls and fish. The boat ride down the river was also very pleasant, the swim in the river and then the wine tasting. The wine tasting was surprisingly fun and very good wine. We learned quite a bit and bought a bottle of the dessert wine. Overall a great day out and Ante, our driver was very knowledgable and friendly. My adult children also enjoyed the day and we would highly recommend it. Try it!

The experience was brilliant and the guides were helpful and cheerful. The scenery is awesome. Wet shoes are good to have, however if you dont, you can get away with using sandals as well. The return journey to the starting point is only for the driver, but it is easy to get back. If unsure the guides are happy to put the address into your navigation. Highly recommended.

The tour was really good. It was a good balance of tour, exploration, and wine tasting. Would definitely recommend! I loved walking through the Krka Park and seeing all of the waterfalls and trails. The boat ride to the other side was great had a lot of good views. After seeing the park the family owned winery was amazing.

This was a fantastic tour. The nature and scenery was so stunning. Our tour guide Ante did an amazing job of being our driver, photographer and tour guide. He has fantastic knowledge of Croatia and the plitvice lakes and we had an amazing day. Thank you so much! See you again!

Loved it! We were served food, water, wine and juice. Kristina was very nice and helpful. The boat itself it’s quite old and not really comfortable but for the price is ok. Visited places were beautiful but it would be to stay a little bit longer. Overall good value for money.