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
Private Plitvice and Rastoke Day Tour from Zagreb with Driver-Guide and Coffee
Nine hours with an English-speaking driver-guide, a morning coffee or tea and all fees and taxes covered. Minimum of 4 people, up to 7 travelers per booking.
Private Plitvice Lakes and Zeljava Airbase Day Tour from Zagreb in a Yugo
Two hours of Plitvice trails with a boat ride, then a Yugo drive on the runways of a former Yugoslav airbase, with its tunnels and a Dakota plane to climb.
Private Plitvice Lakes Day Tour from Split with Coffee Stop and Boat Trip
A private day with an expert guide: morning coffee on the road, a walk across the Upper Lakes and a boat trip to the 78-meter waterfall on the Lower Lakes.
Private Plitvice Lakes Day Tour from Zagreb with Licensed Guide and Rastoke Stop
About four hours in the park with a licensed guide after a short Rastoke stop, plus lunch time. Private vehicle for up to 7 travelers; tickets booked ahead.
Private Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb with Guide, Electric Boat and Train
Hotel pickup, a private guide in German, English or French and an electric boat ride on the lower lakes. The walk covers roughly 5 km, so sturdy shoes help.
Private Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb with Rastoke Coffee Stop
A half-hour coffee stop in Rastoke, then Plitvice, with a licensed guide as an option to point out photo spots and tell local legends. Entry fee not included.
Private Plitvice Lakes Tour from Split Passing Skradin and Veliki Slap
A full day on foot with at least 6 km of trails and a view of Skradin from the bridge, ending at Veliki Slap, 78 m tall and the biggest waterfall in Croatia.
Private Plitvice Lakes Tour from Split with 4-Hour Guided Park Visit
Three hours each way by private transport from Split and a guided park visit of 4 hours, with the Big Waterfall and an optional lunch available on request.
Private Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zagreb with Hotel Pickup
A local guide collects you at the hotel and seeks quieter corners of the park for crowd-free photos, after a Rastoke stop where you can swim in the Korana.
Private Rastoke, Cheese Farm and Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb by Driver-Guide
A driver-guide collects you at your accommodation, adds a coffee stop in Rastoke and a cheese tasting in Rakovica, then walks both Plitvice lake levels.
Private Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Trip from Zagreb with Rastoke Coffee Stop
Pick your own trails and pace in the park, with a driver on hand before the walk. Rastoke, pickup, drop-off and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.
Private Split to Plitvice Lakes Day Tour with Local Guide and Electric Boat
A private full-day trip with a licensed local guide, a train around the Upper Lakes and an electric boat on the lower lake. Sales are final, with no refunds.
Private Transfer from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice Lakes with Park Stop
A private car from Split to Zagreb with a stop of 3 to 4 hours at Plitvice Lakes. A park guide is available on request and is not part of the transfer price.
Private Zagreb to Split Transfer with Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Visit, Tickets Included
Two hours on your own in Plitvice with tickets included, plus hotel pickup, WiFi and water on board. Rastoke can be added for an hourly fee set with the driver.
Rastoke and Plitvice Lakes Day Tour from Zagreb with Flexible Driver-Guide
A driver-guide tailors the day, with hotel pickup, bottled water, Rastoke and a Plitvice walk with boat and train. The park ticket is paid separately.
Self-Guided Plitvice Lakes Day Tour from Split with Boat and Train Rides
Walk the park on your own after a morning drive from Split, with a boat ride and a train through the woodland. Meet at the Booker Travel Agency office.
Small Group Krka Waterfalls and Skradin Tour from Zadar with Nova Travel and Boat
Nova Travel's guide meets groups of up to 8 near the Greeting to the Sun, with park ticket, boat ride and free time in Skradin in the price. Lunch is extra.
Tailor-Made Plitvice Lakes Private Tour from Split via Skradin and Veliki Slap
A personal guide, a view of Skradin from the bridge and the big waterfall from the top viewpoint, with coffee stops on the road and an optional meal stop.
Trogir Old Town Walk and Krka Waterfalls Day Trip from Split with Boat Cruise
Guided walk in UNESCO-listed Trogir paired with Skradinski Buk and a Krka canyon boat cruise. English guide, groups of up to 30, hotel pick-up on request.
Zadar to Split Transfer via Krka Waterfalls with Three Hour Park Stop and Skradin
One-way private transfer with an English-speaking driver and a three-hour stop at Krka, Skradin and optional Trogir. Arrival in Split is expected around 3 pm.
Zagreb to Split Private Transfer via Plitvice Lakes with Three-Hour Park Stop
A one-way private transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, ending in Split. A guided walk in the park can be added as an option.
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