Top Croatia Outdoor Activities

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs. This admission ticket offers full access to the park’s hiking trails and boardwalks, so you can explore the natural wonders at your own pace. Also included is a ride on the park’s panoramic view, shuttle buses between the Upper and Lower Lakes, and an electric boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.

View Dubrovnik from the sea and learn how to kayak on this half-day tour. Accompanied by a guide, paddle around the offshore island of Lokrum and hear stories about Dubrovnik’s history. Visit Betina Cave and pause for leisurely swimming and snorkeling with provided equipment. Opt to go cliff diving and take a break for snacks.

Explore Krka National Park and Skradin with ease on this group tour. Depart from Split in an air-conditioned vehicle and learn about the area from your driver-guide. Continue on to Krka and travel through the park taking time to admire the waterfalls, old mills, and traditional architecture. Visit the Ethno village to learn about Skradinski Buk's history and biodiversity. Then, enjoy a boat ride to Skradin, where you can explore the marina's rich history or relax and swim at the beach.

You don't need to spend a fortune to discover the beauty of Dubrovnik's Adriatic sea caves. Get out to Kolocep Island, the celebrated Blue Cave, three Green Caves, the Spilja cave, and many more, making plenty of stops to swim and snorkel. This affordable small-group speedboat tour is complete with soft and alcoholic drinks, snorkeling gear, and round-trip transfers included.

With 16 lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park is huge, and it can be easy to wander around and get lost on your own. Instead, navigate the UNESCO World Heritage Site with ease on a private, half-day tour. When booking, choose if you’d like to explore the Lower Lakes, Upper Lakes, or both, depending on your schedule. You'll explore the park on foot, by boat, and by train, all while learning more from your guide.

Experience Croatia's countryside and cuisine with this unique truffle hunting outing in the hills of central Istria. Head into the woods with a local forager and learn how trained truffle hounds sniff out these precious tubers from under the forest floor and dig up prized white and black truffles. Cap off your adventure with a tasting featuring a number of truffle dishes paired with local red and white wines.

Dalmatia’s natural landscapes are world-famous, but typical coach tours don’t always offer an intimate experience of the varied terrain. Discover the region on an ATV Quad safari from Split, and cruise along off-road trails for unique insight into the country’s mountains, rivers, and countryside. Choose between a morning or afternoon excursion, and benefit from the small-group size for a personalized experience, keeping energized with a local lunch included.

Skip the big tourist boats when you go to the Blue Cave, and book a small-group speedboat ride from Hvar instead. With numbers limited to just 12 people on board, you'll cut out the crowds and enjoy a more intimate ride to the island of Biševo where the famed Blue Cave and other sea grottoes await. Stops to swim and a friendly skipper complete the experience.

See Dubrovnik through fresh eyes as you soar through the skies high above the city on this thrilling Dubrovnik zipline experience from Mt. Srd (Srd Hill). Your safety-conscious guides will introduce you to the equipment and assist as you take a ride on the training zipline. Then you’ll race down two separate ziplines, enjoying spectacular views of Dubrovnik Old Town and the Adriatic Sea with its islands.

Explore the islands outside Dubrovnik in comfort on this private speedboat tour. Transfer from your hotel to the boat and take off on the water. As your driver-guide navigates, visit the Elaphiti Islands, the Blue Cave, and more. Take advantage of snorkel equipment to see the world under the water and enjoy personalized attention on your private tour.

Visit the iconic Blue Cave and surrounding hidden gems on a small-group excursion that takes you to places larger tours miss. Perfect for those who want a break from the crowds, this tour has a maximum of 16 guests so you can get to know your fellow adventurers as you explore caves, snorkel, and relax on the boat and beaches.

Get to know one of Croatia's natural jewels—Krka National Park—on this full-day tour from Split. This comprehensive tour is perfect for first-time visitors or those who have only a day to spend in the park. Take a 30-minute boat cruise on the interconnected lakes. Along the way, your guide will provide engaging narrative on the park's flora and fauna.

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its stunning natural scenery, including 16 lakes, lush forests, and cascading waterfalls. This guided tour is ideal for independent travelers who can make their own way to the park. Skip the line with your guide to ensure that you don’t waste time queueing and see all the most impressive viewpoints, while avoiding the crowds as much as possible.

Swap predictable bus tours for this private off-the-beaten-path eco tuk-tuk adventure in Zadar. As well as visiting top city sights—such as the Sea Organ and St Donatus Church—the trip also visits lesser-known sights, lookout points, and places that bus tours can’t easily reach. Along the way, enjoy photo stops, short walks, and plenty of great tips.

If photos are a vacation priority for you, you won't want to miss this panoramic private tour, with stops for all the best views of Dubrovnik and Cavtat and free time to explore this historic coastal city too. Your private driver will collect you, take you to Franjo Tuđman Bridge, Mt. Srđ (Srd Hill), and the Ombla River, then drive you to Cavtat with photo stops at two viewpoints.

Escape the tourist trail and explore Croatia’s wild landscapes and historic gems on this full-day tour from Split. Spend the morning exploring the sights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic town of Trogir. Head to the Krka National Park and marvel at the natural wonders like Skradinski Buk (Krka waterfalls). Finally, cruise down the Krka River.

Croatia’s Krka National Park is sometimes sidelined by visitors to Split who want to avoid hiring a car to get there. This tour makes visiting easy, with round-trip transportation and a winery tour on top. Ride a boat and enjoy free time to hike, swim near the falls, and taste local produce such as cheese and olive oil. Your day finishes with a tour and wine-tastings at the wine estate.

Add a dose of outdoor adventure to your vacation without making extra work for yourself with this River Cetina rafting experience from Split. With instructions, equipment, and transport provided; all you need do is help paddle your shared raft through the waters and rapids of the Cetina canyon. Absorb the splashes and scenery, learn how to rock-jump into the river, and cap everything by getting soaked under a waterfall.

Discover the beauty of Plitvice Lakes without relying on public transport schedules with this hassle-free day trip. Following pickup from Zagreb, head to the pretty village of Rastoke and learn about Croatia's history. Continue to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a guided walk along scenic paths and boardwalks, with plenty of time to photograph the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Maximize your time in the region and discover 5 of Split’s surrounding islands with 7 destinations in just 1 day, on a round-trip tour from Split. Along the way, discover the iconic Blue Cave, relax on the secluded Stiniva Beach, and swim or snorkel in the waters of Rukavac Bay, transferring between islands with ease via speedboat.

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Vis and the Pakleni Islands on this full-day speedboat tour from Hvar. Benefit from the personalized insights of your small-group skipper as you soak up coastal views, then tick off Adriatic must-sees Blue Cave and Green Cave before taking time to swim, snorkel and sunbathe on amazing beaches of Budikovac, Stiniva and Palmizana.

Paddle around historic Dubrovnik in the company of a kayaking guide, and discover views of the city many other visitors miss, on this active and immersive tour. View the Old Town as you cross the Adriatic Sea to the island of Lokrum, then stop at Betina Cave for some snorkeling. No prior experience is necessary, and the use of all kayaking and snorkeling equipment is included.

Get up close and personal with Croatia’s exquisite coastline on this independent kayaking tour of Hvar and the Pakleni Islands. Pick your own departure time, and, upon arrival, you’ll be provided with an open-top kayak, a dry bag, safety and snorkeling equipment, and a map of the area, plus guidance based on your personal preferences. After a safety demonstration, set off and explore the scenery at your own pace, and for a duration that works best for your schedule.