Day Trips from Split:
Top 5 Summer Destinations to Explore
1. Plitvice Lakes: A Trip to Croatia’s Most Famous National Park
If there is a place that feels like it belongs in a dream, it’s Plitvice Lakes. This fantastical patchwork of 16 interconnected lakes and innumerable waterfalls, encircled by dense forests and turquoise waters, features one of Europe’s most stunning natural treasures. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a unique symbol of Croatia’s natural beauty and critical importance to the environment.
Why Visit Plitvice Lakes
Whether you are seeing Croatia for the first time or you are returning to learn more, Plitvice Lakes will leave you speechless. The rushing water sounds and wood walkways twisting through lush nature, the play of light on crystal clear water, create a landscape unlike any other. During the day, the colors of the lakes change from emerald green to sky blue, with lots of opportunities to take photos and just stay impressed. It’s not just a place to see, it’s a place to feel, where history, peace and raw nature meld perfectly into reality.
How to get to Plitvice Lakes from Split
If you wonder how to get to Plitvice Lakes from Split, here are a few options:
- By car: It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours in a drive between the beautiful landscapes located in the Dalmatian hinterland and Lika region;
- By bus: Some bus lines link Split with Plitvice Lakes, but the travel period may be lengthy and inconvenient.
- In a guided tour: We provide the most pleasant and easy way to reach the park without planning and without stressing the logistics.
Group Tour to Plitvice Lakes
Our Plitvice Lakes group tour is focused on travelers looking for the best part of their day. Includes quiet travel from Split, guided sightseeing around the park’s principal vantage points and waterfalls, plus free time to explore as needed. Group excursions are perfect for those to meet new people, read fascinating stories from accomplished guides, and experience the park without travelling around in groups of their own accord and without organizing an hour to get an introduction to it. All things are arranged carefully from departure to return from start to finish of a seamless process for the trip.
Private Tour to Plitvice Lakes
A Personalized Adventure. For people who prefer privacy and flexibility, our intimate private tour of Plitvice Lakes is perfect for you. You decide for yourself when you’re leaving, how long you’ll stay with one, and from which points on the park you have the most interest in discovering. Both a private guide and private transfer make each experience one you want to have, where most folks don’t come to see hidden places in the park. Perfect for couples, families or small groups seeking a chill, customized day in nature.
Best Time to Visit Plitvice Lakes
While Plitvice Lakes are gorgeous all year long, each season presents its own kind of beauty:
Fresh green leaves, colorful waterfalls and good hiking weather come in Spring. Long, sunny days in summer are ideal for exploring every trail. The season of autumn brings golden, red and warm weather to the park. Winter turns the countryside into some magical snowy wonderland. If you are in search of the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes, we recommend spring or early autumn, especially because then the park is at its most colorful and the crowds smaller. Tours help you enjoy everything, no matter which season it is.
Whether you travel to Plitvice Lakes from Split solo, with your partner, or family for a trip together, it is an unforgettable travel experience that includes nature and calm and exploring nature, and all you need to complete a vacation, at your local town here in Split. Take your Plitvice Lakes tour today and enjoy a trip through one of the most beautiful destinations in Croatia!
2. Dubrovnik: A Day trip to the Pearl of the Adriatic
Few places in the world can be as charming and enduring as the timeless nature of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic. With its stunning medieval walls, terracotta rooftops and clear sea views, Dubrovnik is a city that embodies history and charm on every level. Its marble streets are reminiscent of taking a trip to another world when every single stone tells a story. Whether you are a historian, a Game of Thrones fan or just want some dramatic views of the city, a day trip to Dubrovnik is one of the best day trips from Split you can go on.
Traveling from Split to Dubrovnik
Wondering how to get to Dubrovnik from Split? It takes several ways to get to this coastal paradise.
- By car: Split to Dubrovnik is a short ride, about 3.5 to 4 hours and along the Adriatic coastline you can enjoy an endless panoramic view.
- By bus: Frequent departures every day make this a more convenient option, though travel times might depend on traffic and the number of border crossings near Neum.
- By ferry: In summer, catamarans bring Split and Dubrovnik together, with a scenic route by sea.
We also take a group tour Dubrovnik, which is the most comfortable, most stress-free solution available. There, you can enjoy the journey without stressing about logistics or the timing of travel with a booked guide, with an organized itinerary.
Top Attractions in Dubrovnik
Our day trip to Dubrovnik includes the most recognizable Dubrovnik sites, providing another reason that this ancient city is one of the top places on the Adriatic. Stories of history, beauty and Mediterranean charm can be seen from the moment you step through the gates of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Explore the now legendary Dubrovnik City Walls, one of Europe’s best-preserved fortresses, with panoramic views of terracotta roofs, the island of Lokrum and the one and only blue of the Adriatic Sea. Then you can climb up to Lovrijenac Fortress and walk along the 37-meter-high cliff, affectionately called the “Gibraltar of Dubrovnik”.
