Top 10 National Park Tours in Zadar

1.Kornati Boat Trip with Lunch and Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,498 reviews · 10 hours · from $64Our pick

Spend a full day sailing from Zadar through Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. You get breakfast, grilled fish or meat, drinks, Croatian wine, two swim stops, short walks, and guides such as Magda, Viktoria, Gabriella, and Marta, depending on the departure.

“The trip was amazing. The company handling it knows exactly what they are doing and seems to have a lot of experience. Everything was on time, up to the minute. All the locations we visited were perfect, and the crew managed to get us there before others, so we enjoyed the scenery with fewer people. I would have appreciated if the trip back had been faster. The national park itself is outstanding and definitely worth visiting.”

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2.Kornati National Park and Telascica Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 788 reviews · from $64

Spend nine hours cruising from Zadar through Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park. You’ll see limestone cliffs, swim in clear water or Telašćica’s salt lake, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, wine, aperitif, and unlimited water. English commentary is provided on board.

“After reading some pf the negative reviews, my expectatioms were low. Totally unfounded, and I have no idea what people complained about. The breakfast sandwich was fresh - very fresh - you could tell that they had been made that morning. The trip took us to Kornati, where we stopped for lunch. We did not expect too much, however the lunch was great - a salad starter, grilled pork cutlet, grilled fish with potato, and water/orange squash/red or white wine. The scenery was great - and we really enjoyed ourselves.Read more”

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3.Kornati and Telašćica Cruise with Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 759 reviews · from $68

Spend about nine hours at sea from Zadar, crossing the Kornati archipelago, stopping at Levrnaka for swimming or a hill walk, then visiting Telašćica Bay and Lake Mir. Breakfast, lunch, wine, rakija, water, guide services, and park fees are included.

“Everything was great from start to finish. They entire schedule was punctual and booking was easy. Very friendly courteous staff, we had a beautiful day and a really relaxing time while cruising the beautiful Adriatic.”

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4.Kornati National Park & Telašćica Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 582 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Spend nine hours at sea from Zadar, cruising to Telašćica Nature Park and Kornati National Park. You get breakfast, lunch, wine, unlimited water and juice, a guide in English or Croatian, and snorkeling gear on request. Expect beautiful islands, long boat rides, stone beaches, and a full day in the sun.

“Easy to book . Staff on boats great. we'll organise. Great day out .”

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5.Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Sail from Zadar with an English-speaking skipper on a nine-hour trip limited to seven people. Cruise toward Kornati, visit Telašćica and Lake Mir, swim and snorkel in clear bays, and enjoy time to sunbathe or help sail when the wind allows.

“Very kind Skipper! We really enjoy the trip so we would do it again. Thank for all.”

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6.From Zadar/Bibinje: Kornati National Park Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 380 reviews · 9 hours · from $55

Spend nine hours cruising from Zadar or Bibinje through Kornati National Park and Telašćica Nature Park. You get breakfast, grilled fish and chicken for lunch, wine, unlimited water and juice, swimming stops, a guide in several languages, and snorkeling gear on request. Park entry fees cost extra.

“Trip was excellent overall, great stop offs and good food/drink at lunch. More comfortable seating if your not lucky enough to get on the top deck with the tables. Very squashed on the front of the boat and people taking your seats after each stop”

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7.Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 282 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes by air-conditioned bus, then follow a guided route through terraced lakes, waterfalls, and forest paths. You’ll cross Kozjak Lake by electric boat and ride the park train. Guides speak English and German, with Ivana and Matti among the guides praised for their friendly approach.

“The best guide ever! Telling Croatian history and modern Croatians way of thinking and life during the bus-trip to Plitvice. We are so satisfied!”

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8.Excursion to Kornati National Park from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 273 reviews · 9 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Spend nearly 10 hours with Aninka and Ivan aboard a small boat from Zadar, stopping at Lojena Beach, Tureta Fortress, and Kornat Island. Breakfast, lunch, fruit, drinks, wine, snorkeling gear, park fees, and guided sightseeing are included, with room for no more than 22 people.

“What a magical tour this was. The beautiful crystal clear waters of Kornati, the stunning scenery, and all-round great vibes brought together by Aninka and Ivan who are the absolute BEST hosts you could possibly ask for. As a solo traveller from Scotland, I instantly felt at ease on the boat and in their company. They make this tour what it is. Great value for money, too. If you visit Zadar you MUST do this tour - you won't find one better. Loooooved it 🫶🏻”

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9.Krka National Park and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 255 reviews · 9 hours · from $48Best value

Travel from Zadar by air-conditioned bus to Krka National Park for a guided walk, a boat cruise from Skradin to Skradinski Buk, and free time. Summer dates include Skradin, while spring and fall add Šibenik. Guides Herman and Ivan have earned praise for clear, engaging commentary.

“The trip was very nice. One thing that should be mentioned is if you book „without ticket“ you still get the ticket from the provider and pay them on the trip. I was about to book my ticket online because i didn’t know that… luckily i didn’t”

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10.Hello Kornati – Small group one day trip from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Join Captain Davor for a 10-hour Kornati National Park boat trip from Zadar, limited to 12 people. Expect breakfast, drinks, several swim and snorkel stops, a local tavern lunch, and quieter island scenery than the large boats offer.

“What a fantastic way to kick off our family holiday in Croatia! A quick drive to the boat from Zadar and off we went. Captain was hilarious (letting my 10 year old steer the boat later in the day was hugely appreciated) and he was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the area. Took us to some truly stunning coves to snorkel and entered into a small but magical cave. Stopped for a delicious lunch at a taverna (much better than a lunch we had on board another boat, and far more expensive excursion, later in the trip). The boat is smallish but has a good sun deck and it also…”

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