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Sibenik-Knin County Water sports

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Šibenik or Vodice: Kornati Archipelago Day Tour by Speedboat

1. Šibenik or Vodice: Kornati Archipelago Day Tour by Speedboat

Enjoy a day on the water exploring the islands and beaches of Kornati National Park, the Kornati archipelago in Croatia. Get picked up from locations in Vodice, Šibenik, or from Šibenik’s Solaris Hotel Ivan and choose between a group tour or a private tour. After checking in with the crew at your meeting point, prepare to enjoy panoramic views of the St. Anthony Channel and Šibenik islands on the way to the Kornati archipelago. First, stop at Mana, one of the many islands in the Kornati archipelago. Marvel at views of the cliffs from the sea, a wild beach, and clear water. Continue your journey through the archipelago by visiting the next island, Levrnaka. On Levrnaka sits Lojena Beach, the only real natural sandy beach on the Kornati islands. The boat will leave you on the northeastern side of the island, next to a restaurant in case you would like to have some coffee or food. Lojena Beach is within walking distance of the restaurant. Next, marvel at the cliffs of Dugi island before getting to Kapri island where you will have a break for lunch. Relax and enjoy fresh local food served right next to the sea in a local konoba serving fresh, Dalmatian food. Finally, visit Zlarin. Due to its geographical position, the island is seen as St. Anthony Channel’s gatekeeper and the guardian of Šibenik. Use your free time to enjoy the pebble beaches with sand under your feet as soon as you enter the sea. Just before sunset, head back to the starting point of the tour.

From Zadar: Dugi Otok & Kornati National Park Speedboat Tour

2. From Zadar: Dugi Otok & Kornati National Park Speedboat Tour

Discover the shipwreck of the Italian cargo ship "Michelle", Sakarun Beach, and the Golubinka cave on a full-day speedboat tour from Zadar. Visit Lojena Beach in Kornati National Park and the Lagnići cliffs on Dugi Otok island. Swim in crystal-clear waters and enjoy free time in Vrulje. Meet your skipper at the dock in Zadar in the morning and take off on your Croatian adventure. Cut through the water in a comfortable RIB speedboat and keep your energy up with snacks, sodas, and water as you glide over the water. Stop at the at the Lagnići cliffs, on the northern part of Dugi Otok island, near the Veli Rat lighthouse. Snorkel uncover the secrets of the shipwrecked "Michelle" which serves as a home to many fish and some coral formations. Head to sandy cove of Sakarun where you can jump in the water and relax. Continue to Golubinka cave on the island’s west coast where you can snorkle through an underwater cave and admire the azure color of the sea. Cruise to Lojena Beach on Levrnaka Island which is nestled in the prisine waters of the Kornati national park. Take a dip in these protected waters and search for local marine life. Make your way to sheltered Vrulje bay where you can have some free time to go ashore and purchase a delicious lunch. Finally, reach Mana Island, one of the most famous islands in Kornati archipelago due to its remarkable cliffs and its history of being used as a shooting location. Have some free time to enjoy the water or take in the sights before returning to your meeting point in Zadar.

Zadar: Boat Tour to the Nearby Islands

3. Zadar: Boat Tour to the Nearby Islands

Visit a beautiful Croatian island on this boat tour from Zadar. Get access to areas that the larger tourist ships cannot reach. Marvel at the beauty of Ugljan island. Stop for a swim at the beach and see old villages.  Meet your guide at City Bridge and embark on your boat trip. Admire panoramic views of the city center from the water. Drive towards the island and enjoy the views of some pristine beaches and stop for a swim in the crystal clear water. Explore charming villages with coffee bars and souvenir shops. Admire the old red-roofed stone buildings on the shore. After some time learning about the history of the island with your guide, you will return back to Zadar.