Check out the grander Rector’s Palace combining old with new, the stylish mixture of Gothic and Renaissance architecture which used to hold a government-era building, and visit the Franciscan Monastery, home to one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. Take a stroll on Stradun Street, city’s lively center, the beating heart of culture where old world, history, daily living meet, in a setting that incorporates open cafés, craftsmen and stone façades long in place for centuries.
For the best Dubrovnik vistas head straight to Mount Srđ, on which the whole city and coastline you never forget is at your feet, picture-perfect for photo op.
Our guides will provide every step in the trip with extraordinary Dubrovnik travel tips, local legend and insider info that will take you out of the postcard towns in Dubrovnik and introduce everyone to just how incredible and memorable the city is.
Why Choose Our Group Tour to Dubrovnik?
However, you are not just arriving at your destination; you are experiencing the whole thing sans nerves. All trips take on a deeper level of appreciation: We will be traveling with you to Dubrovnik for all of this travel to Dubrovnik!
Our Dubrovnik tours are led by the people who know the area and bring history vividly to life, providing people and places with stories so that every old relic means more than another stone. Travel in comfortable, air-conditioned cars with an excellent timetable (one which you can depend on for just a while longer, enough time to look at views, and take in fresh air). It is the ideal destination for people wishing to visit Dubrovnik in a single unforgettable day. Dubrovnik really lives up to its title, the Pearl of the Adriatic, of a medieval city with stunning landscapes and rich cultural traditions. Take a day trip from Split to Dubrovnik and understand the reasons this city still makes visitors go round the place.
3. Mostar: A Cultural and Historical Excursion
Traveling from Split to Mostar on a day trip is like entering a living museum of cultures, traditions and centuries-old crafts. Found at the heart of Herzegovina, Mostar is famous for its Ottoman and Mediterranean influences, cobblestone streets and neighborly welcome.
How to get to Mostar from Split
There are several options:
- Driving: the trip will be around 2.5 to 3 hours.
- By bus: Split and Mostar are linked on consistent lines, but the route can be longer than by a car, and sometimes the extra transfers are needed.
- Our private tour: A group tour from Split to Mostar is the most convenient way to visit Mostar, offering door-to-door transport, a professional guide and a carefully planned itinerary so that you can fully enjoy the experience without any stress.
History and Culture of Mostar
For our Mostar cultural tour, we’ve taken a unique cultural tour of this epic city. The heart of every visit centers, undoubtedly, around the Stari Most (Old Bridge), a 16th century masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site, an image of unity and resilience that epitomises the region. The sight of the locals soaring through the city’s elegant arch into the emerald Neretva River is unforgettable.
Pass through the Old Bazaar (Kujundžiluk), its trade and crafts in hand-made jewelry, fragrant coffee houses symbolizing the Ottoman past of the town. Go to the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, get up in the slim minaret, experience one of the most spectacular of Mostar, and enjoy an overlooking view of the bridge and city’s old buildings.
Our guides tell great stories about the past of Mostar, stories of war and renaissance that make the visit even more special and personal.
Kravica Falls and the Kravica Waterfalls
No day trip from Mostar is complete until you do a quick visit to a nearby Kravica Waterfall. About 40 mins away from Mostar, the natural wonder is often referred to as the “mini Niagara”. The cascades are 25 meters high, surrounded by verdant greenery and crystal-clear lake and are perfect for relaxation and photography. As part of our Kravica Waterfalls tour, we also plan to offer convenient transport together with enough time spent exploring or swimming in Kravica waterfall during the warmer months. A day to relax and enjoy that will be great fun as a result.
From the wonder of Stari Most to the lush landscapes of Kravica Waterfalls, Split’s Mostar day trip is like a tour through the histories, landscapes and cultures of the world long after you return home.
Go on our group tour Mostar and visit the heart of Herzegovina, the place where East and West meet and every stone tells a story.
4. Krka Waterfalls: A Nature Lover’s Paradise
Just a hit: Krka Waterfalls, where natural beauty meets tranquility and adventure. Surrounded by the scenic Krka National Park, this stunning resort is an absolute love of nature. With its emerald rivers, greenery in rich green, and cascading waterfalls, Krka is one of the prettiest day trips to Krka, one of the greatest, of an incredible adventure, available up here from Split.
How to Get to Krka Waterfalls From Split
There are three routes to the park:
- Car: The drive takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- By bus: Between Split and Skradin, which serves as the main entrance to the park, regular travel is not too long by bus; then you go from here by boat. You arrive at the waterfalls, after which you can take an hour or two to see them at a stop on a boat cruise along the Krka River.
- On a private tour: The most peaceful, comfortable and convenient private tour of Krka Waterfalls. With private transport, flexible time to manage, personal itinerary and an itinerary to plan your day off, without the added hassle of logistics.
