Day trips in Croatia
The best excursions from Dubrovnik and Split — from Plitvice Lakes and Krka waterfalls to island-hopping and cross-border trips to Mostar and Kotor
Top day trips in Croatia
Most popular full-day excursions, bookable with pickup from your hotel.
In-depth day trip guides
Blue Cave Day Trip from Split — Five Islands, Hvar and What to Expect
Blue Cave day trip from Split: the 5-island speedboat tour, what to expect (queues, 5 min inside), best time to go and whether it is worth the cost.
Day Trips from Dubrovnik: Mostar, Kotor, Elaphiti Islands and More
Best day trips from Dubrovnik: Mostar, Kotor, Elaphiti Islands by boat, Pelješac wine. Honest travel times and advice on which is worth your day.
Day Trips from Rovinj: Pula, Poreč, Venice, Motovun and Istrian Hilltowns
The best day trips from Rovinj: Pula (45 min), Venice by speedboat (2.5 h), Poreč and Euphrasian Basilica (30 min), Motovun hilltowns and Brijuni Islands.
Day Trips from Split: Krka, Plitvice, Islands and More
Best day trips from Split: Krka, Plitvice Lakes, Hvar and Brač, Blue Cave, Trogir and Mostar. Travel times, costs and what suits each type of traveller.
Day Trips from Zadar: Plitvice, Krka, Kornati and National Parks
Best day trips from Zadar: Plitvice Lakes (1.5 h), Krka (1 h), Kornati Islands by boat and Paklenica canyon. Tours, self-drive and what to prioritise.
Day Trips from Zagreb: Plitvice, Ljubljana, Istria and Beyond
Best day trips from Zagreb: Plitvice Lakes (2–2.5 h), Ljubljana and Lake Bled (1.5–2 h), the Zagorje castles and Samobor. Travel times and what to
Elaphiti Islands Day Trip from Dubrovnik — Lopud, Šipan and Koločep
Elaphiti Islands day trip from Dubrovnik: Lopud's Šunj Beach, Šipan's villages, Koločep's pine coves. Ferry timetables, boat tours and what each island
Kotor Day Trip from Dubrovnik — Bay of Kotor, Perast and the Fortress Hike
Kotor day trip from Dubrovnik: the Bay of Kotor drive, Old Town walk, the fortress hike, Perast village, border crossing rules and passport requirements.
Krka Day Trip from Split, Zadar or Šibenik — Waterfalls, Trails and Honest Tips
Krka National Park day trip from Split (1–1.5 h), Zadar (1 h) or Šibenik (30 min). Best trails, swimming rules, Skradinski Buk, Roški Slap and peak-season
Montenegro Day Trip from Dubrovnik — Kotor, Budva, Perast and What to Know
Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik: Bay of Kotor drive, Kotor Old Town, Perast, Budva, border crossing rules, passport requirements and car hire tips.
Mostar Day Trip from Dubrovnik or Split — Stari Most, the Old City and What to Expect
Mostar day trip from Dubrovnik or Split: the Stari Most bridge, Ottoman bazaar, Kravice Waterfalls, passport rules and whether the long drive is worth it.
Plitvice Lakes Day Trip — From Zagreb, Split or Zadar: Which Base is Best
Plitvice Lakes day trip from Zagreb (2–2.5 h), Split (2.5–3 h) or Zadar (1.5 h). Trail routes, entry tickets, best timing and self-drive vs tour advice.