Waterfalls in Croatia: Krka and Plitvice compared
93 tours read on 22 October 2026: a shared Krka coach day from Split is under 60 EUR before the park ticket, and a Plitvice day from Split is in the 60 to 120 EUR band.
The cheapest Krka day from Split costs under 30 EUR. In July the park wants a gate fee on top, set by the park, and most of the listings we opened ask you to pay it in cash on the day. The Plitvice day from Split is in the 60 to 120 EUR band for the three most reviewed listings, and it takes 11 to 12 hours. Those two parks sell nearly every waterfall trip in Croatia, 93 tours between them, and the price on the card is rarely the price of the day. This page sets them side by side on cost, swimming, tickets and season, then covers the waterfalls nobody sells. It is the page for choosing a park, and the tours themselves sit on the pages below it, read one listing at a time.
Two pages go deeper. The Krka National Park page covers entrances, tickets and the old power plant, and the Plitvice Lakes page covers time-slot tickets and the two entrances. Tour figures come from listings read on 22 October 2026, 12 of them opened in full, and park prices from each park's own price list. They describe what is sold here, not the whole market, and they are medians because a single private day above 1,000 EUR would drag an average out of shape. Fifty-four operators stand behind the 93 tours.
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Krka National Park
How Krka works: entrances, ticket prices by month, boat trips, hours and rules, then the 36 tours from Split, Zadar and Šibenik compared and priced.
36 experiences in 2 destinations -
Plitvice Lakes
How Plitvice Lakes National Park works, and 57 day trips from Split, Zagreb and Zadar compared.
57 experiences in 3 destinations
Waterfalls Travel Experiences in Croatia
Plitvice Lakes Afternoon Small-Group Tour from Zagreb with Rastoke Lunch Stop
Leaves at 11:30 am with lunch in Rastoke, then reaches the park in the afternoon when it is quieter. Back in Zagreb around 8 pm from two meeting points.
Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Day Trip from Zagreb by Bus or Small Group, Ticket Included
Boat and train rides in the park, a stop at Rastoke's watermills and an English-speaking guide, by bus or small group with hotel pickup on the small option.
Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Semi-Private Trip from Zagreb in English or Spanish
Hotel pickup in a van or minibus, a guide in English or Spanish, and a route through Karlovac, Rastoke and both lake levels with a lunch stop on Kozjak.
Plitvice Lakes and Rastoke Van Day Tour from Zagreb with Boat and Train Rides
Pickup in the city center, coffee in Rastoke and a guided 8.5 km walk through Plitvice with a boat across Kozjak and a panoramic train. Back by early evening.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Split with Local Lunch After the Walk
A day trip from Split that ends with a local lunch included in the booking, after a visit to 16 lakes and the tufa formations that never stop changing.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb with Rastoke Stop and Park Entry
Meet at Zrinjevac Park, stop in Rastoke and spend 3 to 4 hours on the guided park tour, with the entrance fee included. A smaller group of up to 8 is available.
Plitvice Lakes Four-Hour Guided Park Tour with Boat and Train from Zagreb
From the Upper Lakes to the 78 meter Veliki Slap, with boat and train rides in the park. An optional lunch at a local restaurant comes before the drive back.
Plitvice Lakes from Zadar with Pre-Booked Gate 1 Tickets, Boat, Train and Free Time
Up to six hours in the park with a map, a suggested route, boat and train included, and Gate 1 tickets arranged for every guest. Park fees are paid in cash.
Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Tour from Zadar or Cruise Port with Lunch Package
Pickup at the Zadar cruise port or at a hotel, a guide, an air-conditioned vehicle and a lunch package. The park ticket is paid in cash on the day itself.
Plitvice Lakes Group Day Tour from Zadar with Jadera Booking Agency, Bus for up to 50
A Jadera Booking Agency bus for up to 50 guests, with reserved group tickets and a suggested route of about 4 hours. Park entry is paid in cash on the day.
Plitvice Lakes Group Tour from Split or Trogir with Entry Ticket Included
Entrance ticket included in a group tour that starts at 7 am from Split or Trogir, with a guided walk and a boat ride across the lakes. Lunch is not included.
Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour from Split with Boat Ride and Park Bus
A guided day with a boat ride covered by the park ticket, an eco-friendly bus on the rough ground and free time after lunch, then a drive back to Split.
Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour from Zadar with Boat, Train and Old Town Walk
Boat across Kozjak Lake, a forest train ride and Veliki Slap, then an included Old Town walk in Zadar. Entry ticket and pickup depend on the option chosen.
Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour from Zagreb with Boat and Electric Train Rides
Leaves from Zrinjevac Park with skip-the-line access, a panoramic boat ride and an electric train inside the park. The entrance fee is paid in cash on the day.
Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Trip from Split by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Air-conditioned round-trip transfer from Split and a guide for the lakes, meadows and prehistoric caves. Cancel 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour with Entry Ticket and Rastoke Stop, Full Day from Zagreb
Walk the Lower and Upper Lakes with a licensed guide, then cruise the largest lake. The day starts in Rastoke and the park entrance ticket is included.
Plitvice Lakes Morning or Afternoon Tour from Zadar with Panoramic Boat Ride
Morning or afternoon departures from Jadera Booking Agency in central Zadar, a two-hour drive and about four hours on the route. Entry is paid in cash.
Plitvice Lakes National Park Day Tour from Zadar, Petrcane and Zaton Pickups
Driver-guide trip to Veliki Slap with pickups in Zaton, Petrcane, Punta Skala and Zadar. Entry tickets, food and tips are not included and are paid on the day.
Plitvice Lakes Private Cruise Shore Excursion from Zadar Port, Flexible Pace
A licensed English-speaking driver-guide meets cruise guests at Zadar Port, and the group is back well before sailing. Park tickets and food are extra.
Plitvice Lakes Private Day Tour from Zadar for 1 to 4 Guests, Admission Included
A private vehicle with soda and snacks, pickup at a hotel, apartment or the harbor, and park admission already paid for one to four guests. Meals are extra.
Plitvice Lakes Private Day Trip from Zadar with Entrance Ticket and Nova Travel
Hotel pickup in Zadar, a Nova Travel driver-guide, park entrance included, and an electric boat on Kozjak Lake plus a panoramic train. Lunch is not included.
Plitvice Lakes Private Full-Day Tour from Zadar Hotel or Cruise Port with Lunch
Pickup at the Zadar cruise port or hotel, a private guide, an air-conditioned vehicle and lunch included. The booking is non-refundable and park fees are extra.
Plitvice Lakes Private Full-Day Tour from Zadar with Kozjak Boat and Train
A certified guide, hotel pickup, the Kozjak Lake boat and the electric train, with the route and pace set for the group. Entrance tickets are paid separately.
Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Tour from Zadar with Hotel Pickup and Local Guide
Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan or car, with a local guide in the park. Entrance tickets are bought in advance and are not included.
Ratings collected by Viator, Tripadvisor and Civitatis