Top Attractions at Krka National Park
You will take the following tour: Krka Waterfalls, one of the park’s most spectacular sights. Its crown jewel, Skradinski Buk, is one of Europe’s most beautiful waterfall formations, as well as a breathtaking scene of nature with 17 cascading barriers. Besides that, Roški Slap (a long and tranquil spot, which is suitable for photo taking and picnic) and Visovac Island with the historic Franciscan monastery nestled on top of the tranquil Krka River have to be visited too. The park also includes appealing walkways, wooden bridges and birdbodies that transport visitors to new places.
Experience Krka Waterfalls with Our Private Tour
Private Tour of Krka Waterfalls. There is no time table, make private transportation convenient and travel at your own pace with guided expertise, as well as flexibility through the individual tours offered (our private tour for Krka Waterfalls is a must). Unlike larger group tours, our private tour of Krka Waterfalls allows you to tailor this to your interests whether you fancy lounging by the waterfalls or visiting cultural sites such as old mills and going for a leisurely boat ride on the river. This will guarantee the best experience possible and is tailored to Krka National Park. From mighty waterfalls to undulating river scapes, you will get an unforgettable bird-eye view of Krka National Park.
A day trip to Krka from Split: The perfect escape, to recover, recharge and reconnect; enjoy Croatia’s most beautiful natural wonders. Consider also booking your private tour of the Krka Waterfalls in Krka Waterfalls today, the best way for people to get a private tour of the lake, enjoy this fantastic park by making their own relaxing, flexible visit to make your own way, and totally customize the experience.
5. Cetina River: Adventure and Adrenaline
It’s A Must-Haves and the Thrills. You are a child of nature who loves to explore. Cetina, the river, the forest, and the forest that makes up the Cetina are all covered with canyons and understory waterfalls. Near the town of Omiš, a short drive from Split right next door, it is one of the best day trips from Split for a mix adventure and beautiful looking day trip from Split.
How to Get to Cetina River from Split
With its availability in proximity to the Cetina River, the Cetina is an excellent day trip from Split.
- By car: The drive from Split takes around 45 minutes.
- By bus: Regular buses connect Split and Omiš, but local transfers to the activity’s starting points can be limited.
- Private tour: For maximum convenience and comfort, Cetina River is an exclusive private tour. If you are comfortable with the way, you can get that from your accommodation, fully managed by our very professional team. You can just focus on the adventure in it.
Rafting on the Cetina River
Among Croatia’s most popular outdoor experiences is rafting in the Cetina River. Slide gently down 11 kilometers of rapids, in emerald pools and obscure caves in pristine wilderness. It is moderately difficult, making it a good medium beginner and family level. Our guides keep you fully safe and provide all basic gear for a walk on the water, helmets, life jackets and paddles. Just bring some swim attire, sports shoes and some excitement! If it’s your first experience rafting, or you’re a skilled paddler, the Cetina River adventure is the purest adrenaline rush without the crags.
Canyoning and Zip-lining excursions
If you seek an extra kick, we take you on canyoning on the Cetina River and zip-lining. Canyoning includes hiking, swimming, climbing and jumping into crystal clean natural pools, followed by the dramatic limestone cliffs that make up the Cetina canyon. With a pair of experienced guides, you’ll pass up the path safely and discover waterfalls in the process. Or, jump into the skies courtesy at the zip-lining Cetina. Go up 150 meters from the canyon and we will give you a panoramic view of the area which will make you feel quite winded. It’s one of the most exhilarating things to do near Split, and a new angle on Dalmatia’s untamed past.
Exclusive Adventure with Our Cetina River Private Tour
We are offering our private trek tour of Cetina River to the adventure loving individuals. You can select from tailored schedules or private transfers and have a go at those activities you enjoy, whether it be rafting, canyoning, zip-lining or if you want to do it all at once. It won’t feel like others here, but you’ll experience the river like no one else, with advice from local experts, top-of-the-line safety equipment and a pace-matched itinerary that suits you. It’s a trip marked by thrills, life and authenticity, a Croatia full of raw life that never gets forgotten, is authentic and unforgettable. Cetina River adventure is for those prepared to trade city buzz in favor of wild and good-hearted landscapes and heart-stopping fun.
Book a private tour of the Cetina River! Spend a day in pure Croatian nature and adventure, just a short drive from Split.
Whether you are a nature, history or adventure lover, from the emerald cascades of Plitvice Lakes and the ancient walls of Dubrovnik, to the cultural charm of Mostar, the serene beauty of Krka and the adrenaline-filled canyons of Cetina, we have special tours to explore all that Croatia has to offer. Let the Golden Horizon Agency guide you through Croatia’s most unforgettable landscapes, stories and moments.
Plitvice lakes
Discover the secrets hidden in the biggest national park in Croatia walking through the wooden paths.
Dubrovnik
Uncover the city where the Mediterranean meets the Adriatic and enjoy in every part of it.
Mostar
& Kravica waterfalls
Explore Mostar charms and nearby Kravica waterfalls, combining cultural and natural allure in Bosnia and Herzegovina.