Zadar National Park Tours

Guide to visiting the National Parks from Zadar

Zadar has a great geographical location since it enables a relatively short trips to visit three most popular Croatian national parks. It's actually very hard to make a top 4 list and decide the order since all off them are a marvel of nature, but here it is anyways :)

Regardless, we would still recommend to see all of them if your time in Zadar permits it!

1. National Park Plitvice Lakes

Plitivice Lakes is one of the most popular National Park in Croatia. It consists of 16 interconnected lakes which are arranged in cascades. It receives more then 1 million visitors each year exploring the park on long wooden pathways and bridges. It takes about 2 hours to reach the lakes by bus and you can even ride the boat across the lakes. Take a look at all the tours in offer to Plitvice Lakes from Zadar

2. Kornati Archipelago

The National Park Kornati consists of 140 islands and it's the densest archipelago in the Mediteranian sea. Apart from the stunning sea coast and panoramic views, visiting Kornati islands lets you learn some of the local traditions and mentality, such as how come that some islands in Kornati have names such as Babina Guzica (Grannies Buttocks) or Kurba Vela (Prominent Prostitute). It's also a nice opportunity to enjoy the see by boat. Take a look at all tours to Kornati islands from Zadar

3. National Park Krka

The National Park Krka is a river with lots of stunning waterfalls. It's located about 1 hour of driving south of Zadar and walking along the wooden pathways will leave you breathless. It's best visited during spring and summer to enjoy it's full splendor. The major attractions are the Skratinski buk and Roški Slap, both amazing views and photo opportunities for your profile photo. There is also possible to swim in the park unlike the Plitvice Lakes park. View all the tours to Krka National park from Zadar

4. National Park Paklenica

Located about 1 hour of driving from Zadar, the National Park Paklenica lies on the south end of the mountain Velebit and it attracts lots of people who enjoy hiking. It became a National Park more then 70 years for being the richest and most preserved forest in Dalmatia. View all tours to Paklenica form Zadar.

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(4.7/5 based on 69 reviews)

Der Ausflug war sehr schön und gut organisiert. Die Fahrt mit dem Reisebus war entspannt (Wifi und sehr modern). Über den Tag waren zwei längere Pausen eingeplant, die wir an nicht so überlaufen und überteuerten Plätzen machten. Unser Reiseleiter hat vor allem bei der Hinfahrt in sehr gutem Deutsch und Englisch viele Informationen über Zadar, das Hinterland des Velebit Gebirges, die Geschichte Kroatiens uvm. erzählt (Sehr informativ) Die Seen sind wunderschön und auf jeden Fall ein Muss!

Mathias L., Germany

On excursion: Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zadar

We had a great day in the boat while the sailing tour. Frane, the Skipper, was also a very nice and experienced guy and knew the boat and environment very well.

Veit S., Germany

On excursion: Full Day Sailing Tour to Kornati - Telašćica from Zadar

I was happy with this tour from beginning to end! The booking process was really easy allowing me to select a pick up destination & giving a full itenerery of the day unlike most. We weren’t in the right spot for pick up but luckily we got a call from the agency to see where we were & the bus came to us! Big relief as we could of missed it all!! The tour guide was really good and enthusiastic about the trip. The only let down was the speed we went through certain parts of the park meant you had to take quick photos but couldn’t really take it all in. Also having group members that let the group down by not paying attention to the guide etc. Overall great experience at an amazing place!

Vicki R., United Kingdom

On excursion: Plitvice Lakes Tour from Zadar

Everything was perfect!

Jaroslav P., Czech Republic

On excursion: Private Sailing Trip to Kornati and Telaščica from Zadar (for up to 8 people)