15 Full-Day Tours in Croatia to Build a Day Around

1.Full-Day Dubrovnik Elaphite Islands Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,823 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Spend about eight hours island-hopping from Dubrovnik aboard a shared boat. Visit Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep, with time for Šunj Beach, village walks, swimming, and snorkeling. Lunch, water, soft drinks, white wine, and brandy are included. Pickup is available in Dubrovnik if selected, and guides such as Emily and Darko help keep the day moving.

“Fantastic day Island hopping up the coast today. The crew were super helpful all day - they catered for everyone’s needs. The drinks were flowing all day , whatever you wanted. No request was too much effort. The trip is fantastic for families and friends. 3 islands - none of which are that much of an effort to wander around. Plenty of spots to take a swim as you wish. Lunch was tasty and filling. If you are in the area then check this out. Well worth your time.”

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2.Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,938 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours aboard Regina Maris with host Elisa and crew, visiting three Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik. Swim at Koločep, eat a Dalmatian lunch on board, browse Šipan, and finish at Lopud or Šunj Beach. Fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, soft drinks, local wine, WiFi, shaded seating, and Dubrovnik pickup are included.

“Our experience was fantastic! We were picked up right outside the Old Town and taken to the marina. The staff on the boat was so helpful and friendly. We had all the time we needed at each island (less time at smaller islands). We highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Optional Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Dubrovnik into Montenegro by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in Perast and Kotor, with Budva included on the small-group option. You’ll have free time to explore, an optional €10 boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, and guides such as Niko, Bo, Robert, and Adnan helping with the long border-crossing day.

“It’s a full day bus tour. Left by 7am and returned around 5:30. It’s a scenic ride and you have time to wander the towns on your own. It was an easy way to get a taste of Montenegro.”

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4.Full-Day Boat Tour of the Medulin Archipelago from Medulin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,389 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Medulin for a 5 to 6 hour boat trip around Kamenjak National Park. Swim to Golumbera Cave, pass Porer Lighthouse, enjoy Croatian lunch with draft drinks, and spend up to two hours on sandy Levan Island. Guides including Tini help keep the day friendly and easygoing.

“Moai tochie veur weinig, eten goed! Bier, fris onbeperkt We zijn met weinig tevreden dus vonden wij het hartstikke leuk…. Johny @ tiny”

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5.Kornati and Telašćica Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,193 reviews · from $51Best value

Spend a full day on a large boat from Zadar, sailing past Kornati’s 109 rocky islands before swimming in the Adriatic and Mir Salt Lake in Telašćica. Breakfast, lunch, wine, and an aperitif are included. Guides such as Mihael, Katherine, Victoria, and Tony have been praised for friendly explanations, though bring snacks and a cushion for the long ride.

“Our family did this trip and it was a good experience. The guides were lovely and gave us lots of information and answered any questions we had. It was very busy at Telascica so it was hard to find a place to set our items down to enable us to go and swim which was our only ‘negative’. Kornati was amazing and I would strongly recommend the swimming there. There is plenty space to sunbathe too there. There were small shops with swimming items (shoes, floats, goggles etc) and small restaurant and bar which was reasonably priced. The lunch on the boat was lovely. There appeared to be a vegetarian…”

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6.Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

Join an English-speaking skipper and guide for a fast-paced day from Split to Biševo, Vis, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. You will see the Blue Cave, swim in clear coves, visit Komiža, and have two hours in Hvar. Bring cash for the €18 to €24 cave ticket, plus sun and sea gear.

“Fun, energetic guides. This trip exceeded our expectations. There was an issue with the boat seats staining the clothes of travelers however the crew brought us on two more stops/lengthened our trip. I was not aware that we could have been picked up and brought there- this would have been ideal as parking in Split was atrocious. The trip itself featured stops in several spots/islands and we had a lot of fun swimming and walking about. It was relaxing.”

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7.Full-Day Tour Bay of Kotor Perast Kotor and Budva small group from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 821 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Dubrovnik early for Montenegro with a driver-guide such as Darko, Andrew, or Ivo. Visit Perast, Kotor, and Budva in about 10 hours, with time to explore independently. The early start helps with border queues and crowds. Expect a long day on the road, optional boat costs, and extra entry taxes.

“This tour is an early start but don’t let it put you off! It’s a great way to see parts of Montenegro, including some stunning scenery. Darko was our guide - he was so knowledgable, accommodating and passionate about the area. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.”