Split: Krka Waterfalls with Cruise, Swimming, & Wine Tasting

4. Split: Krka Waterfalls with Cruise, Swimming, & Wine Tasting

Experience the wonder of Krka National Park. Admire its waterfalls, take a river cruise, and go for a dip in the river. Sample some delectable local wines at Ante Sladić Vino winery. Check-in with your guide and board a bus to Krka National Park. Get discounted access to the park. Have some free time to explore the nature of Krka National Park. Take a 30 minute river cruise on the Krka river towards the city of Skradin. Enjoy the beach and jump into the crystal clear Krka river. After the beach, take a short drive to the charming village of Plastovo. Head to the Ante Sladić Vino winery. Taste some delicious local wines and discover why the area is famous for these wines. Drive back to Split. Choose between a morning or afternoon group trip, or enjoy a more personalized experience with a private day tour.

Sibenik: Full-Day Kornati National Park Boat Tour

5. Sibenik: Full-Day Kornati National Park Boat Tour

Your speedboat tour departs from the pier in front of the D-Resort hotel in Sibenik. At first, you will take a cruise through the Sibenik channel and see all its famous landmarks such as military bunkers, a sea tunnel called Hitler’s Eyes, and St Nicholas’ fortress.  Then, on the journey to Kornati, you will pass by Bavljenac, a small island famous for its stone walls that look like a giant fingerprint from above. After an hour you will enter the outer parts of Kornati National Park. This part of the archipelago is famous for its steep rock faces emerging from the sea. The first stop is on the island of Mana where you will have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, cliff dive or admire the views of its famous ruins.  After that, you'll visit the Lojena lagoon for swimming and snorkelling, followed by a lunch break at a tavern on the island of Levrnaka.  On the way back you will explore the inner part of Kornati archipelago, passing famous landmarks such as Tarac fortress. The last stopover is at Prvic Luka, where you can sip a coffee, eat some ice cream or just walk around. You will then be dropped off back at the initial meeting point.

Novalja: Daytrip to Krka National Park

6. Novalja: Daytrip to Krka National Park

Start your trip from Novalja in the morning and drive to Krka national park. After an approximately 1.5-hour drive, you’ll arrive at the park to enjoy a guided tour. See the most beautiful waterfalls and enjoy stories about how the power of water was used to soften wool. Explore the Skradinski Buk waterfalls in just 17 steps. After the guided tour you will enjoy free time at the park to have lunch at one of the various catering services and to explore the park on your own. The Krka National Park covers 109 km² of the most beautiful parts of the Krka River and the lower course of the Čikola River. Enjoy the beautiful nature, fresh air and have a relaxed transfer back to Novalija.

Kornati from Zadar - Lojena Beach and Salt Lake in Telascica

7. Kornati from Zadar - Lojena Beach and Salt Lake in Telascica

Jump onboard in the city harbour of Zadar or port Drazenica on the Borik port. We can also pick you up from Preko on Ugljan island. Enjoy the beautiful views from the boat - little cute fisherman's villages, passing ferries and other ships. Keep your eyes open and look for the dolphins. After 2 hours and 45 minutes boat will stop on Levrnaka Island which is known for sandy cove. Take a swim in crystal blue sea of sandy cove Lojena and if you are hiking lover you can reach the top of the island and admire the unique view of Kornati islands and islets. The next stop is in Telascica Nature Park where you have free time to discover on your own. Go and see the cliffs which have breathtaking views from the top. Take a swim in the salt lake, where you can float while small sea crabs will clean your skin. Telašćica bay is perfect for snorkeling and swimming.

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What people are saying about Sibenik-Knin County

The drive to the park was comfortable and our guide gave us all the information we needed. The trip was perfectly organised and structured. The park is wonderful, beautiful nature and waterfalls. The tasting in the winery was perfect. It is family owned and has a cool story. The wines and olive oils are high-quality so it was a perfect end of the tour.

The tour was amazing, our guide was very organised and helpful. Exploring the park was wonderful and the wine tasting at the end was a great decision. The winery is family owned and their wines are really high-quality.

You get to explore the park at your own pace and there is enough time to see everything. We recommend booking the tasting in the winery, it was definitely worth it.

Excellent! A very well organised tour with an amazing guide. Definitely would recommend since it is a lovely trip outside of Split.

One of the best experiences we have had in Croatia. The park is gorgeous and the wine tasting was absolutely a great decision.