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8.Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Guided Tour with a Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 807 reviews · from $58

Travel from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, then walk the Upper and Lower Lakes with an English-speaking guide. You’ll ride an electric boat across Kozjak Lake, follow wooden paths beside waterfalls, and hear about Croatia’s nature and history. Guides such as Ante, Marina, Ana, and Katarina are praised for clear pacing and helpful route choices.

“The bus was very comfortable. At the end of the trip in Plitvice we missed our guide and were not able to find our bus, but they called me few times and came to take us. With this, they showed us that they are really taking care of customers. It is worth and highly recommended tour.”

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9.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands with Food and free Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Join the Summer Blues catamaran from Split for a 10-hour Adriatic day. Swim at three island bays, tour Hvar with a guide such as Mia or Manuela, enjoy lunch and unlimited drinks, then dance back toward Split. The boat holds up to 76 people, with masks and foam noodles available for swimming.

“The funnest thing we could have done. The crew was so entertaining, the food was delicious and drinks were amazing and it was a great size catamaran. We stopped at 3 places for swimming and spend around 2 hours in Hvar. On our way back the crew turned up the music and we danced for almost 2 hours. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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10.Blue Cave and Hvar 5 Islands full-day Speedboat Tour from Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 599 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend most of a day racing from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Expect a small speedboat, several hours at sea, swimming and snorkeling, and a cash Blue Cave fee of €18 to €24. Guides such as Jure, Domo, Ariana, and Lauren have led past departures, but the crew can vary.

“Great value. Was a full day trip that was timed really well ensuring you got to spend enough time doing each activity. Highlights were blue caves and swimming at Stiniva Cove.”

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11.Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

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

Set out from Zadar’s Marina Borik with an English-speaking skipper and no more than six other guests. Cruise toward Kornati and Telašćica, swim and snorkel in clear bays, walk to Lake Mir and the cliffs, and enjoy a relaxed nine-hour day with time to sunbathe or learn a little sailing.

“Amazing trip, totally worth every penny. The skipper was very friendly and relaxed. the journey was scenic and smooth. The island was beautiful and the free time appreciated. We swam in the salt lake and saw the donkeys with time left for lunch. We even managed to see some dolphins with the sails up on the way back to Zadar! The skipper found us a quiet bay to swim and we saw lots of fish. A great trip!!”

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12.From Trogir or Split: Full-Day Blue Cave & Hvar Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 413 reviews · from $135

Spend 10 to 11 hours on a small-group speedboat tour from Split or Trogir, visiting the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac Blue Lagoon, and Hvar Town. English-speaking guides such as Mara, Ivan, and Valentina may lead the day, with snorkeling gear, jackets, and island-hopping boat rides included.

“amazing! great music, great vibes, the length of time was perfect”

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13.Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Full-Day Tour + Lokrum & Srđ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · 7 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

This seven-hour Dubrovnik tour combines famous Game of Thrones locations with Lovrijenac Fortress, Lokrum Island, Trsteno Arboretum, and Mount Srđ. Guides such as Roko, Desa, Ivo, and Darko bring scenes to life with show photos and Dubrovnik history. Expect plenty of walking, stairs, extra admission fees, and a small-group feel when numbers allow.

“Great tour for GOT enthusiasts! Our guide was very accommodating and made sure everyone in the group had a good time”

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14.Plitvice Lakes Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 389 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Spend a full day at Plitvice Lakes National Park from Split, with a three-hour coach ride each way and about four hours in the park. Walk wooden trails past the Great Waterfall, clear lakes, and cascades. Park entry is extra and paid in cash. The outing is advertised as unguided, though guides such as Mia, Ivanka, and Sanja often provide help and commentary.

“Very understanding and great tour guides! Thanks to Mia and Sanja we had such a good experience and visit !!”

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15.Montenegro Private Full Day Tour from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dubrovnik with Filip, an English-speaking driver-guide, across the Adriatic coast and into Montenegro. See Perast, Kotor Bay, and the UNESCO-listed old town of Kotor, with a private walking tour, photo stops, free time, and optional boat trip to Our Lady of the Rocks. Pickup, transport, and a Kotor guide are included.

“We had an amazing tour to Montenegro with Filip. It was first class all the way. Filip is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge and the stops were second to none. Montenegro is a beautiful country and Filip had all the best places for taking amazing photos. We had lunch at a hidden gem...the food was fabulous and the grounds were incredible. If you want to visit Montenegro this is the only way to go!”

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